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Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
Qrnhans HONG Burned.

The Orphans Home in Water
Valley was burned Monday
morning, and almost all OF the
clothing and furniture lost. The
fire started in the attic about
seven O'Clock in the morning
while the occupants of the build
ing were at breakfast, and had
gained such headway before II
was discovered, that all attempts
to extinguish the flames were
useless. 1t is supposed that
matches were igr tied by mice or
rats and caused the fire.
The superintendent and the
orphans were removed to the
building formerly occupied by
the Mcintosh Training School
there until other arrangements
can be made. The orphan s
home has done grand work In
caring for and traiuing the waits
of our State and we trust that the
building will soon be replaced,
and the good work go on.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
SHERIFF'S SALE OF LAND.


vs..
l. G. r. r. Co.
BY virtue of an execution directed
to me by the clerk of the Circuit
Court of Lafayette County, Miss, in
the above stated case, will on
MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF
AUGUST, A. D.. 1904,
in front of the South door of the court
house in the town of Oxford, Miss,
expose for sale within lawful hours for
Cash the following described property
to-wit: The North half OF the follow
ing fractions of lot 16 and the East
fraction of lot 25. Fraction of the
South west quarter of the South west
quarter of Section 16, Township s,
Range 5, West, containing one and
one-haH az acres more or less with
all improvements thereon. Particu-
larly described in deed to Jane
Shives, now on record in the office of
the chancery Clerk OF the said County
of Lafayette, Miss, reference to
which is here made. Said property
is levied on to satisfy said executi on
against the said plaintiff for cost in
the above styled case.
Witness my signature this the 4th
day of July, A. D., 1904.
j. H. WEIGH, Sheriff.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
THE DEAD.

Mr.. =. T. Strawn died suddenly
Monday morning OF apoplexy.
He was apparently in excellent
health until few minutes before
he expired. Mr.. Strawn was a
citizen Of Oxford for more than
twenty years and was esteemed
and respected Ky many friends.
He was postmaster at the Uni
versity, which position he had
held for many years.
The remains were Inferred IN
ST. Peters Cemetery Monday
afternoon, Rev. j. r. Countiss
conducting the services. Mr..
Strawa leaves two sons and
wide circle of friendssto whom we
extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
P. E. Matthews.

Mr.. P. E. Matthews announces
himself in this issue of our paper
as a candidate for the office of
Mayor of Oxford. Mr.. Matthews
has served the people of La
Fayette County in the capacity OF
Sheriff, and has made a most eff
ficient officer. He is competent,
faithful in the discharge of duty
and fully cognizant Of municipal
affairs. His great popularity
where ever known is evidence OF
the confidence the public has IN
him as an official. His friends
will doubtless give him their
hearty support.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

No. 34o2.
NJ. r. Lauderdale, ct al.
Exparte.
BY virtue of the authority and di-
rections to me given by q decree OF
the iChancery Court, of Lafayette
County, Miss, rendered on the Goth
day of May, 1904, will on
MONDAY, The FIRST DAY OF
AUGUST, A. D., 1901.
between the hours of II O'Clock am
and O'Clock pm at the South door of
the court house in the town of Ok
ford, Miss, sell to the highest bidder
for Cash, the land situated in LaFay-
ette County, Miss, to-wit:
The North west fraction of the
North East quarter of Section IL,
containing 20 acres; also the North
East quarter of said section 1e, con-
tanning l60 acres; the South half OF
the South west quarter of Section 3
containing 81 acres, and the North
east quarter OF the North east quarter
of Section Z, containing 40 acres, al
in Township 6. Range I, West Twen-
Ity (20) per cent of the amount of ths
iii q TO be paid on the day of the sal,
an d the balance to be paid when salt
ale is confirmed by the court,
iness my signgtLre this the 2n,
dav July, a. D., 1904.
j. o. RAMEY, Commissioner.
w 4. RoANE. Attorney for Com
ilaaEss
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
cn1MISSInNER,S SALE

No. 334S.
Scott Thompson,
Exparte.
BY vi,tue of the authority and di-
reetions to me, given by decree OF
the Chancery Court of Lafayette
County Miss, rendered on the 25th
day OF May, 1904, will on
MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF
AUGUST, A. D., 1904.
between the hours of IL o'clock a.
and O'clock pm at the South door
of the court house in the town of Ok
ford, Miss, sell to the highest bidder
for Cash, the land situated in Lafay-
ette County, Miss, to- wit: The South
west quarter of Section 5, Township
9, Range ., West, containing 100 acres
more or less. One-fourth of the
amount of the bid to be paid on the
day OF the sale, spot Cash as earnest
money.
Witness my signature, this the 2nd
day of Juiy, A. d., 1904.
j. o. RAMEY, Commissioner.
". V. SULLIVAN, Attorney fol-
/ Complainant.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
The Local News.

Mr.. A. c. Smith has rented the
Pierce House.
DR.. r. w. Jones spent Monday
in Water Valley.
Miss Irene Potts is with hel
sister, Mrs. Ida Meek.
Miss May Hewlett left Monday
evening for st. Louis.
Mr.. S. S. Wylie left Sunday fol
his home in Louisville.
Mrs. T. w. Yates returned
Tuesday from st. Louis.
Miss Margaret Combs, of ScobS
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Corrine Howry returned
to her home in Sardis Friday.
Mr.. John F. Brown left Tues.
Iday for the Delta on business.
We are glad to learn that Mrs,
|T. l.. Harris is rapidly improving
Mrs Mary Collier and daugh-
ter, Miss Ona, left Friday for St
Louis.
We regret to learn that Mr.. 7
I'D. Matthews is quite sick this
week.
Mrs. P. B. Barringer of St
louis, is spending the week il
oxford.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. V. Sullivan
lave returned from the Fair a
Bt. Louis.
Mr.. Earl Conner. of Hatties-
urg, spent several days this
feek in Oxford.
Mr.. Harold Carnathan, of Lul;
the guest OF his sister, Mrs
Wilmer Kennedy.
Mr.. G. W. Flemmons, OF Delay
oent Thursday in Oxford anC
aid us a pleasant call.
A picnic will be given at MI
|om PRICES Well next Saturday
Everybody cordially invited I
tend and bring a well nile
askei.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
LEGAL Advertisements.
Iot,ce 10 Briage Contractors

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned until the 1st Monday in
August, 1901, for repairing the Horns
Ferry bridge, as per plans and speci-
fieations now on file in my office.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. ]. o. RAaIEY,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
of Lafayette County, Miss.
July g. 1904
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

| Mr. and Mrs Percy Neill lefi
Tuesday night for their home in
/ Clarendon, Ark, accompanied
by Mrs. E. H. Kimmons and little
son, Edgar.
Miss S. McGehee Isom lefi
Tuesday for New York to visit
her friend, Miss Elizabeth Clay
Before returning Miss Isom will
attend the Congress of Fine Arts
in st. Louis and read paper be-
fore that body.
The following party left Tues
day evening for ST. Louis, to at
tend the Worlds Fair: Mrs. E.
E. Temple, Misses Lizzie McKin-
ney. Dale Kimmons, Donnie Nor
gan, Kitty Bogard, Messrs. VIII
burn Hampton. Paris Matthews,
and VIM. Temple.
Mr.. G. w. Leavell, Sr., has re-
turned from delightful trip to
relatives and friends in Pontotoe
County. He says crop prospects
are unusually bright over their
and the good old town of Ponto-
toe is on a regular boom.
DR.. and Mrs. P. H. Wright,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Thomson,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Kimbrough,
and Misses Ella Wright, Kate
Skipwith and Lizette Kimbrough,
are spending the week at the
Tallahatchie Club House, hunt
ing and fishing.
Voters should remember that
they must register in the corpora
ton in order to vote in the coming
primaries. Under the law you
must register four months before
the general election. You have
only short time left, until Aug.
18th. Don't forget the date.
The Home Circle Club met with
Mrs. Emma Wallace last Wed-
nesday afternoon. A very inter-
esting program was enjoyed.
The color scheme, green and
white, was prettily carried out.
Quite a lively ''coin" contest was
engaged in. Later refreshments
were served.
Messrs. John R. Harkins and
John B. Brown, went to Memphis
Tuesday, to bring Mr.. w. L..
Goodwin to his home here. Mr..
Goodwin has been under treat
ment in an infirmary in Memphis,
for several months, and we hope
has been materially benefited.
The Summer Normal, which
has been in session at the Uni
versity for the past six weeks,
closed yesterday. A number Of
teachers stood the examination
for state license, the first of the
week. Those who have attended,
say this has been one of the most
successful normals ever held at
the University. The University
Summer School will continue two
weeks longer.
Mr.. Lee M. Russell left We'd
nesday for trip of several weeks
to Yellowstone Park and the Pa
cific coast. He goes via st Louis
Chicago, st. Paul and Portland.
From Portland he will go by
steamer down the picturesque
Columbia and thence upon the
Pacific to San Francisco. Mr..
Russell will give a series OF
sketches of the country he tra-
verses in the University Magazine
Mr.. Russell's descriptions of the
country along the Northern Pa
cific Railway some time since
were read with much interest.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed mail matter left
in the Oxford, Miss, Post Office for
the week ending July 2, 1904:
Banks, w NJ.
2 Barr, Miss Lizzie.
3 Blackwell, w. W. ~
Bonps, Ida.
5 Brown, .drs. Henry.
6 Butler, Mr..
z Cain, Miss Alma.
s Cannon, w. A.
8 Cohron, Miss Erema.
10 Cook, Miss Vilet.
II Drane, Lee.
II Goolsby, Mrs. P. p.
13 GoolsiDy, Frank.
IA Herring, Tilden.
Is Hill, E. H.
is Jones, Mrs. Eugene.
II Jones, Ben.
IS Kenneda, Miss Mary.
19 kirkwood, d.
20 Longstreet, Miss Mary Ann.
q Lockhart, Miss Lyme.
% Peave, George.
% Stokes, Miss Clarie G.
"a Thompson, Miss Ida May.
z5 Wadlington, Miss Emma Lee.
rs Webb, Ray.
q Williams, A. W.
% Wilson, NJ. P.
20 Wiley, Mrs. Hannah.
so Young, E. II.
81 Young, Tinsley.
When calling for the above please
give No. of letter and date advertised
s. nj. HowRY, p. NJ.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
|Delay Happenings.
II Ry x. Plus.


u By X. Plus.
We are having good seasons for
farming now.
Rev. d. L. Hoyle and family are
visiting relatives near Batesville
this week.
The young people and children
had pleasant picnic Saturday,
July 2ad in the grove near the
school house. They report a
pleasant time.
We have Travelled some III four
couHtics recently, and we think
that our section is in advance OF
any We have seen in farming
We asked Il lady recently if she
was goiag to the Worlds Far
Her answer was that she had
worldly affairs to attend to at
ho-ae.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned clerk of the Board of
Supervisors until 12 O'Clock, noon, on
the 1st Monday iu August, 1904, for
furnishing Blank Books, Stationery,
etc.. for the county and district Of
ficers as provided by law. Contract
beginning August l, 1904. The Board
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids, j. Q. RAMEY.
July s, 1901. Clerk.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
Ada Lee, ct al.
vs.. No. 3191

Ada Lee, ct al.
vs. No. 3191
D. d. Liverman, ct al.
BY virtue of the authority in me
vested by decree of the Chancery
Court of Lafayette County, Missis-
sippi, rendered on the 23rd day .of
May, A. D., 1904, and by virtue of a
decree of said court rendered on the
26th day of November, A, D., 1903, the
uurch aser under the former sale bav-
ing failed to pay the purchase money
therefor as required by said DEGREES,
| will as special commissioner there
in, on
SATURDAY, THE BOTH DAY OF
JULY, A. D., 1901.
within legal hours, in front of the
South door of the court house in OK
ford, Mississippi, sell for Cash, to the
highest ana best bidder the land stu
atgd in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
described as follows: The.West half
of Section 81, Township 8, Range 3,
West. Twenty five (25) per cent of
the Did must be paid on the spot.
Witness my signature this the 9th
day of July, A. D., 1904.
B. P. GRAY, Commissioner.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
P4hfso Sale.

On Tuesday, July 18th, | will
have a public sale Of ali my
Household Furnishings. Sale
will begin at 9 am and continue
through the day. Terms Cash.
MRS. P. B. BARRINGER.
.Tuly ID. 1904.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
I. F. France Honored.

The following extract from a
letter received by Mr.. j. E.
France, Oxford's popular pho
tographer, explains itself.
s'The Piedmont"
Atlanta, Ga, July 7, '04.
j. E. France,
Oxford, Miss,
Dear Sir and Bro: Our Conven
ton closed to-day, after a most
pleasant, profitable and harmo-
nious three days session, &c.
haven't time tonight to go into
details.
take great pleasure in notify
ing you that you were.unanimous
ly elected first Vice-president for
Mississippi. Come up and spend
"a few days with me"
Your friend,
F. S. MCKNIGHT,
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
Notice to Dental Patients,

DR.. w. B. Mcmahon will be out
of his dental office from Tuesday,
July 10Th until Thursday, July
28th. HisT.patients will take due
notice and govern themselves ac-
cordinoly.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
Notice to Tent Holders

The tent holders of the Oxford
Camp Ground are reque sted tc
meet at the camp ground on Sat
urday, July % to clean up the
grounds and buildings for the
grand camp meeting which will
begin Saturday, July 3Oth.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
For Sale or Rent.

A residence with six rooms, out
houses, hydrant water with tank
in cistern. pasture dc.
A. r. BOGARD.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
For Rent.

so acres of good ridge land for
1906, 7 miles from town. Pos
session given at any time. APP
ply at this office.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
Worlds Far St. LOUIS.

Tickets at low rates now on
sale. For particulars apply to
any Mobile & Ohio railroad agent
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
F. S. MCKNIGH'

This honor comes as quite a
surprise to Mr.. France, as it was
neither solicited or expected by
him, as he did not even attend
the Atlanta convention.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
Subscribe for THE EAGLE.

THE EAGLE has old newspapers
for sale at 20 cents per hundred
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
FOR MARSHAL

FOR MARSHAL.
We are authorized to announce that
HAL II RAMEY,
4. n candidate for Marshal OF the city of
oxford. Subject to the action of the White
primarN.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
For Rent.

Residence on second Depot
street belonging to Mrs. Cole
Plant. All modernconvenlcnces
For terms apply to.
w. w. MCMAHON, Agent.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

We are authorized to announce that
I'D. RAGLAND,
Is a candidate for Marshal of the city OF
oxford. subject to the action OF the "hite
primnry.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

we are authorized to announce that
Z. T.. MATTHEW'S,
is candidate for Mayor of the city of Ok
ford. Subject to the action OF the " hhte
primary.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

airs. Etta Browne ,xri ties from st. Louis,
Mo. June so, 1904: II have been using
your satinoia, Esyptian Cream, soap and
Nadine Face Powder aed Ike them an
very rauch, This il the first Summer since.
childhood that have been without irerk-
les am 81 years Old and have better
complexion now than when girl,
National Toilet Co., Te1.nsssee. Tenass
sold in oxford by A. II. Kendei and The
Oxford Pharmacy.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

i, We are authorized to announce that
W.T.. TURNER,
is n candidate for Marshal of the city OF
oxford. Subject TO the action of the white
urinary.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

We arc authorized TO announce that
DIR. y. JONES,
is "a candidate for Mayer. Of the city OF OK
tord. subject TO the action of the White
primary
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FOR MAYOR.
W. are authorized to announce that
LEE NJ. RUSSELL,
candidate for Mayor of the city OF OK
ford. subject to the action of the "hi 'e
primary.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

We are authorized to announce that
r. S. ADAMS,
Is n candidate for Mayor of the city OF Ok
ford, Subject 60 the action of tie white
primary.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

We are authorized TO announce that
Ut. BURROW.
is n candidate for Marshal of the city OF
Oxford Subject TO the action of the White
primary,
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

Dr. IL. M. LeaVeli anu uduSu.
ter, Miss Pearl, left Monday for
Atlanta, Ca, to join Mrs. Leavell
and spend their vacation in the
East.
There will be a picnic on Fri
day, July 22nd, 8 miles South of
Oxford at Antioch Springs.
Everybody is invited. Bring a
we'll filled basket,
Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Holmes, of
Ridge. La, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John Word. Mr.. Holmes
is native of Lafayette and this
is his first visit here after an ab-
sence of many years.
The many friends of Mrs. Sarah
H. Fort will regret to learn of her
recent death in Memphis, to which
place she had gone for treatment.
For the past five years Mrs. Fort
was the beloved and efficient lady
principal of Woman's College,
and was highly esteemed by all
who knew her.
make only hlgh-grade Photos.
No time to fool with "Penny
Pictures" or any cheap trash.
J. L. FRANCE.
A few new Mccormick Hay
Rakes for $1,000 Cash, bargain
THE OXFORD HARDWARE Co.
Home make Light Bread anc
Cake on sale Wednesdays ane
and Saturdays at Keys Grocery
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

List of unclaimed mail matter left
in the Oxford, Miss, Post-Ofice for
the week ending July 2, 1904:
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

For few days will sell Mowers
Rakes, Buggies and Harness,
Saddles, Brides and a thousand
other articles of merchandise at
reduced prices.
Oxford eagle., 1904-07-14

Chancery Clerk j. O. Ramey is
spending the week at Castallian
Springs, taking. a much needed
rest.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
YOU OWEIT TO MOTHER

To manifest an interest in whatever
interests or amuses her.
Not TO forget that, though she is old
and wrinkled, she still loves pretty
things
To make her frequent. simple presents
and to be sure that they are appropriate
and tasteful.
TO remember that she is still a girl at
| heart so far as delicate little attentions
are concerned.
To do your best 10 keep her youthful
In appearance, as well as in spirit, by
! taking palms with her dress anu the lit
tie accessories and details of her toilet
To give her your fun confidence. and
never 10 do anything which you think
she would disappFOve.
To make her a partner, so far as your
dlnerent ages Will permit, In all your
pleasures and recTeatiOns.
To lift all the burdens YOU can from
shoulders that have grown stopped in
waiting upon and working for you.
Never 10 intimate by word or deed
that your world and hers are different
or that you feel in any way superior 20
| her.
TO treat her with the unvarying cour-
tesy and Difference you accord to those
who are above you in rank or position
To study her tastes and habits. her
likes and dfslikes, and cater TO them as
far as possible IL an unObtrusiVe way
To consult her and ask her advice IN
regard 10 whatever you are about 10 do.
| even though You have no doubt as to
what your course should be.
The girl who endeavOrs 60 nay back
what she owes her mother is the one
who will be most sought after by the
people who are worth while, and be apt
To make the most successful life.-O. S
MaTden In Success.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
OPALS ARE NOT UNLUCKY STONES

Gus life Of the twentieth century. And
the return 10 common sense has shown
itself In the modern fancy for opals.
Sir Walter Scott was chiefly RESPONSE
bic for the idea of bad luck being con-
nected with this stone, as will be re-
membered by readers Of Anne OF
Geierstein." And others declare that, as
the word opal Is from the Greeks ops
tthe eye), the gem shares evil Influence
with a peacOck's feather. However,
women have lived down all this, and
opals are the lucky stone for autumn
and have been worn by recent brides.
But even now stories are told OF the
uncanny influence OF the opal. Al
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
WRITER'S CRAMp.

Everybody who handles a pen or pen
ell pretty steadily has the same expert
ence-that OF having his hand feel so
cramped as to hamper his speed. If not
actually hinder his work.
The best cure for IL is usually impOs-
sibla-rest. II YOU can stop the sort OF
Wo-S you're doing for an hour or so,
your hand VIII soon be comfortable
enough or you 20 so on again.
If you can't, but must, instead, drive
ahe I'd. NJ as rapid IA pace as before.
stop f0i a moment and rub your hand
especially your Thumb-as vigorously as
pc ossible Stop every little while anu re-
peat, not letting more than fifteen min
utes elapse between the rubDings. and,
even IL you haze TO write on for hours,
your hand won't get that numb, heavy
feeling which takes hours 10 get over.
Another help is TO have pencils OF
various lengths and widths and change
frequently, so that your hand takes q
slightly different pose every little while.
II you're used TO having ibis cramp,
try TO forestan il by exercising the
cramped muscles every now and then.
Gather your fingers up into a tight
fist and then suddenly stretch your
hand wide open. This will do more 10
pr -Tent the cISa4S SSssSa ansshing else
TiE
The Washington times., 1904-12-04

fonso XII OF Spain presented an opal
ring TO his young wife. Mercedes, on
their wedding day and her death oe-
CURED soon afterward. Before the f1-
neral the King gave this ring 10 his sis
ter, Maria Del Pillar, and she also died
few days afterWard. The King then
presented the ring TO his sister-In-law.
Princess Christian, and she died IN the
course OF three months.
Alfonso. distressed at these fstali-
les. resolved TO wear the ring him
self, but he did not wear II long. as
his unhappy life shortly came 10 an
end. The Queen regent then attached
the fatal ring TO a gold chain. which
she hung around the neck of the Vir-
gin OF Almudena IN Madrid.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04

is the one who has the prettiest gown
For the new dresses are certainly full
OF hard work and. unless one is willing
70 draw the threads ones self, one must
go without, or pay a fabulous sum-
IL is fashionable 10 sew and the
women of fashion. from Queen Alexan-
dra down, have all turned needlewoman.
Sewing parties are quite the rage. At .
fashionable luncheon in Gotham the
other day there were twelve women
present with their work baskets. And
IN the hour after luncheon they all sat
down and began 10 work. When an IN
VentOry Of their handiWOrk was taken
il was found that ali were busy gather
ing little ruffies OF silk which were To be
put upon the fiOunces and the vests, the
cuffs and the stocks. the sleeves and the
yOkes OF the new winter gowns.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04
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Heavy

keep in the march Of style by making
her own buttons. She can cover but
ton molds and make set Of buttons
every whit as elegant as any she can
buy
One lovely button ses consisted Of but
ton molds covered with turquoise blue
velvet. In the very center of each but
ton there was sewed a little bit OF a
pearl. Another and more elaborate but
ton was covered with blue silk And
on top of the button was a very tiny
blue silk rosette. making a button al
most as round as a ball Buttons with
much handiwork on them are used for
ornament. not utility.
There are button sets, made OF button
mOlds covered with silk IN all sizes, TO