In Memory of G W Watson Red Sulphur Springs Postmaster
G W Watson postmaster at Red Sulphur Springs died suddenly on Thursday evening March 25 at age 49. Married in 1878 to Martha Payton, she died July 13, 1906. No known relatives here. He joined the Mormon church in 1882 and was buried beside his wife at Shanghai. He was honest in all dealings and will be missed in Red Sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W. Watson
Red Sulphur Springs
Martha Payton
Mr. Watson
G. W. Cresap
Watson
Mormon Church
Old Shanghai
Red Swiphur
Best Treatment For Colds Cited By Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes that ordinary colds yield to simple care such as moderative laxatives hot foot baths free perspiration and avoiding cold after treatment but warns of indoor confinement risk and possible pneumonia. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable traditional cure sold by C Jourdan.
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Chicago Tribune
C Jourdan
Administrator's Notice to Creditors of C S Whitehurst
Letters of Administration were granted in 1909 by the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County Mississippi to E A Payne on the estate of C S Whitehurst deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk for probate within one year from this date or be forever barred. This 12th day of March 1900.
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Chancery Court
Tishomingo
C. S. Whitehurst
E. A. Payne
Adinar
Up Before The Bar
NA Brown of Pillsbury Vermont endorses Dr King's New Life Pills as a reliable family medicine for chills constipation biliousness and sick aches praising their long use and effectiveness in a brief testimonial for pills.
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NA Brown
Pillsbury
Dr King
Digging Worms Behind School with Janitor Hint
Quip suggests starting by talking to the janitor who may allow digging for fish worms in the back lot, implying a simple plan to find bait. The remark hints at arranging access and leveraging a familiar local figure to begin an informal rummage.
Swept Over Niagara and Warned By Kidney Ailment Cure
A fragmentless ad warns readers after a Niagara incident, urging care after a careless boatman and fast current. It promotes Electric Bitters as a speedy remedy for backache and kidney-related issues, citing a testimonial from JR Blankenship of Belk. Available at JC Jourdan's drugstore with a guarantee for 50 cents.
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Bright
Batkache
JR Blankenship
Belk
Tena
JC Jourdan’s
The Fellow Who Everyone Praises Fails to Progress
The saying notes that mere praise does not advance a person while true progress comes from victory in combat or effort. It emphasizes merit through achievement over universal adulation.
Bucklen’s Arnica Grows Cure Despite Toe Gangrene Claim
I , M L Bingham of Princeville, fear amputation but doctors warn death from gangrene if not treated. Bucklen’s Arnica aided by Dr Jourdan’s druggist, 25 cents, allegedly cured eczema fever sores boils burns and piles.
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M L Bingham
Princeville
J C Jourdan
Belmont Items Reflect Busy Week In Community
Belmont notes show Sheriff EA Payne and Mr J C Gracey in town on business, Uncle Sebe Cole near 90 in good health, and a house fire that destroyed Bob Smith’s home. Labor, crops, construction, medical operations, and court activity fill the week as residents prepare for a likely cotton surge and address scarce farm labor. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised by Model Drug Store.
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Sebe Cole
Mother Hubbard a devoted Southern matriarch remembered
A reverent obituary tribute to Mrs. Susan J. Hubbard of Inka Mississippi, praising her pioneer life and charitable deeds across races, noting her husband Rev L J Hubbard minister of Protestant Methodist, and describing her death after years of paralytic decline. It recounts family memories, Christian faith, and a hopeful note of rest with God. Also included is a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments from a Springfield, NC merchant.
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Susan J. Hubbard
Georgia
L. J. Hubbard
Mississippi
Tuka
Inka
R. R
Mother Hubbard
Heaven and Earth
Heaven
Ambition to Silence Alarms Sparks Personal Resolve
A speaker vows to choke the alarm out of every clock when wealth allows, expressing a provocative plan to escape unwanted wakeups and reclaim rest through radical means.
Kodol ad claims digestive aid and stomach harmony
An advertisement touts Kodol as a natural substitute for a healthy stomach, claiming it digests food, prevents dyspepsia, and supports strength. It stresses timely use, safety, and that the product comes from B. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago, with mentions of Jourdan in Iuka, Mississippi.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsement Ad
There is always plenty of trouble to talk about just as there is joy if you converse on that. You should not delay in cases of Kidney and Bladder trouble and take something reliable like DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. They are antiseptic and unequaled for backache inflammation of the bladder rheumatic pains. Sold by Model Drug Store.
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Earth
God
DeWitt
Model Drug Store
Old maid and parrot spark comic demand for a husband
A sharp old maid with a talking parrot that swears demands to know why she should have a man around. The scene Playfully critiques marriage norms through quirky humor and a mouthy pet that echoes social expectations.
Early Risers The Famous Little Pills
An old promotional paragraph touts Kenedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as a non opioid remedy for coughs and irritation. It claims gentle bowel movement and cold relief, noting woodsy maple-sugar flavor and availability at Model Drug.
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Kenedy
Model Drug Re
Wonder if joyful writers practice what they preach
A reflective note questions whether authors urging joy truly live by the advice they offer, suggesting a gap between professed sentiment and personal behavior. The line hints at skepticism about consistency between message and action.
Rheumatism relief with Chamberlains Liniment advised
More than nine tenths of rheumatism cases are muscular or chronic and tied to cold or damp. Internal medicines are often unnecessary or harmful. Free application of Chamberlains Liniment provides quick relief. Sold by J C Jourdan.
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Chamberlain
J C Jourdan
One Idea Better Than Many That Fail
A focused approach yields better outcomes than pursuing numerous ideas that fail. A man dedicated to a single viable concept achieves clearer progress and reduces wasted effort.
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Niagara
Belmont Items
EA Payne
Belmont
J C Gracey
Bob Smith
Bear River
RL Shook
Red Bay
J H Martin
Baston
Golden
JW Shook
CC Shook
K F McRae
W W McRae
Corinth
J C Seago
R L Montgomery
A E Bostick
Seago
L Massey
The
Ayer & Lord Tie Co
J W Mann
Brumley
Squire Byram
Attys Clark
Geo. KE Elevens
Springfield
N.C
Dr. King
Iung
Geo. L. McMasters
Notary Public
Ross Building
Iuka
Kodol
B. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
J . Jourdan
Miss
Sarly Risers
St. Peter
Golden House
Kodol i
Cere
H S Massey & Son
Luka Grocery Co
McKinney Grocery Co
Old Stand
J. T. Goyer
Agt
Florence
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co
Tishomingo County
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Company
Florence, Ala
J. W. Jourdan
George L. McMasters
Juka
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