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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
2
Passenger trains listed with northbound No 34 No 4 No 6 and southbound No 56 No 31 times 10 55 am 9 35 pm and 3 04 am for schedule details. Fragmentary OCR yields incomplete train numbers and times.
Local items detail visits and travel among residents, upcoming meetings, rental and sale notices, farm notices, and moved residents. Notable mentions include visits by Misses Rowland and McElroy, Dr. Hargis occupying a home, the marriage announcements of David Nelson and Martha Rowland, and a rattlesnake sighting in the federal court yard. The October 6th speech by Lieut Gov Theo Bilbo and school book sale for cash are noted.
Trustee P. E. Matthews reviews August visits to Parchman, Belmont, Oakley, Rankin, and road camps. He notes improving convict care, cotton prospects despite army worms, dipping vats for cattle ticks, and repairs to bridges. He highlights crop yields, stock conditions, and plans to replace inferior cattle to supply farmers statewide.
Memphis hosts the Tri State Fair from September 26 to October 3 with a total of 5560 in cash prizes for cattle and extensive breed divisions. Northern and Southern breeders anticipate fierce competition as Memphis positions itself as the official Southern livestock show attracting top herds from across the region.
About fifteen years ago Joseph Sweate introduced a remedy for fistula and, after proving effective, expanded use to other conditions. The Stoate Microbe Destroyer is claimed to eradicate microbes attacking living flesh and has been recommended by hundreds in Lafayette County for ailments including boils, burns, ulcers, and skin sores.
The Lafayette County Sunday School Convention will meet Friday September 11 at 10 o clock a.m. at the Gentral Church near Camp Ground three miles east of Oxford. Delegates from each school expected. morning and evening sessions. dinner on the ground. Addresses by Rev. W. Fred Long and Miss Edwards. Informal talks by ministers and Sunday School workers. V Pres T H Somerville and Mrs Garver Owens. Also listed are a for sale or rent notice for a five room house and a large lot in Batesville, Miss.
The candidate expresses gratitude to supporters after a defeat in the congressional race. He notes limited time in the field of about six weeks and says he did not spend money unlawfully or promise patronage. He vows to continue serving as a private citizen and newspaper editor and to uphold resolve in hardship.
Notice from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors announces bids to construct a bridge project on Ossamacad Tob a road and add bridges on a county road. Bids must be received by 12 noon on September 5 194 for the first project and by 1 oclock on September 18 194 for the second. Bidders may obtain plans and specs from the Chancery Clerk's office. the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
An 19th century style advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally through the blood and organs. It touts testimonials and a price around seven and a half cents per bottle with household sales and a national bank mention.
Revival at Yellow Leaf Church six miles southeast of Oxford draws large crowds this week led by Rev. Hamilton of Clinton. The meetings, with strong singing and choir from Yellow Leaf and nearby communities, aim for a great revival and numerous church additions as services continue.
For Rent or Sale. Two story seven room house on University street near the University and Graded Schools. Modern conveniences and reasonable terms. Mrs. C. P. Plant. Leave your films today. Get your pictures tomorrow. BakROW Studio. For Sale One Jersey Mare three years old subject to registration. This animal is perfect in every detail and reasonably priced. Apply to G. K. Bowles Oxford, Miss.
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