Local and personal notes from Burnsville area
Local notices report church and shop business with Moser’s Drug Store ads. Mentions Mrs E H Cunningham visiting relatives, J H Clark visiting Iuka, Clara Rutledge returning from A&M, R T Rutledge's Memphis and Lexington trip, a 560 acre farm sale near Eastport to J H Pride, Dr A H Montgomery moving back to Burnsville, Mr H C Harris moving to Florence, G T Milstead moving to Sheffield, sale of Milstead home to C C Jordan, fresh drugs and a pharmacist at Moser’s, a gold Elgin watch lost with reward, obituary for Gray W Phillips of Atoka, umbrella lost at The Shockley Shop, J W McRae moving to Okolona, J A Shackelford’s paper routing change, and local ads for Edmondson Bargain Counter and Singer Oil.
Congregational Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Sunday preaching and administration of the Lord's Supper announced. Congregational meeting urged. all members are invited. E. P. Craddock presiding or leading service.
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Congregational Meeting
E. P. Craddock
Cure Rheumatism Claim by Blood Infection Remedy
Question and promise of a blood infection remedy from Swift Specific Co claim. It asserts rheumatism is caused by a germ in blood and offers a remedy said to remove pain demons. Includes address for medical adviser and Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Simple Hastings-Jackson Wedding in Riverton Junction
Ruth Hastings and Robert H. Jackson were married in Hastings Jacks on a quiet Saturday ceremony at the Hastings home in Riverton Junction Alabama. The service featured Father Plaster and music by Mrs Harvey Richardson. The couple will reside in Florence where the groom works for Armour Packing Co.
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John Hastings
Riverton Junction
Ala
Ruth
Robert H. Jackson
Iuka
Harvey Richardson
Tuscumbia
Father Plaster
Florence
Armour Packing Co
W. O. Jackson
Mill Men Offer 885 Acres Timberland For Sale Now
Geo. L. McMasters announces the sale of 885 acres of pine and oak timber that has not been cut in 27 years. The property includes two miles of railroad frontage and is being offered immediately.
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Geo. L. McMasters
Change in Firm at Shockley Furniture Company
L. T. Gaines has bought the interest in the Shockley Furniture Company owned by J. F. Broughton and the business will continue as before under the name of S. W. Shockley & Co. We thank friends and patrons for past patronage and solicit continued support for the new firm by S. W. Shockley and L. T. Gaines.
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L. T. Gaines
Shockley Furniture Company
J. F. Broughton
S. W. Shockley & Co
W. Shockley
Removal Notice From The Shockley Shop Millinery
Removal notice states stock moved two blocks north opposite the post office and invites patrons to visit new premises. The Shockley Shop Millinery Notions promises a hearty welcome for buyers and non-buyers alike. Also advertises land for rent and farms for sale with a push to join the town expansion.
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Shockley
Special Special and Local Notices
J J Connors of J A Martin Co Memphis visited Iuka and Vidette office. Thanks expressed for kindness and floral tributes after bereavement of husband and father Fannik Avpson and Ollive Hupson. B Massey Co offers hens roosters chickens eggs and popular snuff bargains on the Edmondson Bargain Counter.
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J. J. Connors
J. A. Martin & Co
Memphis
Iuka
Vidette
Fannik Avpson
Ollive Hupson
B. Massey & Co
Edmondson
Notice of Health Visit to Schools by County Officer
County Health Officer F. T. Carmack informs parents that he will visit schools for a close physical examination of pupils. He cannot specify a date in advance and may require an extra day. He urges parents to come out for a few hours when the visit occurs.
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F. T. Carmack
J. H. Wexner
Skate
Kentucky
Martman
Wagner
H. Wagner
Local ads offer medicines and services from Woolall & Beaver
Rub My Thyme is promoted as a pain reliever for rheumatism and neuralgia while H L Moser Drug Co advertises prescription service with fresh drugs. Massey & Co. pay more for eggs. Woodall & Beaver advertise blacksmithing and wagon work at Gravette old stand with daily shop hours. Ends with a clothing ad urging readers to replace worn pants.
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Massey & Co
Woodall & Beaver
Gravette
Local events and marriages noted in Iuka and nearby towns
Reports describe a Box Supper at Walker School House on Saturday night January 24 1920 with Kart Duan teacher. Marriage news notes Mr C Hi Harris of Cherokee Alabama and Miss Edna Rothe of Mt Pleasant Tennessee wed in Cherokee and visited Iuka. Guests include Mr and Mrs Harvey Adams and son John of Sheffield. Also mentions recent pardons under Gow Bilbo and a job ad seeking legialla makers and a note on Freezone corn remover advertising.
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Walker
Kart Duan
C. Hi, Harris
Cherokee, Ala
Edna Rothe
Mt. Pleasants Tenn
Iuka
Cherokee
Harvey Adams
John
Sheffield
F. Howard
Dean Moss
Diamond Dyes Promises Rich Fadeless Colors for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes by TB Massey & Co offering guaranteed color on wool, silk, linen, cotton and more with a color card and included Direction Book. It also notes a loan notice from the Federal Land Bank via Miss Willie Leone Hiett in Iaka Mississippi with Bennett & Chiek as loan attorneys.
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Dealey
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Willie Leone Hiett
Iaka
Mississippi
Thursday Club Hosts Warm January Meeting
Mrs. 2,1. Martin welcomed members to the Thursday Club on January 8 amid heavy rain. Despite the weather, a good turnout filled the cozy home as business was conducted, the afternoon study on Clyde Fitch’s work followed by a round table on The Truth. Refreshments were served by Mrs. B. L. Martin Jr. and Mr. J. R. Martin.
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Martin
Clyde Fitch
B. L. Martin Jr
J. R. Martin
666 Quickly Relieves Colds and Various Ailments
Patent medicine ad claims 666 eases colds influenza symptoms, constipation, biliousness, loss of appetite and headaches. It presents as a multipurpose remedy with no medical endorsement and targets general illness symptoms for broad use.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Aid
A vintage ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims quick liver activation, quicker relief without sickness, and even suitability for children, urging readers to buy from a druggist for a few cents.
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Dodson
Dadann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moser's Drug Store
E. H. Cunningham
Koseinsko
Mi Bama Akers
J. H. Clark
Belmont
Clara Rutledge
R. T. Rutledge
Lexington
Messrs. V. K. Wear
A. F. Whiteheart
Eastport
J. H. Pride
Huntsville
Mosers Drug Store
Elgin
C. W. McKnight
Tishomingo County
Burnsville
A. H. Montgomery
Leighton
H.C. Harris
G. T. Milstead
Milstead
Juka
C. C. Jordan
Gray W. Phillips
Atoka
Oklahoma
Miss
J. W. McRae
Iuka Guaranty Bank
Okolona
Okolona Banking Co
J. A. Shackelford
Barnsville
R. 2
Leedy
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Corinth
Presbyterian Church
Hastings
Jackson
J. C. Jourdan
J.C. Jourdan
Quai
W. Motley
Halls, Tenn
H. L. Moser Drug Co
Cincinnati
Gow Bilbho
W. J. Turner
Mias
Gertrude Barge
Bane
Hattiysburg
R.W. Fieiling
West Texas
David
Cole’s Mill
Geo
Tb, Massey & Co
T. B. Massey & Co
Bennett & Chiek
Federal Land Bank
Bayer
Fom
Elis
S. Brown
Holland
Minnie G. Thompson
Minera Springs
Marion Holt
Nancy, Ky
Clore
Broughton & Whitten Dry Goods Co
J. B. Storment
Ravers
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