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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
3
Schedule notes list South Bound services including No. 3 Past Mail and local freight No. 92 with associated departure times and references to freight and mail trains. The snippet shows timing markers around 800 am and 22 am placeholders in a transportation timetable.
Local briefs report on court sessions opening in Oxford with Judge Stephens, a new baby in the Leavell home, and city marshal Ed Murry visiting. Articles mention church events, a Holiness meeting, a farewell party, and the death of long-time county resident Edwin Carter. The Eagle newspaper urges readers to visit ads and observe the Jewish New Year.
U. F. C. graded school and Warren Institute opened with good attendance in Oxford. Opening exercises in the chapel included prayers by Rev. Wigginton and remarks by Judge Hill, B. T. Kimbrough, and W. D. Porter. Several teachers and trustees welcomed students as rooms near capacity were noted.
The Oxford Public School began its fall term Monday morning with new principal Prof W B Cowan and the full faculty present. Rev A S Croxton gave a prayer followed by short addresses from Judge R A Hill Prof Dabney Lipscomb and Mr John H Kimmons.
The opening ceremony of Warren Institute at University High School was led by Prof J B T Moss with Rev Dorman Chancellor Fulton and Dr Jones delivering cordial addresses. Miss Irene McKie recited and Miss Leila Moas provided music as patrons gathered to support the school and its faculty.
Notice from D. M. Srrn inviting persons seeking work in saddlery and harness to visit the back room of W. C Neill & Co store for employment opportunities.
Owing to a provision in the insurance policy I am directed by the owner to close the camp room connected with my business house. I am willing to subscribe ten dollars to build a camp house for the convenience and use of our country friends. Oxford, Miss September 1, 1896.
An artist advertises a six day service offering a 16 by 20 pastel and watercolor portrait with a frame for 4.75 dollars. The sign initials read Ss. H. SasDERa.
The Circuit Court for September convenes on the second Monday with jurors F. M. Beard EF. Johnson J. S. Anderson H. N. Kaybars W. S. Harris W. L. Kimmons Janes Mooney and B. L. Tarver serving for the term.
A string of social updates mentions Mr. Chas McC haren returning from Texas and Mrs. Little boarding at Warren Institute. Others include Laura Lake visiting St. Louis, J E Newleon returning from Will McEwen, and many locals visiting relatives, attending colleges, or hosting guests in Oxford and Paris Tennessee.
Dr J G Deupree a Mississippi native and Confederate veteran who joined the first Mississippi Cavalry under Col R A Pinson at age eighteen. After the war he pursued teaching, becoming a leading educator in Mississippi and a long time state education leader and examiner.
Four month old full bred male Berk shire pigs of the Gentry strain eligible for registration. Ownership noted as RK S Mcfrown Abbeville Mississippi.
Brief fragment suggests someone offering an apology to potentially all involved but contains insufficient details to identify persons or context.
An aged advertisement touts Chilton's Reliable Diarrhoea cure as a universal remedy for diarrhoea and summer complaints and markets a large plantation for sale.
The city will receive fresh water from the University well or spring twice daily at satisfactory prices. The service pledges delivery to any part of the city, promising reliable access for residents and businesses alike.
Sold by T D Isom Co. for auctioneer firm Mrs Werden presents Hagens and Matthews by B Werden in catalog listing with sale notice and vendor endorsement for auction.
The Warren Institute in Oxford Mississippi aims to train boys for university entry modeled on the University High School of Virginia. J B T Moss of Virginia and other university graduates guide ancient and modern studies with a faculty including four women. Local lawyers and newspapers endorse the plan and solicit support from Oxford citizens.
Mr John Kaig begins a cottage project in Swath Trafford while Mr Crabtree builds a modest home near the University. Mr Lee Simmons erects a new eastside dwelling and Mr F M Stowes advances an elegant South Street residence. Several other residences are contracted and will be erected before the new year signaling steady local growth.
Jack Frost baking powder becomes the new standard at 25 cents per pound as Bain and Chapman Manufacturing Co. reports full factory capacity to meet demand. The snow white product is marketed as an advanced agent of the Mouseheld Economy and is set to challenge rival Danza price levels for American housekeepers.
The passage notes two pivotal moments in a woman’s life that mark growth from girl to woman and from woman to mother, referencing Dr. Pierce and his Fa- remedies in an era suggesting medical opinion.
An August to September excursion sale offers a round trip home seekers ticket from Memphis to Ashland Texas Locieasa O8iebones and Indian Territory at a single fare. Tickets are valid for a five day period from the date of sale with the early route running from Memphis.
A jumbled page features letters praising Dr Porter and a mix of sales pitches for tonics and patent medicines. It promotes Liver cleansing pills and skin remedies, coffee brands, phonographs, and a Blue Mountain Female College catalogue request. Names include A C Nance and T O Ilsom & Co. and Hawpros Foster. It mentions 1506 dated text and Blue Mountain College in Mississippi.
The Vidette notes the Iuka Normal Institute entering the term with record crowds and over 125 students registered. The paper salutes the institution for its moral and intellectual development and welcomes new learners arriving on incoming trains.
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