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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
4
Tennessee woman from Dejrio credits Stella Vitae with ending years of headaches and dragging pains. She says the herb helped her recover, keeps a bottle on hand, and would refund purchase price if relief fails. Distributors and druggists are listed. the note ends with local society items and a burial notice.
Health is good now after rain ends. Rosaleen and Beatrice Higginbotton attended church and reported a nice time. Mr. Meakins Whitfield left for Pine Top Ten last Monday and returned sick Saturday. Lucy and Mae Newcomb visited their cousin Tucz Newcomb for a jolly day. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stanley. Weslie Barnes left for Calhoun City for work and will return home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Sam White visited Oscar Whitfield and family on duty. George Whitfield is improving and hopes to be well soon.
Bethel News notes a marriage between Marshall Johnson and Nellie Gray and extends best wishes. The crepe harvest awaits rain. A crepe supper at Mr Sam South’s drew a large attendance. Bill Scrugga appeared downcast Sunday morning. Christie Locke visited relatives with Mollie South staying Monday night. P C Waldrop made a business trip to Sheffield Alabama on Monday July 2. Mae Brown sustained injuries Sunday morning while riding. Bro Bryant delivered a regular Fevomnpeient at Bethel. A farewell message ends the column.
Public auction set for August 8 1993 in Tishomingo County to award a courthouse remodel enlargement and repair contract. Bids go to the lowest responsible bidder with bond for performance and board rights to reject any bids. period noted in a July 6 1923 order.
The Board of Supervisors of Tishomingo County Mississippi will offer for sale bonds totaling 12000 dollars at public auction in August 1923. Bonds bear interest not to exceed 6 percent per year, payable semi annually. Buyers must attach a 500 dollar certified check with their bid.
Notice to contractors in Mississippi County invites bids for construction and equipment of a Snowdown Consolidated School District building. The county Board of Supervisors will open bids on August 6, 1923, at legal hour in Iuka. The board may reject any or all bids. Willie Leone Hiett, Clerk, July 3, 1923.
State of Mississippi Tishomingo County citizens of Burnsville are notified that a town election will be held in Turnaville on July 17 1923 to elect an Alderman to fill the unexpired term of I M Coker whose office is vacant due to removal. Election commissioners J O Finger M A H Montgomery and Blanche Smith certify the notice dated July 3 1923.
Notice states N L Phillips as trustee under a deed of trust by 4.8 Hall and Leona Hall to J P Ford, transferred to Iuka Guaranty Bank, defaulted on debt, sale set for July 30 1923 at Iuka courthouse, to auction the west half of southeast quarter section 28 township 2 range 9 in Tishomingo County with title passing only as trustee.
Mississippi Snowdown Consolidated School bonds offered by County Board of Supervisors at public auction in open court for cash. Bonds bear interest at specified percent per year. Each bid must include a $150.00 good faith check payable to the clerk of the county. Date noted as July 3, 1923.
M A Aldridge petitioned Governor and Pardoning Board for pardon after serving 18 months for unlawful manufacture of intoxicating liquors. He cites family needs, prior good standing, and promises future lawfulness as grounds for clemency.
A four day dental exam uncovers a rare botulism related illness linked to a contracted jaw condition. The report notes limited public health risk and urges awareness while authorities investigate potential exposure sources.
Carroll Bonds petitions Governor Lee M Russell and the Mississippi Board of Pardons seeking mercy after a August 1922 Mabomingo County Circuit Court conviction for manufacturing intoxicating liquors. He claims innocence, notes lifelong lawfulness, and asks for a hearing on proofs for clemency with a meritorious list recommendation.
The petition by John Faust of Tishomingo County requests a pardon after a guilty plea for burglary in the August 1921 circuit court term, noting health decline and a promise to remain law abiding upon release. Dan Tubberville from Tishomingo County seeks clemency claiming not guilty, tuberculosis, and a spotless prior record, asking to be placed on the meritorious list.
By decree of the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County the sale of land in the suit by W L Banty et al is set for the June term 1923. The property is described as the southwest quarter of section nine in township nine range nine and will be sold at the courthouse in Toka for cash on the specified date.
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