Local Massey Store Notes and Town Entertainments
Local notes describe Massey jars sales and weekly visits from residents including E E Massey and MC Sprouse visiting relatives. Town crowds, a Sunday crowd, rain, births, and a forced sale at Harris stand are mentioned along with visits by Barnett, McKnight, and others. An all day Harmony Church singing is announced.
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Massey's
E E Massey
Sheffield
Wis
MC Sprouse
Corinth
Suka
LA McKeown
Cleveland
Miss
Tuka
Entertainment Night Arrives At St Mo Ser’s Cafe
All boys are reminded to attend entertainment tonight meeting at St Mo Ser’s Cafe at 8 30 p m. The notice urges punctual attendance and marks the event as a club gathering.
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St Moser’s Cafe
Inka Defeats Corinth 9 to 2 In Banner Baseball
The Inka baseball team defeated Corinth 9 to 2 with Lawhorn and Gravette pitching for Inka and Hensley and Dowling for Corinth. The game ended in the 7th due to Corinth's travel plans. Lawhorn pitched a strong game. two errors in the third inning cost Corinth. We proudly note our pennant team and thank supporters.
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Inka
Corinth
Inka Lawhorn
Gravette
Hensley
Dowling
Lawhorn
Two Sermons and Singings At Red Bud Church
At Red Bud church two sermons by Rev J T Blanchard are planned for the first Sunday in July with singing at 9 am and 2 pm. Everyone invited. Also notice Dr Ayer will be at Model Drug Store June 27 28 29 with no charge for a test. An Old Harp singing is set for Belmont Miss on the upcoming Sunday with baskets and books requested.
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Red Bud Church
J T Blanchard
Dr Ayer
Model Drug Store
Belmont
Miss
Jaok
G § Jackson
AG W Byram
All Day Sacred Harp Singing at Cross Roads Church
Notice invites all to an Old Sacred Harp singing at Cross Roads Church nine miles southwest of Iuka on the second Sunday. Bring baskets and join the day with Dr Ayer’s bi monthly visits noted, and a private room in Model Drug Store rear. June 27 28 29.
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Cross Roads Church
Iuka
Ayer
Model Drug Store
Community News From South of Burnsville and Tuka
Local brief reports include a successful ice cream supper at Mr Oscar Hardwick's, anointment services by Elder J Shackelford at Little Flock, and a July visit by eye specialist Dr C P Ayer in Tuka. Married on the 16th Bruce Stephens and Georgia Harville officiated by N Hardwick. Corinth Sunday Schools held a large picnic at Mineral Springs Park with 1100 tickets sold and an afternoon baseball game. full game report to follow.
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Irb Henderson
New Albany
Lucy Carter
RW. Carter
Trasca
Texas
CW McKnight
Lucy Watson
DT Harvey
Aripeka
Fla
Oscar Hardwick
J & Shackelford
Little Flock
Bruce Stephens
Georgia Harville
Hardwick
John Humber
Paden
W T Gober
Mama
Corinth
Mineral Springs Park
Tuka
Corinthians
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Fragmentary text warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies. The note cautions readers about dangerous ingredients and potential harm from using certain preparations. It suggests seeking safe, proven treatments and consulting a medical professional for ailments.
Misses Walker and Cannon Entertain at Iuka Springs
Misses Walker and Cannon hosted a lively entertainment at the Iuka Mineral Springs Hotel on Wednesday the 19th. Guests enjoyed a leap year whirl ushered into a tastefully decorated ballroom, a chafing dish feast, toasts, and speeches before bidding farewell to their charming hosts.
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Lucile
Corinne Walker
Lyda Cannon
Iuka Mineral Springs Springs
Fruit Jars Car Load Promises Good Scraps
A local notice notes a car load of fruit jars arriving from C. B. & F. P. G. Massey, urging readers not to worry about jars as the prospect for fruit remains good and plentiful.
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CB & FG Massey
G. Massey
4M Stone Lodge Meeting Notice
Stone Lodge No. 217 meets every second and fourth Saturday night at 7 30. Officers listed include AH Patterson as V G and CL Pace as Secretary.
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Stone Lodge No
Patterson
Genuine Tennessee German Miller Seed at CW McKnight's
Seed buyers are urged to inspect Genuine Tennessee German Miller seed offered by CW McKnight's. The notice highlights availability for planting season with emphasis on quality and limited stock.
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CW McKnight
McKnight
Endy Hunt For Rich Wife Croze Rich Wife
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a woman's remedy for digestion backache headache fainting and dizzy spells. It claims strong nerves bright brain even temper and health from pure blood rosy complexion bright eyes and elastic step. Sold for 50 cents at J C Jourdan's.
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Croze
Fonda Igueors Reas
J C Jourdan
Prompt payment urged after bank losses hit Brown Co
TL Brown & Co appeals to slow payers to settle accounts promptly when presented. The note cites heavy losses from bank failure and asks customers to give more attention to accounts due.
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TL Brown & Co
Tribute of Respect for Joseph N Wilson, Bay Spring 167
Masonic committee drafts resolutions honoring Joseph N Wilson, long time member and pioneer resident of Pren tiss county born October 10, 1826. He died November 9, 1911 after a life as devoted husband and father with ties to the Methodist church and local community. The lodge notes his three marriages, numerous children, and lasting impact on Hay Springs Lose No 168 and the broader community.
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Bay Spring
F&am
Joseph N Wilson
Methodist Church
Prentiss County
Hay’ Springs
Pretty June Wedding of Shockley Robinson Couple
The home of Mr and Mrs JT Robinson hosted a high noon wedding on Tuesday June 25. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and Shubert music, an arch of white tulle and ivy, blue silk dresses for the bridesmaids, and a tan traveling suit for the bride. The couple departed for an extended Eastern tour amid many gifts and well wishes.
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JT Robinson
Mendelssohn
Ruth Carmack
Rey W L Graves
Ruth Shockley
TC McRae
Lillian Rutledge
Lucian Carmichael
Shubert
Receivership Notice in Tishomingo Bank Case 1912
Four four year old males and one six year old offered for sale by JA Bennett in a Mississippi chancery receivership. The State of Mississippi Chancery Court in Tishomingo County commands W T Bennett as Receiver, to appear in Tishomingo on July 30 1922 at 8 am at the courthouse to show cause on prior payment of sums from Tishomingo Banking Co or the Receiver, with questions or priority to be heard. June 25 1912. Det Storment, Chancery Clerk.
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State of Mississippi
Tishomingo Court
Tishomingo Banking Co
W T Bennett
Tod T Harvey
Aripeka
Fla
Tika
Court House
Jin
New Site Miss Prentiss Chat in Vidette Column
A local note from New Site Miss reports farming progress amid recent rain and plans for fall work. The writer recalls Prospect Church sermons by Rev J M Wright and tells of courting memories, log cabins to build, and playful reflections on love and future homes.
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Prentiss
Prospect
J M Wright
Tri County Normal at Booneville July to August 1912
Letter urges teachers to attend Tri County Normal in Booneville Mississippi from July 15 to August 9 1912 and argues for longer terms to improve county schools. Notes regional disparities in funding and examinations and calls for stronger support from trustees patrons and the State Board. Also advertises a forced sale at WW Harris store and upcoming sermons by Rev H M Jenkins and Rev W T Bazzel.
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Booneville
Miss
Oxford
Tishomingo County
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Cleveland
N L Phillips
Notice of Trustee Sale for Mineral Springs Hotel Property
Trustee JAE Pyle announces sale of property in Iuka Mississippi on July 22 1912 for cash at the courthouse door. Property includes blocks 8 and 9 with exceptions for courthouse residence garden electric plant and laundry, tied to a 1910 deed of trust recorded in Trust Book P6 Page 284.
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Jae Pyle
J .Thompson
Nshominga Company
Tishominga Banks Company
Tish County
Mississippi
Court House
Iuka
Towit
L E Sawyer
Terry
Tishomingo County
Mineral Springs
Beau-not Club Hosts June Evening with Readings and Fun
Beau-not Club led by Miss Clara Rutledge held a June 20 gathering with music readings and an original story A Rose by President Miss Cook. Guests received a time key to reveal futures, a pink white menu, and a playful imaginary wedding write-up for a club member. Lillian Rutledge assisted, gowns in pink, and several members enjoyed the convivial program. Geof McMasters advertised property listings.
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Clara Rutledge
Beau-not Club
Miss Cook
Wren Veel
Lillian Rutledge
Flow Cook
Lord
Ruth Casmack
Valcour McDonald
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Mr W McKnight
Memphis
Bart Medley
E F Barnett
Marked Tree
Ark
Dette
J D Powell
James. Walmsley and
Baby
Tescumbia
Lake
Effiie Rogers
Brown
W W
Harris
BK Buchanan
Franklin, Tonn
Leb Robinson
Harmony Church
Fifth Sunmae One Sre
AW Pillans
Chile & Poyer
Acta
Zipe
Teng Machine
Ing Machine
Sookie
Club News
Base Ball News
Red Bud
Burnsville
C P Ayer
Florence
Misses Walker and Cannon
R. R. Hill
Jourdan's Drug Store
Endy
JA Bennett
The
Tri-County Normal
WW Harris
H M Jenkins
Bethanyat Lam
Tishomingol
W T Bazzel
Pleasant Hill Church
Geof McMasters
Rawleigh
H. Farris Tuka
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