09 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
1
September 13 at 9 30 the public school of Oxfi opens its doors to the boys and girls of the city. J C Johnson the new superintendent said no special program would be opening but that patrons can expect a full term with prayers and speeches by ministers and a full set of books listed by grade from Miss Roach to Miss D. Sims.
The piece notes good community health during harvests. Families and neighbors like Mathis, Carothers, Ivy, Gray, and Wesson Hollowell are visiting each other and attending services at Burgess and Union. People from Water Valley and Panola are mentioned in social rounds.
J L Lucas opens a tailoring shop in rooms formerly used by the Oxford Eagle. Services include tailoring, repairing, cleaning and pressing with prompt service and best work. Phone 216. Located upstairs in Oxford.
An advertisement touts an eczema remedy guaranteed for eczema tetter salt rheum and similar skin and scalp conditions. Sold only by Kendel's Drug Store with prices 50 cents and one dollar.
Three girls in Newton county Mississippi raise enough tomatoes from one-tenth acre to pay college costs. Miss Annie Weems, Miss Marion Henton, and Miss Susie Biggs report harvests from 400 cans to 550 cans, with prizes and tuition largely covered. They credit canning, manure-fertilized plots, and home science training for financial and personal benefit.
A local program titled Who Pays? is slated for Thursday night. The event invites community members to discuss shared expenses and collective responsibility in a lively, televised format.
Automobile owners are urged to stop at Yates Auto Company for a free examination of faults. The shop claims three mechanics can repair any make promptly and competently and stocks tires tubes sparkplugs and oils. They vulcanize punctured tubes and offer high grade gasoline and lubricants. Call 19. Thomas Yates.
Local shop Kaley and Spaps announces fall millinery collection now on display inviting patrons to view hats and headwear as season selections.
J A Tabor, a 73 year old Confederate veteran jailed in Jackson, had his death sentence commuted to life in prison by Governor Brewer after review. He was charged with debauching his granddaughter and killing his daughter in law amid conflicting testimony and a malarial illness. Brewer cited doubt about the granddaughter’s affidavit and noted the old man’s honorable past. He will be moved to Oakley penal farm after recuperation in jail.
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