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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
3
Local notices and ads list corn for sale licenses and rentals while community events record visits, births, and deaths. Prominent items include Mrs Maggie E Harris ads, J T Walker returning from Louisiana, and Reverend Bratton preaching a memorable sermon at the Episcopal church. The Civic League aims to keep Iuka clean as Ford profit sharing looms for August purchasers.
Luka Camp 297 W C W will unveil the monument of the late Sovereign L D Massey on Sunday May 16 at 1 30 o clock. Sovereign J E Berry will deliver the oration and members of the Camp will perform in the regular order for ritual. All Woodmen and the public invited. T M McDonald C C J H Webb Clerk
A black and tan terrier pup is reported lost or stolen. A reward is offered for his return. Contact W. B. Ellis for details.
The advertisement promotes peace and urges shoppers to visit S W Shockley & Co Furniture Store for factory fresh prices on furniture and oil cook stoves. It promises quick sourcing, savings, and a motto of not being undersold, noting availability of bugs, mattresses, shades, and related items.
A list of contestants announced for the Panama Exposition Trip includes Miss Mamie Doane, Miss Marie Ellis, Miss Corinne Walker, Mrs. M S Bozeman, Miss Ida Archer of Inka Route 5, Miss Ora Grisham of Inka Route 5. The tally reflects early selections to represent the group at the event.
The Civic League invites entries for the cleanest and most attractive premises judged by outward appearance. Participants should submit their names to Mrs Ida Hyatt by the 15th for a decision on the 17th.
Tishomingo defeated Belmont 13 to 7 in a Saturday May 8 game. The locals led 4 in the first inning but Belmont tied it in the seventh. Norman on second base, L Owens delivered a three bagger in the seventh to win the game, then hit a homer in the eighth with a man on second. Owens struck out 16. Batteries L Owens and Nunsley. W Haynes and Whitfield.
The Fortnightly Club held its final meeting of the year with Misses Eula and Lizzie Williams. Members shared current events, a Dardanelles talk by Mr. Howard, and an article on China. Musical selections by Flynt, Scruggs, Williams, Cromwell, Jourdan, and a contest won by Mrs. Carmack highlighted the evening. Louise Williams assisted by hostesses, serving ice cream, and guests departed with fond memories.
Near Pleasant Grove the week brought mixed weather and thriving crops. Mount Pleasant Sunday School prospers as Mr Dalton Moore travels to Highland. Funeral announced for Mr Tom Lindsey who died May 4. Social visits include Mr Harry Fuller of Birmingham with Miss Hattie Trim, and Mr Aussie Harris at McKay’s Creek May meeting.
Moser offers 3.00 to 5.00 savings on all suits with a guaranteed fit and satisfaction. Each suit sold includes a stated 2000 votes as a bold claim.
Miss Ygondine Gaines represented Iuka in the Mississippi expression contest at Ole Miss. She earned one of the medals after advancing from a Friday prelim and becoming a finalist Saturday night along with four other winners. Her teacher Miss Lucille Walker accompanied her in Oxford and praised Gaines for excellent training.
The Thursday Club has coordinated with Copley Print Co for a year to stage an art exhibition at the school building during commencement. Admission is 10 cents, with all proceeds funding pictures for the public school. The display aims to educate and enrich minds, benefiting children for years ahead.
The Home Economics Club of Tishomingo enjoyed an evening at Mrs S A McDougal’s home on May 8 with decor of white roses wisteria and ferns. Miss Ettie Burns read a paper A Model Kitchen while Miss Hester Looney won a blue white crocheted basket in a playful contest. The club plans a play The Spinster's Convention on May 31 in the new school auditorium.
May fifth wedding at the Smith home united Miss Cora Smith Sutton daughter of Mr and Mrs RD Smith with Mr J T Pitts of Rara Avis Miss. Pitts a teacher of several years brings poise and refinement. The couple will reside at Rara Avis. KBH.
John H Osborn of Short Mississippi died Saturday May 8 1915 after ten days illness from la grippe and stomach and bowels congestion leaving a wife and six children. He was a devoted husband and father, member of Old Salem M P church. Funeral held Sunday evening with large gathering. burial in Old Salem cemetery. DL Glover.
Memphis newspaper reports the murder of E P Matthews a former local resident. employed by Cudahy Packing Co. He was found unconscious after being struck on the head near Beale and Mainland streets and died after skull fracture. Robbers took about 45 dollars and a watch. Matthews, about 45, left unmarried with siblings in town, funeral at his brother in law’s home and interment at Oak Grove Cemetery with Woodmen of the World involvement.
Miss Adeline Deauvoir, oldest daughter of Judge and Mrs Stone Deauvoir of Laurel Mississippi, died Wednesday in Heidelberg where she had stayed with her uncle John Rishe. She had been ill three years. The body was brought to Laurel for funeral services held Thursday Meridan Star.
Credit to Mr W C Coleman of The Panama Excursion Company for securing a county representative at the Panama Exposition and arranging a complimentary trip for a local young lady. His tireless, courteous work won many friends who welcome his return.
A public appeal from Tom Stone asks friends for support in a contest for a Pan American trip. He asks votes and influence, notes time limits and thanks readers in advance. The notice is signed by Maggie Stone Bozeman and appears in the Vidette and Commercial News.
Notice invites all who have friends or relatives buried in Bethany Cemetery one mile north of Neal to meet Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May. They will clean graves decorate them and perform any needed work Leroy M Paden Dennis Miss May 1914.
I have disposed of the Roach Shoe Shop and opened a new shop in my name at the same location. Half soles 40¢ to 1.00, heels 25¢ to 1.00. Quality leather and rubber heels available. Nelson's Shoe Shop opposite Royal Grocery Co., east of Postoffice, Corinth, Mississippi. I issue On To Frisco votes with every repair. Arthur S. Cromwell, Model Drug Co., Agent.
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