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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
LOCALS I'M Brief

Business good.
Healthy weather.
Cotton Is still Low.
Ply y0ar subscription
Christmas almost here
The 26th is Turkey Day
Thanksgiving.
The Hickey House Is near
ing completion
The general health Of onr
community Is good.
THE weather has been delight
fGi the past few days
PerslmmOns are ripe and
p5ssan hunters are baSy-
Mrs. Hcxeii i reported very
fce bic and growing weaker
II you g@at yoar business TO
bona. Advertise la the EAGLE
Why Is i that ladies never
become delinquent subscribers.
Next Thursday is Thanks
givin. Day. Remember your
mercies-
Try and remember that small
amount you owe the EAGLE
Office when you sell cotton.
Mr.. Vim Purvis will please
accept cur thanks for some of
the finest turnips of the season.
Several weddings are report
ed 10 take place in our COM
munity during the early days OF
December.
The University Is blessed
with an abundance of pure good
water and our city wells will
soon be put in operation
The Thanksgiving service this
wear will be held in the Metho-
dist church. Services conduct
ed by Rev. 7. A. Wisginton-
We return thanks 10 our ap-
preeIated patrons, Messrs- John
J. Woodward and John Little
John. for recent fayors-
We have been requested 10
warn the boys who go hunting
to keep OF Of posted lands Re
member this boys, It may save
you trouble.
Il takes the cash and 4 good
dea, of it To keep newspaper
going. So eome along and
help Us keep even nth the
world by settling your subserlp.
tiOn.
The cotton has rolled in 50
rapidly this week that the
wagons were forced 70 wait II
line to take their turn at the
cotton scales
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
LLOYD Moore died in our city the
past week and the remains wer'
carried by the grief stricken
parents to Blue Mountain FOL
interment
Rev. J. W. DOrman vii
leave for Conference next Mon
day. We hope that august body
will be gracious enough to re
turn him TO his field OF Labor
here smother year.
Miss Irene MeHie. who ba'
beel teaching elOeution IL ox
ford. has had a more favorable
offer TO 90 10 ArdmoIe, Ind
: Ter. and by consent of her em
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
FOR MARSHAL

We are authorized 70 announce
TIT THOMPSON
As A candidate for city Marshal al
fne December election
We are authorized to announce
J. c. LU>D;E
asa candidate for reelection for
,5-v ,ssrsu... a. the December cleo
ton
We are authorized 10 announce
X. s RDA1S
a a candidate for City Marshal al
the December election
We are authorized TO announce
j. A. MONTGOMERY
as candidate for City Marshal al
the December election
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

There viii be a meeting OF
Confederate Veterans. I.aFay-
cite County Camp, No. 49, T..
[. Veterans on the frst Satur-
day IN December at liam.
IN the court house Everx
Comrade Is invited To circulate
this kotiee and aid in inereaS-
ing the membership Of the camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. a. Roane
have issued invitations To their
China Wedding which viii be
celebrated a: their residence to-
MORO" evening. Many friends
will assemble upon this happy
occasion TO wish them ioy and
many returns of their ami
versary- We hope they will
reach a ripe old age and eele
brate their Diamond wedding
IN the same happy manner.
Mr. VII: Thompson of Asues
COlientes- Mexico. accompanied
by his wife aud two children
reached Oxford last week on a
visit To his father Capt. wm
Thompson and other relatives.
Mr.. Thompson left Oxford eigh-
teen years ago To try his for
tune IN a new country. returning
about eight years since on a
very brief visit. the only one he
has made during the time. We
find him the genial gentleman
he gave promise of in youth and
time nor absence has dimmed
hrs affection for the home and
friends at his bcyhood. who are
extending cordial welcome to
him and his interesting family.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

ChiltoR's Steamboat Pills
will prevent Chills and all SUM
ncr Feyens-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

You will lind the Queen Eliza
beth Ruehing al Jones & liar
kinS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

If your Liver Is not IN good
shape use ChiItOn's Steamboat
Pills
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

To Cure a Cold in one Dan
Take LAXATIVE Brom0QuiH.at
Tablets All druggist rsfcAL
the money if II fails to cuzs.
Price - cents
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

HOGsekeepers can find nice
Pork Salsage and tender steaks
at ". ". kImb.e'S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Beautiful new Tam O'Shan
te,s have just been received by
JONES * IIARKINS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Clothing for every body. cheap
at NELSON'S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19


: nan EE2 keeps
Up Win the pro
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Mr. Newt Robertson requests
US to return thanks to the good
people Of Oxford who - kindly
assisted his little daughter IN
making the trip to Memphis 10
have her eyes examined.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

YOa can get Fresh Pork Sau
sage at W. ". kimble's market
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Go to Bowers 4 Clarks bar.
her shop for up-tO-date work
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
NEW G03DS.

Raisins- Ciiron, CurrantS and
Figs At
g. ". BUFFAIoE-S
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Fresh
FISH Leave your orders
With W. i. Turner.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
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I>5s. tl.s cit ~ Eei, Route
Louis Soslt hs. t-term t.aila.y .a4l
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srip E-Ie-see '-e-s excursi,
.cse-s 20 points IN Ark@n=z
xas. Louisiana. Oklahoma AL.
,'5aI 7 -fsifCry al rate Of one f4-s
rtee r.and TIP plus S3e9.
overs allowed going A. snE poiut
in ArEzsls-as. LOUISIANA or Teas
: days from date 81 sale Tickets
good 10 return leaving Destination
= DAYS from date Of sale The Cot
ton Eei5 > the only route running
through trains from Memphis -
T,Vas- Coaches, reclining ch~ir
ears .-eats free Pullman Buffet
Sieepers. etc, thereby avoid ~
changes and transfers er-route
For any further information desired
elE on OF zddress-
4. P. RECrcE.
Commercial AGENT.
~ "a Fl. pEE1ER.
Ira cling Frt- ard Pass = gent.
l. Madison -. Aenl paa>, Tenn
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

We are authorized 10 announce
c. A. ricCHAREN.
asa candidate for Mayor OF TX
for,i at the December election
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Cal. on TIE EAGLE Office :
and have sour job work :
done IN city styles AZ rea- :
a.. -. =
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

For Sick Headache use Chill.
toms Steamboat Pills.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
FOR MAYOR.

we are authorized to announce
IT,. HARRIS
a. a candidate for MAYOR Of the
citv of oxford al the December
election
We are authorized to announce
mo. r. BROWN
asa candidate Tor Mayor at the
December election
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
Oxford Eagle.
THURSDAY. NOV. 10. 1896.
|. C. R. z. Schedule.

SOUTH BOUND.
No. f-Faz. Mah-...- $40 p. =.
No. 3-LiraI.s-i .--- .---.--s-t5 A. n.
No. el-Loeal Freight ---i-50 ?. n
NORTH BOUND.
30. Past Mail ------s-.---. 4 n
No. 4-Iizstssf-- ---- - 5-5s r. \
EN9. gz-l.ocAl Fr-ight $50. A. T.
Nos. , ard uiH rot stop at fsv''s
or Wa.~rforl sroP At AEGEsI---E-
s Snndays Excepted.
A. W MITCHELL. Axent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
OYSTERS AND CELERY
For Thanksgiving at
G. W. BUPFALOEs-

For good Shoes cheap go 10
NELSON'S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

We return thanks TO our ap-
preeIated patrons. Messrs- John
J. Woodward and John Little
John. for recent favors-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Ira cling krt- ard Pass = gent
= Madison -. Alsnl pas. Tenn.
Cily Tac&e4 0llCe So 1-ala -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Miss Irene McKie. who has
beel teaching elOeutiOn IL Ok
ford. has had a more favorable
offer 10 90 To ArdmoIe, Ind
Ter. and by consent of her EN-
oyer has decided 10 accept
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

The Thanksgiving service this
year will be held in the Metho-
dist church. Services conduct
ed by Rev. T. \. WiggintOn-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

We have been requested to
warn the boys who go hunting
to keep OF Of posted lands Re
member this boys, It may save
you trouble.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Il takes the cash and 4 good
dea, of it to keep a newspaper
going. So come along and
help Us keep even nth the
world by settling your subserip-
ton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Rev. J. w. DOrman VIII
leave for Conference next Mon-
day. We hope that august body
will be gracious enough to re-
turn him to his field Of labor
here smother year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

The cotton has rolled in so
rapidly this week that the
wagons were forced 10 wait IN
line to take their turn at the
cotton scales.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

The University Is blessed
with an abundance of pure good
water and our city wells viii
soon be put in operation
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Lloyd Moore died in our city the
past week and the remains were
carried by the grief stricken
parents to Blue Mountain Tor
interment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Several weddings are report
ed 10 take place in our COM
munity during the early days OF
December.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

We are authorized 70 announce
TIT THOMPSON
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19
JW. FALKNER

AITDEEEf-ATLAw.
Ok Ford r-r%e
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1896-11-19

Mr.. Vim Purvis will please
accept cur thanks for some of
the finest turnips of the season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17
DEArH oE AN OIn CIrIzEN,-Mr,

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN.-Mr.
John T. Creighton, one of Alexandria's
best known citizens, died at the In.
Urinary yesterday. For long time
the deceased had been one of the best
known business men of the city, he
having been in the hardware business
for fifty years. He was the father of
Messrs. ". Frank Creighton and ]. Car
lin Creighton. For years he and his sons
conducted business at the corner of
King and Royal streets, and only few
years ago he retired on account of old
age. Mr.. Creighton was eighty.three
years old. He was born and reared in
this city. He was a quiet gentleman
and one greatly esteemed by all who
knew him. His funeral will take place
tomorrow morning from his old resi-
dence on upper King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17

DIsoRDERLY EXCURsIoNIsTs.- Ex.
cursionists report that before arriving
at Colonial Beacd yesterday the decks
of the steamer Jane Mosely were the
scene of many acts repulsive to the
senses of peaceable, law-abiding and
self,respecting people. The local hole"
had to be opened as receptacle for
both male and female, who carried with
them bloody marks and bruises receiv-
ed in the various encounters. There is
also an unverifed rumor that
musician was cut by an officer of the
boat with a pocket knife. A number
of Alexandrians were on the boat, but
were not engaged in the disorders.
The return trip, however, was very en-
joyable, depleted purses and surf
bathing having evidently cooled the
hot blooded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17
Travelling Requisites.

q
A complete line of everything necessary to
travellers outfit. Every trunk or bag We
SELL no matter what the price, can be depend
ed on for durability.
Canvas Telescope Cases, fiber corners, Is to
24.in., &c, S5c, 81 90 and $115.
Canvas Telescope Cases. leather binding,
best straps, i 8 to 26-in, 81. 20, 81 go, S1.9O,
1928 and $3.50.
sheepskin Grain Leather Club Bags - to
14-in., $109.
Real Alligator Hjgh.cut Bag, leather lining,
brass trimmings ID to 17-inch, $3.50, 1915,
81. 100. $425, SAT and 1925.
Grain Leather Club Bags, IL to 14-inch,
S1.35, S1.46, SLIGO and $1.75.
Is to 1S-inch, $500, 1925 and 1915.
Steamer Trunks, canvas cover, steel clamps,
sheet-iron bottom, hard woed stays, brass
locks, % to 32.inch $295, So, % and SD.
Steamer Trunks canvas cover, leather
binding, liren lining, brass trimmings, "Ex-
celsior' lock, best LEX bolts, 80 to 36-inoh,
$1,000 SLIGO and $1,000.
Drinking Cups, each 25c.
Shawl Straps, each 10 and 25c
Canvas Hold ais each 1926 and 50. so.
(Third floor. .......second anneH.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17

FINED FIFTY DoLLARS.-On Satur-
day night an ungallant individual
named Frank Riley, of Washington,
who has been roosting in north Lee
street house for some time, became in
censed at Annie Fisher, the proprie-
tress, and beat her numerically. He
fled from the house after the assault,
but was soon arrested by Officer Will
kiuson. 1t seems from the evidence
that he mas been living in idleness at
the expense of an inmate known as
Pearl, who, it was alleged, gives him
most of the money she comes in posses
ion of. He is the same character who
has been keeping company with Miss
Berlie Miller, who took laudanum
about week ago with suicidal intent.
Some time last winter Riley had been
notified by the police that he must be-
take himself to some honest employ
ment or leave the city. He promised
to 90 to work, but it is said the sum to-
tai of his labors consisted in putting a
lock on door some time later. The
evidence this morning was to the effect
that Saturday night he became disor-
derby in the house because things were
not going on according to his liking,
and he struck Pearl and brutality as
saulted the Fisher woman, cutting her
head and mouth and otherwise injuring
her. The Mayor fined him $50. Dur
ing the early part of the morning Thos.
Riley, brother Of the accused, appear
ed in the house where the assault was
committed, and upon ascertaining the
names of the witnesses he threatened
them with dire consequences if they
testified to the facts in the Police Court.
When he appeared at the trial he was
taken in custody and fined so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17

CAPTAIN MUsHBACH.-In Difference
to the request of Gov. OFerrall and of
the wishes of the members of his com.
pany, Capt. G. A. Mushbach to day
withdrew his resignation as command.
ing officer of the Alexandria Light Iu-
fantry, which position he has most eff
fciently filled for the past thirteen
years. His determination to remain at
the head of the A. L. l. will be learned
with pleasure by the many friends of
that company in this city and through
out the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17
LOCAL BREYITIES.
Grapes and appendicitis are due.


The electric cars ran over and killed
a dog at the corner of King and Pitt
streets this morning.
Policeman James Hall returned to
duty this morning, his sixty days sus-
pension having expired.
A reporter of Washington paper
was in this city to-day to interview the
prominent democratic boilers"
The steamer Dennis Simmons was
loaded with hay by Messrs, Smoot &
Co. on Saturday and sailed for Will.
liamston, n. G.
While the weather has been quite
warm to-day, it is decided improve
ment upon that of last week. To-day
the mercury registered $40.
The schooner J. A. Garfield arrived
here from Kinsale to-day loaded with
canned tomatoes consigned to Messrs
Chas. King & Son and n. Lindsey & Co.
The complimentary excursion of the
union Sunday schools to River View
today was largely attended and large
crowd is expected to leave on the even
ing boat.
Fourteen persons were before the
Mayor this morning charged with
fighting during the last forty. eight
hour. Twelve weres colored and two
we're white.
The grand lodge of Virginia Inde-
pendent Order of Good Templars will
hold its annual session in DanYille on
September LIST, and will be in session
several days.
The organization in this city yester-
day evening of division of the Order
of Ancient Hibernians was postponed,
owing to the illness at his home In
Richmond of State President Reddy.
Interesting services were held at the
railroad reading rooms yesterday even
ing, which were conducted by MIR.
Stokeley. The attendance was fair.
To- night services will be conducted by
Mr.. Fred Peake.
Mr.. Henry Sampson while at work
in the navy yard in Washington on
Saturday was overcome by che heat
and had to be brought to his home on
Wolfe street in this city where he con-
tinues quite sick.
The funeral of Mrs. Mamie A. Sum,
mers, wife of Mr.. B. Rotchford Sum-
mers, formerly OF this city. and daugh-
ter of the late r. H. Gemeny, also OF
this city, took place this morning in
Washington in which city she died on
Friday last.
The house on the north side of Prince
street, between Alfred and Patrick, for.
merly the property of the late John
Laphen, is being torn down, and on
the site Mr.. Thos. n. Scott will erect
for Mr.. W. W. Mccartney a handsome
brick residence.
Mr.. William Aailor was overcome by
heat yesterday on West street, and had
to be carried home in carriage. The
incident gave rise to report that he
had died from heat and to another that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17

PERSONALITY. VIM. R. Purvis, who
left here on Saturday to spend week
or so in Hagerstown, Nd, was accom-.
panied by Mrs. Purvis and her sister,
Miss Maggie Ashbv.
Mr.. Milton B. Perry has gone to
Round Hill to join his family.
A letter from Capon Springs, W. Va,
says: Saturday evening supper was
given at Capon Lake to a large number
of people. 1t was arranged by Messss.
T. Bertram Hayward, of Baltimore;
William I. Hayward, of Baltimore, and
William K. Maxwell, of Cincinnati.
The chaperones were Mrs. T. ]. Hay
ward, OF Baltimore, and Mrs. William
F. Brookes, of Alexandria. Others in
the party were Misses Esther and Lucy
Brookes; Lucy and Bessie Lee, of AL
exandria.
Among those at the dance given by
the young people of Leesburg on Fri
day were Misses jamie Davidson and
Sadie Taylor and Mr.. Daingerfeld
Brookes, of this city.
A letter from Warm Sulphur Springs
says: Among the late arrivals are
Messrs. S. G.. Brent, John Cuthbert and
John Critcher, of Alexandria.
A letter from tho Old Sweet Springs,
in giving on account ofthe girls return
german" says: 1.-THE chaperons were
extremely handsome. Mrs. Barley, of
Alexandria, in charming organdie
gown, was unusually attractive. On
Wednesday evening Colonel Louis Bar
ley, of Alexandria, and his lovely wife
led german of thirty-five couples. 1t
was beautifully led, as he is an unusual
ly graceful leader, and was one of the
most beautiful affairs of the season."
The Misses Mosby, daughters of Col.
John S. Mosby, are among the summer
guests at Warrenton.
Mr. Henry Hunter, who has been
spending his vacation near Point Look
out, has returned home.
Mr.. w. B. Dainger6eld has gone to
OAKLAND, Loudoun county, to spend a
month.
DR.. Bedford Brown has been appoint
ed honorary chairman of the section on
general surgery of the Pan-American
Congress, which is to be held in the
City OF Mexico the 10Th, Iith, 18th and
10th of November next, and has &C.
copied the appointment.
Mr.. J. T. Callahan has returned from
his vacation which he spent at Front
Royal.
Mr.. M. B. Harlow has gone to Blak.
istone's Island to spend week.
DR.. d. n. Rust has returned from
Old Point where he went to attend the
State Dental Association.
Miss Mary V. Harlow, with party
Of Washingtonians, returned home to-
day after pleasant stay on the East
ern Shore. On Saturday night ger
man was given in their honor and was
led by Miss Harlow and Dr. Latimer.
Miss Nellie Curtiss has gone to the
mountains of Virginia for month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17

A STRANDED MIssIoNARY.-A COL
ored woman, apparently about fifty
years of age, giving her name as Lottie
Thompson, appeared in the Mayors
office this morning and solicited aid.
When asked by the Mayor to state her
reasons for asking help from the city
she said she had been missionary In
foreign fields for some years, and that
for long time she had possessed the
gift of healing, but of late the power
had left her and she was now destitute.
She was told kindly that the city appro-
priated no fund TO alleviate the condi'
ton of stranded missionaries, ana she
would have to appeal to the good pee
pie who furnish the necessary where
withal for such crusades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-17

CoLEMAN's BRIBE.-Wm. Coleman
colored, recently wrote to the Secretary
of the Commonwealth, at Richmond,
stating that he would be candidate
for Congress from this district, and re-
ceived reply from Secretary Lawless
acknowledging the receipt of his letter,
&c. On the bottom of the Secretary's
letter Coleman wrote to the Electoral
Board of the Eighth district, offering to
give a check for $1,000 if the board
would see that he was elected. There
being no electoral board of the Eighth
district. the letter was forwarded to
Mr.. Leonard Marbury, chairman of the
Eighth district committee, who is also
Commemorative Attorney. If Cole
man was considered anything but a
crank he might be handled for offering
8 hribe