Public Works and Appointments Board Proceedings Notes
The board names overseers for the Oxford region road links, assigns J W Murchison to a contract at 1.25 per foot for a new bridge 60 feet long, approves a bridge project across the Oxford and New road, and lists commissioners with terms ending the first Mondays in March or May 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Flat
Water Valley
G W Price
Aheriff
Walabusha County
Walter Williams
Orlered
Omaha
Neb
Oxford
Jieat 4
J. W. Murchison
Buck
McRoss
Oxford and
New
M. Slo Ans Shep Boone’s
MD. Turner
Good Roads and Road Reform Urged for State Interest
The piece argues that county roads, owned and loaned by individuals, hinder efficiency and call for better tools and impassable road avoidance. It stresses immediate public political action to engage lawmakers and obtain state aid to modernize roads before it is too late.
Put the best on top in life and show
The article contrasts keeping up appearances with daily frugality and dignity. It notes many among the poor and working class invest in outward finery, while a wealthy man died leaving little beyond funeral costs, illustrating vanity versus true priorities. It also lists local notes from College Hill, including marriages, visits, sickness, and a church meeting with eight new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anda
A Letter From Texas to Eacle and Friends
A Texas letter from Boonsville dated September 12 1904 shares experiences of farming in Texas. W F Hii notes sand storms boll weevils and droughts but reports corn and cotton crops and rising land values. He observes immigration westward and advises early settlement while praising Texas health and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Boonsville
Eacle
Old States
Eagle
W. F. Hii
Matthews-Greer Nuptials in New Albany and Oxford Ties
Mr Lee Matthews and Miss Eva Mai Greer wed in New Albany last Wednesday with Rev Thomas Cameron officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr Greer of Potts Camp, was en route to Blue Mountain College when the groom proposed. The couple will reside in Oxford. Matthews is a bank book-keeper and a noted young business man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Matthews
Eva Mai Greer
New Albany
Thos. Cameron
Oxford
Greer
Potts Camp
Blue Mountain College
Matthews
Robert Morgan
Merchanta and Farmers’ Bank
Obituary notes for J. M. Parkes and local deaths
In Lafayette county the death of J. M. Parkes at 74 after a lingering illness is reported. He leaves a son on the county board, a daughter Mrs. Avent, and grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy. The column also notes the sudden death of Mrs. Joe Greer and several social short items from local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Parks
Lafayette County
T. W. Avent
Parks
Howard Parks
Avent
Zion Happenings and Community News Touches
Warm spell continues with cotton and pea picking and fodder saving under way. Mrs Nannie Waller’s school closed Friday with an enjoyable party. Mr John Stephens returns from Calhoun County and Mr A F Callaway from the World’s Fair. The death of little grandchild in the Black home brings sympathy. Death of Brooks Foust at Alesville shocks neighbors. Mrs Harvey Cromwell dies near Slopewell. Mt Zion holds preaching Saturday night and both Sunday services. A Louisville notice reports Foley kidney cure praised by patient B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Zion
Nannie Waller
John Stephens
Calhoun County
A. F. Callaway
Death Angel
Jack Black
Brooks Foust
Alesville
George Foust
Harvey Cromwell
Slopewell
Mt. Zion
Wonderful Medicines for Coughs and Lung Ailments
A sensational testimonial ad extols Dr. 8 New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. W H Brown of Leesville reports instant relief and sleep after using the remedy, claiming cures for throat and lung troubles. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Trall's Catarrh Cure are advertised with testimonials and a reward offer. Hall's Family Pills are also recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Leesville
A. Li. Kendel
Hall
F. J. Cammy & Co
Toledo
D. Me
F. J.ey
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Dreggista
Trall
Bethel Ha gt by Hosanna and town updates
Local notes from Liberty Hill mention Bethel’s cotton picking and plans as W. E. Gean leaves for Greenwood for months, Dale Freeman to Grenada for school, with sickness and a funeral at Midway for Mollie Greer and brother Brooks Foust. Also social visits and health remedies advertised for stomach and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Hosanna
Liberty Hill
W. E. Gean
Greenwood
Dale Freeman
Grenada
Mollie Greer
Joe Greer
Midway
Brooks Foust
Burgess
Greer
Wooten
Frank Wooten
Woodson’s Ridge
L. R. Gossett
Tula
Flanagin
Hill
Mt. Zion
Protracted Meetings End as Visitors Leave
Cotton picking has begun in earnest and visitors have gone home. Meetings are wrapping up, though sickness appears in the community. Marriages continue despite parental objections, with several recent in the vicinity. Owing to other engagements we have been unable to write much this month. Will do better next time. Success to The EAGLs. Subscribe for Tuy Early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagls
Helder Dots and Local News From Oxford Area
Local column reports health concerns and crop notes as the cotton outlook is described as poor. Parishioner visits include Rev G W Strickland at Cambridge and trips by W H Logan and J B Anderson to Bay Springs. Notices on remedies and medicines are advertised, along with a list of unclaimed mail matter and patient testimonials for Ballard's Snow Liniment and Foley products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Springs
W. H. Gilbert
Laura Hickey
Polly McNeely
Keel
A. H. Wilson
Prenties Adams
J. B. Anderson
Walton and Caswell
Foley & Co
Oley
Foley
Oxford Pharmacy
W. al. Harrison
Cleveland
Misa
Ballard
J. F. Lord
Denver
Yalo
Oxford Pharome
Continual strain cures and medical remedies promoted
Advertisement touts Green's All---------- for liver and kidney health and August Flower for fatigue and nerves, claiming quick relief from stress related ailments. It cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy as superior and recalls a juror’s testimonial of rapid recovery after cholera morbus. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Chamberlain
G. W. Fowler
Hightower
Ala
Edwardsville
Couns
Alebourne County
J. J. Klote
Edina
Iron Mountain low fares from Memphis to the South and West
The Iron Mountain Route offers one way and round trip tickets from Memphis at set rates to numerous southern and western points. One way tickets on select Tuesdays are $6 to Indian corners and nearby Texas routes. $8.50 to Texas and Colorado areas. $11 to New Mexico and Texas east of Amarillo. Round trips to Oklahoma and Texas territories are $15, valid 21 days with stopovers allowed. For details contact H D Wilson, J P Panwill, or visit 414 Main Street, Memphis, Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Memphis
Texarkana
Dallas
Ft Worth
Waco
Paris
Bonham
Whitesboro
Marshall
Longview
Palestine
Austin
Shreveport
Beaumont
Houston
San Antonio
Pullman
Fair Oaka
Ft. Worth
Waco Corpus Christi
South Texas
TAL
Worth
Ilouston
Galveston
Brownwood Corpus Christi
Amarilla
Qianah
W. A. Peeler
Main Street
Tenn
Iron Mountain
Indian Corner
Ooma
Dalhart
Amarillo
Colorado
San Angelo
Brady
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Alice
Kerrville
New Mexico
Alamando
Ecos City
Ian
Oklahoma
Dalbert
H. D. Wilson
J.P. Panwill
T. PA
Memphia
Quanah
Vernon
Indian Territory
Amarillo Delhart
California
Pacific Coast
J. N. Cornatzar
Remedy That No One Is Afraid To Take
The letter extols Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup praised for liver kidney and blood benefits. Testimonials claim long use spreading confidence and cures with a formula including Buchu Hydrangea Mandrake and other ingredients. A Brown of Blooming Grove Texas shares dramatic recovery after two bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Guove
Tex
O. T
Dr. Thacher
Brown
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Armour & Co
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Ethel
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Ind
J.J. Havens
Versailles
A. H. Kendel
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Tuy
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George A. Sherman
Lisbon
Red Milla
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N. Y
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Henry
F.M
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T. L
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Jane
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M. T. Ls
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Lusk
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Morris
Pole
Luella
Starks
Shennan
Parcy
Wilkerson
Callie
Howry
P. M
A. Read
Cleco
Eh Chamberlain
Dr. Mendenkall
Mewdenhall
Evansville
Indiana
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Cotton Belt
Great South-West
C. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ill
INDEI
Mississippi
Alabama
Taker
Thacher
Chattanooga
Frisco
W.T. Wallace
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Oxvyord Pharmacy
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