Union resolutions urge school tax vote and two mill extension
County Farmers Union delegates urge the Board of Supervisors to call an election on a school tax levy and to support a two mill tax for rural school extension and schoolhouse improvements. They back an Agricultural High School, preservation of fertilizer revenue, and registration drives across several precincts with deadlines in July, with thanks to Iuka and surrounding communities for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculturals
Farmers’. Union of
Tishomingo County
Iuka
C.P. Seago
J. O. Looney
N. L. Phillips
Agricultural High School Location Approved by County Board
The County Locating Board met Saturday with members Carmack Hill Whittaker Stormont Davis present. They visited the dormitory offered by Iuka, clarified the title issue, and unanimously reaffirmed locating the Agricultural High School at Iuka. Trustees elected were J A E Pyle and DC Lock. The opening session aims to serve the county’s farm families.
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T Carmack
Cja Hill
Whittaker
Stormont
G W Davis
Iuka
Agricultural High School
Tuka
J A E Pyle
DC Lock
Same
Inxa
Prinpal
Drowned Boy Clarence Briggs at Bear Creek Crossing
A 15 year old enslaved boy named Clarence Briggs drowned in Bear Creek near Eastport while helping a ferry passenger cross a rising swift river. His companion, Ala Sharp of Waterloo, Alabama, survived by swimming ashore after the ferry boat began to sink. The perilous crossing has claimed prior drownings. the incident underscores dangerous conditions when the creek rises.
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Clarence Briggs
Bear Creek
Eastport
Ala Sharp
Waterloo
Ala
Riverton
Clarence
Mr Sharp
Mr. S
Sheriff Payne Reports Farm Work Then Local News Notes
Sheriff E A Payne spent last week on Indian Creek supervising a large fertile corn field. Fri day evening hail east of town damaged crops and leaves. The Farmer's Union notices and Viperre column are showcased. Mr. and Mrs. J E Harris visited, and Harris testified in the Alabama v Ed Greer mule theft case in Tuscumbia. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised. A horse and mare were rescued after an accident near the McKinney trestle. W T Bennett returned from Jackson after serving in the legislature. Glidden touring car passed through Inka via Nashville to Memphis. H B Dameron will build a residence on Bear Creek farm bought from J W Garrett.
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E A Payne
Indian Creek
J. E. Harris
Burnsville
R. A. Woodley
Harris
Payne
Tuscumbia
State of Alabama
New Footwear Line Advertised for Men and Boys
New stock arriving this week features Queen Quality Oxfords and Low Cut Shoes in Kid Patent and Suede. Hats of Wool Fur and Felt offered at 35 and 50 cents with upcoming display for Boys straw hats. Plow shoes urged for farmers and plowmen while fans priced at 1.75 and wax call at 2 dollars.
Notice to Fannie Jourdan in Mississippi suit
Non resident notice from Tishomingo County Mississippi to Fannie Jourdan of Tuscombia Alabama command to appear in the county court on the Monday in June 1910 at 10 o clock p m to plead or demur to the bill of Ben Jourdan filed against her as a defendant. P W Patterson March 31 1910 Clerk
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TJ Storment
Médilie Benic
S. Mayhall
Tishomingo County
Miss
State of Miss
T J Storment
Mississippi
Fannie Jourdan
Tuscombiay Ala
Said County
Ben Jourdan
P. W. Patterson
Poultry and Farm Supplies Wanted in Mississippi Area
Advert reads for raise fowl and breeding stock including S C White Leghorns and Rock chickens with egg settings. Seeks buyers and farms near Inkaza, Missouri line. Also announces fertilizer factory help and tied men needed at Fletcher Ashcraft Magners store.
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S.C
Toka
Fletcher Ashcraft
Magners
Roberts Johnson 4 Rand Slice Co Shoes Line
Roberts Johnson promotes Rand Slice Co ladies and children's leather shoes. Nabby solid leather range highlighted with up-to-date pricing and availability at GT Carmichael.
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Roberts Johnson
Rand Slice Co
Ee Ao
GT Carmichael
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Tues
Paradise
Thors
Liberty
Rutledge
Salem
Wednes
Cole's Mill
Thurss
Board of Supervisors
Ional
Jilly
Ben C Pace
Christian Church
M. H. Armor
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
C. Ganong
Spring Hill
J R James
W. A. Hodges
S. H. Alan
C. D. Adams
J. EB. McKinney
Geo. T. Cromwell
E. D. Jewett
I. Fisher
Hope
Ind
Grandaddy Copperhead
B L Bishop
Easeport
Riverbottom
Methodist District Conference
Corinth
Blue Mountain
Inka Church
J. B. Randolph
G. P. Hammerly
A. E. Pyle
Dr. FT. Carmack
BE. R. Harvey
W. T. Ross
J.C. Jourdan
J B Savage
J C Sullivan
W A Cobb
Route 1
Juka
Vinerre
Stocklaw
Foley
Reid—Urkay
Vidette Orines
Mangum
T . Gray
Vais Spring
Ed .Barnett F
Jourdan’s
T, L Brown & CO
County Union
Farmer's Union
Viperre
Ohar
Model Drug Store
A. H. Patterson
J. W. Patterson
McKinney Crossing
W. T. Bennett
Jackson
Alcorn County
Inka
Nashville
Tri- Cities
Memphis
Here
Cuni
Tiatomrinal Banking
Capital Stock
Belmont, Miss
W. W. Shook
J. Storment
W. McKnight
C. C. Shook
Jas. H. Paircloth
E. L. McKie’s
E. L. McKie
Post Office
W. L. Elledge
H S
Massey & Son
Ted
Lakes, Mies
Dr. Purk-Puck
Levine
H Smassey & Son Telephone
Bai
Michael
Foleys Kidsey Pies
Emer
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