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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Registration Notice.

OXFORD, Miss, March 25, 1908.
will visit the voting precincts of
Lafayette County for the purpose of
registering the voters not already
registered on the following dates from
s O'Clock am, and 4 O'Clock pm, to-
wit:
Sanders, Monday, April 13, 1903.
Cambridge, Tuesday, April IA, 1908.
Abbeville, Wednesday, April Is, 1903
Free Springs, Thursday. April IS,
1908.
Conner's School House, Friday,
April IA, 1908.
College Hill, Monday, April 20, 1908.
Burgess, Tuesday, April 81, 1913.
Orrwood, Wednesday April %, 1903
Tayior's, Thursday, April %, 1908.
Humphreys, Friday, April 81, 1903.
Paris, Monday, April 81, 1903.
Delay, Tuesday, April %, 1903.
Tula, Wednesday, April 80. 1903.
Dallas, Thursday, April 30. 1903.
Lafayette Springs, Friday, May /,
1908.
At Oxford in my office every Satur-
day. e. E. SLOUGH,
y Registrar,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Taylor Items.

Joe West and wife. Of Water
Valley, visited relatives here last
Sunday.
j. L. Sisk and wife are spend
ing the week in Memphis.
j.. NJ. Tatum was Ill town Tues
lay OF business.
Capt. j * Palmer spent Sun
day in Water Valley.
Will Walker and wife. of Ok.
lord, visited friends here Sunday.
Capt. c. w. Shannon and wife,
OF Coffeevllle, are visiting here.
III. 7. Smith and wife visited
friends in Wafer Valley Sunday.
Wiley Mabry. of Memphis, has
rented a house here and will move
his family here in a few days.
CROW QUILL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Let Us Help You Find a Home In the
Southwest.

tbW
Along the Cotton Belt Route, where
land can be bought for 50, So, IS an
acre up-cut over timber land that af-
fords good range for live stock; rich
bottoni lands for wheat, corn, cotton,
oats; uplands for fruits and vegetables
peaches, pears, plums, strawberries,
tomatoes ,Epotatoes, onions, melons
finding g cd markets at fancy prices
in the North on account of excellent
qualities and marketing ahead of other
sections. A land where living is cheap
lumber at 81 to IS a thousand, fuel for
the cutting, range tor the stock nearly
the year round, garden truck for the
table from March to December. The
farmer who pays high rent 10 the
North, or tills worn out soil in the East
is missing some of the best things of
life by not securing a home in the
Southwest
Write for copies of our CLONES in
the Southwest" Glimpses of South
east Missouri, Arkansas and North
west Louisiana" Through Texas
with a Camera" "Fortunes in Grow
ing Fruits aud Vegetables ''List of
Real Estate Agents Along the Cotton
Belt" Developing the st. Francis
Country" The Diversifier,n a fruit
and truck growers journal.
On first and third tuesdays of March
and April, the Cotton Belt Route will
sell one-way tickets from st. Louis,
Thebes, Cairo and Memphis to points
in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, at
bali the one-way rate, plus 81. 90, or
round trip tickets at one fare for the
roand trip, plis s2.O0.
For full information, address,
+. w. LABEAME,
G. P. & T. A., Cotton Belt Route,
st. Louis, Mo.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
AGENTS
Il. l.. STEPHENS,
City Clerk.

to sell parlor game, repre-
senting a fox chase with hounds,
which has always been a popular
sport;and, when fully understood, the
game becomes almost as exciting as
to act as agents apply to the nearest
book store or drug store; and if not
found, send so cents for sample pack
age, with instructions, terms to agents
for four cash orders, with so
cents each, we will send a premium
pack and allow liberal commission on
subsequent orders. Special rates to
merchants. Score cards 40 cents per
100; display and advertising cards
free. Address,
THE DoGoN CARD Co.,
Nashville, Tenn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
NEW REPAIR SHOP
IN TOWN.

If your Shoes need repairing bring
them to me.
If your Harness needs repairing
bring it to me.
| will make them as good as new.
Sewed work a specially.
All work guaranteed.
Ny shop is on the North side of
square, next to Matthews Livery
Stable. j. r. PEACOCK.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Home Mission Column.
Conducted by the Ladies OF the Home
Mission Society of the Methodist
Church of Oxford, Miss.

A committee of Literature has
been appointed by the Home Mis-
non Society, General DlstrIc
Assistant Superintendent. Hence
il becomes necessary to bring
from time to time, the history o
each society and its growth, be
fore the women of the church and
also the county, SO that they may
become more interested ia the
Home Mission work. To enlist
women and children to help make
homes for our preachers, by Civ.
ing the neglected religious help
and training in every way to aid
the cause of Christ.
1t is believed that if the women
were better informed as to the
work they would feel greater will
ingness i'll this grand and noble
work of scattering seeds Of kind
ness,n to lift the burdens from
the poor down trodden millions,
as we are commanded, Bear We
one anOther's burdens.n
Miss Gladstone has reached
down from a life of prominence
and influence 10 give all her time
to the poor, in the great city of
London near the Thames. She
will make homes for the poor.
Miss Gould left her fine resi-.
dence on Fifth Avenue, New
York, and worked in a settlement
part OF a summer.
Miss Mary Morton. a daughter
of former Vice President Morton.
gives most of her time and income,
to the benefit of unfortunate chill.
dren of New York City. She is
now making a home at Rhinebeck
on the Hudson, for invalid chill
dren from the New York hospi,
tails.
Miss Lucinda B. Helm. OF Lou.
isville, KY, as we all know, or
ganlzed the Home Mission Socie.
ty. She perhaps gave all heI
| thought and energy to lift the
burdens of 1.-The men of God
She like the Shumanite woman
who builded on the walls of the
city of Shuman, a little chamber
with a bed, chair, table and d
ca~ndlestick, for the good mar
Elisha, when he passed that way
She thought of this good man
travel worn and '~foot-sore,u with
out d place of rest. A few com
forts and needed rest provided
Tor him, no doubt brought to his
mind the eternal rest of the soul
with the Heavenly Father.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

MAYBE Roosevelt is prompted
to that fourteen-day plunge into
the Yellowstone forests by a de-
termination to let the country see
how much ii will miss him il he is
retired at the end of this term.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

THE government has kindly
placed the name of Washington
under the effigy on a new postage
stamp so that it may not be con-
fused with that of some gentleman
made famous by patent medicine
advertising.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed mail matter left
in the Oxford, Miss, Post-Ofice for
the week ending April 4, 1903:
l Lippie. lapel.
2 Cammell, Miss Namon.
3 Covington, Charley.
4 Moody, Miss 3edecca.
5 Campbell, Miss Eta.
6 Dickens, Mrs. Emily.
Z Pettis, Stanford.
s Corothers, Miss Fannie Jessie.
9 Beard, Miss Lueretia.
10 Wood, Miss Jennie.
II Topson, Miss Dee.
II Thompson, Miss Amelia.
10 Thunson, Mrs. NJ. P.
When ca ling for the above please
give No. OF letter and date advertised
e. 8. PIERCE, P. NJ.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Two SCHOLARS at Grove Road
school, Harrogate, England, Dora
Robinson and Oswald Colbec2,
have completed eight years. per-
feet attendance. Out of 3,2l1
possible attendance they have
never missed once. These chill
dren mast bave been mumpless,
croupless, measles-proof and ex-
empt from whooping cough.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

"One of our customers, a highly re-
spected citizen of this place, had been
for ten years a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea," writes Walden & Martin,
druggists, of Enterprise, Ala. "He
had used various patent preparations
and been treated by physicians with
out any permanent benefit. A few
months ago he commenced taking
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy and in a short time was
entirely cured. Many citizens of
Enterprise who know the gentleman
will testify to the truthfuiness of this
statement" For sale by r. R. Chill
ton & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

A disordered stomach may cause no
end of trouble. When the stomach
fails to perform its functions the bow
els become deranged, the liver and
kidneys congested, causing numerous
diseases. the most fatal of which are
painless and therefore the more to be
dreaded. The important thing is to
restore the stomach and liver to a
healthy condition, and for this our
pose no preparation can be used than
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by R. R. Chiffon &
Co., Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Wanted-Live agents to sell DR..
Whites Electric Combs, patened Jan
l, 1859. Cure dandruff, hair falling
out, sick and nervous headaches. vet
cost no more than an ordinary comb.
Sells on sight. Agents are wild with
success. Send 80 cents for sample.
(half price,) Write quick. The DIR.
White Electric Comb Co., Decatur,
Illinois.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
r

Fever and Ague. Adose viii usual
ly stop a chill, a continuation always
cures. Mrs. William NJ. Stroud, of
Midlothian, Texas, May 81, 1899, write:
"We have used Herbine in our family
for eight years, and found it the best
medicine we have ever used, for la
grippe, bilious fever, and malaria
cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
SAVE THE Owe ONES.

Mrs. Mary A. Vliet. of Newcastle
Colo, writes: 81 believe Billiards.
Horehound Syrup is superior to any
other cough medicine, and do all that
is claimed for it, and it is SO pleasant
to take. My little girl wants to take
it when she has no need for it.n Raj
lard's Horehound Syrup is the great
cure for all pulmonary ailments, 25c,
Soc and $1.00 at the Oxford Pharmacy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

WE are waiting to see what
Roosevelt will do to those mis-
guided friends who r getting up
professions in the West after he
distinctly said there was no pol
itics In. the trip.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

FRESHMEN once formed nearly
half the immigration to this coun
Sry. but now contribute but one
thlrtieth to the stream ofnewc0m-
ers, the number last year being
2O13S in a total of 6iS,743. Ii the
talk Of British concessions to Ire
land takes a tangible form the ar
rivals from ireland will show a
further reduction.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

WHATEVER may be SAID of dis.
reimbursement of negroes by such
constitutional devices it is far
mole decent and honest than the
disfranchisement of white people
i'll Pennsylvania by ballot box
stutling and perjury.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Too Great Risk.

A reliable remedy for bowel COM
plants should always be kept at hand
The risk is too great fer anyone to
take. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails ana
when reduced with water is pleasant
to take. For sale by r. R. Chiffon &
Co., druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
WALKS WITHOUT CRUTcHEs.

I was much afflicted with sciatica,
writes Ed 9. Mud, Iowaville. Sedgwick
County Kan, "going about on crutch-
es and suffering a deal of pain. / was
induced to try Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment, which relieved me. fused three
50c bottles. 1t is the greatest liniment
l ever nsed; have recommended it to
a number o fpersons, all express them
selves as being benefited by it. l
now walk without crutches, able to
perform a great deal of light labor on
the farm" 25c, 80 and $1.00 at the
Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

ADMIRAL GBoGRE DEWEY may
not be an expert in the art of
twisting the British lions tail, but
he holds the cup in tue matter OF
yanking feathers from the German
eagle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

ONE drawback to these extend
ed Western hunting trips is the
number OF old guides, trappers
and bear butchers who will be
met in the White House socials
next winter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

THE 1900 mile trip on which
President Roosevelt has started
is no novelty for him. The dis
lance up San Juan hill was that
long-at least it seemed that long
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
upY

HAVING already insulted the
South, the Hebrews, the French
Americans and the lily whites,
Roosevelt evidently intends to
rely on Sambo for his second term
gunDort,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

WOULD it be none of our busi-
ness il We suggest that MI. Bryan
has done his full duty as the poll
teal punching bag and should
nov be taken down and a new one
hung upY
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The campaign for the United
States Senate, between Gov. A.
II. Longino and Senator IL. ID.
Money, will open tomorrow at
Columbus. A list ofappointments
will be arranged by both candi-
dates within the next few days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Non-Resldeni Notice.

The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
To T. G. Jones, st. Paul, Mimi,
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County of
Lafayette, in said State on the
4th noncay of May, A. D., 1909.
to defend the suit in said court of A.
G. Graham, wherein you are defend
ant. B. P. GRAY. Clerk.
This the LIST day of April, A. D., 1903
w. v. SULLIVAN,
Atty for Complt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Subscribe for THE EAGLE.
Nom Resident Notice.
Estate of Lemuel Cofer.

4 L
deceased, No. 1924.
j. b. Roach, Administrator,
De Bonis Non.
1PHE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
To w. T. l.. Cofer, whose post-ofiice
address is Cuilman, Alabama, and Mrs
Attic Belle Wortbington, whose post
office address is New Decatur, Alaba-
ma, defendants. You are hereby
commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of tho County of La
Fayette in said State, On the
4tii Monday of rlay, A. d., 1903.
to defend the suit in said court of j.
B. Roach, administrator, de bonis non,
OF the estate of Lemuel Golfer, de-
ceased, wherein you are heirs and dis
Tributes and defendants, and show
cause, if any, you can, why the final
account of the said administrator de
bonis should not be allowed and ap-
proved.
The the 9th day of April, A. D., 1908
b. p. GRAY,
Clerk of said Court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

IFthe Parker boom shows signs
of spreading any further no doubt
the Hon. David B. Hill will feel
like turning in the fire alarm.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

WHEN Minister Bowen is pro-
NOTED to Mexico he can arbitrate
bull fights instead of lombard
ments.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

TIE German count who said
our ships are antiquated should
have his ideas Manila Bayed be
fore he expresses them again.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

In numerical strength the cabi,
net crisis in Spain is one point
ahead of Hobson's matrimonial
engagement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

WISCONSIN can at least claim
that she offered the most unpopl'
lar scheme for solving the negro
problem,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Rate of Cent a Mile

in each direction from all stations,
South of the Ohio River, to New Or
leans. Tickets at this rate, for this
occasion, will be on sale May 16 to 81,
and for trains scheduled to arrive in
New Orleans before noon of May %.
They will be good for return un-
til May oath and al be extended on
payment of 80 cents to June Is.
Particulars of your home ticket agent
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

III Roosevelt's Southern policy
is self explanatory, why need he
and his friends continue to ex-
plain i'll
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

THAT a Chicago aldermen has
been charged with selling his vote
for 81, 500 merelyshows how cheap
they are these days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

THERE is truth as well as food
for reflection in the declaration
made by Circuit Attorney Folk, OF
st. Louis, tie man who ran the
bribers and boodlers to earth that
If Sameel J. Tilden were now alive
he would find a situation vastly
worse thalr that he commended
against in the days Of The Tweed
9isg,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
To Cure a Cold in One I,ay.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If i4 fails to cure. L. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

TALK may be cheap. but Senator
Morgan's cost the government the
price of an extra session Of the
Senate.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The best physic: Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take; pleasant in effect. For sale by
r. r. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

A. j. M~CDOUGALL,
Division Pass. Agent, New Orleans.
f. w. HARLOW,
Division Passenger Agent, Louisville.
A. II. HANSON, JOHN A. SCOTT,
g.. p. A. A. G. p. A.
Chicago. Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Central r. R.

Great preparations are now being
made for the entertainment at New
Orleans of Veterans and their friends
on the occasion of the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

TIE EAGLE has old papers for
sale. The very thing to go under
your carpet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Rev. Francis j. Davidson, pastor of
the st. Matthew Baptist Church and
president of the Third District Baptist
Association, 2731 Second street, New
Orleans, writes as follows: 81 have
used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps and
pains in the stomach and found 1t ex-
cellent. 1t is in fact the best cramp
and collie remedy l have ever used.
Also several of my Pensioners have
used it with equally satisfactory re-
For sale by r. r. Chiffon & Co
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
ANNUAL REUNION OF
United Confederate
Veterans.

takes place in New Orleans on
May 10 to %, 1908, and in order that
large numbers may attend there has
been made on the Illinois Central r,
p
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

A Demonstration of What Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrlloea Remedy
Can Do.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Gladstone has reached
down from a life of prominence
and influence 10 give all her time
to the poor, in the great city of
London near the Thames. She
will make homes for the poor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

A Prominent Minister Recommends
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
niorroao Rappadv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

Miss Gould left her fine resi-.
dence on Fifth Avenue, New
York, and worked in a settlement
part of a summer.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-03
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr. Walter Huff of Macon is at the
De Soto.
Mr. A. c. Jones of waycross is at
the Pulaski.
Mr. f. f. Johns of Starke, Fla, is at
the Pulaski.
Mr. c. E. Williamson of Baxley is at
the Pulaski.
Mr. A. NJ. Howard of Atlanta is at
the PULASKI.
Mr. E. w. Phillips of Atlanta is at
the De Soto
Mr.. A. NJ. Watson of Thomasville is
at the Pulaski.
Mr.. a. ]. Branban of Atlanta is at
the Hotel Pulaski
Mr.. J. F, Miles of Blackstone is at
the Screven House.
Mr.. r. c. Darlington of Atlanta is
at the Hotel De Soto.
Mr.. H. D. Martin Of Columbia is
at the Screven House
Mr., r. A. Brown OF Swainsboro is
at the Screven House.
Mr.. J. II. Tanning of Lawtonville
Is at the Screven House.
Mr. Roscoe Luke of Townsville was
at the Pulaski yesterday
Miss NJ F.. Thompson Of Atlanta is
a guest at the Hotel Pulaski
Mr. r. +. Hearth Of Mobley is reg
istered az the Hotel Pulaski
Mr. r. T. Spooner Of Holyoke is
registered an the Hotel Pulaski.
Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Taryer Of Ter
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-03
RACES IN HARNESS.

Providence, r. l.. Sept. Fifteen
thousand persons attracted by the prin-
cipal contest of the Grand Circuit
meeting here-the $4,000 stake for Pill
class pacers-gathered to-day at Mar
rangansett Park and saw Star Hal,
owned by w. L. Snow of Hornellsville,
N. Y, capture the race and the purse
in three straight heats. Summaries:
2:25 Trot-Purse $1,000. Caspian won
in three straight heats, with Texas sec
ond and Judge Green third. Best time
2:11&.
2:11 Pace-Park Brew stake $4,000.
Star Hal won in three straight heats
with Miss Willamont second. and King
Direct third. Best time. 2:06%
2:10 Trot-Purse $1.500. Hawthorne
won in two straight heats, with Dr.
Strong second, and Walnut Hale third
Best time 2:0S%.
2:13 Pace-Purse $1,000. Johnnie
Wseman won second and third heats
and race, with Theron Bowers (frst
heat second and Knoxs Gelatine Lad
third. Best time 2091a
2:19 Trot-Purse $4,000, unfinished
from yesterday. Navida won first, sec
ond and seventh heats and race. with
Col. Direct (ifth and sixth heats) sec
and, and Kamares (third heaD third
Guy Fortune took fourth heat Best
time 2:11A