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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
3
Local items report Miss Zola Timbs and other visitors from nearby towns, plus soldiers, teaching moves, and church events. Mentions Kirby Phillips, Rev L A McKeown, and Wiley Robbinson marriage at the Methodist church, with multiple brief ads and farm goods offered for sale in Iuka Mississippi.
To The Public. I closed my Corinth office June 1st. Will make regular monthly trips to Tuka. 40 21 Byron Mitchell, Optometrist. FOR SALE Five fine Pigs nine weeks old. Mother a full blood Du roc Jersey. Apply to Mrs. Mace Harris. Dr. G. W. Penn has received a letter from his son, Capt. Marion Penn, informing him that he is leaving on a lecture tour to northern universities to interest graduates in the heavy artillery department of the army. He will visit Chicago University, Michigan University, Northwestern University, Minnesota and Marquette universities. Since he has been in the service, Capt. Penn has been acting as instructor in artillery firing at Fortress Monroe. His appointment as lecturer in the government service and the assignment indicate success. Capt. Penn is a nephew of Mrs. 8. F. Howard and Mrs. Doan Moss.
Business note informs customers of relocation to Winona Mississippi with closing of Corinth office and regular monthly trips to Iuka. Date referenced as seen in Vidette.
For Rent. Brick store building in Iuka. Gro L McMasters. Mrs Copeland entertained the Thursday Club in final meeting of the club year. Refreshing punch served. Miss Mary Massey opened with prayer for soldiers. Wilson prayer day noted. Lyceum Course profits $40 to Red Cross approved by trustees. Officers elected for next year: Paden President, Martin Vice President, Copeland Corresponding Sec, Elam Recording Sec, Williams Reporter. War work to be key theme. patriotic songs by Williams, Paden, McRae. P C Green of Paden visited our office Tuesday. Mrs Grover Beard and children returned from Corinth.
Inka notices advertise three business lots for sale at a bargain. Also listed is a reward for a lost lady’s gold watch engraved AL inside the case. Dr. R. J. Brown offers six hundred bushels of corn for sale at $1.50 per bushel cash, at barn one and a quarter miles north of Inka. W. T. Bewxerr.
A graduation piece extols the South’s role in founding and sustaining the United States. It highlights Jefferson, Washington, Marion, Madison, Jackson, Taylor, Lee, Wheeler, and Key, praising southern leaders, soldiers, and culture. The narrative links regional pride to national unity amid wartime, ending with a tribute and a segue to Captain G T Firehugh of Memphis.
The Gulf Division reports full satisfaction with the drive for French and Belgian refugees. Donations exceeded quotas with 140000 pounds beyond limit, aided by New Orleans and Southern Pacific shipments. Merchants donated, clothing was repurposed for Belgium and France, and proceeds from sold worn items funded other relief. Next week Vidette will publish plans for continued aid to old, women, and children.
An advertisement offers a 1916 Model Ford Touring car described as the best model yet, with brass and copper fittings, recently overhauled, all worn parts replaced, new components installed, and pistons fitted with Hi com piston rings. Contact Gro L. McMastress.
Notice announces that on the first Monday of July 1918 during legal hours bids will be opened at the courthouse door in Iuka Mississippi for building a bridge across Yellow Creek named Scrugga Bridge. Plans and specs are with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The board may reject any or all bids. D L Anderson, President of Board.
Advertisement notes a special land sale offering 65 acres on the north line of the corporation of Iuka with one horse crop. Possession is at once. Brown listed as the contact or party.
In the afternoon on Tuesday Miss Ruth Carmichael hosted a miscellaneous shower at Quitman Street for her friend and classmate Miss Donna Lovell, who today becomes bride to Mr. Wiley M. Robinson of Memphis. The white and pink decor featured sweet peas and roses. Guests enjoyed punch as the honoree sat on a white throne beneath a white wedding bell. Gifts included linen, glass, silver, and lingerie revealed from a chest unlocked with a key and poem. Miss Ruth Shockley sang, and Miss Ygondine Gains and Miss Lovell read. The event left a memory like music for attendees. Also noted: Mr. Malcolm F. Massey, in railroad work, spent time with family last week.
Mrs Eva Francis now residing in Florence was in Iuka this week returning Tuesday. She was accompanied home by her mother Mrs H Hearn who will make her home with Mrs Francia.
Auction style notice states a buggy and harness are for sale at Dr Carmack's barn located at 40th R. L. Montgomery. Price listed is 75 dollars. Caller notes last model year equipment and viewing available by appointment.
Miss Mary Massey a teacher in El Pago Texas is visiting relatives here. Mrs Sallie Beavers wife of Robin Beavers died here yesterday and her remains were taken to River ton Alabama for interment. Be sure to get smoked glass ready for the sun eclipse Saturday with late afternoon visibility.
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