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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
2
Public notices list five cents per line and obituaries with published resolutions. The column states rates for notices and a standard charge for each line, with public reminders and thanks notes to be printed under policy.
Authorized notices announce RS Candler of Alcorn County seeking re election to Congress and James A Cunningham of Prentiss County as a candidate for Congress both subject to the Democratic Primary action. The items reflect party process and regional offices involved in the primary.
Indiana governor ordered Riley’s body to lie in state at the capitol from 3 pm to 9 pm Monday. The piece notes Riley’s death last Saturday night and the public mourning from fans of his poems.
J R Bickerstaff announces a county wide good roads campaign urging citizens to meet in Forest Grove July 31 Mount Pleasant August 1 Jacksons Camp August 2 Paden August 3 and Tishomingo August 4 all gatherings at 7 30 p m. The plan includes government lantern shows to educate and entertain and invites opponents to attend with courtesy. He notes July 8 government appropriated 75 000 000 for roads and asks if residents will benefit from it.
In Manufacturer's Record a full account details the road act for seventy five million dollars signed by President Wilson. Five million first year ten second year fifteen third year twenty fourth year twenty five fifth year. Mississippi division ninety one thousand four hundred dollars first year, one hundred eighty two thousand eight hundred second year, two hundred seventy four thousand two hundred dollars third year, three hundred sixty five thousand six hundred fourth year, four hundred fifty seven thousand dollars fifth year. Funds contingent on matching local money and distributed by Star Routes and good roads. Tishomingo county faces busy times to avoid missing out when allotment is made. Farmers would pay about twenty two and a half percent if matched dollar for dollar. Government aid potential includes local 300 000 dollars plus 5 to 7 percent borrowings. Government readiness to assist if communities contribute equally to road improvements.
The Cunningham campaign committee held a strong meeting at the courthouse with over 100 in attendance. They expect Prentiss County support of 80 to 90 percent and unveiled a three day automobile tour through the district with 50 cars, banners, literature, and a brass band to showcase Cunningham’s esteem while avoiding outside invitations.
Mr and Mrs H A Underwood report their baby son is very ill and hope for a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs John Patrick mourn the death of their baby on July 14. Community notes share sorrow and faith as Providence Sunday services uplift attendees.
Protracted services this week at the Christian church with good preaching and attendance. The National Farmers Union Organizer will be in Burnsville on the 29th inst. An annual picnic is planned at Burnsville on August 5 with baskets to be brought. Mr Benny Holder and wife and Miss Gladys visited Shiloh in a roadster, returning Monday. Mr Posey Dowd of Glen visited Burnsville friends in his new Ford Touring car. Mrs N A Elledge returns from an extended visit to relatives in Tuka.
Route 1 Ed Vidette reports dull news and strong health. Farmers face poor yields, corn and cotton on high lands near 75 percent of average. damp lands fail. Mr J W Quillen and Ernest toured seeking a future location near Tishomingo, possibly in old Tishomingo. Visitors from Sardis attended preaching. Mr BL Evens and Memphis plans noted. Locals consider relocating land buyers and renters to hills, while bottom land remains uncertain. Farmers plan lumber, pine poles, or other stopgap measures until harvest.
Riverton Alabama community health remains poor with Mr W T Matthews gravely ill and Mrs O R Johnston and Mrs Chas Hathcock recovering from illness. Local visits include Mr and Mrs J F Reeves from Tukar Route 3. Edgar Johnston left July 17 for Fisher Arkansas to join McCorkle Drug Co. Married Sunday July 23 Eddie Glover and Bertha Watkins. Nettie Lair from Cherokee visited cousin Swe Walker. Mrs John Hall of Riverton hosted her mother Mrs J P Counts. J H Hitchcock of Tukerman Arkansas visited Mrs C P Johnston and family. Miss Alice and Mae Davis of Margerum visited cousins Freda and Josie Reeves. LB McCorkle traveled to Walnut Grove Tennessee to see family. Mrs McCorkle is improving. Protracted meeting to be at Union Grove on the fourth of August led by Rev S S Hunter, hoping for revival and many souls saved. Also ad: Duntley Pneumatic Carpet Sweeper at Haw Co.
In a high scoring afternoon at Oak Fin Ad, WOWs led 4-0 early before Jets seized the lead in the fourth inning and held it to a 15 to 9 victory. Plush McRae stole 14 bases for WOWs while Home Run Brewer powered the hitting. Deedie Hall for the Moderns played through a broken finger. McCullough earned the win for WCWs with the Velvetina Twist. Meager wire reports note a 6-3 Tuscumbia win over its baseball team. A stray line ends with an odd question about a Shetland pony.
Notice that the trustee will sell at public auction the Northwest quarter of Section 14, Township 2, Range 10 East in Tishomingo County Mississippi to satisfy an indebtedness secured by a deed of trust originally executed by All Jones and N C Jones, transferred to First National Bank of Iuka then to Iuka Guaranty Bank, with sale conducted by trustee W T Bessert on a date in 1916. sale to occur in front of the courthouse in Iuka during legal hours.
The undertaker must complete and return each death certificate to the registrar for Chat District. The law requires accurate vital statistics records and proper submission to authorities to avoid registrar bother.
Health of the community is very good except for Mr Fj M Burns who has been ill for some time. Dr WAV McRae from Corinth visited. Mrs McKinney of Texas and Mrs Haynie of Earle Ark visited their mother Mrs J E Norman. Hon Jas A Cunningham of Booneville delivered a grand speech. Rev Harris from Florence Ala preached at the Christian church. Prof NOR Nettles involved in agriculture. Miss Ernestyne Haney from Stricklin visited her cousin Miss Ernéstyne Nash. Mrs Cleo Reynolds plans to resume duties as Matron at the Dormitory this summer starting August 14. Notices note a moonlight picnic at Golden and local meetings. Citizens of Tishomingo recall Prof S R Neal, Alva Long from Spring Hill, Jimmie Long from Dennis, and others visiting. Paden people spent hours in town before returning home.
Notice to taxpayers in Kshomingo county that completed personal assessment rolls for the current year filed with the Chancery Clerk. Board of Supervisors to review and keep on file for inspection with objections to be heard at the August meeting. assessor Haut Gil aay. July 1916.
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