Fractured accident reports and oblique notices in brief
A scrambled Mississippi newspaper snippet notes George Stringer’s wagon accident near Jourdan’s mill with a grave shoulder injury and a later cross ties incident injuring Monroe Holland. It also contains funeral tributes to Mr. Gracey, a churchman, and a fire near H. L. Moser’s home. The piece includes religious reflections, a Grand Old Mutual Life Insurance ad, and local social notes about visitors from Alexandria and Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stringer
Jourdan’s Mill
New Fall Line Offers Gingham Fabrics and Shoes
A retailer announces a ready to view fall line featuring ginghams with io colored stripes and seasonable shades priced at 10 to 12 cents per yard. Silk finish satteen and 19 cent grade fabrics are highlighted. Stock includes 1200 yards per case of hosiery in various colors, plus a large, solid leather shoe range for men, women, and children. The store notes 28 years in business and claims strong supplier knowledge.
Burnsville Visitors Hear Grand Master Lecture
T. L. Brown & Co and others from Burnsville attended a gathering with Wiley H. Clifton, grand master, at the local lodge to hear Alfred Wigens lecture. Marriages, deaths, and a fatal shooting are noted. Will open Sept 20 at Tuka Normal in Business College with limited enrollments and prepared for professional and agricultural training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. M. Woodruff
Jr. E. Clements
Burnsville
Masonic Lodge
Wiley H. Clifton
Alfred Wigens
White
Prentiss County
Mil Tuka Normal
Business College
United States
Tuka
John Newhardt
AM Prin
Tika
Gracey Dies After Prolonged Illness. Community Loss
The town mourns the death of J. C. Gracey, elder of the Presbyterian church and longtime public servant who died after a three week fever. He held the largest alderman vote and was known as a liberal and active citizen. The piece also notes baptisms at Robinson's pond, arrests at the Bay Springs Reunion, and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracey
Mr. Gracey
Presbyterian Church
Griney
Covington
Yenn
H. M. Jenkins
Oak Grove Cemetery
Woodley
Bay Springs
F. P. Simmons
Cirenit
Hind
Charley Bullard
Bridge Notice For Yellow Creek Crossing At Pinkhold
The undersigned will on Sept 6 1909 in front of the courthouse door in Juka Mississippi let to the lowest responsible bidder the building of a wooden bridge across Big Yellow Creek on Pinkhold in the second district The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Plans and specifications on file in the clerk's office by order of this date Joseph Mariar MBS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Juka
Miss
Big Yellow Creek
Pinkhold
Chanclerk
A Real Man Knows Two High Tides to Fortune
A proverb style line contrasts two tides as keys to fortune: when the moon shines and when it does not. The phrase echoes themes of luck, timing, and resilience in navigating opportunities and setbacks.
Notice to Bid Two Bridges at Bear River Mississippi
The notice states the lowest responsible bidder will be chosen on September 6 at the courthouse in Tuka Mississippi for constructing two wooden Bear River bridges in the south superintendent’s district. Bids may be rejected. One bridge at Epps Ford and the other at Cow Ford. Plans at the Chan cery Clerk's office. August 2, 1900. J D Mann MB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Tuka
Miss
Bear River
Sth
Epps Ford
Cow Ford
Chancery Clerk’s
J. D. Mann
Noring 4 Gronch Phrase Sparks War of Words
A terse quip about turning away from flowers toward weeds circulates in local chatter. The remark hints at shifting priorities and prompts cautious debate among residents about community upkeep and pride. No clear action or outcome reported.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Short
Monroe Holland
Grand Old Mutual's Life Insurance Co
New York
John Nethardt
Agt
C. Gracey
Minor Gravey
Tenn
W. S. Mayes
Chis Mitchell
Pontotoc
Ware
Stantonville
G.T. Mitchell
Tupelo
H. L. Moser
J. C. Gracey
Lou Allen
Annie Mae
Avice Cleo
Alexandria
Louis Adams
Town
Dale
St. Louis
Chicago
T. L. Brown & Co
Payne" Landing
John Bail
E. M. Tignor
Indian Creek
J. W. Smith
John Alles Bullard
Woodmen
Ben Bullard
Mr. Smith
Lizsie Barton
Burton
B. ‘T. Hammerly
Robinson's Pond
W. J Epting
New Pressett Church
Pinkan
Memphis
Andrew Fagan
Hempstead
Lex
W.N. Morgan
Mr. Pagaty
J C Grassey
Tishomingo
The
Christian Church
M. A. Armor
C. Ganong Jr
Floyd Wilson
Tuscumbia
C. Ganong Sr
B. M. Nelson
New Decatur
Ala
Tishom. Com-T
DOI
Corporation Oficials
Supreme Court
Tishomingo County
TISHOMINGO BANKING @C
Iuka
Belmont
J. J. Storment
C. W. McKnight
C. C. Shook
Jas. H. Faircloth
Joseph Mariar
Mbs
Noring
Nike
Jack=son & Smith
Jourdan
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