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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
A crowded local page lists visits and calls from residents and visitors to Inkia Mississippi and nearby towns. Names include Mr Davis, Miss J Gray, Rev Mcintosh, Mrs Graham, J Raymond Gravette of Memphis, Z B Hudson, J A Clark, W W Williams, and many others. Community events span church notices, school activities, civil matters, and upcoming weddings and address changes.
Exhibition at the Vidette office displays a bayonet picked up on the Iuka battlefield by 13 year old Gertrude Woodley daughter of R A Woodley. The relic, found south of Woodley residence, is well preserved and marks the September 19 1862 desperate struggle. Also noted are visits by D T Harvey former sheriff now in Atchison Kansas and a report on John Newhardt’s trip from California to New York to visit Edwin Newhardt, a civil engineer.
The town talks of cleaning streets and premises to curb disease due to deep wells. Mrs Smith thanks Burnsville ladies for aid after a fall. Deputy Sheriff detains three boys after a crime spree. Sheffield and Iuka play baseball twice with close scores, Iuka pitcher Lawhorn sidelined. Memorial address by Dr Broyles, graves adorned, large crowd observed. Trust sale announced for W A Mann properties in Golden Miss. L 0 C F notes meetings. Foley Kidney Pills praised by Mrs Lela Love for kidney relief.
The town of Iuka enacts rules to stop playing, sitting, or polluting springs in Mineral Springs Park. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines from two to ten dollars, or up to 30 days in jail. The ordinance takes effect after passage at the June 4 1912 meeting.
A Model Drug Store claim certifies Foley's Honey and Tar Compound contains no opiates or habit forming drugs and poses no harm. It touts healing qualities for coughs colds and throat chest and lung irritations and directs customers to seek the genuine yellow packaged product.
Dr R R Hill, formerly practicing in Corinth for four years, has opened a new dental office above J C Jordans drug store and is accepting patients for general dental work.
Neighbourhood fears for Mr Finch after months of mysterious incidents at his home. Flying objects and a loaded cartridge in the chimney cause injuries and property damage while authorities seek the unseen culprit who targets the respected elder. The public is urged to aid in apprehending the miscreant.
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