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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
Authorized announcement states HON P LONG of Tupelo seeking Cir cuit Judge in the First Judicial District subject to Democratic party action.
Authorized notices name HON A J McIntyre as Chancellor candidate and HON W W Magruder of Starkville Mass as Congress candidate in the First District, all subject to actions of the Democratic party. Also HON B E Candler nominated for reelection to Congress in Mississippi First District under Democratic party action.
Hon W. W. Magruder of Starkville spoke to a large crowd Saturday afternoon. He was given close attention. Magruder, a prominent citizen, is described as a statesman an orator and a splendid Christian gentleman. His remarks drew frequent applause.
The notice endorses Hon. E. 8. Candler for re-election. It praises his long service, supports temperance and prohibition, backs agricultural development and better mail facilities, and aligns with the Democratic party and the president on world affairs. It urges voters to give his candidacy due consideration.
Washington Apr 22 The United States Department of Agriculture again advises farmers to sell their hens gradually after April 20 when sale restrictions end. Gradual selling stabilizes prices and boosts egg production as hens yield eggs at lower feed costs this season.
Protect Your Country urges citizens to report disloyal acts or enemy sympathy. Informants should name the nature and source of information and indicate time and place. Communications to Intelligence Officer, Headquarters Southeastern Department, Charleston, S C, will be forwarded for investigation and informants will not be identified. No fear of trouble if suspicions prove unfounded.
Washington April 17 1918 letter from E S Campbell seeking Democratic primary support for re election to Congress in Mississippi First District. He touts wartime leadership loyalty to Wilson and the Democratic administration, urges unity, and invites letters from party leaders to vouch for his efficiency and reliability. He notes committee roles on Agriculture and Water Power and asks for endorsement before the August primary.
Burnsville news notes civic activity with Third Liberty Loan support over the top. Chas Holder visits from Town Creek Alabama and prepares to answer the colors. A street parade featured speeches by J A BE Pyle Dr F T Carmack L T Gaines W Brown and McKeown of Iuka. Prof Olen Miller attended a教师 examination in Iuka. Naval cadet candidate Dewey Blakney sat Civil Service tests at Corinth. A mare owned by Mrs Edna Blakney was killed by lightning. Burnsville teachers and residents participate in local events and exams.
Dear Editor and Readers aboard the U S S Maine I write from Norfolk training camps where seventy five party crew members tried for trades I chose electric and am getting a trial The Navy today is clean and moral The shipmates are good kids I enjoyed letters from home and two patriotic poems from The Vidette Signed Avis O Gitay Sailor Friend from Tishomingo County.
Local notes report rainy weather last week and several visits among Nunley and Turner families. Mr. Nunley ill but improving, Mrs Moore very sick. A charity singing will be on the first Sunday in May with foot washing and baskets to bring. Various neighbors attend Sunday school and visitations. A humorous aside mentions a Cherokee debt joke.
The Democratic Executive Committee is called to meet at Bennett & Clark office in Iuka on Monday May 6 1918 at 10 oclock a m for business under the Acts of the last Legislature. W T Bix Chairman. Attest J S Jennican Sec
Mrs. Nancy Seago, esteemed resident near Iuka, died Friday morning April 19 after a lingering illness. She was a Sardis Missionary Baptist Church member, survived by two sons Karl of Iuka Route 2 and Percy of Holent, and three daughters Fannie Hughes of Nashville, W F Bonds of Iuka, and B L Davis of Texas. Funeral at Mt. Gilead Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. J. Murff officiating. interment in Mt. Gilead Cemetery.
State of Mississippi Tishomingo County commands Mildred Johnson guardian to appear in Chancery Court of Tishomingo County on the second Monday of June 1918 to defend a suit. The notice is dated April 19 1918 and signed by Clerk A Pav with Bennett & Clark as solicitors.
The chaplains bill mentioned previously has been passed by both houses. No petition to Hon. Pat Harti is needed regarding it.
Mrs Fannie B Robinson is summoned to appear in the Chancery Court of Tishomings County on the second Monday of April 1918 to defend a suit brought by J H Robinson. This notice is dated April 28, 1918 and signed by Chancery Clerk R A Payne.
Public sale announced by J W Coman as substituted trustee for the Tishomingo Milling Company and Merchants Bank. It covers 170 acres including the 5S? section and 10 acres in the NE quarter of section 16, with sale set for May 6 1918 at the county courthouse front door in TukA Mississippi. The notice orders the buyer to bid cash, with no recourse to the substituted trustee.
Disjointed notices mention a chancery suit in Mississippi law with James Walmsley as defendant and a contractual warning to heirs. Intermixed are testimonials praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Nashville and Detroit readers, plus local sale ads for medicines and stores at Madison Avenue Memphis.
Miss Velma Lambert died from injuries after a Frisco passenger train struck the motor car she rode in with her mother and siblings at a grade crossing. The Lambert family, wintering in Charleston from Blue Mountain, had several others injured, with the son and daughter taken to a local hospital. Mrs. Lambert is related to James W. Brown, W. Leatherwood, G. W. Reid and Miss Alice Stubbard of Iuka.
A letter from Camp Humphrey describes rapid growth near Washington D C on the Potomac River. The camp has been under development for two to three months and is transforming a forest into a small city. Officials estimate capacity between 40 000 and 69 000 soldiers once completed. The writer defends Red Cross benefits to soldiers in camps and hospitals.
The writer notes repeated hospital stays since enlistment and highlights strong Red Cross presence including comfort kits. He praises the YMCA for entertainment, writing materials, and books in camps. He adds both organizations aid outings near army posts and urges skeptics to visit nearby posts or towns to see their work.
Memphis Mississippi firms announce annual $125 scholarships for four Mississippi state institutions. Four appointments last June included Joseph B. Stanley, Paul Rogers, Ola Mae Gamblin, and Gara Gertende Walker. Applications due by June 20. residents 16 or older, good character, ambitious, financially unable to attend without aid. Address L. K. Savinsery, Guaranty Bank & Trust Building.
A registrar outlines multiple registration events across towns such as Burnsville, Paden, Golden, Belmont, and Tishomingo with dates in April and May. The notice aims to register those reaching voting age or changing precincts and lists disrupted or unclear place names and dates.
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