26 May 1910
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
1
A children a day service will be held at Eastport church on the fourth Sunday in May starting at 10 a.m. A dinner on the ground follows and at 2 p.m. Mr CW Bacon will be ordained deacon with Rev CC Clark assisting Pastor Rey L Normen in the ordination.
Tuesday afternoon May 17 at Mrs WD Gooch home hosted a large meeting of the Thursday Club members and guests. Sunshine Hawks entertained with witty stories and charm. Ice course in club colors white and yellow capped the delightful afternoon. Mr J W Marlar from Burns ville visited to bring Rev C C Clark’s family home. Board of Supervisors committee examined new Route 3 road this week. Birth announcement: twins, boy and girl, born to Mr and Mrs J8D Yow on the 15th weighing 8 and 9 pounds.
An exchange at a depot centers on John Johnson who explains he quit drinking three years ago and no longer travels east for liquor. A spectator recalls his 30 years of drinking and $3000 spent, concluding that liquor does not pay and brings trouble and poverty.
Marvin Grisham died at his home in Mississippi on May 19 at age 44, leaving a widow and six children. He was not a church member but lived a choral life and sought religious affiliation shortly before death. Illness from tuberculosis marked a long decline, ending after a difficult fight. his remains were prepared for burial.
Col A W Hawks filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday morning and evening. Rev W J Epting preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning and at New Prospect in the afternoon. There was no preaching at that church Sunday night. Rev Arthur B Howard preached at the Episcopal church Sunday night and again Monday morning, accompanied by Mrs Howard. They will stay at the Mineral Springs Hotel for a few days before heading to Ohio. This was his last appointment here. his successor is not known.
Col A W Hawks presented a stereopticon entertainment after an Iuka Concert Band overture. Duets by Miss Jourdan and Carter and a Velma Rutledge solo followed by two recitations by Miss Sara Wise. The show featured instructive views explained in Hawks own style.
Mrs Alma Tyer Mangum grew up in a family school setting and lived with her relatives for years. She married WW Mangum on October 7, 1885 and had two sons. An early Christian life defined by charity and faith sustained her through illness until her death, noted by friend F T Carmack.
Tuesday morning visits include Chas Greenhill of Riverton and photographer J B Brewer from Burnsville. Reports say Josh Ramsey is quite low. Ellie Wheeler of Route 4 Iuka sent a monster hen egg weighing one quarter pound. Joe L Dean learns of Champ Dean’s fever in Memphis. Rev M E Tumlin from near Alisboro visits the Viperre office. J Chambers returned from McEwen after work with Humphries Herald. wife arrived earlier. J W Flynt near Iuka reports two acres of promising wheat. Dr H Sprouse of Corinth attends Marvin Grisham’s funeral north of town. Ethel Martin returns from three weeks with Alma McKnight. Mrs Mollie Swaim admitted lunatic at Belmont asylum after law process. widowed husband killed by a falling tree 45 years ago.
A short, period style notice explains a small cash stock policy and aims for steady growth. It emphasizes selling skills, low margins of about five percent, and a preference for many small transactions over big profits. The tone promises square dealing and steady, extensive business.
Mr W L McMasters suffered a broken arm while operating machinery at Cole's Mill last Saturday when a broken band caught his arm and halted the machine. He had recently completed the census of Dist No 2. Mr and Mrs Alan Jemison with two children, guests of Mr and Mrs A T Scrug, left for Birmingham Saturday morning.
John Webb Jr. anchors a planned matched game between Tuka Rec Oak and Burnsville, set to be played next Saturday. Burns ville officials confirm the scheduling and location for the event.
Mrs Jarley with 30 Wax Works travels from afar to Iluka with a baby elephant and performances of Indian, Japanese, and Chinese acts. Music, songs, and life abroad stories promised. Event features notable feats by the elephant and a talk by Mrs Jarley. May 27 night admission 25c, reserved 35c, child 25c.
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