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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
4
Editorial notes the Board of Supervisors will meet west Monday with stocklaw business on the agenda. A bridge near Lake Como will be let out. The piece urges urgent reform of the county road system, calling present efforts inadequate and warning against complacency on road improvements.
L Pink Smith of Greenville Mississippi offers a free reprint of Percys speech from Jackson if we print it in The Vinetre. We decline to publish long political speeches for nothing and request a line of cents to run it as an advertisement. The piece notes a court schedule change and to read the sheriff's notice to witnesses and litigants.
In 1856 a Cherokee resident recounts riding to Clear Creek to Joslyn cut, watching graders, then returning to Iuka Springs where a wagon carried timber and whisky, and a rough shack wassoon erected as a saloon. A parallel Eastport tale tells of a skiff man placing whisky in a hollow gum to serve as a saloon.
Health remains fragile for grandma Sanders but shows improvement. Heavy rain and cold threaten crops with corn dampness and scarce seed for cotton. farmers fear a second winter. Local events include Farmer's Union meeting in Tuka with lively speeches. Dolphus Long's 8 year old daughter was found after a Sunday disappearance. The debate was rained out but planned to resume next Friday.
A local item promotes a baby show in Iuka with a claim that the healthiest baby wins. The notice asserts many babies suffer worms unless kept worm free with White's Cream Vermifuge. It touts the product as fast acting yet mild and urges mothers to raise healthier children with it.
J and Clement as administrators announce probate and register claims against the estate of Mrs S F King in Itsnominco County Mississippi within 12 months from March 26 1910. Claims must be probated and filed with the Chancery Clerk to avoid bar by law. WL Elledge Aug Mech 20th 19:
An advertisement urges mothers that a healthy baby should gain about 14 pounds weekly at minimum. It promotes McGee's Baby Elixir to improve digestion, relieve stomach and bowel troubles, reduce fretfulness, and aid teething. Priced 25c and 50c at J C Jourdan's Drug Store.
State of Mississippi Tishomingo County commands Fannie Jourdan of Tusacumbia Alabama to appear before the chancery court on the second Monday in June 1910 at 10 o clock to answer plead or demur to the bill of Ben Jourdan filed against her. P W Patterson March 31 1910 Chk.
There is no cough medicine available so far as Foloys Honey and Tar, which never fails to cure coughs, colds, group and bronchitis, is sold by Drag Sture.
The Vivette Editor spent a few hours in Burnsville on Friday and reported neighbors improving health. Local tradesmen, store clerks, a mill, postmaster and others were noted, along with talks on drainage being discussed with potential action to follow.
J L Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin testifies that Foley's Kidney Pills cured back pains kidney soreness and insomnia improving appetite and general condition after short use. Sold by Model Drug Store.
News scarce but farming moves along health good. Large crowd at New Bethel singing last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Geo McRae of Tishomin go attending. Dr L Green moved to Corinth planning it as future home. Hail last Friday was the largest in years, near hen egg size, no damage. Mr and Mrs Kennedy visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mr Hop Harris improving. WT Davis visited friends. Several plan planting cotton, fearing replant. Tremain J W H F.
Health described as very good despite cold weather that might harm fruit. A youth of 19 who never spoke or walked was buried at Piney Grove Cemetery after dying at his mother's home. Attendants from near Paden joined services there while local residents mentioned include Henry Hunt and JM Wilson building a house for Will Bartley. Lawson Wilemon and Foot Howell were also seen in town.
Mr O L Massey inspector for the Ayer and Lord Tie Co was in town last week inspecting ties on the yard here. Mrs L P Allen has been on the sick list for several days. Mr LR Davis of Dennis was here on business one day last week. Prof DR Shelton elected principal of Belmont High School for next year visited Saturday to contract with the Board of Trustees. Elmer Hatmark who has a RR section at Vina visited his parents here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Forest Ferguson returned home Saturday due to her mother’s illness. Wr W T Scott went to Atwood Tenn on business Saturday returning Monday. Mr Scott owns a farm near Atwood. Mr W N Hardin made a business trip to Memphis recently. Mrs M L Harris was arraigned charged with retailing and found guilty fined fifty dollars and given thirty days imprisonment by each court. An appeal was taken to the circuit court. About thirty or forty went from here to the Confederate Reunion at Mobile. The continued cold wave is making vegetation look sick. Mr S P Beaty of Emma was in town on business yesterday.
Weather remains cool as residents plant corn despite sunless days. Union Church reported singing and a large crowd on Sunday. In Paden, passengers noted the 9 o'clock train missing Mr HG Ferrell. Mr and Mrs W Bertram moved to Bear Creek recently, and their absence is felt.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick and permanent remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lame back and all pains. It claims to make users spry again and promotes availability at J C Jourdan's.
The court commands Grover Brown Murry Brown and Elmer Brown children of Mrs Mollie King Brown deceased to appear before the chancery court of Tishomingo County Mississippi on the second Monday of June 1910 at the county courthouse to plead answer or demur to the bill of J E Clement administrator of the estate of Mrs S F King deceased for sale of real estate to pay debts and divide sale proceeds among legal heirs. PW Patterson C Chancery Court.
Decoration Day at Gates Cemetery near Golden Mississippi will be held the Saturday before the second Sunday in May. Everyone invited. AJ Wilson leads singing and welcomes local singers to attend. Also includes a reprint of an advertising note for cough and cold remedy Foley's Honey and Tar. Registration notice for Tishomingo county voting precincts with dates in May 1909 and registration closing July 7. Sale notice of land in Tishomingo county under trust deed, with sale date May 14 1910.
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