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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
3
Iuka items report business activity at Vidette office, remarks on influenza spread, and a county church Layman Missionary convention set for Jackson. Notes describe visits by S R A Woodley deputy, court officials, poultry and hardware shop ads, and local social events in Iuka Mississippi.
Ford Touring Car for sale as latest model run since August. Contact Geof McMasters and Mr Sam P Reid now connected with Economy Furniture Store to arrange viewings day or night. Night phone No. 46 ad-1921. Free garden seed offered to new or paying subscribers with ten five cent packages from RB Buchanan Memphis.
The Rock Club girls hosted a linen shower Monday at Mineral Springs Hotel for bride Mrs Marion Jourdan. The parlor glowed with colored candles and snowball bouquets. Dan Cupid led her to a throne as Lohengrin played, and guests read wishes then presented linen gifts. A musical program and ample collation followed.
The Fortnightly Club held its first 1916 meeting on Friday at Miss Ida Lee Pyle's South India home. Albert Scruggs spoke on the National Library in Washington, while Louise Barnett summarized the Chinese situation. Virginia Pyle and Gladys Elam performed piano solos. Louise Barnett won a rapid-fire contest. A salge course was served. next meeting set for January 21 at Miss Lucy Watson's Quality Row home.
The Mineral Springs hotel hosted the Walking Stick Club in a Monday oyster supper for five city belles. Members and guests enjoyed oysters of all kinds, toastmaster G William Carmichael, cornet solos by Albert W Scruggs, and hopeful chatter for future gatherings. Attending ladies included Gladys and Ruth Carmichael, Donna Lovell, Katherine Cromwell, and Mattie Cook Reid. club members were G William Carmichael, S Candler Carter, Robert H Jackson, O Mitchell McCullough, and Albert W Scruggs.
The Ben Hur Singers and Players gave a well received Lyceum program with operatic and popular airs. Mr Turnquist entertained with humorous readings. The course has been a success and funds above expenses will fund indoor shades for the school building.
Past High Priest Geo W Neal installed officers of Ika Chapter No 135 Royal Arch Masons on Saturday night. A large crowd attended the impressive ceremony with instructive talks. Officers installed included Berry Lee Martin H P C D Adams King R L Smith Scribe H L Moser Captain Host A F Whitehurst P S W J Brinkley R A C C B Massey M 3rd V LC Paden M an Geo H Smith M 1st V H C Edmondson Treasurer A T Scruggs Secretary J F Massey Sentinel.
Dr J T Walker killed James Redmond at his Louisiana island plantation after Redmond and his nephew Luther Lockridge reportedly advanced with guns drawn. Redmond died from a second shot as Walker fired in self defense. Walker surrendered to county authorities after the incident, with eye witness Burkett of Dockery corroborating the self defense account.
Route 5 notes scarce health good aside from colds. Rose Rutle visited RW last Sunday. Dulcia Bickerstall progresses well at school. Large crowd attended meeting at Old Union last Sunday. Tommy Berryman burned hand badly Friday. C O Fewell family stayed with James Turner Saturday night. Play at W M Turner's Friday drew crowd. Providence box supper Friday night January 2 invites all. Richard Wingo enjoyed Nimas at Houston. Sunday singing and Sunday School planned at Providence. Delbert Williams, three years in army, back in Mississippi. Carrie Turner spent Friday night with Dora Turner.
Bank record for Tuka Guaranty Bank shows a balance or transaction entry of 472 500 00 dollars and 183 897 06 in an unclear notation. The fragment indicates monetary figures but lacks full context or dates.
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