Local merchants and visitors noted in Burnsville town chatter
Local notices from Burnsville Chronicle record frequent visits by merchants and residents. W W Harris & Co advertises cheap goods and buys stock peas, while visitors include Mrs Lt Bishop vis, Kathleen McIntosh, D Carpenter, PF Medley, WH Phelps, L T Backen, J M McDougal, BH Davis, G W Boothe, J W Moser, and Sheriff Foote. A note confirms sale of stock, mules, and horses, with residents moving to Atlanta and Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris & Co
Bishop Vis
D. Carpenter
PF Medley
Eastport
WH Phelps
Burnsville
Blacksmith Shop Moves to Morris Old Shop in Allsboro Ala
The blacksmith shop now operates from the Morris Old shop in Allsboro Alabama offering all kinds of blacksmith work with a specialty in plow stocks. A.M. Farris and Lt. Gaines visited last Friday to discuss plans for moving, residence building, and settling into the community. Also notes on oats, clothing sales, insurance, county warrants, a bank audit, and a public auction of doors and windows from the old public school. Public sale set for 1 pm Saturday February 17 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allsbcro
Morris Old Shop
Allsboro
Ala
A M Farris
R J Brown
Estray Notice and Local Finance Update in Iuka Area
A dark blue mare mule with a small white spot in the right eye is taken up and may be claimed at eight tiles east of Iuka by owner paying feed costs. Meanwhile Coles Mill machinery sold by Geo L McMasters to J B Splann will be removed near Kendrick. County funds tied up by a bank failure are covered by U S Fidelity and Guarantee Co issued through Iuka Insurance Real Estate, with D J Edwards noting the bonding company will release money to the county when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuka
Durham
Geo L McMasters
Coles Mill
J B Splann
Kendrick
Tishomingo County
U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Iuka Insurance & Real Estate Co
D J Edwards
Iuka Ins
R. EB. Co
Kidney Pills Claim Universal Cure From Model Drug Store
An advertisement asserts Kidney Pills will cure any case where it is not beyond the reach. It claims no medicine can do more and attributes the claim to Model Drug Store.
Notice of Groceries Store Sale and Bank Audit in Iuka
Notice states Bargaid Store stock sold to E A Hudson who will continue business next to the Post Office. Memphis auditors Hull Andrews Hampton, Thomas A Andrews, start work in Iuka, to audit from bank organization to failure, two days then EW Pike continues. Court orders full books checked, a lengthy task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E A Hudson
Hudson
GT “Armichadel & Son
Thomas A Andrews
Memphis
L'Ishomitagof Banking Company
Andrews
Hull, Andrews & Hampton, Public Auditors and Accountants
Tennessee Trust Building
Iuka
EW Pike
Impressive Spring Stock Sale At T L Brown Co
We offer more goods for $1.00 than any in town and invite you to try us. To clear room for spring stock we advertise calico 1.00 for 20 yards, good brown domestic 1.00 for 20 yards, heavy cotton checks 1.00 for 20 yards, linen lace 1.00 for 2 yards, heavy cheviots 1.00 for 12 yards, heavy outing 1.00 for 12 yards, and cotton bats 10 cents each. Come see us and we will treat you right. Respt T L Brown & Co.
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T L Brown & Co
Meeting of County Teachers Association in Burnsville 1912
The County Teachers Association met at Burnsville Mississippi on Saturday February 3 1912. New Superintendent Mr. L Phillips presided. Papers on Reading Arithmetic Language Geography and Needs of Our Rural Schools were given. A debate on compulsory school law delighted attendees. Club chairmen were Looney Corn Club A D Woodruff Pig Club Miss Morgan Domestic Science and Miss Wren Poultry Club. Field Day was planned with Mr Phillips as chairman.
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Burnsville
Miss
L Phillips
Mississippi
Looney
A D Woodruff
Miss Morgan
Ladies of Civic League push cows off city streets ordinance
At the Tuesday meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen the Civic League members urged an ordinance to prohibit cows running at large. Two petitions were presented, 42 in favor and 7 against. The board first filtered owners of real estate before voting to pass the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor
Civic League
McIntosh
R J Brown
G W Dudley
J B Williams
CB Massey
R. J. Brown
G.W. Dudley
Scruggs
Horses For Sale Swap or Trade for Cattle
Horse listing at Hester's Livery Stable inviting buyers to swap or trade for cattle. Apply in person at the stable.
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Hester's Livery Stable
For Sale Pare Blood Registered Poland China Pigs
For sale two Poland China pigs registered sire A Dandy No 79775 dam Black Bess No 174366. Call on me two miles west of Holcut or address C W White Route 2 Tukamiss. Mr J R Grayette back from Memphis on visit. Mr C C Moor toured Decatur and Huntsville this week. Double medal contest at New Salem school house next Friday night. Admission single ten cents. Recitations will be good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Holcut
White
Tuka
New Salem School
Belmont Groom Marries Lottie Massey In Alabama
Jackson Massey of Belmont Mississippi married Lottie Massey of Vina Alabama on February 4. The couple returned to Belmont Monday to begin their future together. Jackson is a prominent Belmont citizen and Lottie was active in Vina society.
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G & Jackson
Belmont
Miss
Lottie Massey
Vina
Ala
Jackson
Miss Massey
Shorts Hand Stenography Added At College
Taka Normal and Business College now offers stenography as part of its curriculum. The institution is prepared to train students for any profession and issues certificates or diplomas upon satisfactory course completion. Assistance is offered to secure positions. Tuition payable in advance. Information and terms cheerfully given by John Neuhardt A. M. president.
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Taka Normal and Business College
John Neuhardt
A. M. Pres
Pine Ties Taken Mr S Massey Announces Ties Run
Mr S Massey returned Tuesday from a trip on the Tennessee River. He has made arrangements to take pine ties on the riv and at Inka. The tie business will aid many people in funds, and this announcement is welcomed.
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S Massey
Tennessee
Riv
Inka
Thetie
Land For Sale Near Iuka With 160 Acres
A splendid farm three miles west of Iuka with good buildings and 160 acres of which 40 are cleared and cultivated. Terms reasonable and disclosed on application. Contact Mrs R E Lambert for details.
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Iuka
R E Lambert
How Cold Affects The Kidneys
Cold congests the kidneys and overworks them risking serious trouble. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as a tonic to strengthen the kidneys, relieve pain and soreness, and build them up quickly, as advertised by Model Drug Store.
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Kathleen
L T Backen
R 2
Burnsille
J M McDougal
Joe R Davis
BH Davis
Route 2
G W Boothe
J W Moser
Nashville
Benn
Sheriff Foote
McDougal
Corinth
H Allen
Martha Frances
Walt
Sinck Pe
Massey
Hollie Watson
Morday
Birmingham
J R Mass
Tiki
Mann
kRoute ' Mineo
Hanis
G Wcxsup
W Gray
Annie Ford Wight
Cairo
Atlanta
RN Johnson
R 4
Corintha
RH Garrard
Henderson,Tenn
LC Paden
Harris &Co
Meridian Eet
David F Graham
Tuessee
Kansas City
D J Walker
Alabama
J Jensen
Pleasant Hill
McDormen
Jon Rad
L. W Thurman
LT Gaines
New Nations Bank
Gaines
CW McKnight's
Mrs D Powell
Tuka Insurance & Real Estate Coffice
Wir
Albert
al Robinson
Walker
R Robinson
W J Brinkley
Delta Plantation
Tunica, Miss
Pike
Tishomingo
Lincoln Oil Co
Cleveland, O
Carrara Paint CO
Cleveland
Ohio
K F McRae
Belmont, Miss
National Savings& Loan Co
Randolph
of County Teachers Association
P. S
W. S. Brown
Salh
Mr J R Grayette
C C Moor
Decatur
Huntsville
Jackson Massey
T. J. King
Richmond
Streh
Das
Virginia
Thavey
King
Foleys
Sunmount
Sunmount Sanatorium
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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