Local and Personal Notes From Iuka Mississippi
In town Monday on various business, several residents and visitors are noted. Belmont’s Mr TB Lindley, Burnsville visitors J J Nelson and Mrs Daisy Be, Marked Tree Ark pair Barnest Barnett and wife, and many others including Rev J C Henderson and Mrs N A Elledge are mentioned. A windstorm caused damage Friday night with trees down and fences damaged. patients and animals attended by Dr HS Sprouse. Married onsight: Holly West to Mary Atkins in northwest Iuka with Mayor A T Scruggs officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuka
Holly West
Mary Atkins
A T Scruggs
Local Notices and Social Bits From Town Report
The fragmentary notices report road work requests for R F D No 6 with inspector duties noted. A map will follow. Other items record visits, property purchases on Pearl Street, a residence planned for early July, and social events including a marriage slated for Pena the 12th.
Sacred Harp gathering invites all with dinner
Will Wes a el ney Sunday. Everybody invited to come and bring dinner and their Sacred Harp song to sang. Mr and Mrs E Raglan of Sheffield are here for a season, the guests of Mr McKnight, Raglan is editor of the Sheffield Standard. Somertadies and a few net in the Pune latuesday and best the day cleaning off. Goat' im provemento was made in the Tooke of things though the work was by no means completed. The White Brick in the corner-headquarters fir the best, groceries and feed at alr, Grahams Ice Cream is ike Niping a pretty girl. When you eat reiserrats, some more, at Moser's Cooling Station. John Roberts, who has been in at since Dec 26th for assault and tery, is still kept in jail bounds but is not confined only at night. Mication has been forwarded the Governor asking for bin pardon. This application is signed by the members of the Board of Supervisors, all the county office and and others and the person will probably be granted.
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Pune
Alr
Ike
Moser’s
Hn Roberts
Tery
Board of Supervisors
Iuka Board Grants 6 Mill School Tax Levy Petition
An adjourned May 1912 meeting of Iuka Mississippi Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a 6 mill levy for public school purposes, with a 4 mill previously in place, to be enacted at October tax time. Clerk G W Dualikey records the order dated May 14 1912. Bill Barrett returns from Bolivar Tennessee after a 3 month jail term for violating U S internal revenue laws.
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Iuka
Miss
G W Dualikey
Bill Barrett
Bolivar, Tenn
United States Court
Internal Revenue Laws
Program for B P A May 19 1912 Revelations and Visions
The program lists a meeting on May 19 1912 at 4 pm with Miss Madden leading a song and Bible readings. It includes phrases Vision of God on His Throne Vision of the 24 Elders and Living Creatures Vision of the Sea, Worship, and closing exercises. Attendees named include Mr Will Akers and Mrs The Worship with others visiting from Columbia and Red Bay plus Ada and Margerum in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Madden
Will Akers
Corn Growing Contest Extended To May Fifteenth
McMasters of Tukia Mississippi extends the county corn growing contest for a gold watch to May 15 to allow more boys to enter. He plans to visit crops and display photographs at fall exhibitions. the cotton contest for Stephen rifle is withdrawn due to no applications. W C Hundrey Hdw & Burn Co invites customer requests if items are out of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Geowl McMasters
Tuka
Sunday at the Gharches and local church services
Rev De B Waci preached at the Episcop church on Sunday and Rev WL G led Bed ning and ey airs at the re Methoditus ibtreh. Rev J 1D Franks spoke at the Baptist Chi and New Prospect. He left Monday for the Southern Baptist Convention in Oklahoma City and will travel via Caselila, Miss. for the commencement and closing of the High. Rev WL Graves preached in Belzoni, Miss, during a pret meeting. FRUIT Yes at Moser's, the best yet.
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de B
Waci
Bedning
Franks
Baptist Chi
New Prospect
Southern Baptist Convention
Oklahoma City
Okla
Caselila
Miss
Graves
Belzoni
Thursday Club Meeting With Mrs Cromwell May 9
The Thursday club met with Mrs G T Cromwell on May 9. Delegates Mrs WA and Mrs J B Williams delivered State Federation reports. A two course menu was served by the hostess and her daughters Katherine and Mamie Gertrude. Miss Katherine Cromwell and Ruth Carmichael presided at the punch bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G T Cromwell
J B Williams
Katherine
Mamie Gertrude
Katherine Cromwell
Ruth Carmichael
Laundry Service Offers Quick Drop Off and Pick Up
Leave your laundry at H L Moser’s store and have it done at Corinth. Quick service, call 69 and we will call for it at once. Work guaranteed.
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H L Mosers
Corinth
Moser Bros Massey Wins at Burnt Mills
At Burnt Mills Mississippi the County Field Day saw Whitfield Massey win the 220 yards dash. He also competed in the broad jump and secured the prize amid strong local rivalry. Club members praise his initiative and loyalty to school and town.
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Burnt Mills
Miss
Tuka
Whitfield Massey
Whit
Jones
Why Not Patria Home Industry at Columbus Marble Works
The Columbus Marble Works of Columbus Mississippi boasts the state’s premier mill for quality monuments. They invite customers to submit designs and prices before ordering and note representation by Mrs. R. L. McKnight.
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Columbus Marble Works
Columbus
Miss
R. L. McKnight
Peanuts at Mosers Draw Afternoon Crowd
Peanut display draws shoppers to Mosers in the afternoon as locals seek a tasty snack. The note notes that peanuts hit the spot and urges customers to buy while stock lasts.
Freshest candy at Mosers and Reunion veterans visit
If you want the freshest candy to be had in town get it at Mosers Jacobs Made Last Night Our Reunion people have returned to wit GB Bostick J J Moore J E Rast C W McKnight Rey ZT Hubbard and G D Hubbard The latter never came in until Tuesday morning They speak in glowing terms of the Reunion and of the treatment accorded the veterans though the crowd was not as large as anticipated The Hubbard brother came by Marietta Ga and looked at their ancestral home Little of the dwelling left as it has been modernized but the old well was still there in the yard They went up on Kennesaw mountain and inspected the old breastworks which are still intact though Built nearly 50 years ago
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GB Bostick
J J Moore
J E Rast
C W McKnight
Rey ZT Hubbard
G D Hubbard
Hubbard
Marietta
Kennesaw Mountain
Our 25 Year Sale Is Still On
Our 25 year sale continues with about 50 pairs of sampled ladies shoes from common sense to leather soles. Prices range from 75 cents to 1 dollar per pair, all new stock. Also offered are men’s summer shirts at 35 cents to 1.25, extensive embroidery fabrics and lace, and assorted sale items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weha Seu
Ice supply advert reads like a quirky early 20th century note
A fragmented ad mentions W Lee Tee Ice and J B Williams No 48 promising steady ice supply. The text hints at readiness and color terms, with names like Moser and Haneade appearing in garbled form.
Thorne Buys Out Partner to Take Livery Stable
JS Thorne has bought out his partner JD Whitaker and becomes sole owner of the livery stable.
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JS Thorne
JD Whitaker
Snowdown News Fragments on Health Birth and War Facts
Fragmented report notes Watkins remains ill while Geo Durkan improves. Andrew Duty’s wife gave birth to a girl last Sunday night. A question marks the week’s events and local ailments. The text is partial and uncertain.
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Watkins
Geo
Durkan
Andrew
Field Meet Brings Large Turnout Despite Weather
A Saturday May 11 Field Day at Ba Mills school house drew many teachers pupils and patrons amid mud rain and hail. Contests included declamation elocution reading spelling and athletic events with winners named from Tishomingo Pleasant Grove Oaks Mt Pleasant Belmont and other schools. Rev H M Jenkins to preach at Tuka and Salem church. ad for Moser's closes with boast of best quality in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ba Mills
Jay
LM Oaks
Cullen Looney
Tishomingo
Henry Short
Pleasant Grove
Vera May Glasgow
Willie Dean
It Pleasant
Ileney
Bessie Belue
Khomage
der Oaks
Spring Hill
Jo Oaks
Mt Pleasant
Gertrude Clark Belmont
Offe Green
Mt Pleasant School
Sydney Dean
Bertie Monroe
Tishominge School
Whit Massey
Iuka
Marriage of Dean Foote and Bulah Robinson at Walker's Switch
A local note records the marriage of Dean Foote to Bulah Robinson on the 12th at the bride's parents residence near Walker's Switch. Wishing the couple happiness, the item notes many friends will greet them on their path. Also mentioned are community updates on health, weather, and church activities.
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PT Carmack
H L Flynt
Dean Foote
Bulah Robinson
W J Robinson
Walker's Switch
M Skinner
Helett
Ada
Cora’ Lewis
Sistine
Della Cagle
Euka
Bethel S
Elmer
W P Lock
Missing Names in Seizure Suit Before June 1942 Court
A notice from the chancery court of the county lists J H Holley and others as defendants in a suit brought by the Wichita Missionary Society and Bettie Dumont in connection with the Mumber 617 case. Several defendants cannot be located and their post offices are unknown, with a citation to appear in June 1942 proceedings.
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Te Wissermene Tishomingoinking Company
W T Bennett
J H Holley
Jovinile Missionaary Society
Bettie Dumoay
Cartex
AG Wels
L J McRae
A Neblett
Martin
Ef Mittin
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Barnest Barnett
Marked Tree
Ark
Messrs
L. R Neal
WC ‘Timbes
Burnsville
J J Nelson
R.J
Wmrs
Carmichael
N A Elledge
Burnaville
J M Foote
Daisy Be Ae
Maggie Sims
Route 10
J H Web
Virginia Wilson
Satur
Sara Wise
Madison
Ala
J_C Henderson
New Salem
J T Haynie
HS Sprouse
Swas
E A Payne
Maggie Harris
Cherokem
WT Moore
Eastport Street
J ‘T Jourdan
D J Edwards
MD Rayburn
Oxford
O C ‘Moar
OL Massey
Memphis
Middleton and
Pocahontas
Raa
Slocle
Tuswursbin
Mineral Springs
Bob Bisty Potas
T M Sanders
E H Gravette
CB Massey
SW Shockley
Clifton Reid
Yellow Creek
LT Mardcastle
Riverton
Junein
Mesdames Jourdan
Harris
ES Candler
WL Norman
Albert Scruggs
Walker
Florence
J . McCroy
Little Alice
Kay Blythe
S H Allen
LCRR
Chicago
Suny
J Felix Castleberry
Southern
Tuscumbia
R.F.D. No. 6
Lable
W & Skinner
Schley Massey
B B Massey
Shefield
OC Moor
Pearl Street
P C Ganong
King
Mr H Hearn, Jr
WC Headley Hdw & Furn Co
Madison, Tishomingo
Missy
WC Hendley Hdw &Furn Co
Tishomingo, Miss
Mar
Ir Baldridge
Alice
Morgan
G. Poplar
Mr Baldridge
Winiespark
J B McKinney
Ies
Linda McKinney
F G Erwin
Thigs
Bén
Arkansas Ic
Jensen
BM Webb
Calhoun City
Gaisee San
Pena
A J Barden
Daisy Walker
Jates TJ
Will Wes
el Ney
Uenes
Mra E Raglan
Sheffield
McKnight
Raglan
Sheffield Standard
McA J
Ahan
Ss. W. Shockley & Co
Farmer Boys
W C Hundrey Hdw & Burn Co
Moser's
New Laundry Agency
Moser Bros
Massey
Jacobs
W Lee
Tee
Drew
Snowdown News
N L Phillips
H M Jenkins
Salem Church
Barnsville Bistol
Chas Byrd
Pickwick
Tenn
J.C Henderson
Phete
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