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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
A collage of classifieds and notices lists seed and hardware ads from C W McKnight and W O Jackson Hardware Co, Model Drug Store, and Powell’s Easter stock. It mentions household goods, timber work, furniture and dresses, church services, local visitors, and community events including a monodramatic entertainer Emma Dee Randle and a Sacred Harp singing event.
The Rook Club met Saturday afternoon at Miss Mantie Deans Breezy Hill home. Play occurred at three tables with Miss Hallie Jackson winning a box of correspondence cards and Miss Fannie Joel McDonald taking a snowball consolation. Strawberries and cake were served and Miss Dana Lovell will host next Saturday. Friends suffer sympathy for Mr and Mrs A G Hamilton due to their baby’s serious illness. Mrs Alice Chismo Gates Tenn. visits Iuka for her father Mr Jim Moore’s serious illness.
Funeral services will be held at eleven o'clock on the Second Sunday of this month at Pleasant Hill Church two miles south of Inka. J T Robinson will preside. New Goods From T L Brown & Co with new items arriving regularly at old prices. Ladies slippers stock advertised with skirts and waists to come. State of Mississippi Court Notice Mrs Annie Gracey and minor children summoned to appear before the Chancery Court on the second Monday of June 1916 in State of Mississippi versus W M Hundtey et al. Dated May 1, 1916. E A Payne, Clerk. W Lamb, Atty for Plaintifft.
Reverend W M McIntosh writes from New Albany Mississippi May 2 praising the county paper, calling the Vidette a live wire that improves, and noting he will return home after a great Union meeting for a rest. He signs as W M MelIntosh.
The Wesley Volunteer S S Camping Club was entertained at Mrs E Reed's home by Misses Mattie Cook Reed Margaret Stebbins Willie Pennington and Messrs Horace Stebbings and Cavett Sparks. After discussion and camp plans a flower contest followed. Clark Williams was judged best in formed on flowers and received a box of stationery. An ice course was served before adjournment.
A collection of notices from the Thursday Club and church events including a Shakespeare themed evening at Miss Emma Finley’s country home, a May 2 Presbyterian service led by Rev Boyce, and local hardware ads. Births, sales, and garden notes accompany a long list of Pony Contest contestants with many local names and households mentioned.
Mrs Lucy W Rowe will lecture in Tuka on The Picturesque Rhine to be illustrated with slides and river voyage scenes. Proceeds benefit the public school. admission 15c for adults, 10c for children over 12, under 12 free. Mr Talmage Jourdan provides venue and support. Rowe is known for travel lectures and work with the Nineteenth Century Club in Memphis.
The Board of Trustees of the Agricultural High School met in Supt Phillips office on May 2 1916. Teachers for the ensuing year were elected: Prof O Looney Supt WR Nettles Supt Agricultural Department Miss Luella Hester Domestic Science H C Long Mathematics and English Literature. A new dormitory is needed and thanks were given to the Board of Supervisors for their support. The note ends with optimism for 1916 and 1917 under the current faculty and improved facilities.
An appeal notes Iuka entering The Cleanest Town Contest with only 70 dollars for ten districts to haul off trash and improve sanitation. It recalls prior 300 dollars spent under Dr Hedges and urges residents to support honorably even if best prize seems distant, noting extended deadline to May 27 and an inspector visit.
Many troubles of life such as headache indigestion constipation and lack of energy are linked to an inactive liver. Grigsby Liver-Lax offers a natural vegetable remedy to restore liver function and relieve these issues without calomel risks. Obtain a 50c or $1 bottle from your druggist. it bears the likeness of L K Grigsby who guarantees it. Decoration Day Observed: Daughters of the Confederacy held cemetery exercises with prayers, tributes to Gov John Marshall Stone and Mrs R L McKnight, and an address by Mr R I L Smith. graves decorated with flowers and evergreens. Nashville Booster Club on tour: May 8 departure from Nashville for Luka on May 9. arrival 5:30 pm, stay 45 minutes.
The Methodist church announces a 10 day revival meeting led by Rev WM Campbell starting the first Sunday in January. Everyone is invited to join in for the salvation of our community.
Pearle Jordan announces candidacy in a pony contest and asks friends in Tishoming County for support and influence to help secure a win.
An advertisement notes prompt service at the Model Drug Store and urges savings on doctor bills. It mentions screening doors and windows and references W. O. Jackson Hardware Co as a point of contact or related supplier.
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