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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
2
A late 1902 discussion notes coal prices rising with cold weather, naval spending calls, labor rights debates, and a Democratic stance against trusts. It comments on political campaigns, tariff battles, and the need for peaceful labor relations while predicting Democratic gains.
The National Jewelry and Break Company duped many working women across the South by offering home writing work for six dollars weekly, demanding up to 2.50 for an initial brooch. The firm’s head Mr Light was arrested in New Orleans on charges of using the mails to commit fraud.
A public voice urges parents to curb alcohol and pistol carrying by boys under fifteen. It condemns growing juvenile drinking and crime, warning that neglect at home leads to a weak future generation and a strengthened street culture of danger. The piece stresses vigilant parenting as the defense of society and calls for action to save boys from becoming criminals.
A moral essay argues falsehood equals vice as deadly as intemperance and crime. It condemns polite social fibs and professional deceit, urging parents to teach truth, youths to avoid deception, and society to condemn lying to uphold high moral standards.
List of unclaimed mail matter left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending September 6 1901 includes names such as Lara Clark Mary Pierce Lavada Parks James Lutie Holt Tennia Hooves F Graham Rockman Mary Woods Daisia Karl Johnson Hattie McDaniel Myrtin Aders Nellie Tidwell Emeline Avent James Buford Matildin and others. The notice asks callers to state letter number and date advertised.
A world wise woman urges readers to proudly display their hobbies even if seen as quirks. She argues respectable hobbies reveal mindset and help fit into society while noting famous figures once rode unusual interests to success.
The September term notes allowances for jail, bridge repairs, and printing. A bridge across Buford Creek is to be bid sealed by noon on the October first Monday. A 7 12 mill county levy is authorized in addition to the state 6 mills. The Hurricane Creek bridge goes to OC F Cain for 340. Will Mathis and Orlando Lester face the death sentence on September 10 1902. Dick Lauderdale is Road Link 45 overseer. Courts to adjourn to October first 1902.
Local correspondent reports hay harvest by E Williams, Rev Neblett at M E Church, Dr Best visiting Oxford, Nina Alvis of Memphis visiting relatives, Grover Williams and Boyd Best to Oxford for next year’s school, H T Smith opens second public school session with strong attendance, a romantic marriage Mrs Browning to Mr Morrison, Laula Baird of Nashville visiting, Minnie Higginbotham of South Oxford at school, ice cream supper and music at Sallie Browning’s home.
Abbeville reports the A N 8 opened Monday with good attendance and more members expected this week. Locals include Mr and Mrs Lumpkin of Oakville Tennessee visiting their daughter Mrs Brooks McIlowan.
Farmers report scarce stock water and poor corn with cotton at sixty percent of a hoped crop. Edwin Houston and Elmer Livingston face serious illnesses. Joe Greer plans to move back nearby. Miss Ethel Smith returns from Sardis. Sunday school at Shek Ridge continues. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for quick healing.
After two weeks absence Newcomer is missing and Mack McClarty has a slow fever. Farmers busy with cotton harvest hay and fodder while wives can fruits and tomatoes. Cordie Winter weekend with Lonie Winters. Joella Butler at Bay Springs church. Jeanie Baird back from Holly Springs. Norma Black visiting Tocopol a area. Wortha Holloman with Mrs Black. Joe Shelton family at church Bay Springs. Oscar McNeal and wife with aunt Susie Slaughter. Tom Slaughter and Jane Black with sisters return from Tennessee. Herndon teaching Friendship school. Tor.
W P White of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach and loss of appetite. He began using Dr King s New Life Pills and soon felt like a new man. Infallible for stomach and liver troubles. Only 25 cents at R Chilton & Co.
The article notes favorable weather aiding hay saving and sorghum, with farmers diversifying crops in La Fayette County. It reports the death of infant Staudefer near DeLeon Texas, family sympathy, community happenings, visits, travel news, and a waning Sunday school, closing with Brown Eyes.
The LaFayette Springs column notes the fleecy staple is being prepared for market in good weather, with cotton crop reported at least 50 percent short. Notices new visits by B R Sveed and family, Mrs Bast from Tocopola, and local social rounds. Death announced of Miss Annie Smith, age 16, Sept 2. An anecdote extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles with testimonials and prices.
Well here we come again in our hills. Mrs A Rankin is sick. A baby girl with no teeth is described as pretty. J B Alderson and wife visited relatives. Mr J T Turner died and was buried in Abbeville cemetery. He left a wife three sons and many kin and friends. He loved his Bible and helped old colored neighbors by building a home for them. Couley S Patton stayed with J N Slough. Hill folks may attend court this week and next. MORE ANON.
An advertisement touts Smith Sure Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles and women’s diseases with a claimed 98 percent cure rate. It guarantees refunds if directions are followed, priced 50 cents and 1.00. Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic is offered for malaria and chills with a no cure, no pay promise.
Sickness in the vicinity noted as farmers busy with fodder, cotton, and molasses. Visitors include Willie Simmons family from Big Creek and Will Poteete planning to move to South Oxford. Church events at Yellow Leaf and nearby singing at the school house. An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a Memphis endorsement and Laxative Bromo Quin ine tabs offered by druggists.
Several residents report visits and gatherings. Annie Norman of Abbeville Louisiana visits her parents A Kitchell and wife. M L Childress returns from Birmingham Alabama after weeks with his father. Crowd attends New Hope baptizing at the Iron Bridge. Lucas Waldrip and sister Minnie visit Water Valley. Ebb Kitchell Woody Childress and Rosa and Doxie Bodembaugh attend an ice cream party near Como.
Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway praises Electric Bitters as a reliable medicine curing jaundice and long liver troubles. He says the tonic surpasses all others for liver, kidney, and stomach issues. Sold by K R Chilton & Co for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
A reader notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic lists its contents plainly as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. The ad claims no cure and no pay, with a price of 50 cents per bottle.
On Monday in November 1902 James I Robertson and others are to plead answer or demur to the petition seeking approval of the final account of James F. Robertson as surviving executor of Drewery Robertson’s estate and to show cause why the account should not be allowed and the executor discharged. The hearing is set for August 20.
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