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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
3
Miss Pearl Leavell and several residents have returned from trips to Monteagle and Tate Springs. Visitors include Mrs. M. L. Scott of Starkville in Oxford and Mr. J R White stopping by the office. A note of thanks to townsfolk for a serenade accompanies shopping items and local ads.
Local notices run with names of residents visiting relatives in Abbeville Forest Barrettsville Barrett and Tate County. It lists changes of address teaching posts and college enrollments in Oxford Water Valley Greenwood and Nashville plus upcoming fall millinery and dress goods events at Harris Yates and store promotions.
Miss May McGuire leaves Tuesday for Yazoo City to resume teaching in the public school there. Several residents move or plan studies in Oxford, including Hugh Barr Miller entering a law class at the University and Joe Cook opening a new grocery store. The Oxford Graded School opens with strong attendance as Rev W J King returns from Winchester and other locals engage in travel, schooling, or service. Sheriff readiness precedes a pending hanging as legal notices and civic updates fill the week.
A one week engagement at the Opera House features George W. Scott with manager G. W. McDonald. The bill includes Royalty acts not seen in the South, a Monday night program titled South After the War, and a string of novelty acts between the main performances. Baby Edna performs coon songs and dances, Cliff Watson delivers rag time songs and dances, Hazel McDonald sings illustrated songs, with prices 15 25 and 35 cents. Ladies admitted free Monday with an escorted paid seat before 6 PM.
The ad list offers cheap furniture including three tables for 1.75 and seven high back chairs for 3.00. An oak bed with springs costs 475 and another bed with springs 3.75. Items are slightly damaged and must sell now. Also notes a local execution sketch planned by Orlando Lester. Weather notes mention a blizzard, frost, and snow in Chicago with predictions of an early fall and harsh winter.
Dr. M. Leavell and Mrs. Annie Brown wed at the bride’s daughter's home in Atlanta last Thursday night. The couple arrived in Oxford Friday night and reside on the University campus. The Eagle extends hearty congratulations.
Wanted a huntier to induce farm labor to go to the Delta. Liberal commission allowed. Address R 0 care of Toe Eagle. WARNING tenderness in the small of the back serious symptom kidneys suffering. Take Smiths Sure Kidney Cure at once. It is a reliable kidney remedy and system regulator and will cure the trouble before it develops its dangerous stage. Price 50cts and 1.00. For salety A H Kendel Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure no pay. Price 25 cents.
The Cumberland Church ladies bring back Bertram and Willard for their expelient new play Midnight Fire on Tuesday night October 21 in Oxford. The show follows Water Valley’s success with Captain Dick and promises a splendid cast of local and University talent for an enjoyable evening.
Miles H Harrin of Oxford seeks information about two yearling calves, a Jersey with white spots on neck and legs and a dark red one year old, taken from his property seven miles east of Oxford on Tuesday August 26. They were purchased from Mr William Linker. A reward is offered for information.
The Eagle advertises a 25.00 scholarship at Eastman Business College and a 50.00 scholarship at Grenada Business College. A heavy discount is available to early buyers. Apply at THE EAGLE office on June 25, 1902.
Special venire and two days of deliberation failed to reach a verdict in Moody W. Swain charged with the 7 year old killing of A. W. Sullivan in Dallas. Jurors stood 9 for acquittal and 3 for conviction, case discharged. The Owens murder trial proceeded with damaging testimony from Mathis and Lester, who claimed Owens urged the killings and that others were asked to participate. Grand Jury adjourned after returning true bills.
Announcement lists travel specials from Holly Springs and St. Louis fairs. Round trip to Holly Springs Sept 30 costs 1.15 with return next day. St. Louis trip runs Oct 5 to 10 with return by Oct 13 at 11.55. Agent CG. M. Owen.
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