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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
STAND UP FOR
Do all You Can to Help
Along Every Man Who
Is I'm Legitimate Bust
Hess.

If you have made up your
mind to live in a town. then
stand up for it and if you know
positively no good. silence gol-
den. DO all you can to help
along every man who is engag.
ed in legitimate business. Do
you send away for everything
nice you need and still expect
the home men to keep a stock
to suit the whim of one or two
possible customers. The sue
ass Of your fellow townsmen
will be yOar success. No man
liveth to himself. and no man
does business so. Take your
home paper. Do not imagine
the big daily fills up the space
There are many little creyiees
of good cheer, social sunshine
personal mention, in the HON,
paper that are not in the bi.
dailies. Then do not abus,
your neighbor. The main dit
ference in his number Of fault
aud our own Is that you Sc,
through a magnIfying glass,
critic. The illomened bird. tn,
croaker, can do "a town NOR,
harm in a minute than two goo,
citizens can repair in a month
Brandon News.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. f
Bueklen x Co, Chicago and gel
"a free sample box of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. \ trial will
convince you of their merits
These pills are easy in action
and are particularly effective in
the cure of Constipation and
Sick Headache. For Malaria
and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They
are guaranteed to be perfectly
free from every !deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegeta-
BILE. They do not weaken by
their action, but by giving tone
to stomach and bowels greatly
invigorate the system. Regular
size Pc. per box Sold by
X. Il. Chiffon & Co, Druggists
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

his bors much of its effective
ness due. Wood Thompson
wasniyersllly liked and hon.
oredpr q longer time in that
posisn than any other man.
Aud q present state superin-
tendc. Hon. Junius Jordan.
althob an Alabamian was a
proiessr of languages at Colum-
Gus ichiany years. aud carried
away I'm there his accomplish
ed wife And Oxford has sent
anotherdueator whose name
= co-eXsnsive with education
IN Ars'tSas. Prof. X. III. Parham
OF Littl Rock. Although he
mas new held office. his inhu-
ence haSeen almost paramount
IN edneIonal aifilirs. Oxford
has anoer representative in
Proi. Riv's. the present accom-
plIshed sperintendent of the
Helena seDols. and another in
froi. W. ESpence, principal OF
the hontielo schools.
In tact Mississippians are
very much evidence all over
Arkansas. hey are In politics
Z rglipion and -. -. -. ...~
porations ant mills: in shops
stores aud mars: in business. in
Office, and in uck. Wherever
you find him hsis proud, vigor
Gus and efrectfe. He know:
his rights and islot afraid t.
maintain them. And if all Mis-
sissippi&ns are lie the sample.
enumerated Arkasas will wei
come them by he carload
Those that are the. are men %
character, men of hnor and full
OF industry. OF thee no stat,
need be ashamed, an Tor thes,
Arkanaas has an udying RI
gard. Aud Prof. Shin is OF til,
opinion from his ASSOCIATION
with Mississippians IN thei
own ground, that they're mel
OF courage, honesty. ability ane
courtesy, worthy of the, nam,
sad fame, capable Of area
thoughts and deeds, ad tn,
equals of any men any here
At the close of his work i tn,
state he feels that he may oeal
his mind thus feeely WHOM
subjecting himself to the ch,rg,
of interested motives His ha
remark was: THE Missisir
plan, whether at home 0
abroad, may he live long IA
prosper
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

mans lace Is honely. she regrets
that people cannot see her heart
So Aiter social dissipation ali
winter. We tail to see where
there j. any sacrifice in resting
during Lent. "s" When avid
over begins to act rs il he had
forgotten v hen his wife died. all
the women N town remember
10. -'' Every man knows what
love H.. but there is so much
sentiment IN the world tina. be
does not dare admit it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

1t is authoritatively stated
that company has been organ
lied IN Jackson to publish a
weekly law Journal. 1t will be
published on Friday of each
week and will contain the dis
eussions of the supreme court
verbatim as delivered, and will,
also contain any remarks that
may be made by the supreme
judges. This will I'LL q long and
much needed want.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The president has signed a
resolution appropriating 1850
000 for the protection oflife and
property from the floods now
raging in the South.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Atchison Globe: \ woman
dearly loves to say herself that
she Is a true woman. - Moth
ing attracts more favorable at
faati0a than welIbehaved girl.
Some day you will raise
the devil once too often, and he
ssil get you - When a wo.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08


The Vieksburg Commercial
Herald refers To the fact that
the valley exchanges have paid
merits tribute to the prompt
and energetic interest and sym.
patty displayed by Governor
NcLaurin in their section in
their hour OF trial. Ills action
Says the Commerce II Herald, "in
proceeding to the delta, a great
and important portion of his
state, Iii the present grave emer.
geney confronting its citizens is
entitled to all praise. We have
no doubt that apart from the
policy of the board of control
in turning the convIcts over to
the levee authorities, the appeal
issued by the governor, his per.
sonal presence at the scene ol
danger, were Of decided inhu.
enee IN encouraging the strug
gle against the eneroaching
Hoods" One or two esteemed
gold standard papers have been
thoughtless enough to lug in
the financial question in com
mending the prompt action oi
Governor McLaurin in reference
to the overflow. In the face o.
the threatened inuBdatiOn. now
u dreadful reality. with its conse
quent loss of life and property
in the language of Thomas
Moore:
~Shall | ask the brave soldier
who fights by my side.
In the cause of mankind. i
our creeds agree
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
News Service Extended.

The st. Louis Republic recently
made arrangements with the cable
companies, whereby direct news
from all sections of the civilized
world are received. 1t now prints
more authentic foreign news than
anv other paper and continues to
keep up its record for publishing
all the home news. The outlook
fo- the year is one of big news
events, fast succeeding each other
and they will be highly interesting
to everyone. The price Of The Re-
public daily is 50 year, or s1.50
for three months. The Twice-a-
Week Republic viii remain the same
one dollar a year, by mail, twice.
a-week-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Try Watson 4 Earlis Bed Bug
Killer. 1t is death to all Bugs.
Reaches, Ants and other insects
that infest your home. They
never return If the killer
does not prove a sure remedy
your money will be refun Z.
Cab at Watson < Eariis shop,
South St. opposite Cumberland
church.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

FItzsimmons has granted Cor
5ett a great favor. He has
promised that if lie ever fights
again Corbett shall have the
arst chance with him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Postmaster-G General Gary an
nOunces that the four year term
of Office has been adopted by
the new administration as the
rule 10 be observed with all
postmasters, fOurth-elass as we'll
as presidential.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Georgia Justice Is stro 2
against husband killers. \ Mrs.
Mobiles. of Jacksonville. has
been sentenced to be hanged for
numbering her husband
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Governor MeLlurin, unless
something unforeseen transplres
to prevent, will convene the
legislature in extra session on
April 20. He expects to issue
his proclamation in q few days.
The governor will adhere in his
proclamation TO his purpose,
heretofore expressed, not to ask
legislation and the building OF
a new capitol.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

II correct taste, careful selee
ton and low prices will please
you, be sure and call to see the
new spring millinery and novel
ties at
Mrs. Jones j Hs-...a-.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Mississippi will be gratified
To hear of the promotion to be
Chief Engineer in the United
States Navy of their talented
aad gallant fellow citizen, Ed.
ward l.. Frccman. brother OF the
lameuted Gen. Freeman. ard
nephew of senator Walthall.
His advance has been rapid and
progressive since graduation al
annapolis, aud his latest as
Segment to ashore duty aS a
member Of an important board
or commission az the Navy DE
partmeut.-tberdecu Examiner
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

wANTED.-Reliable salesman
to sell most complete line of
Lubrieating Oils TO Ginners.
Sugar Planters, etc. Salary or
commission. Good oppOrtuni-
" for proper party.
ATLANTIC REFINING Co.
Cleveland. Ohio.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The supreme court of Missis-
sippi has decided that a juryman
may be witness for either party
at suit before himself and his
fellow iurymen and still retain
his seat as a juror.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The United States District
Court for the Eastern Division
OF the SOrthern District of Mis-
sissippi, will convene IN Aber.
deem next Monday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Several Confederate organi-
cations will take part in the
ceremonies attendant upon the
dedication of Grants tomb in
New York. April nth.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

According To -" in the Oys-
ter season they have about one
more month. but Oxford don't
give them the full limit.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Tchula Miss, has a new bank
and boasts of a fine arteSian
we'll. Water was struck at the
depth of 40 feet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
Tale ttefp w anted.

Salesman to sell a very com.
plete line of Lubricating Oils
Greases. etc. Liberal terms tc
good men.
JEWEL REFINING Co.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

y cyclone in Texas the other
day took up a dwelling house,
turned it completely around and
place it back IL its former posi-
ton. -
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The Supreme Court of Nissis-
sippi has decided that the cot
ton belonging to the State was
not subject To taxation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The Mississippi Dental Asso-
Citation Will meet in Jackson on
April 9Th. Sth and 9th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Use Chilton's Reliable Diar-
Choea eure--a sure shot for
DrIarrhoea Dysentary and all
Summer complaints
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

John l.. Sullivan has deposit
ed thousand dollars to back a
challenge TO Fitzsimmons for a
glove tight To finish.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The foods are ON; but there
are no Npals ia sight building
arks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

People who have so much ad-
vice to give away DO not use II
themselves.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The st. Lousis Republic relief
boat is doing wonderful work
among the Hood sufferers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Send for Watson & Earl, they
will come to your house and ex-
terminate all bugs and insects
that iBiest il.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The river will not wait q Iii.
but the levees arr trying to
hold ON.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Levees on both sides of the
Mississippi have proven to be
too weak for the big food.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Bob Blackwell, an alleged
Mississippi murderer, escaped
from the Marine Hospital.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Are you made miserable by Iudi-
gestion. Constipation, Dizziness
Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin!
Shiloh's VitaIizer Is a positive cure
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Pills do not cure Constipation.
They only aggravate. karfs Clover
Root Tea gives perfect re, ularity Of
the bowels.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The first OF Aps.l was ce4c
blated by AZ fools.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
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The best cough cure is Shiloh's
Cure y neglected cough Is danger
GUS Stop it at once with >hiIoh's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

The pie eattera, Wilmington
j. kept busy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

>hiloh's Cure will immediately
relieve Group, Whooping Cough
and Bronchitis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Chilton's Steamboat Pills
will prevent Chills and all sum
mer Fevers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

PILLS PILLS
Cure All Ills.

Consumption can be cured by the
use OF Shiloh's Cure. This great
Cough Cure is the only known
remedy for that terrible disease.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
Willis Cyclopidea.

J. F. Willis, f. NJ. Chieoat
V. NJ. Summers, r. b. Lee and
j. II. Morgan are canvassins
this county for above book
which is complete compilation
of useful information and we
think it the most useful and
cheapest book we have evel
known offered to the public
j. F. Willis wants a few more
agents. Address him at Ok
ford p. %.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

Diseased blood, constipation, and
kidney, liver and bowel troubles are
cured b. karps Clover Root Tea
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross. kari's Clover Root Tea has
made me well and happy.
Mrs. Z. B. WorGen.-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

MRS. ELrzA 4. THOMPSON.
Proprietor and Publisher.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

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All Free

Those who have used DIR.
Kings New Discovery know Its
value, and those who have not,
have now the opportunity to
try it Free. Call on the adver-
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Bottle, Free. Send your name
and address To III. T.. Bucklen 4
Co, Chicago, and get a sample
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Guide TO Health and Household
Instructor, Free. All of which
is guaranteed to do you good
and cost you nothing r. X. Chill
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

We offer for every case of Throat
and Lung disease that Shiloh's Cure
fails to cure, the cost price viii be
refunded.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

s'My baby had Group and was
saved by Shiloh's Cure,- writes
Mrs. ]. b. Martin, of Huntsville, \ L.,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

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End Of thu Year, si2j.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08

En- red nj Che oxford i'us office
- Second & lass ltal Nat.erl
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-04-08
Oxford Eagle.

THURSDAY, APRIL >. 1897.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

CHiCAG0-The general demand for
cattle was sufficiently large to absorb
the offerings at ruling prices, choice
beeves ruling stronger to loo higher,
Beef steers sold at 81 1904 20 for the
poorest TO 81 75G5 80 for good to prime
shipping and export cattle; the bulk or
the sales at 81 2095 90. Suckers and
feeders moderately active at 50 700
20. There was a good inquiry for rat
COWS and helfers at strong prices, and
canning lots sold fairly well. Calves
were active and unchanged, Business
in hogs was again brisk, prices ruling
2Ibf5c lower. Hogs sold largely at
81 37Bd3 45. the coarsest packers SELL
ing all So 25a3 80 and the choicest hogs
at 50 45d3 so. The late market was
had. buyers withdrawing, and sales
were slow at SC below the best to-day.
Trade in sheep and lambs was active
nj steady prices. Sheep were in de-
mand at Sc SOFAS 90 for inferior to com
mon docks up to 81 6Od4 75 for prime
lots. with sales largely ut So 1904 20,
Lambs were in good demand at ~ VVN
4 30 for common up TO s. 5Om5 40 for
choice hooks. Receipts, cattle WY
head; hogs $4,000 head; sheep lV'VVO
head.
EAST BuFFALo-Cattle receipts
three cars Of sale stock. Market about
steady at opening prices of the week.
Hogs receipts thirty cars, Market
about steady; Workers, good to choice,
So 60; roughs, common to choice, 50 GOA
3 30; pigs, common to choice, 81 60.
Sheep and lambs, receipts ten cars.
NTarltet steady. Lambs. choice TO extra
81 9OaG 90; 'culls to- common 81 5Oa5 40.
sheep. choice to selected wetnecsA Asa
4 10; culls to common 81 5OGS 70.
EAST LIBERTY - Cattle steady;
prime 81 SOFA 30; common 81 25Q3 60;
bulls, stays and cows 81 OOa3 70. Hogs
active at unchanged prices. Sheep
steady; choice 81 6Od4 10; common
"a OOfis GO; choice lambs s. SOd6 90;
common to good 81 5OG5 20. Veal
calves Sc 5OF7 90.
ctNclNNATI-Hogs active at 81 $50
9 45. -.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

June "a, 1897, the Ohio River railroad
innugurntcd fast schedule from Wheel
ing (train No. ~, leaving at 1850 d. M.
arriving Parkorsburg 1910 d. M, Gin
clnnatl 5Ilj y. M, Louisville S:lb y. m,
This train has missed connection AZ
Konovn but three limos In Ave months,
thus establishing the fact that n high
rate OF speed can be successfully main
talncd.
Train No ! having proved no satlsfac-
tory To the company and popular with
The travelling public, the management
nut into eject November q same Hched-
illp In opposite direction Grain No, ",
leaving Loulsvlllc $3.50 n, NJ, Lexington
ii.i6 a. M, Cincinnati 1901 noon Arry-
lng parkcrsburg s'3S y, mn Wheeling
II 100 y. m,
mis- line IA rapidly coming to the
front possessing many advantages
over ether llnca, quick time, excellent
service, magnificent scenery no tunnels,
my II once. Afterwards you viii use
no other.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24
WHEELING DAILY NTEIlGENcER FRIDAY DECEMBER "a 1897

firm: No. mixed 2sisGssc, Oats firm;
No. 2 mixed 2ilsG25c. Rye steady No.
2. 46hc Lard active at 81 80. Bulk
meats quiet at 81 IS. Bacon firm at
IS IS. Whisky steady at 81 70, Butter
duh. Sugar firm. EGGS strong at lie,
Cheese steady.
NEW YORK-Flou-, receipts 2i.s1l
barrels; exports 56,lA barrels; market
quiet but firmer.
Wheat, receipts 72,l5O bushels; exports
1916 bushels spot firm; No, 2 red
81 Ol% options opened firm and closed
strong at lh4lEsc net advances No. ?
red May closed at si&c,
Corn, receipts 1880 bushels; exports
25l79i bushels; spot firm; No. ., 4fc
I. O. b. and ailoat; options opened firm,
closing bc net higher; May closed at
S4Ac,
Oats, receipts 926,sOO bushels; exports
so, 226 bushels; spot stronger; No. 2,
27iad2sc; options dull, closing Sgiac
net higher; May closed at 2Sc,
Hay dun, Hops tirm. Hides steady
Coal steady. Beef easy, cutmeats
easy. Lard firm. Tallow steady Cot
tonseed oil steady. Rosln steady. pur-
peutine firm. Rice steady. Molasses
steady.
Coffee, options opened Irregular at 10
points advance. closed duh with prices
5dl5 points net advance; sales $500
bags, including March at 6.l5c. spot
coffee, Rio steady; mild quiet. Sugar,
raw and refined strong,
BAi!TIMoRE-Fiou inactive and
unchanged; receipts 1886 barrels; e&-
ports 3I2 barrels, Wheat lirm, spot and
month g7SG9Sc; steamer No. red
92& d03c: receipts S9,2i4 bushels; eX-
ports none. Corn steady; spot and
month S3iGqS3%c; December new or
old, S3iaG3S&c; steamer mixed 3ll4G
3l9,c; receipts 235O52 bushels; exports
S3I399 bushels. Oats steady; No, =
white 29999iAc; No, mixed 27g9lhci
receipts S73l7 bushels; exports 1900
bushels. Rye steady; No. 2 nearby 52iAc;
No. . western 53iaq5S&c; receipts 1888
bushels; exports 25,7H bushels.
Observation-Disclosures firm and
10 higher; contract grade December
97NI97Isc; January, February and
March nominal Corn firm and lc high
err; No. 2 mixed December and January
1914 033lAc; February and March month";
al. Oats steady; No, 2 white, Decem-
Der and January 29a29h; February and
March nominal. Butter firm; fancy
western creamery pc; do Pennsylvania
prints 24c: do western do &c. Eggs
firm and lie higher; fresh nearby 2Sei
do western 2Sc Cheese steady. Re-
fined sugars firm.
ToLEDo-Wheat higher but dull;
No. 9 cash and December 95kc; May
,9iSc. Corn dull but steady; No. :
mixed CSC. oats higher and active; No.
2 mixed 22iAc. Rye unchanged; No
cash ACC. Cloverseed duh and lower;
prime cash, December and January
50 20. Oil unchanged,