Notable Happenings and Talks in a Southern Newspaper
A broad mix of items: editorials on free speech and quarantine, U S expansion and Hawaii annexation, Venezuela land grants for settlers, gold mining prospects, theft at a church school building near Kaufman Texas, a 72 year old man elopes with a 50 year old bride, Cuban independence prospects, and a string of major accidents including rail crashes, shipwrecks, miners shot by authorities, and spreading yellow fever.
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Memphis
Colorado & Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Bluff City
Crane’s Island
Cairo
Missionary's Sermon Sparks Call for Inquiry
A preacher's past claim that one life nation is a church virtue prompts calls for investigation. He says he can defend his stance with Bible teachings before a competent committee.
Endorsement Denounces Mercenary Health Certificates
The Clarion Ledger condemns doctors issuing high price health certificates during an epidemic. Dr Todd is hailed, Yazoo City officials refuse recognition of expensive 200 per certificate, calling such acts disgraceful. Mayor of Yazoo City criticizes extortion and urges publishing the names of rogue practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion Ledger
Todd
D Jackson
Yazoo City
Valveheres
W. BE. Tenn
Grangers and Oxford Grange Plan Patron Union Store
In a called Septem ber 7 1897 meeting the Grangers discussed forming a Patron's Union and a Co operative Store and a Farmer's Cotton Platform and Warehouse near the depot. A three member committee will choose a site and eight members canvass farmers for next session reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Kingdom
Jens Poust
Chtldefss
See
Chilhowie Merchant Credits King's New Discovery
K B Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia says he suffered from consumption and coughing until using two bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery cured him. He resumed business after three years and praises the remedy as grand. Guaranteed for coughs colds and consumption trial bottles free at R R Cutorex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
R. R. Cutorex & Co
Fourfold tonic promotes liver and digestion health
A historical medical ad describes a condition common to both sexes caused by poor digestion and liver disorders. It touts a four fold cure with Prerekcy Asa Livvers, claiming liver and kidney support, digestive stimulation, and elimination of poisons through the bowels, sold by RK. BR. Chilvon & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrekcy
Asa Livvers
RK. BR. Chilvon & Co
Chilton's PHLS Cure Promise Backed by Guarantee
A Mississippian advertises Chilton's PHLS treatment with a money back guarantee promising refunds if the cure fails, inviting readers to contact Jackson to obtain the product under specified terms.
Striking Miners Fire Upon Strikers in Latimer Massacre
A historical pamphlet exposes a deadly clash when Sheriff Martin and 102 deputies fired on striking Hungarian and Polish miners near Latimer Pennsylvania. It claims 26 died and 40 were wounded, condemning the action as cold blooded murder by coal barons and officials. The piece also shifts to ads praising patent medicines and critiques about telegraph and postal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast
United States
Europe
Hungary
Poland
Latimer
Penn
Martin
Simece
There Will Be A Reckoning In This Era
A terse plea for diagnosing social evils before remedies, accusing the Western Union Telegraph Company of corruption and inflated dividends. The piece laments corporate power and urges a thorough, targeted cure, citing media calls for accountability.
University of Mississippi Opening Postponed
Due to yellow fever fears and travel restrictions, the University of Mississippi will delay the new session from September 16 to September 30. Chancellor Fevroy assures no local infectious disease. the move aims to protect students from interregional health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
University of Mississippi
Plesse
RK. B. Fevroy
Honard
State University
Grand Oif
la Fayette County
LEANING Repairing and Alterations a Specialty at Kershaws
Kershaws promotes specialized services in leaning repairs and alterations offering tailored fittings and skilled craft for customers seeking dependable wardrobe and structural fixes. The shop emphasizes precision, durability, and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kershaws
Electric Bitters Touted As Best Nerve and Blood Tonic
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the top medicine for restoring nervous energy and vitality. It claims the vegetable tonic tones the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, purifies blood, and enhances appetite and digestion. Sold by KE R Chilton & Co for one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. R. Chilton &Co
Pills Pills Cureall Ills and Local news tips
An Eagle advertisement notes subscription growth and a fifty percent return on investment. Oak Grove resident J W Baggett recalls relief from pleurisy and chest pains after using Chamberlain Pain Balm. The ad emphasizes prompt treatment and sales details from K R Cowton & Co Oxford P M Pettis Abbeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
J. W. Baggett
Oak Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
KR. Cowton & Co
Oxford
P.M. Pettis
Abveville
County Board of Supervisors Minutes and Financials 1897
The Oxford Eagle records the County Board of Supervisors regular session notes from September 6 1897 detailing allowances for bridges and roads repairs jail coal and paupers, road commissions and overseers appointments, petitions for new roads and a levy proposal of 6 mills, with receipts and payments including salaries and penalties. It lists numerous named officials and contractors, along with project specifics and warrants.
W. R. R. Smith's College in Lexington Advertised
A fragmented notice describes W. RR. Smith's College Lexington Kentucky where hundreds of clerks and others have invested for education and are earning over 1000 a year. It requests readers send letters to W. K. Smith Lexington KY for reference and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Smith
Lexington
Farmers face a harry week amid school notices and travel
The correspondence notes cotton farming pressures and a busy week. Trustees elect Prof Samne comers and Miss Alice, with Miss Mattie Chiklress returning from Sardis to teach. Marmontown youths Kitebell Smith and Childress leave for Oxford to attend school. Jim R Kitebell returns to Ville Lae, Alvis Smith attends Burgess, Annie Kitehbell visits Oxford, Dr T A Taylor off to Memphis for medical college. Dry weather, dust abounds. Loey Fudge sick. Riley Knight moves back to Oxford. Rev T W Winter preaches at Midway Church. Botton crop outlook weaker than hoped. Mrs Crockett of New Albany visits Jim Wilbanks family. People harvest oats and amuse themselves amid shifts.
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Free Sprip School
Samne Comers
Alice
Angpleli Fet
Mise Mattie Chiklress
Sardis
Kitebell
Smith and Childress
Oxford
Jim R Kitebell
T. HW. Winter
Midway Church
Crockett
New Albany
Jim Wilbanks
Bucklen Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and ulcers
Advertisement touting Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises ulcers fever sores and many skin ailments with a money back guarantee and price of 25 cents a box sold by Ke BK Chilton & Co.
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Ke BK. Chilton & Co
Revival and notices stir Negro community events
Rev Abesander opens revival at M. M. Church with four converts at New Hope in Oxford. Educational Convention set for Senatebia. Emline Pegues and Irohelin Strothess, notable local youths, return home. Hernando College repairs complete ready for use for the Negro community. Funeral in Second Baptist for Korpral Anderson. Public School opens with record enrollment. Negro National Convention planned in Io ton with special trains from Jackson and Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abesander
M. Church
New Hope
Oath of x Ford
Miees Emline Pegues
Irohelin Strothess
Holly
Hernando College
Uged
Negro Staptiste
Northissmeappi
Een Anderson Korpral
Second Baptist
Ioton
Jackson
Miss
Nashville
Tenn
Job Bids Open for City Styles at Reasonable Prices
Readable city work on tap with affordable prices as bids open for office fet services. Local firms like Tae EaGur offer competitive rates and timely execution.
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EaGur
Local Citizen Endorses Chamberlain Remedy
Mr James E Ferrell of Burnt House West Virginia touts Chamberlain Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for diarrhoea and dysentery in his family and for customers. He says it provides relief and lasting benefit, and it is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by R and Carlton Co Orford and Pett’s etc.
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James E. Ferrell
Burnt House
W. VI
Chamberlain
R. & Carlton & Co
Orford
P. M
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Oxford Eagle
Ynursday
SRP
Mee Burra A. Thomsens
Oxford Post Office
St. Louis
Toton
Japan
Hawaiian Island
San Francisco
Venezuela
Kaufman
Tex
Spain
Ateccot Assemblr
Lbptery
Louisville
Ebareb
Ton
Bee
China
Voice OF the People
Chilton’s
Leze
Pennsylvania
Dr. Pierce
Dr Pierce
Assim
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Common Sense
W. M. Terky
Elkton
Ky- Seld
EK. E. Chilton
P. M. Pettis
Abbeville
England
Western Union
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cem
Tau Fron
Mires
Chilton
the Eagle
Supe Visors
E. Sparks
Oxford and
College Hill Road
Willis Goodwin
W. Shipp
W. T. Moore
Word
Markette Bridge
K.P. Gray
L. M. Winter
J. M. Tatum
J. P
LS. Dillard
Davidson & Roane
JA. Ward
J.P
Heepmest
V. Roberts
Chapman
Turner & Co
Sheruf
T. Carter
Court House
Lewis & McKee
W. H. Kimmons
Hightower
Salary &c
Gilmer
Blades
Slough
PF. Cain
J. L. Walker
Mrs. Sims
E H. Kimmens
S. W. Smith
J.B. Bundren
J. E. Bagley
Parker
J. C. Tretoar
Bettie Pritchard
J B Bundren
JE Bagley
Smith
JC Treloar
J A Parker
P Gray
E H Kimmons
Roops Is. Barong
E.G. McCain
Lew Neal
Water Valley Road
Jack Moon
Old Road
Moon
P.T. Gamble
J. R. Maples
Er. A. Taylor
Pontotoc Road
Duncan’s Bridge
A. M. Liall
W. A. Hill
Sarepta Road
Gilmer Bridge
Calhoun County
W. P. Monecrief
Adamsville Road
Harmontown
Simmons Place
Wm. Dacus
Ben Price
C. Hughes
Or Pear Road
Tula
Mel
W. V. Sulliven
Ro Borum
PF. Plangan
W. Redwine
N. A.M. Girible
L. F. Lamb
W. EL Met‘rory
B' Dallow
W. G. Gossett
Moa Huckaby
J. Kf. Goolsby
J. Smith
W. RR. Smith’s College
Lexington, Ky
PLURO
Sant EL Ptc
Flim
New York
Wianth
Antal Dosis
jZyCrves
Southaford
Bucklen
LaFayette
Senatebia
Castoria
Tim Jaat
Eiliithon Om Every
Papper
Harkins & Matthews
L.a. Purvis
Lewis &licKee
Haerdware
Inwinne
Kimble’s Market
Freudenberg Old Stand
Kimble
W.t.wallace
Ox.ford
Ree
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