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Newspaper

Iuka Vidette

Location

Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1916

Page

3

Massey Bros and Foote Advertise Cotton Seed Deals

Local notices promote Massey Bros and Foote as buyers of cotton seed with high cash prices. Ads include sale of a four room cottage near Spring Park, lost gold eyeglasses, and various personal news items from Clinton Jordan to Mrs Amalhus Reid.

Spring Park Sam Wiley Lo’t Clinton Jordan Iuka Massey Bros Foote Mineral Springs Park Cotton Seed Massey Bros. and Vidette SM Carter Little Rock, Ark Wilfred Harwell Willie Hiett Bishop Burns Chicago Chicago Dental College Dennis Burns Valparaiso Ind Valparaiso University

Chautauqua and Barbecue Bring Iuka Together

Last week Iuka enjoyed a three day Chautauqua and barbecue event. Hundreds visited Spring Park with Belmont Band performances and talks benefitting farmers. Visitors praised the well managed fair, the Boy Scouts aid, and the large nightly crowds. The Chautauqua included lectures by Dr. Benway and Col. Gearheart and a contract was signed for a return next year indicating financial success.

Iuka Spring Park Belmont Band Benway Col Gearheart

Farm For Rent With 50 Acres And Houses In Mississippi

Farm for rent offering 50 cultivated acres with three houses and barns at four dollars per acre. Contact Mrs J Cain Route 1 Iuka Mississippi. Also noting Sibent Cotton Seed and cash prices, plus a sale listing at United States Coleman Callicot Buyer for bargain items this week. Includes household goods such as quilts feather beds pillows dishes dressers and chairs. HL. Moser Guardian.

J Cain Route 1 Iuka Miss Sibent United States Coleman Callicot HL. Moser Guardian

Residence for sale with five rooms and porches

Five room house in good repair with hall front and back porch and a good well. Convenient to business section. Contact Mrs JCntas, McConvite, 22 Tuka, Miss.

Jcntas McConvite Tuka Miss

Card of Thanks From Jewe Weyer for Pony Contest Support

Jewe Weyer expresses gratitude to friends in Tishomingo County for loyal support in the pony contest, where she was the winner.

Tishomingo County Jewe. Weyer

Printing Business For Sale In West Tennessee County

One man job printing plant in West Tennessee county with a $200 monthly output seeks larger field. Plant priced at $1,250 cash or option to retain plant and sell business and goodwill for $500 cash. Town has one newspaper. another is desired and could be encouraged by local business people. Write Box 48 Iuka Miss.

West Tennessee Iuka, Miss

Notice to Creditors in Mississippi Estate Case

Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Mrs E Ramsey deceased. Claims must be probated and registered with the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County within one year from publication or be forever barred. Letters of Administration granted to Admr Cum Tes tamente Amese on June 15 1916. 2% H L Moser Admr.

E . Ramsey Chancery Court Tishomingo County Mississippi L Moser

Notice To The Farmers urges wheat sowing amid boll weevil damage

Notice from W. B. Ellis president of the Iuka Business Men's League warns boll weevil damage in many areas and urges diversification by sowing a small patch of wheat this fall. Merchants of Iuka and county towns will supply seed wheat at cost and ground preparation should begin immediately.

Inka W. B. Ellis Iuka Business Men's League

Burnsville News Highlights Local Happenings and Changes

Miss Lucy Watson and family visited Burnsville friends over the weekend. Jimmie Leitch accepts a position with The Burn. Mer. Co. replacing prior staff. Arthur Jones reports boll weevil presence. Timbes family plans Selmer, Tennessee as home. Roads are being worked. urges enforcement of road laws. Brro Dogdale fulfilled a regular appointment at Burnsville and Chapel. Baptist Church calls Bro Cannack to preach another year. Clements’ planter at Walker’s burned seven to eight thousand feet of dry timber. Geo Bishop attends to ACHOSS improvements. A ditch is cut, reporting a new drain project.

Lucy Watson Johnie and Hallie Harvey Graham Burnsville Jimmie Leitch Burn Mer. Co Atchley Earnest Liggette J H Nixon Arthur Jones John Timbes Selmer Tenn Brro Dogdale Chapel ‘Win the Baptist Church Bro Cannack Clements Walker's Geo Bishop

Presenting Cooler Weather and Local Social Happenings

Cooler weather prevails as Mr Jim Mobley's children recover from illness. Mr W Arnette hosted a large singing list Saturday night with lively participation, especially from the boys. Several residents, including Mr Loyd Arnette and Mr J W Turberville, are noted for their work and travels, with marks of community life across Union Grove and nearby towns.

Jim Mobley W Arnette Loyd Arnette Turberville Reuben Walker Daniel Reeves Union Grove Mack Hurd North Carolina J W Turberville Sweet Home J A Hastings Brotherhood M A Turberville Howard Morris Castleberry Ala Ruth Gaisser Russellville Jerry Clark Thomas Roberts Porter McVay Thomas Dees Kay McVay Henry Roberts Corinth Wma Smithsonia Wiley Glover Jack HF Roberts George Glover Richard Davis Lester Omie McVay Mose Dees Bear Creek Hunter

Local notes on sick lists visits and community calls

Bear Creek News records illness recoveries and social visits. S G Yarbrough and Florence Miller improve. Jack Turberville broke his arm but is recovering. Several residents, including Eddie Maxwell, Cary Thorne and Anna Wood, visit neighbors. Ida Vaden visits from West Tenn and John Maxwell's son is ill. Dullie.

S. G. Yarbrough WE Broadway J D Helton J S Mars Lou Mars G Yarbrough Lawrence Maxwell Vaden Ida Vaden West Tenn C C Maxwell Florence Miller Jack Turberville Eddie Maxwell Elmer Miller Cary Thorne S$ G Yarbrough Anna Wood Yarborough Fred Hall Fred Lota Miller

Non-Union Boll Weevils Arrive in County

Local report notes boll weevils arriving in the county described as a different breed by Mr. M. C. Campbell. He adds each weevil is accompanied by a lightning bug, ensuring work day and night. Swat the lightning bug.

M. C. Campbell

Death of Mr. George W. Gurley in Little Rock

Mr. George W. Gurley died at his home in Little Rock on Wednesday evening September 1. His remains were brought to Chewalla Tennessee for burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. He leaves a wife and many friends mourn his loss.

George Hammerly Davis G. P. Hammerly Darlington S. C Lelia Hammerly Davis George W. Gurley Little Rock Ark Chewalla Tenn Mt. Carmel

Corn and cotton outlook amid boll weevil damage in community

Farmers report mixed harvest prospects with corn poor and cotton light despite good prices. Boll weevil damage lingers while recent rains aid turnips and potatoes. Social notes mention visits to Allsboro and Tuka, a barbecue, and school plans at Salem with Sunday services and gatherings.

WC Glenn Allsboro Ala Tuka Susie Edmondson Tishomingo Eugenia Milford Spring Hill Salem Pleasant Hill W W Harvey U W Milford Rainfell

Prosperous Farm Outlook Amid Weather and Pests

Weather favorable for farm work boosts hay reserves and optimistic yields. Boll weevil damage hits late cotton across the county while cotton prospects look bleak for next year. Local discussions focus on tick eradication and road bond issues. county mill levy already set. Non De Plume notes Mr Rome Burns advances on a new dwelling and barn near his father's home.

Missionary Baptist Prospect M A Aldridge JC Miller John Walkers Primitive Baptist Meeting Friendship Church Board of Supervisors Rome Burns

Florence laundry asks patrons to use Earl Davis

Our former agent Arthur Cranwell has resigned, and Earl Davis will represent our interests going forward. We thank patrons for past support and ask continued business at the Cooling Station or Broughton Feed Store, promising our best attention. Florence Laundry, Proprietors Bar Davig, Puowenes Steam Laundry, nz-tm

Arthur Cranwell Earl Davis Broughton Bar Davig Puowenes Steam Lavenry Nz-Tm Florence Aly

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