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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text shows a schedule note for LCR BR with unclear details and names. It mentions a setup at Taylor Waterford for SBRETTUR Sands or Burton, with agent W MITCHELL listed. The legibility prevents precise event facts or outcomes.
On Tuesday evening at five o clock Mrs. Wardlaw’s daughter Sara Wardlaw wed Dr. R P Wendel with Rev W D officiating. The ceremony drew many friends to celebrate at the Wardlaw home as Sara, a popular local young woman, received warm well wishes. Advertisements note sales of mattresses and baking goods.
A damaged text fragment records a subscription offer of ten dollars to fund a camp lease for the convenience of an individual associated with W. C. Nam & Co. Orford Wiss and dated September 1, 1846. The passage mentions an insurance policy and a willingness to support the arrangement.
A local shop lists a pastel and water color portrait deal by S. H. Savers available for 61 days. The offer price is 4.75 dollars.
A reunion at Miss Skipwiths on Tuesday August 25 convened chaired by vice president Mrs Murray. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the temporary secretary Mrs Kretehmar was elected. Members discussed the book Por Sole in an informal session after the formalities.
A long list of residents in the city and surrounding areas are noted visiting relatives and friends or returning home. Names include Jim E Porter Ed Rootes J E Neilson Wacue Archibead W Morewy Dae Mea Valley and many others with destinations such as Oxford Water Valley Pickens Winona Kos cusino Jackson Texas Memphis Warren Ark and Texas.
The city plans to draw fresh water from the University well or spring twice each day and deliver it to any part of the city. Details on access points and distribution to residents remain to be confirmed.
Court docket lists cases to be disposed during September sessions. Entries include Elizabeth Garrille vs LC BR Co and various others with first Monday through Friday schedules, noting defendants such as Bettie Garrille adm and J J Houston & Bro. alongside multiple State cases and calendar numbers, dated August 10, 1906.
A fragmented note cites Whee Seer waning and Cee Woes facing ongoing difficulties. Readers are urged to follow updates as the situation develops, with no further specifics available in the text.
The Warren Institute plans to open September 7 in the former Mra A Laceae ter property in Oxford Miss. It aims to mirror the University High School and seeks support from the University of Mississippi faculty and Oxford residents.
Hawkes and Foster's promotes Blue Seal Brand Imported Teas, blended and sold in bulk across multiple box sizes.
Fragmentary letter praises Dr Porter for cures and humanitarian work. A C Jance writes from Pars pe Co in March 1904, noting a monument planned after his death and commending Porter for alleviating suffering.
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