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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
3
Oxford notices report visitors from St Louis Iuka Memphis and Louisville. Residents and students return to town see new hats furniture and books for fall. Businesses advertise furniture groceries and framing while church events and protracted meetings continue as town revival resumes.
Miss Annie Boggs left Tuesday for Rogerville Tennessee to teach during the ensuing session. Miss Lou Neal Jones left Saturday for Hillsboro Texas to resume her position as stenographer. Mr M P Bishop has bought the Phillips cottage on Depot street and now occupies it with his family. Dr T W Raymond of Holly Springs preached at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and night. Mrs John Wilson of Water Valley spent Friday and Saturday with her mother Mrs Martha Cook. Miss Ellen Riley has returned from Hebron and will attend school here during the coming year. Revs W J Hargis and Taylor conduct a protracted meeting at Union Grove Church four miles north of town. Messrs A B and J D Smith and Miss Mabel Smith of Ind ianola are guests of Mr and Mrs G K Smith.
The State University opens with record catalogue requests and unusually large attendance. The new women’s building nears completion as many young ladies seek boarding, and several departments added last June are expected to be filled amid a promising, prosperous year.
A rental offer promotes Graphophone units and about thirty records for one dollar per night. The display presents W B McMahon as the agent for all talking machines and positions the service as the greatest home entertainer.
Mr. R A Johnson announces readiness to fulfill public requests for painting staining and graining. He overhauls furniture and provides any type of finishing including bronzing gold leaf and ornamental work. Satisfaction is guaranteed in every instance. Don’t fail to see him.
On September 22 1903 at the south door of the Court House in Oxford Mississippi a sale for cash will occur of the W P Winter estate. The auction includes a stock of goods wares merchandise fixtures notes and accounts belonging to the estate with sale within lawful hours. John R Harkins trustee
The undersigned agree to a new price scale due to rising costs. Details include shave 15c hair cut 25c singe 22c shampoo 25c tonic 10c sea foam 5c baths 25c face massage 25c. Signatories Joun D Kennington and A V Hiler.
Two Oxford area obituaries note deaths within days. Mrs B J Callicoatt aged 76 died five miles south of Oxford after a long Lafayette County life and long Methodist church membership. funeral at Yellow Leaf Cemetery led by Rev E Nerrin with two sons and two daughters surviving. Mrs L Traywick died at home near the railroad bridge after a lingering illness. funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Rev J R Countiss with a large turnout and sympathy extended to the family.
Mr Joseph Stoate died at his North Oxford home Friday morning of paralysis after years of ill health and two prior strokes. A devoted husband and father, he had lived thirty years at the same residence. The service was held at St Peter's Cemetery with Rev C D Brown officiating. he leaves a wife two daughters and a son.
After September ist the store house formerly occupied by S H Sanders applies to Mrs 8S A Murray for action or transfer.
A. C. Smith lists a residence on Second South street with water and other conveniences, five minutes from school church and square.
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four year stomach trouble improvement after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He promotes the remedy and urges others with similar issues to try a box priced at 25c through R E Chilton Co.
A racist editorial urges strict enforcement of vagrancy laws to remove idle Black residents. It claims many loiter in streets and households, demands banning renting to those with no visible means, and calls on citizens and city leaders to act now to reduce crime and force labor.
Examinations will be held for White teachers Friday and Saturday September 18th and 19th and Friday and Saturday October 16th and 17th. For Colored teachers examinations are Friday and Saturday September 24th and 26th and Friday and Saturday October 23rd and 24th. 14903. D. G. Carpenter, County Superintendent of Education.
St. Louis Republic extends a special deal for old and new subscribers. Purchase the official life of Pope Leo XI by Monsignor O Reilly, bound in cardinal cloth with papal arms. Pay $2.50 for the book and $2.50 for an eighteen month subscription to The Twice-a-week Republic, with delivery prepaid.
The fall term of Circuit Court convened with Judge P. H. Lowrey. Sheriff J. R. Harkins and deputies gather witnesses. Several cases were disposed of including Sam Ware for carrying concealed weapons guilty with a $25 fine plus costs and Bob Ferrell found guilty on two counts with $10 fines.
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