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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
3
A lengthy column lists residents and visitors in Oxford including Dr. W B McMahon Mrs R A Crouch and Mrs J W Johnson with Memphis Nashville and Jefferson College touches. Sagely mentions exams white teachers Supt Carpenter and local property moves plus several purchases and travels around town and surrounding areas.
Clarke Dale residents share thanks for a turnip specimen. Families return from summer homes near Potts Camp. Protracted meetings continue at College Hill and in Tanica. Local store Harris and Yates advertises clothing and hats with new arrivals. A jail hanging is set for October 24 after a murder verdict in Grenada.
The past week brought a crowded slate of events including court openings, the University opening, a show, and a double hanging. W L Archibald leaves for Fort Lauderdale, W F Ivy and wife move into Greentree Hotel, and Winters family relocates to Hamilton cottages. Paul Burt runs for mayor, born in LaFayette County, known editor supportive of progress. Lewis Morrow dies at 15 from typhoid. family receives Eagle’s sympathy as he had recently joined Oxford Public School.
Friday night a private concert in the Woman's College chapel featured Prof. De Chandron on violin with Misa Morrison and several students. The performance drew enthusiastic encores and the scene reflected a spirited campus arts moment.
Richard Bowen returned from the Delta Saturday. John Garrison of Jackson visited his mother and sister here last week. Babe Taylor died Tuesday while with his sister Mrs Stucke. May and Madie Anderson spent Sunday in Oxford with relatives. Charlie Oliver is ill at Mr Gilbert's. Brooks McGowan plans a new store east of town. Moore of Water Valley joined the A N S. Rev R G Porter of Oxford assists Rev James Porter in the Methodist meeting this week.
The column reports the death of Lewis Morrow, 14, son of T D Morrow, from congestion at home on a Tuesday after a brief illness. It also mentions illnesses, visits, potential weddings, and local travels, with notes on accidents and warnings about dangerous train jumping.
The long list of state pensioners now on roll in Lafayette County is presented with names such as John F. Black and J. Daves, followed by a formal certification by Ben P. Gray, Chancery Court Clerk, on September 18, 1902. The notice confirms the pensioners approved by the Board of Pension Commissioners as recorded in the LaFayette County Chancery Court records.
Howell Welch 22 died Saturday after a lingering illness at his parents home. Interment followed Sunday morning at Shiloh Cemetery near his boyhood home. The Beagle extends sympathy to the bereaved wife and parents.
For sale at cash prices several items including three piece tables for 1.76, seven high back chairs 3.00, an oak bed with springs 4.75, a bed with springs 3.75. Items are slightly damaged and must be sold at once. Apply to J. B. Roach or to this office.
An item described as a child’s money figure stands about 40 inches high and is priced at 50 dollars. The listing provides the seller’s contact as Mrs. E. C. BalLey on South Street.
The university opening last Thursday forenoon drew crowds from town and beyond. The program featured a First Regiment Band selection and town pastors leading devotion. Welcome addresses were given by Gov. G. D. Shands, Dr. K. M. Leavell, Dr. A. O. Ferrell, and Rev. W. M. McIntosh. The new student body is sizable and growing.
Ad offers a liberal commission for inducing laborers to go to the Delta. Also promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with warnings of kidney symptoms and promises a cure, plus Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for colds with a one day cure guarantee. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
Bertram and Willard bring their new play Midnight Fire to Cumberland Church in Oxford on Tuesday night October 21. Following the Water Valley success and the military hit Captain Dick crowds expect an entertaining evening with a splendid cast of local and university talent.
A 25.00 scholarship at Eastman Business College and a 50.00 scholarship at Grenada Business College are announced with a heavy discount for early buyers. Applications available at THE BAGte office. June 25, 1902.
A. J. Conner announces the opening of New Grocery in the Hartis and Yates store house with a full line of Fahey and Staple Groceries. The stock is new and fresh and includes country produce. Prices are claimed to be as low as the lowest and Conner respectfully solicits public patronage.
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