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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
3
Oxford items report numerous visits and appointments including Dan Hampton assistant post office clerk and Karl Brown as clerk with Turner & Sons. A deadly train collision near Abbeville kills Jake Gentry and injures others. President McKinley remembered with lowering of the Federal Building flag.
Miss issippis town of Oxford issues proclamation for September 19 1901 to observe President William McKinleys death with church services school closures and tolling bells from 10am to noon. Memorial services planned at Methodist church with Rev K G Porter leading prayers scriptural readings and music by local choirs. Notable speakers include Judge P H Lowry Hon J W T Falkner Chancellor RB Fulta Dr W Jones and others. Also ad for ten grades of Green Coffee from P B Furr & Bro.
In last week's Board of Supervisors notes the contractor name was misprinted. The award for building bridges in Yocona bottom goes to J C Tarver and not J C Treloar. the error is acknowledged by Clerk GRAY and is being published in next week's Eagle and Globe.
The Grand Jury adjourned after returning 26 indictments. Several cases disposed include Mose Brazil assault rape guilty, Ollie Cuddigan bigamy guilty, J E King false pretenses guilty with fine, Wea Smith Biggs and Frason gaming fines, Jack Childress retailing jailed 30 days, Verna Morrison rape guilty five years penitentiary. Further trials set for Hollis murder and Moore's case.
The University of Mississippi held opening exercises in the chapel Thursday morning with wide local and state attendance. Rev. Chas W Hinton led devotional, Dr Paul H Saunders spoke on Knowledge in the Application of Industry and Industry in the Application of Knowledge, Rev Br Porter gave a welcome, and Chancellor Fulton noted record student turnout predicting a prosperous year.
Cottage on North Street occupied by Mr A Breaner for sale by J H Kim Moxs. Jack at a bargain, quick sale by J L Sts Taylor's Miss. Two Krake pianos sold cheap for cash or credit by Jxo H KiMmons. Sept 11 1901. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic touted as the best prescription for malaria and fever in a tasteless iron and quinine mix. No cure no pay, price 50 cents.
County officials announce examination dates for white teachers in Oxford on Sept 19 20 and Oct 25 26 and for colored teachers on Sept 27 28 and Oct 18 19, with instructions to attend and sit examinations. Also notices seeking sealed bids for a Union Branch bridge and a Tallahatchie River bridge project and a court summons for Helen Creevy in Water Valley Mississippi, 1901.
An old styled advertisement announces Century Mineral Paint for roofing with a guaranteed quality. It offers spot cash sales from a specific date and promises a ten percent saving on purchases. W. T. Tusser & Sons and V. T Turner & Sore are named.
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