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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
2
Editor of The Vidette thanks voters in Tishomingo County after a late race for treasurer. He highlights 65 years in the county, four years as a Confederate veteran, and asks support in the run-off with word and vote. He signs as T. R. Smith.
W L Madden thanks friends in Tishomingo and Wishomingo counties for support in his sheriff race in Alcorn County. He says their influence helped him defeat two good men and prays God directs him to be a sheriff they will be proud of. He remembers his heart to heart friends and wishes God's blessings on all.
In a note dated August 18 1915 from Paden Mississippi P C Green declares he has not withdrawn from the supervisor race despite circulating reports. He says he will remain in the contest until the next election thanks voters for prior support and asks for continued support while expressing good will toward opponents.
Miss Rachel Luker wins the Panama trip in the On to Frisco contest. Daughter of Mrs Ellen Luker she is complimented by friends here and elsewhere and wished a pleasant journey with a safe return.
The second primary on the 24th will include Revenue Agent contenders Stokes Robertson of Forrest and Charles J Moore of Holmes. Land Commissioner candidates M A Brown of Yazoo and Henry C Wood of Winston. Railroad Commissioner First District George R Ed wards of Attala and James R Mc Dowell of Hinds. Prison Trustee Third District P E Matthews of Lafayette and L Q Stone of Lee. The remaining State offices were decided in the first primary on August 3.
Letter from RU Woodley to voters of Tishomingo County thanking supporters after the August 3 primary and asking for a fair consideration on August 24 to discharge sheriff duties efficiently if elected. He notes leading the county boxes and urges continued support.
W L Goodman thanks Tishomingo County voters for their August 3 referendum support and for deputy sheriff service. He states on January 1, 1916 he becomes a private citizen, pledges to support the elected sheriff, and to assist in any way as a citizen, stressing duty to back law enforcement.
A newly nominated District Attorney thanks Northern District voters and Penitentiary Trustee supporters. He pledges faithful service, gratitude, and cooperation, vows to seek no old scores, and asks for continued help in the August primaries, stressing clean, honest policies for Mississippi residents.
L. C. Paden thanks voters of Tishomingo County for the first primary August 3 and asks supporters of other candidates to consider his qualifications for county treasurer in the upcoming second primary. He notes opponents were qualified and urges prudent voting.
Mrs Walter Vincent of Pleasant Hill North Carolina describes years of dread headaches back pain and weakness before using Cardui the women's tonic. She says after three bottles she gained strength appetite and fuller energy in three months and urges others to try the vegetable remedy the 64 page booklet and full directions are available in plain wrap.
By virtue of a deed of trust the trustee has taken possession of ten acres in a V shape in NW SE quarter of section 10 T3 R9 and a ten year old horse named Bob. Burnsville Mercantile Co. defaulted, sale to be held at Burnsville Mississippi to satisfy indebtedness and costs. Trusteeship dated July 10 1915.
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