Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-09-26

turned from New Albany a few
r days ago, and is with her cousin,
Miss Mittie Delbridge, north OF
Oxford.
! Mrs. +. r. Rivers is spending a
few days with Oxford friends en-
route to Louisville, KY, to re-
main during the winter with her
son at that place.
On Tuesday the Millinery Open
ing at r. II. McElroy's was well
attended and the artistic display
OF lovely millinery admired by
the many visitors.
| Onr new line OF Mons Clothing
just received and they are beau
ties. Come and see them. No
charge for showing.
TIE OXFORD Dry GOODS Co.
Col. M. ID. l.. Stephens, COM
mander Of the Water Valley Camp
of Confederate Veterans, and 30
members OF the camp attended
the unwilling ceremonies here last
Thursday in body.
Mr.. I. S. McCuley, a Confeder-
ate veteran aged 60 years, died
Sunday. about eight miles South
east OF Oxford, and was buried in
yellow Leaf cemetery. He had
no relatives. Peace to his ashes
New line Of Hanan & Son, Will
lliam- Kneeland. Utz & Dunn and
Hamilton Brown Shoes Just re-
cieved in all sizes ard shapes. |
We can please you both as 10
quality and price. Give US trial !
THE OXFORD Dry GOODS Co.
The Y. NJ. C. A. Of the Univer-
sity rendered a reception followed
By an old fashioned barbecue, TO
the new students, at 5 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. The occa-
sion was one of much enjoyment.
The following marriage license
have been issued since our last
report: Mr.. Clifford Jones and
Miss Ethel Tatum, Mr.. G. A.
Bland and Miss Fannie Blaylock
Mr.. Jessie johnson and Miss Ella
Stewart, Mr.. Lester Walker and
Miss Lillian Stewart.
Rev. c. ID. Brown, rector of
the Episcopal Church attended
the ordination to the Decorate
of Mr.. George c. Myers. Jr., at
Holly Springs yesterday. He is
a son Of Mr.. George c. Myers,
clerk of the Supreme Court at
Jackson, but formerally of Holly
Springs. Mr.. Myers is a gradu-
ate of the Law Department of the
University of Mississippi.
BY great effort the manage
ment succeeded in perfecting ar
engagements for the lights and
turned on the current at the Uni
versity Thursday. just as OK
ford was beginning to feel almost
envious, the lights burst upon our
town Monday night to the joy of
all. We never appreciate bless
ings till they take their flight.
The Southern Cross Drill Co.,
gave two entertainments at the
Opera House last week which re-
cieved good patronage and a
handsome sum was raised for the
Monument fund. We understand
that this will become a perman-
ent organization in Oxford with
properly elected officials, etc.
They will drill regularly and be
prepared to give an exhibition at
any time on short notice.
The ]. L. Nelson Millinery
showing today will be pronounce
ed by the ladies as the finishing
touch to all that is beautiful in
the millinery creation. We have
had the privilege Of an inspection
beforehand and must pronounce
the hats that will be on display
today as well as all the novelties /
of the millinery department, the
most exquisite in coloring and /
finish ever placed before the OK
ford public and the ladies will ap-
preciate this effort to please them
The Oxford friends of Mr.. Sam
Bremen of ST., Louis, a former
citizen OF our continuity, will re-
gret to learn of the tragic death
of his son, Harry Bremen, which
occurred on the 18th inst. While
out bathing in East st. Louis the
young man became separated
from his companions and was
swallowed up in the treacherousI
quick sands in sight Of those who
we're powerless to help him. He
was 81 years of age and the pride
of his parents, to whom We ex-
tend deep sympathy.
Twilight union services were
held at the Presbyterian Church,
! U. 8. A., Sunday evening and a
full congregation was present in
GLIDING the pastors and members
LOT all denominations OF christians
in the town. Rev, w. D. He'd.
, lesion preached on this occasion
ard his effort was ''seed sown in
good SOIL" from the comments
: that have reached US. Many are
{ regretting that the summer union
= services will now close. 1t brings
the christians in closer touch to
assemble together and mingle
. withlone another like a united
family striving for the same
haven of rest.
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