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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
8
Local notes record visits from residents and nearby towns including Minnie Massey Wes Calvert DJ buenros Elmo Robinson and others. The community reports security bonds for county needs and a planned box supper at New Prospect with a short program led by Garvin Hughes.
Notice explains a statement for the Tishomingo Banking Co. is delayed due to awaiting an expert accountant. Receiver W T Bennett notes work starting today with hoped statement next week. Other items mention claims on assets, a $35,700 certified check, and funds handled with Memphis Bank. Also lists sales positions and local ads.
A local shop urges debtors to settle promptly and promotes new low cut shoes and Oxfords, all leather footwear, plus pull stock dry goods. Advertises Barbed Wire by Handley Hardware & Furn Co, Tishomingo Miss. Farm for rent listed as 3 miles south of Iuka R 1, with contact M D Fairless.
Notice announces the sale of groceries known as the Bargain Store next to the Post Office to EB A Hudson who will continue the business. Garmichael & Son express best wishes for Hudson and public patronage. Services at Baptist and Methodist churches noted withIllness and teaching moves mentioned. Weather light rain and small attendance. Miss Rebecca Coman to teach at the county school. Miss Naugle leaves for Texas job offer at $90 monthly.
Health news from Sardis notes scarce conditions while the school celebrates defeating Nixon School in both the spelling match and society work. A rumored Friday spelling match is denied as a joint society meeting occurred instead. Bilba’s team, Hines Tat Batty, and others noted. Visitors include Mrs W White and son Victor, along with Mr Wheeler Blue Bell on a business trip to Iuka Saturday.
John D Walker born 1825 near Greensboro Alabama died January 30 1912. Married Caroline Sellers in 1844. Lived in Tishomingo county and near Indian Creek by the Tennessee River. Served briefly in militia under Captain Akers during the Great War. Devout Methodist for fifty years. Survived by wife and eight children five dead. Funeral held January 31 at Indian Creek graveyard conducted by Rev H C Edmonson.
The report notes significantly better weather than last month but very poor road conditions. Community health is good for the season with some light pneumonia cases. The WOW Circle presented an installation program Monday night followed by ample refreshments, and county teachers will meet here on Saturday, November 3. Attendance is expected to be good.
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