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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1923
Page
3
Local notes report Reid Brothers selling fogs and Me- Mr. J. 0. Jourdan visiting Tennessee teaching lines at Moser's. References to cold weather remedies at Moser's Drug Store and a sermon by Brother J. H. Morris in Tuscumbia. Mail orders and stationery available at Moser's with several Iuka route names listed.
Special sale items listed with ware details fall apart as a fatal railroad accident is reported near Cherokee Alabama. Jim Strickland and his bride were struck by a fast eastbound train at the Cherokee crossing. Mrs Strickland killed instantly and Mr Strickland died later at a depot in Tuscumbia. Strickland from Holent Mississippi is a known local worker at Catshall and Ramsey’s Garage.
The Vidette highlights Easter sales at McKnights and Reid Brothers, buyer chatter for St Louis stock, and local notes on residents including Miss Glays Riley and Mrs. T. M. McDonald. It notes J. S. Hubbard’s death, Reed Brothers clothing, and Circuit Clerk candidate Adams seeking re election. The paper also references Memphis visits, school and university mentions, and grocery items with prices.
Mrs J H Allen and Mr Lucien Carmichael were in Navtville this week buying goods for G T Carmichael and Sons.
For Sale. Jersey Milk Cow young wall T. M. Mr Donald, Mr. Bell, who has been a night operator at the Southern railroad office, has accepted a position at Tuscumbia. Mr McCully, who has been day operator, has succeeded Mr Bell. Mr Hanks fills Mr McCully's place until the arrival of Mr Brandon from Riverton. Thoroughbred Oxproor At P Real Eggs for setting 15 for $1.50. Mary E. Paden Sturgia Mies.
Mtes candidate for Governor H L Whitfield, with T M McDonald and son, met supporters in Lake Tuesday. Whitfield's reception was favorable. backers believe he will make a worthy governor and voters will not regret backing him.
The letter endorses R U Woodley for sheriff, praising prior service as deputy for three terms under three sheriffs, noting his wartime role as county war board chair and honorable discharge. It urges voters to consider his candidacy carefully. Also mentions J W Thompson of Riverton and Phil Pallavon of Muscle Shoals visiting on Sunday.
In The Vidette this week the name of Mr. J Paul Ford appears as a candidate for re election to the office of Chancery clerk of the county. Ford was elected four years ago in the first primary over three strong candidates and has maintained neat records with no complaints about duties performed. He is seen as a strong contender who stands on his proven record and appeals to the voters to uphold the custom of rewarding satisfactory service with a second term. Ford’s duties have grown complex with recent legislative acts, but his ability has met the requirements, making him better qualified for a second term. He is well known to voters and the piece urges fair consideration by the electorate.
Mrs W M Mcintosh advertises a sale of many useful household articles inviting the public to call and view. Weather has been unfavorably cold with the first snow last Saturday and persistent rain overrunning the area, making travel difficult due to poor roads.
The notice introduces C Pruitt as candidate for Tax Assessor in Tishominga County. An 88 year old Progressive farmer and lumberman from the first district, he owned a leading gin until a recent fire. He pledges honest business conduct and vows to be the best assessor if elected. He plans to meet voters before the primary and asks readers to weigh his claims.
Local column by Filthy McNasty recounts oddities and anecdotes from Tishomingo County. Notes about Dick Bonds entering barbering, J M Coffman in St Louis doughnut work, marriages of Albert Anderson with Effie Mae Welch and Hafford Brown with Emmer Kirk, a camel cigarette joke, rabbits and pork salad jokes, Bear Creek fishing antics, and Clay Pruitt’s mule transport. Ends with a road fix by the district supervisor and a closing sign-off.
Miss Ruby Hartsell visited cousin Miss Louise Finger of Tishomingo over the weekend. Kelly Timbes visits his brother in law at Stanton Tennessee. Tine McCann and Francia Manning of Corinth spent Sunday in Burnsville. Mary Meadows and Gerges Bassett returned to school after illness in family. Ernest Ligon returned from the University of Mississippi with a law degree. A small group enjoyed time at the Finger home Saturday night. J E Finger family visited relatives last week as school closed due to bad weather. The flu situation improves but two teachers are absent. Rev Craddock of Iuka preached here Sunday and Sunday night. Ruth Flake visited Inka Sunday. W P Hubbard spent Sunday in Inka. Hugh Jones of Jones Pharmacy visited Burnsville Saturday. Mayor W P Burney is on mail route this week. A Quinn building a dredge boat at Holts Spur for drainage work. Pastor W C Bryant went to Prospect Saturday afternoon. Prof J A Bennett is out of work.
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