Local readers note new address in Hearn building
A small notice informs readers the publication has moved to the Hearn building near the post office and invites visits at any time.
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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
3
A small notice informs readers the publication has moved to the Hearn building near the post office and invites visits at any time.
Local ads describe cotton seed buyers Massey Bros and Foote, wagon and buggy sales, rental notices, and multiple farm and store updates. Mentions Sam Wiley, J C Jourdan Mercantile Co, McKnight, and Mr. Brown. Includes stray dog notice, political campaign chatter, and a UDC tacky party tease with community events.
A gold band fountain pen engraved N. S is missing. Reward offered for its return to the Vidette office. Advert says Massey Bros. & Foote. After this week the store will gin only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Advertises T L Brown & Co offering top prices for cotton seed cash payments. Calls on indebted parties to settle promptly at Farmers' Warehouse. Names United States Coleman Callicot as buyer. Ends with a courteous, businesslike appeal.
Water buckets and dish pans sold at 50 and 23 cents. A sale on glassware and fancy salad and nut bowls. Nice assortment, all going for cost. Come early and pick your choice. J. D. Erwin's notice.
We display the nicest stock of furniture ever shown and, having bought ahead of the late advance in prices, offer attractive prices on your bill. Visit Wil Pairless Hardware and Furniture Co. in Tishomingo, Mississippi.
A notice from Emma Brown assures customers and friends that the business will continue as before for 25 years with no changes. She thanks patrons and promises the same service and courtesy going forward.
The Vidette advertises scholarships in Memphis Business College and Wheeler Business College in Birmingham. It pitches increasing earning capacity through business study and notes demand for stenographers and bookkeepers.
Ben F McRae announces moving to a new building two doors north of R W Carter's store. The business will offer a full line of groceries shoes and staple dry goods and invites friends and the public to call.
Mrs T M McDonald hosted a welcoming gathering on November 9 as a plow fire in the clubhouse grate reminded attendees of home. Members discussed illiteracy in Mississippi, local teaching efforts, and wartime themes. Mrs Bennett read a war poem, Miss Finley spoke on America’s apathy, and Mrs Smith addressed Twilight Sleep propaganda.
The W C T U met at Mrs C W McKnight's home for a missionary prayer meeting and program led by Mrs Carlton. Mrs Reed reported on the Iuka Union State Convention in Meridian Mississippi. Guests attended, and instead of refreshments the group donated the usual amount to the missionary week of prayer offering.
North of Burnsville Notes reports social visits and family events. Birth announced for a girl to Mr and Mrs George Barnes on the 8th. Community notes mention visits among Honeycutt Whitaker and Johnson families, a sermon at Mulberry, and Antioch school starting with Miss Minnie Massey as teacher. Lonely Brown Eyed Girl.
Special commissioner will sell at public auction on December 4, 1916 in Iuka the North East Quarter of Section 31 Township 5 Range 10 East Tishomingo County Mississippi for cash. Full bid price due at sale. Posted November 9 1926.
A 1916 town resolution by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Inka Mississippi declares the construction of concrete sidewalks on the east side of Main Street from J C Jourdan property to M E Church. Specifications follow existing files. published in Vidette for protests.
We show the largest and nicest line of cook stoves ranges and heaters ever. Bought before the late advance, we can save you money on your purchase. All stoves sold with a guarantee and references from satisfied customers using our stores today. We ask for your share of business. W H Fairless Hdw. & Furn. Co.
Chancery Court in Tishomingo County requires J E McKinney and others to appear on the second Monday of December 1916 to defend suit brought by A J Cotton et al. against J E McKinney et al. Dated November 15 1916. Clerk E A Payne Attorney W T Bennett for Complainants.
State of Mississippi to R L and E J Pyram S P Barlow and unknown heirs of W H Blakeney deceased must appear before the Chancery Court on the second Monday in December 1916 to defend the suit of Mrs E A Hearn. Clerk E A Payne records the date November 7 1916.
Public court notice records a 1916 Mississippi suit in Tishomingo County. J W Halford is named as plaintiff or defendant with E A Payne as clerk and Bennett as attorney. The notice includes a sale or trade item noting cattle value.
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