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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
3
The clipping lists north bound and local freight train times with No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 and No. 4 routes. It also mentions guaranteed education for graduates of a practical college and references Wyatt Colleges in Mississippi, Hara Practi gat ome, and Meridian.
Sunday baptism numbers rise as Ellen Bailey to teach art in Water Valley. J O Ramey ill but improving. J H Morgan buys Ramey residence. H H Ramey trial postponed to Sept 11 before Justice T L Harris. Wm Turner dies after long illness. Mrs Turner mourned by many. President Maddox visits with Texas Arkansas and Indian Territory delegates. J E Thompson dies from prior injuries. interred at St Peter's. Gen J B Gordon appeals for Mac Stewart in Spanish prison case. ten cent collection urged.
The brief text mentions babies and disease, suggesting inexact remedies to strengthen organs and soothe inflammation. It is a garbled colonial era style fragment with no clear actions, dates, or identifiable persons or places.
Ker shaw advertises black cheviot suits priced at ten dollars with fit and workmanship guaranteed.
Names of locals including Mr John Purvis Mrs Beulah Russell and many others travel to Tennessee Texas and Mississippi. Visitors and returns are noted for Blue Mountain Water Valley Memphis Chicago Milan Savannah Hillsboro and Clarksville with schooling training moves and social visits mentioned.
A large crowd welcomed the Union Female College on its 45th session opening in the chapel. Rev. Wigington read scripture, Rev. Standefer led prayer, Prof. Savage and Miss Hyatt performed, and local leaders extended cordial welcomes to Oxford churches. An Oxford band greeted the students at the depot as trains arrived and the party toured Raleigh Springs.
A readable roster shows jurors for the September term of the Circuit Court in LaFayette County Mississippi. Names include Finer Week T Cae R T Halcoms Boyd James Tubb Avant Dulles Gilmore Nelson Lowe Os A J on Tom flardin Leaves Deston Dingner Morgan Wirsiuam Sand Rampeon Butler Seki y Car 4d Tihaguand Walker Cons How el Holm Nichols Hamblett King Rik ar Harris and others listed for the term.
Delivery terms offer 50 cents per 100 for September and October. Leave orders at Bogard’s or McAharen’s. A sample of choice preserving and eating pears is available at the above Houses. M. C. PEGvUESs.
An Eagle newspaper advertisement touts Chilton's Reliable Diar rhoea Cure as a guaranteed remedy for diarrhoea dysentery and various summer complaints, promoting it as a sure shot. The notice targets readers seeking quick relief with a trusted brand name during hot seasons.
A collage of notes advertising Jack Kennington services, horse calling by W Hargis, a local fish ad, and a Benson College refund offer. It includes testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by James FE Ferrell of Burnt House, Va, with sales in Oxford and Abbeville listings.
Bucklen’s Arnica Save is advertised as a universal salve for bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It promises to cure piles or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and is sold by K. R. Chilton & Co.
Hundreds of clerks and farmer boys invested 990 for tuition and board but now request 1000 or more per year. Read for reference and address letters to W. R. Smith, Lexington, Kentucky.
A report states that LI work is guaranteed when represented at Kershaw's, indicating warranty or assurance tied to the engagement. Details specify representation arrangements and service expectations within the referenced venue.
The University of Mississippi announces the 1897 98 session begins September 16 offering literature science philosophy elocution and other courses. Instructors increased to meet rising attendance with a superb healthful location and low expenses tuition free except in the Law School. Men and women admitted. Send for catalogue and special announcement.
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