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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
3
Local column highlights shopping deals at Carmichael & Son and W O Jackson Hardware Co with storage for cotton prices, a sewing machine giveaway by The Vidette, new Xmas goods at Iuka Millinery Co, pool of ads urging early purchases, and community notices about court, church events, and local visits. Mentions Mississippi towns Iuka and Corinth, publishers, and upcoming events.
Ad EN Reed asks friends to settle past due accounts immediately due to heavy losses from a fire. He notes prior accommodation and urges prompt payment as a sign of appreciation.
December prompts thoughts of good foods and McKnight’s store offers a wide range of pure wholesome edibles. For groceries and fruits, the shop can supply all needs with appetizing selections and dependable service.
Puzzle over gifts for Her this Christmas. Moser offers candy, fruit baskets and a wide FIRST quality gro ceries list including apples oranges grapes dates figs and more. Call 25 for delivery. CW McKnight ady-13.
A local grocery firm thanks workers who saved stock and announces moving groceries to the basement of Jourdan Mercantile Co. The store will continue bread and fresh meats service and hopes customers will follow. They plan to reopen in a new building soon on the old site. ad a) B Williams.
A brief holiday note thanks customers for liberal patronage this year and anticipates continued Xmas trading in the coming week. Signed HL Moser.
An ad seeks a hustling agent to handle the Chevrolet in Tippah county. Sells for 490 dollars with 60 extra for electric starter F.O.B. Factory. Weight 1700 pounds. Streamlined with high priced car equipment. See the car to appreciate it. Address W A Ht nl5-11 Corinth Mississippi.
A town notices a water tank fire while promoting Moser's store offering special Christmas candy boxes and a full range of confections available for holiday buyers.
Three frame buildings between Jourdans Drug Store and Shockley Furniture were destroyed by fire at about two o clock Friday morning. A barber shop and restaurant, a grocery and meat market, and a grocery occupied by E N Reed were burned. Water tank behind the buildings also burned. Insurance included J B Williams stock and $500 building owned by Mrs M E Williams. Barber fixtures valued at $400. Ownership and loss details noted. most stock saved.
A peace party hosted by Mr WS Brown at his home featured a jovial Judge Elam presiding in place of a late invitation. Guests including Judge Martin and Geo H Smith praised Brown as an entertainer while war was on the menu in affectionate, humorous tones and hopes for a future peace party.
The Fortnightly Club met Friday evening with Misses Nina and Christine Powell. Weather kept attendance low while discussions covered Asiatic Russia and the Caucasus. Prof Howard spoke on rerehistoric peoples of Oklahoma and Reid read about James Whitcomb Riley. Christine Powell played a piano solo and Mrs Frank Campbell offered two violin solos La Paloma and Humoresque. Two contests entertained, salad course served by hostesses and guests Aliie Moss John Watson and Harry Graham joined the gathering.
E N Reed announces stock of groceries for cash at cost while it lasts in the Model Drug Store and will seek a permanent location. Also advertised are fine bronze turkeys at 5.00 per pair or seven dollars for two hens and one gobbler. Signed by Miss Lora Glenn.
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