Frank S White Seeks U S Senate Amid Alabama Talk
The Vinette notes Frank S White as a United States Senate candidate in Alabama and endorses him as capable and morally upright. It also condemns the Jackson senate election scandal as rotten, alleging many candidates used whisky to influence votes, except Alexander. A full list of those who drank the tainted liquor would intrigue constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S.white
United States
Alabama
Vinette
Frank White
Jackson
Alexander
Mississippi
Census Call Prompts Countywide Enumeration April 15
The census enumerator will visit every home in Tishomingo County starting April 15 to collect names ages occupations births and farming details. Respondents should provide accurate numbers values and livestock counts as the process aims at national census data not taxation. Sold by Mode Drug Store touts Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney bladder issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Tishomingo County
Uncle Sam
Foley
Unclaimed Watches Sold for Charges
A newspaper notice lists repaired watches not claimed by owners. Watches include No7 Charley White priced at $1.50, No43 BF Ross at 50 cents, No22 Geo. McRae at $1.50, and EM Kent, Jeweler. The items will be sold in 80 days to pay charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley White
BF Ross
Geo. McRae
EM Kent
Watch for the Comet Warning Ad
An old ad notes mothers to guard children for spring coughs with Honey and Tar sold by Motel Drug Store. It warns against opiates and substitutes and stresses urgency in seeking relief. The fragmentary message references a red dragon sky motif and general cautions for safe remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Burlington
Bucklen
Arnica
Tourddan
Model Drug Store
Rev W M Leatherwood Sketch Death in Texas
The subject born and reared in Tishomingo county was brother of WiB Leatherwood. He enlisted in the 7th Ala Cavalry and served to war’s end. After the war he joined the Methodist ministry and married Sallien, leaving five children, four surviving. About 20 years ago he moved to Texas and died in Corpus Christi on April 11. He was noted for lovable traits and devoted service. The Vidette extends sympathy to relatives.
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Tishoming County
Wib Leatherwood
Asia
7Th
Ala Cavalry
Methodist Church
Corpus Christi
Texas
Death Of J. E. Southward
Obituary for J E Southward, aged nearly 68, longtime resident west of Lovelace, died Monday night Feb 21 after pneumonia. Civil War veteran of Moreland's cavalry, son of Lauderdale County Alabama, raised in Tishomingo Mississippi, later in Texas Hill County. Survived by wife Bettie and ten children in several counties. Burial preceded by family travel delays for Mrs Minnie Dodds. Church member Prairie Dale Baptist.
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J E Southward
Lovelace
Minnie Dodds
Coleman County
Southward
Lauderdale County
Ala
Tishomingo County
Miss
Moreland
Bettie Clinkstales
Mississippi
Fannin County
Texas
Hill County
Minnie Bonds
Colemans County
Jas
Robt
Hall County
Walter
William
Charley
Chris
Misses
Hillsboro Tex Camp news and obituaries
From Hillsboro Texas a community note describes a burial at Woodbury Camp No 522 with a solemn lodge ritual. It mourns Dr T G Paden, praises his service, and reflects on rain, crops, and local visits while wishing speedy recovery for a child and sending best wishes to the Vidette readers.
Notice to Contestants for Meridian Field Day Team
Schools must select representatives for Meridian Field Day and arrange travel. Submit names of each team member destined to go at once to PF T Carmack.
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Meridian Field Day
Meridian
Pf.t. Carmack
New Footwear Line and Hats Arrive at Low Prices
A store announces a new stock of Queen Oxfords Low in Shoes and various hats including Fur and Felt at 25 to 35 cents each. Patrons can expect additional lines arriving soon with prices for plow shoes, wax, and other footwear items.
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Queen Oxfords
Notice to Privilege Tax-Payers by L Brown Co
L Brown & Co issues a strict reminder that all privilege taxes must be paid by May 1 1910 with licenses applied for in April. Noncompliance carries heavy penalties including fines up to five times the tax and possible imprisonment up to six months. contact Sheriff E A Payne for details.
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Payne
Sheriff
Luka
Bridge Construction Bid Notice in Iuka Mississippi
The undersigned will open bids for the building of a bridge across the branch near Lake Como on Eastport and Fulton Road in Iuka at the county courthouse door on the first Monday in May 1910. Plans and specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office. The Board may reject any or all bids. Also includes unrelated testimonial and ads for Arnica Salve and cough remedies.
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V Rt
Iuka
Miss
Lake C Mo
Eastport & Fulton Road
Corporation Line
Chancery
T. H. Grisham
Fragmentary crime fragment shadows Tennessee river escape
A fragmentary OCR text mentions a killing, a Negro victim, and a suspected escape along the Tennessee river with a companion. The garbled lines reference a shoe company, local districts, and vague supervisor notes, yielding no clear names or dates.
Poultry Meeting Called to Form County Association
Poultry fanciers and others are invited to meet at the Mayor's Office on Monday April 11 at o'clock p m to discuss organizing a County Poultry Association. The effort aims to foster serious interest in promoting better poultry and collective progress. W A Hodges and R D Smith are listed organizers.
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W. A. Hodges
R. D. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. M. Leatherwood
J. E. Southward
Hillsboro, Texas
Woodbury
Webb
Paden
J H Robinson
Westie
Jack
T G Paden
Dr Paden
Heaven
W J Bodiford
Hillsboro
Bill
T, L Brown, & CO
Peeroe Willis
Tishomingo Banking
Belmoat, Miss
W.W. Shook
J. Storment
C.W. McKnight
C. C. Stowk
Jas. H. Faireloth
Tennessee
Robe Rah Shoe Co
Cre & Bay
Mill Vreenness A
Burnsville
Mie
Fish
B. L. McKie’s
E. L. McKie
Post Office
W. L.elledge
Pene
Droving le Coyere
Foleys
Massey
HS Massey & Son Telephone
Tuka, Mississippi
Moser
Taka, Mi
God
Ballard
Astre
Mass
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