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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
A dense list of political endorsements and candidate names for state and local offices in Lee County. Includes candidates for Senator District, District Attorney, Tax Assessor, County Treasurer, Circuit Clerk, Chancery Clerk, Superintendent, Magistrate, Constable, and Representative. Also notes rates for ad placements and announcement rules.
LL O'Donnell of Sanford, the Strawberry king of Mississippi, shipped more than 40 cars of berries to eastern markets this season, earning as much as 2400 dollars per car for some loads. He began three years ago improving pine land into berry fields using the Klondyke variety. During peak season, he employed as many as 1500 pickers daily.
Captain Richard Laurence McWillie died at his home in Tishomingo Mississippi on Friday morning July 23 at 11 o'clock aged 62. He was the youngest son of former Governor William McWillie and brother of Mrs SS Calhoon of Jackson. Born at Kirkwood Mississippi in 1853 he later moved to Texas as a civil engineer before returning to Mississippi five years ago to plant and mine in Tishomingo county. Survived by a widow and two children Mrs Joe Savage of Mineral Wells Texas and Thomas A McWillie a student at A and M College. Interment was at Tishomingo Friday afternoon.
A Purvis Progressive Star letter to editors criticizes political influence on newspaper space and advertising. The item notes a Corinth hardware firm receiving a carload of tin cans in 2 and 3 pound sizes for canning. It mentions 70 000 cans in a lot intended for Alcorn County girls canning clubs.
A series of endorsements praises Henry for re election as Insurance Commissioner. Joseph Button cites his support for policy holders against bad practice. J S Darst calls him valuable to the National Convention. J A Hartigan says people see him as hard to improve upon. W A Fraser lauds his friendship to fraternal benefit societies.
A public appeal from a Tishomingo County official running in a county primary. He thanks voters for past support, notes four years in office, pledges to continue fair treatment and rights for every man, and seeks voters’ backing for another term. He expresses gratitude for hospitality shown during visits.
Burnsville residents hosted and visited with relatives and neighbors over the weekend. Mrs Nelson and children from Corinth stayed with Mr and Mrs J C Finger. Mr Harry Graham of Iuka toured Burnsville. Jerry Sanders and wife from Sheffield were in town. Miss Day Smith from Shannon returned home after visiting Mrs J E Timbes. Ava Merritt of Texarkana and May Adams of Taka visited Burnsville. Walter Elledge of Iuka and Granville Dudley of Iuka were seen in town. John Floyd and Frank Woodruff canvassed the south end, expressing gratitude for local hospitality and hoping for reciprocal receptions for candidates from the south. Reporter.
PE Matthews of LaFayette County submits a strong two year record and asks voters to elect him to the Penitentiary Trustee post. He asserts no man in the race will appreciate the vote more than him.
Booneville residents including business and professional men unanimously back Julius E. Berry for District Attorney praising him as a clean, capable citizen and lawyer. A Boonville Banner report promises fuller details in this week's issue. The ad also announces two adjacent 80 acre property listings near Paden, Mississippi, priced at 500 dollars each with good water and buildings.
Notice states on the second Monday in August a bid letting for building a Rock Creek bridge at Eastport and Fulton road, with plans in the Chancery Clerk's office. Board may reject bids. Also notices travel plans of Alva M. Farris for veterinary study, a graveyard and church ground cleanup on August 6, and a singing event on the second Sunday in August. Also a local campaign plea for Penitentiary Trustee voter support.
Notice of sale by trustee Willie Faust for J M Roach and F Roach to satisfy indebtedness to Burnsville Mercantile Co. Property includes ten acres in a V shape in NW corner of SE quarter of section 10 township 3 range 9 and a ten year old horse named Bob. Sale at public auction in Burnsville Mississippi, July 10, 1915 posted.
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