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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09


fsl collection il the work of
Miss Lula Chiffon. who il now
teaehirv in New York. The
pa'ssinx Is of the most exquisite
tints and finish and will be an
preeiated by every lover of art.
The Beard of Supervisors met
IN regular session this week and
the proceedings of tae Decem.
Der meeting will appear in our
next ISSUE.
Mrs. Chiffon will give an en-
tertainment, assisted BY Prof
Savage. FRIDAY evening. Decem.
Der 18th. in the College chapel.
beginning at : o'clock.
On Tuesday over .od bales Of
cotton were brought into town.
This is the first day this season
II mas reached the 400 bale de-
livery.
Mr. Clarence Burnett has ae-
eep,ed a position with Hampton
4 Foster and will be glad To
have his friends call and see
him.
Ii You have friends among
the visiting ministers OF dele
gates read the revised list we
publish in this issue and YOU
Will know where to find them
Messrs. ). VI. Parham. of La
Fayette Springs, and Brown
Hamblett are candidates for a
member of the Board OF Super
visors to succeed Mr.. J. A.
Parker.
There was a bond OF the L. y.
d. X T. K. X. Co, now known
as the Y.& VI. v. X. X. Co.. for
s35, 900, sold in front of the
Federal Courthouse on Monday
last for S1OO. Ii was the pro-
perty of the town OF Clarksdale.
Rev. !. A. Braswell. Of Tay-
Iors, this county, died at his
residence ON Monday night
This il a great shock to his
many friends at home and to I
those who expected to meet
him at the Conference this
week.
Mr.. J J. Vance, the very !
efficient deputy of the U. 5. /
District Court. and his excellent
family have returned to Oxford
to live. much to the agreeable I
surprise Of their many friends.
Country produce is bringing
fine prices ON our streets this
week. In addition to the many I
students who must be supplied
we have the Federal Court and
and the NJ. L. Conference in ses- I
sion for the next several days.
The North Mississippi Con
ference was called to order yes
terday morning, nearly all the
ministers and delegates being
present at the roll call. We
will endeavor to give full pro-
of the session, which
will continue until Monday, in
our next issue.
MARRIEp.-At the residence
of Mr.. John Butler, uncle of the !
bride, on Thursday Dec. I'd,
Miss Nettie Butler to Mr.. j. 7.
Aston, OF Greenwood; Rev. X.
NJ. Standefer, officiating. The
bridal party left the same even
ing for their future home. The
EAGLE wishes them a long life
filed with few cares and many
blessings.
IL is doubtful If a more able
and exhaustive charge has ever
been delivered TO grand jury
Of the Federal Court in our city,
than the one so foreibly deliv-
cred by Judge II. &. Niles ON
Monday last. In a most
aruasf and imnrassiva manner
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09
LOCALS IN BRIEF.


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Oxford 10 strictly business
novsdayA
The cntton market is still
down the hill
Madison Baird has accepted
a position in the dry goods
hoase Of J. N. Gipsou.
The attendance upon the
Federal Court this week has
been comparatively small.
I'd Matthews is ssssting
Turner 3 Word durins their
rush Of business this week.
Go and carry your friends to
the o. y. @. entertainment FRI
day evening. December nth
Don't mias the entertainment
at q. r. G. Friday evening, De
eember 18th II will be good
The engine at the round cot.
tom bale gin had to be repaired
this week and the new enter
prise has been ut . stand still
The friends Of Mr. Webb Har-
ris will hnd him behind the
counter Of Mr.. w. III Keys
ready to serve all of his friends.
An elegant display Of hand
painted China ID now ON exhioI'
ion il the show windows OF n
:. ChiItoa : Co. This beauti
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

IF. Park carries one of the
/. ost complete line of Drugs in
I city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

There was a bond OF the L. ".
D. X T. K. K Co, now known
as the Y.& VI. v. X. X. Co.. for
s25, 100, sold in front Of the
Federal Courthouse on Monday
last for 300. Ii was the pro-
perty of the town OF Clarksdale.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Did you see Santa Claus.
Yes. where, at Buffaioe &
Butler'ss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09
PHYSICIANS.

OR. A. G. BRAMLETT,
OrrrCE-Over Chllton's Drug
Store.
OFvgCE HOURS to II m, l
to 4 p. m
Residence on North st.
TELEPHONE No. 81
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Rev. !. A. Braswell, of Tay-
Iors, this county, died ut his
residence ON Monday night.
This il great shock to his
many friends at home and to
those who expected to meet
him at the Conference this
week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09
Times Are Hard.

But I don't intend to disappoint
the children l am going to
have everything they want for
Christmas left at Buffaloe 4
Buffers. I am now storing
away all kinds of Christmas
goods ut their store. Your
friend, SANTA CLAUS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Mr.. L. ). billiard is certainly
making a success at farming
and has demonstrated what can
be done by good management
and industry on a Lafayette
county farm. He made and
harvested this season IS bales
of cotton, 5000 bushels of corn,
several tons of hay, fodder and
cotton seed and is selling 80
heads of porkers. besides is
raising a number of graded
cattle and well bred horses and
has improved his iarm until IL
is one of the most fertile in the
county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09
w. T. WALLACE,
U ND z R II Eft
OXFORD, MISS.



Cooling eols the robs
past respectfully solicit patronage
County5
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

10 to Me. Baird's for fresh
VBread, Cakes. Rolls, Etc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

We have the report of the
ladies' clubs in type. but tor
want of space are compelled to
hold over until next week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Nice Groceries, Canned Goods
Fruits and Vegetables fresh at
BoGARD 4 LoGAN'S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Mr.. J J. Vance, the very
efficient deputy of the U. 5.
District Court, and his excellent
family have returned to Oxford
to live, much to the agreeable
surprise OF their many friends.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09
Bakery

Go to BUFFALoE 4 BUTLER tor
fine Bread and Cakes.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

The wagon trade to our city
Is growing. and it Is a much
desired trade. For the past
few weeks, hundreds of cotton
laden wagons have been coming
here and the last week there
seemed to be a much lager
number than usual. The wag-
ons do not return empty to the
country, but most of them are
filed with goods and supplies
purchased here for the -return
voyage
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Oxford Grange will meet in
the Court House on the third
Friday in December.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

In three weeks the curtain
will ring down on the year 1897,
and when the statistics are
compiled they are almost sure
to reveal more distressing casu-
alities, on land and sea, more
crimes and criminals, more
heart breaking tragedies, aeci-
dents and fires, suicides and
lynchings than has ever before
blotted the pages of American
history.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

The Beard of Supervisors met
In regular session this week and
the proceedings of t;e Decem
Der meeting will appear in our
next issue.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

4 CHANDLER, NJ. ID.
OFFICE at Residence on South
Street.
Will De glad to serve friends
and patrons.
PHONE t6.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

The members of the La
Fayettr Cosnty Farmers Asso-
chiffon who took number IF
bales of cotton ON wagons To
Memphis last week. did not sell.
but left their cotton in the
hands of commission merchants.
to be dispe sd Of later. Sellers
hope that the price will be much
better in the near future.
The EAGLE takes this oppor-
tunity ut extending a most
hearty and cordial welcome to
all of the ministers and Others
attendant upon the Conference.
and bespeaks tor each and every
one a warm and hospitable wei
come. That the attendants may
all look back upon their visit
to our classic little city, with
unalloyed pleasure is our most
sincere wish.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

vent a thorough and complete
investigation of all violations
of the Federal statutes, in this
dist rict.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Country produce is bringing
fine prices on our streets this
week. In addition to the many
students who must be supplied
we have the Federal Court and
and the N. L. Conference in ses-
sion for the next several days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Ifyour Liver h not IN good
shape use Chilton's Steamboat
Pills
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Messrs. 5. NJ. Parham, OF La
Fayette Springs, and Brown
Hamblett are candidates for a
member of the Board OF Super
visors to succeed Mr.. J. A.
Parker.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

fu collection il the work Of
Miss Lula Chiffon. who il now
teaehirv in New York. The
pa'a'inx is Of the most exquisite
UNITS and finish and will be ap-
preeiated by every lover of art.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Chiffon will give an en-
tertainment, assisted by Prof
Savage. FRIDAY evening. Decem-
Der 18th. in the College chapel.
beginning at = O'Clock.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

DANTS from $3.50 to 80 at
II Kershas's-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

NAnRIED.-At the residence
of Mr.. John Butler, uncle of the
bride, on Thursday Dec. I'd
Miss Nettie Butler to Mr.. j. T.
Aston, OF Greenwood; Rev. X.
NJ. Standefer, officiating. The
bridal party left the same even
ing for their future home. The
EAGLE wishes them a long lif,
filed with few cares and many
blessings.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

III You have friends among
the visiting ministers or dele
gates read the revised list we
publish in this issue and you
Will know where to find them
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

The North Mississippi Con
ference was called to order yes
terday morning, nearly all the
ministers and delegates being
present at the roll call. We
will endeavor to give full pro-
ceedIngs of the session, which
will continue until Monday, in
our next issue.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

"ERSHAw'S Few goods
have arrived Suits from
ESQ up to e10.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

On Tuesday over .oa bales Of
cotton we're brought into town.
This is the first day this season
II mas reached the 400 bale de-
livery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Have you tried Me- Baird's
Cream Bread. Ii not why mott
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

Mr. Clarence Burnett has ae-
eep,ed a position it'll Hampton
4 Foster and will be glad To
have his friends call and see
him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-12-09

The engine at the roand cot.
tom bale gin had to be repaired
this week and the new enter
prise has been ut . stand STILL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18

Me costume quite as much as the gown it.
~ w1ich has to do with a fashionable
vomans smart appearance. The oolffures
|aoH pronounced "the correct thing" are
%ncate. and require much time and
Thought to accomplish. With the size Of
~ sleeves diminishing. the size OF the
|s.saseai Increasing until 1t seems that
NC doomed to look even more eccentric
Isa ever, and the amount Of weight on
!ne head requires considerable strength 10
Isrsn!. while the face Is out Of proportion.
ae aair IS arranged over cushions and pads
ny 10 ondule and curled as 10 be four times
~ regular size
49, asiu,essers are finding this good
M. on ior their business. for 1t is almost
"a r w Tor anyone except professional
ave the hair in the loose, full waves
~ .saoo nas ordained. And. after all. the
ss.s spent in having the hair dressed is
ny times over. as there is danger
H, "alas and singing the hair irrepara-
IN " use OF the irons. Just here 1t Is
Nv my that the curling irons, heated
~ 'ae alcohol lamps. do not burn tho
49,, ,m 20 easily as when ges Ia used. The
"a .., however. of the alcohol setting fire
css .ssaing Is by no means small. Women
"a nxe their choice.
soH pompadour effect is absolutely
hary 10 salvation. and the hair must
n. psneG FORWARD. not strained back. When
a., a.. .!o,ehead is SO high that it extends
a.. o,,S. Then soft curls-a modified bang
e,s s showed but If care be taken the fluff
sar.. ue easily arranged to cover part of the
~ . t The first wave must begin close
ana N ,ue 'ace' the next an inch further back.
sro uey must each and all extend entirely
Ss,s .ua me head. Sometimes, when tho
-. ra1 Is naturally curly and light, there Is
~ ueea o. cushion or rat" but in most
s---es some artificial thickness must be
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used TO give the desired wide look.
EarrinPa having Rnna OH. OF fnshlnn e

used to give the desired wide look
Earrings having gone GU. OF fashion, ears
now are no longer to appear prominent,
and most uncomfortable fad is TO draw
the hair down over them. However. this
is but passing fancy. for reliable informa-
ton has been received from the head
quarters of fashion that ears and earrings
| are both TO he worn this spring.
Smooth. glossy locks are considered most
beautiful and as tho gloss has been pretty
well worn off most heads. some artificial
preparations have TO be used to give the
desired sheen which sheen must show
through all the ripples and waves The
back hair Is arranged in loops and twists.
but made fat to the head and is quito
sides. and in some instan ces the back
locks are drawn UP to the very crown OF
the head and then arranged in double ard
treble loops.
But the ornaments that are deemed neces-
sary for the evening couture are positively
startling smackiLg a bit, 1t must be adj
mittei. OF opera houffe. and looking just
a little incongruous on the heads OF the
older women who elect to wear them.
There are two distinct styles--one an or
rament worn at the left eide of the head
ana extending certainly four inches above
the ponpsdour--the other broad and wide,
spreed and perche1 directly above the fore
head. The latter is made of many minute
and threadlike stift feathers spangled with
glistenlng pailettes. and fastened together
with large. heavily cut jewel. Black and
green. with an emerald in the center, Is
considered especially chic. but white. with
diamonds. is also in favor.
just here word Of comfort may be in
serted for the benefit OF those women who
cannot afford real jewels--that limitations
are not barred out. and Rhnestones are ex-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
STYLISH AND SWEET.

Notwithstanding all the reeommenda.
lions OF my friends. alas. could do IL
well. and all my resolutions OF keeping
correct and dignhcd vanish n, tho most
awkward moments. scandalise them with
my frk, my spoon. my knife, my little
stories and my big laugh. and am most
uncomfortable. for. when | am gone. they
are cure TO call mo n vulgar fellow"
x r y
Among tho most beautifui of the novelties
THIS year arc the various pieces OF Rus
sian enamel. so exquisite In workmanship
and design as TO seem only fitted for A
cabinet but the workmanship IS 30 thor
ough that even the joweled bonbonnieres
cardcases and buckles can be used every
day; the colorlng Is wonderful. showing a
finish and beauty beyond anything tina,
has been seen here for many years.
leweled casket has the entire I'D covered
with copy OF the Russian wedding feast
and each minute detail absolutely perfect
Tho principal designs on the card cnao,
have tho effect somewhat Of mosaic. repre-
henting the famous Russian haadwork and
even those not set with Jewels arc worthy
OF close examination, the blending OF the
colors being so delicately done.
* y x
Most ouriou, of all tho enamols. though
are some tea caddiee Of deep shaded red
These have no ornnncntation EXCEPT n
slight beading around the top, and the fancy
is to have tho monogram cut In THE
shows tho silver underneath tho enamel
and, N possible .ntenslles the rare shading
Of color. or course, all these enamelcd
pieces sre expensive. and are not for n
moment to be -ankcd with the 'ow priced
articles but considering tho work upon
them. they cannot he called dear.
~ ~ y
The head n ono Of the large millinery
houses in Paris explained tho other day TO
an inquirer how fashions were originated
His private Office Is n quaint little place
hung with hookshelves. which contain bound
volumes OF every fashion plate ever printed
in Paris. Epdess old platee and engrav-
irEs are included. Tc took down n book OF
Louis XVI. plates with the remark. "Thore
are lve artlets at the head Of our sixty
workmen. who cit at table with these
Louis XVI. plates before them. They do
not copy. they arc simply Inspired with
ideaa from looking at these. Then the
finished result h. put In the showroom to
try II on the public"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
ART OF TYING Rows.

The art OF bow-tyins Is taught to young
women, who like always TO bc enartly
trimmed with correct bows at the neck and
belt. Even the bow for the hair has diff
fercnt tie from the bow at tho slipper; ana
tho wnlsthaad has knot entirely unlike
that at the throat. To know tho difference
IL one of tho arts OF bow-tying The next
is TO be able to tie.
A bow OF orange velvet OF the new shade.
capucine. is a valuable adjunct for a SOM
Der dress. Upon light one 1t becomes
positively brilliant. a beautiful decoration
for dinner For such bow and its belt
there must bo crush of velvet 10 20
around tho whist snugly. This must be
crinolned to set like a gIrdic. and to t
must be sewcd the bow OF velvet. Each
separate loop Ia lined and etiffened. and
the ends have sharp pieces OF stltYening set
In. The whole is brought under q small
knot. bow. carefully made like this. with.
stands a great deal Of hard uoage; snd Il
II Is lined with t?ffeta instead Of With vel-
vet 1t 10 not too bulky thing to be worn
under a coat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18

Yyette Cuiibert though never having
about her tho lcost suggestion Of jeweiry
when before the footlights. hlG In her pos
session a very unique and costly collection
OF precious stones aud rare gold ornaments
so dear to the feminine heart.
just before che sailed for America aha
evolved a design for a necklace. the like Of
which has rever before encircled a neck,
nor does Mademoiselle intend another eha!i
be made for tho model has been destroyed.
and Yvette determines to go down to pos
terity as the only wearer Of . necklace
fashioned OF tho same material and In like
desiSn ss this ono that belongs TO her.
This particular necklace or tollir 10 made
Of beaten silver. or what Is known to tho
French silveninith az martele. and 10 about
ono and 4 hiif inches In depth and. per,
fectly fiat. with Just tho least bit OF round
Ing at both top and bottom edges. ,s
Set into this band in regular spaces ard
seven magnificent jewels. They are =
topaz. a eapphire. an amethyst. opal. turf
quote. pearl and chrwopras. and -
slaan Ia IN Invisible ono.
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HERE AND THERE.

The cor-ect couture has a pompadour front
Tho part has been discarded by modish wo.
men
The winter tailor girl wears a very shor
Jacket that looks almost like an ordinary
waist
Isn't IL funny when husband and wife
meet in the jewelers. when they wanted tt
Don't weary In well-doing though at time,
you feel undoubtedly disguised with the hum
drum qualities Of an existence prosalc.
The woman who can maintain her balance
when Obliged to stand In a Broadway cabl,
car need have no fear OF the motion OF ar
ocean steamship.
The man who can be gracious to a woman
who deliberately fails to keep an appointment
with him has the disposition Of an angel and
should be cultivated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
LITTLE MISS HOLLAND.
She Wants Her 0urcniy Couutenar
Put upOn New Postage stamps

rut Upon New Postage stamps.
The Queen Of Holland. although now a
Young lady. and "out." continues TO study
history and international law. Beside her
own language. sho speaks French, English.
German and italian fairly we'll Her Ma
josty Is very fond OF dressing herself in tho
picturesque costume Of the Frisonne peas
ants. with the pretty lnco can and the large
golden pins. and. although che IL grown UP
now che still has some childish manners.
The young Queen has hecn a passionate
collector of postage stamps since shc was
eight years of age Those bearing her own
efligy are not wanting In her collection. 1t
Is related that lately. Her Majesty re-
proached her President Of the Council be-
GAUGE tho present Dutch stampe still bear
Ser portrait wher she was only ton years
old II should Ike very much. my dear
n new series NJ stamps which Will
show mo 10 my people Just as ! am at
present." aha Ia reported TO have said. but
tho Dutch Ministers have decided tbst the
new portrait OF their Queen shall be en-
craven on certain State papers only on the
occasion Of her marriage.
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ceedingly effective. as well as the glass
stones that are now 80 wonderfully well cut.

ceedingly effective as well as the glass
stones that are now 40 wonderfully well cut.
Charmingly attractive are the Empire
crowns. which are set back OF the roll.
Mrs. John Jacob Aston has one Of these.
as well as the more graceful spray which
she wears most often. In tortoise and am
Der shells these crowns are exceedingly
pretty, but. of course. are not suitable for
full dress
The coronet worn by Mrs William G.
Whitney has. OF course, attracted a great
deal Of comment. 1t is n massive affair,
with the stones set very heavily. and IN
these resemble the one worn by Mrs. Nor
timer, but tho stones are so superb. and
Mrs. Whitney Ia tall enough not to be
overweighted by II
Feathers Of ostrich and osprey and arti-
fcial flowers are stuck in at the left side OF
rhe loops and bows and the back hair.
Sometimes there Is only one long graceful
plume again, two or three short tips. with
an aigrette. and one and all have a shin
ing ornament to fasten them to the hair
diamond sunbursts. stars. arrows. etc.
Sometimes the aigrettes are provided with
diamonds. and have two narrow strips Of
gold set with soltaires as well.
Natural and artificial plumes are worn.
and the sitter and more unsraceiul tho
spray that sticks up at the side of the head
the more graceful 1t is supposed to be. We
get used to all things, but 1t Is trife hard
TO become accustomed to n small, red bush
apparently growing out Of mass of hair
The one rose OF fiction has again returned
to US, and charmngly simple does the one
rose. sweeping gracefully. II bit uncer-
tanly, appear in the couture. For this pur-
pose the American beauty roses arc the
favortes as they do not fade SO quickly as
many OF the other varities.
<cvp- We thHre moro tcwe,ry IIepiayed