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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
4
A garbled note describes a passenger passage near a lake with times such as 2:08 p m and mentions movement toward the west. The readable fragments imply a schedule or transit activity but lack clear names or locations.
The notice lists charges for announcing candidates for county and district offices with advance payment required. A separate report covers a murder in Sulphur Springs. The murdered man is named Martin, not Murphy, and may have used an alias. His buggy and horse are tied to a Sedalia mortgage. Fear and rumors of further violence grip the community as Gus Thomas, a suspect, disappears with his horse showing bullet holes on the saddle.
Local notes report visits by John Sturdivant and family to the town and other residents like James Isbell and Will Adams. A new Cary & Co Dry Goods store opens in the Bank building, with broad stock and lower cash prices. A 12 year old boy was fined for stealing cheese and crackers, while public health warns to empty old vats and fix unsafe sidewalks on the square.
The following toe list of jurora selected for January term of Circuit Court which meets at Iuka next Mon paare.
Tax list shows settlements for W. B. McGehee deceased, detailing 1894 proceeds and final accounting by Sheriff staff, with later transactions and departmental receipts. The page also relays marriage notices, probate actions, land sales in Tishomingo and Hillside areas, and assorted local advertisements for medicines, goods, and contests.
The note from Mingo County residents speaks of a blessed crop year, plans for home production, and thanks to friends like Comeagain. It mentions a mill and gin run by Mr. Frank Barna, and praise for Sheriff and Burns for accommodating offerings. It ends with a jest about mayoral wagon sheets and a wary note to a political candidate.
Belmont notes a week of snow with a deer hunt by M. L. Harris after camping in Freedom Hills. Christmas passed quietly with candy for children and rough jokes for adults. Debts linger as residents push for river improvement funds to reach Pittsburg in Tishomingo, Mississippi, for trading and transport. Private John urged for support.
A Washington company offers a monthly prize of 100 dollars for the most meritorious invention. The scheme promotes submitting ideas for patents via The Press Cramms Company and advertises in National Recorder. The firm notes wide newspaper ownership and promises a patent regardless of Patent Office action.
An advertisement claims mil forma headaches and rheumatic pains respond to a tonic called Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It asserts relief from frequent headaches and constipation, promising permanent cure after few bottles and one application can relieve pain. Sold by JH Moore.
Beavernvill HL druggist G Caillountte credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving a patient suffering La Grip after other physicians failed. He reports a full recovery after a few doses and notes his store offers a free trial and a range of tonics and remedies.
An OCR fragment promotes Chamberlain eye and skin ointment for chronic eye and skin issues and mentions price per box and sales by druggists. The text is garbled and lists other remedies like Cady's Condition Powder and Moore's preparation, with unclear attribution and contact details.
The board of mayor and aldermen of Tuka town ordains no burning oil lamps after hours in stores or houses on the public square. Violators face a first offense fine of one dollar and five dollars for subsequent offenses. Regular monthly meetings in Jula run at Mayor's calaboose office on first Tuesdays, October to March at 6 30 pm and March to September at 7 pm.
W W Davis announces continued trade with Abe Rubel Co. and appeals to customers in Tishomingo and county areas. He promises mail orders, a new line of groceries, tablets, and pencils, and pledges polite service to all, including colored friends.
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