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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

We sell good Liberty Patent
Flour at $3.50. Competition all
knocked out. w. w. Harris & Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Avery's 20 and II in Middle
Bursters cheap for cash at
Iuka Hardware Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

We are now located at our old
stand at the corner, north of the
Postoffice.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18
NArD WEhIu'oI a.snins


The B. |. B. held an intesesting
meeting last Friday night with 5
me mbers absent and the president
in the chair. Messrs Tyler Man
gum, Sam Shockley and Whit
Fairless were cleo ted as suitable
candidates for membership. The
president appointed two standing
committees; an athletic committee
consisting of M. R. Morgan and
B. L. Martin and social COM
mittee consisting of L. F. Car
michael and @. H. Harris.
The B. |. B. will consider no
applications for membership.
James & Graham wagon com
plete (21a) for only $500, spot
cash. Iuka Hardware Co.
Mr.. w. L. Bradsner, of Marked
Tree, Ark, is visiting his grand
mother; Mrs. Carpenter.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

James & Graham wagon com.
plete (2H) for only $500 spot
cash. Iuka Hardw re Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18


Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Iuka: That the follow
ing games and amusements, and
no other, shall be permitted in the
Mineral Springs Park, to-wit:
Tenpins, Boxball. Skating, Nov
ing Picture Shows, Tennis and
Croquet.
SEC 2-That all ordinances or
parts of ordinances tn conflict
with this are hereby repealed, and
held for naught.
Done in regular meeting this I'd
day of FEBRUARY, a. d. 900.
dudley, A. B. PATTERSON,
Clerk. Mayor.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Have you seen the Model Drug
Store in its new home?
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Mr.. James Mccoy was IN the
office this morning and had the
Vidette sent 3 months to his broth
er-in-law, J N Wilson, Warren S
Store, Mo.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18
STANDARD CLOTHES.

You want Stylish Clothes, espe-
cially when they cost no more
than the other kind. Wanamak-
er & Brown, Philadelphia Tailors,
make standard clothes. Their
Agent in Iuka is E. l.. MCKEE, at
the Post-office. Call on him to
measure you for a perfect fitting
suit of good goods.
Il you need a pill take Dewitt
Little Early Risers. Insist on
them; gentle, easy, pleasant, little
liver pills. For sale by Model
Drug Store.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

You are cordially invited to call
and see us in our new quarters in
the Ross building. Ross & Ham
merlv.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18
Fine Log Teams For Sale.

Finest in the county, 3 yoke of
oxen, weighing 5000, 1900 and
2, 400 respectively. Price reason
able. Terms, cash or good note
j. G. Jourdan,
Iuka, Miss.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Buy the Elwood Fence" 1t.
better and no higher.
Iuka Hardware Co
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

See Model Drug Store for any
thing you want In the drug line.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Mr.. ]. H. Walker who is attend
ing school at Henderson, Tenn,
came here Saturday and went out
to his fathers on the river.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

The size of a mans head does
MT indicate wisdom. A pumpkin
would wear a number fourteen.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Mr.. ]. S. Cook, of Nashville,
Tenn, was in Iuka Sunday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

To cut long tale short, trade
at the Model Drug Store.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

"Backwoods Philosophy" and
Tishomingo Items reached here
too late for this issue and will APP
pear in our next.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

When you want pure, fresh,
clean drugs and firstclass service
go to firstclass drug store, Mod
ell Drug Store. See?
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

For Sale-My house and lot in
North Iuka. Mrs. L. 5. Traylor.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Joseph and ]. W. Marlar, of the
I'd district, were in town Mon
day.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Mrs. Little is lying very low at
the residence of her grandson, W.
L. Elledge, on Pearl street.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

. Mr.. w. O. Jackson and Mrs. F.
H. Wilson left this week to go to
St. Louis. Mrs. Wilson will buy
a stock of millinery and dress
goods.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Garden seeds in bulk, from re-
liza BILE seedsmen - cheapest and
best at c. w. Meningitis.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

w. L. and David McMasters are
attending the Masonic Grand
Lodge at Meridian This week.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

1t requires something bsides
brass and gall to get out a good
newspaper.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Miss Helen Lynch accompanied
Rev. w. J. Epting home, Ripley,
Miss, and will remain until the
9th inst.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Lots of cheap goods at
w w Harris and Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Mr.. w. A. Hinton, Of Corinth,
was visiting his cousin, ]. H.
Webb, Friday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Miss Maggie Sims, the talented
and popular huntsville teacher,
called at the VIDETTE Office Sat
urday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Mr.. J. A. Morgan, of Montgon-
cry, Ala, is with his parents here
recovering from a severe bilious
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Call to see us, at our new loca
ton w w Harris & Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

w. w. Harris & Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Carload of feedstuff, just arriv-
ed, at w. w. Harris & Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Headquarters for garden seeds
&C. w. Meningitis.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18
Local AND Personal

Local AND Personal
Mr.. o. H. Harris visited Cher
okee Sunday.
BORN-Feb. 10th to Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Carl, fine boy.
Prof. w. M. Glasgow, of Tisho-
mingo, was in town Saturday.
Lots of cheap goods at
w w Harris and Co.
Mr.. ]. S. Cook, of Nashville,
Tenn, was in Iuka Sunday.
For Sale-My house and lot in
North Iuka. Mrs, l.. S. Traylor.
w. L. and David McMasters are
attending the Masonic Grand
Lodge at Meridian his week.
Joseph and ]. w. Marlar, of the
I'd district, were in town Mon
day.
To cut a long tale short, trade
at the Model Drug Store.
1t requires something bsides
brass and gall TO get out a good
newspaper.
Mr.. w. A. Hinton, Of Corinth,
was visiting his cousin, j. H.
Webb, Friday.
Headquarters for garden seeds
&C. w. Meningitis.
Miss Maggie Sims, the talented
and popular huntsville teacher,
called at the VIDETTE Office Sat
urday.
Mrs. Little is lying very low at
the residence of her grandson, W.
L. Elledge, on Pearl street.
Backwoods Philosophy and
Tishomingo Items reached here
too late for this issue and will APP
pear in our next.
Garden seeds in bulk, from re-
liza BILE seedsmen - cheapest and
best at c. w. Meningitis.
Mr.. ]. H. Walker who is attend
ing school at Henderson, Tenn,
came here Saturday and went out
to his fathers on the river.
You are cordially invited to call
and see us in our new quarters in
the Ross building. Ross & Ham
me1ly.
Avery's 20 and II in Middle
Bursters cheap for cash at
Iuka Hardware Co.
Mr.. w. N. Morgan left Tuesday
afternoon for Memphis. He will
go from there to Arkansas which
is his territory now,
We sell good Liberty Patent
Flour at $3.50. Competition all
knocked out. w. w. Harris & Co.
Mr.. w. L. Dewoody, a, promi
nent business man of Pine Blaff,
Ark, attended the funeral of Jno.
NJ. Nelson.
Mrs. Paden came from Baldwin
to attend the funeral of her half
brother, !. NJ Nelson, accompa-
MED by her daughter, Mrs. L. L;
Dean, and little daughter, Justine.
Our new place looks poodto us.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

Prof. w. M. Glasgow, of Tisho-
ningo, was in town Saturday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

ton w w Harris x Co.
Mr.. A. B. Blackburn, of Ais
bofo, has rente&the Markle place
and will move his family here at
once. His principal object in
moving here is to avail himself of
the advantages of our splendid
school. We extend cordial
greeting to them.
Mrs M. L. Markle was here
this week packing up and ship
ping the balance of her shousehold
goods to her Memphis home.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-02-18

BORN-Feb. 10th to Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. b. Carl, fine boy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25
The Slipper Habit.

Did you ever have the slipper Sirl;
ness? I do not mean the kind ,notha.
gave you in infancy whenevc, g.
were bad boy and the hairbru%i =,
not handy. Great Jupiter! Wha, =
household convenience mothers n,G
slipper used to be when all of us cl.!
fellows We're being trained to uhad:.
ence and morality! But the "iippcr
habit | refer to just now applies Z,
adults who imagine themselves il,
physical decay. First, get a little bit
T"dcr the weather. Secondly, cut out
wearing shoes and molly about tic
Eouse in felt comfies, or sometime:
knitted, crocheted, embroidered an ;
Stamped; wear Japanese straw sa-:
dais or Indian moccasins. Pretty soon
Non VIII be d genuine invalid.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25
RLKo, NEVADA, "a, FR1sPgAY JUNE 25, 1909
.LEssoh LEARNED FROM ORIENT.


= = 4
Scientific men speculate to the ef
rect that the houndtesai Desert Of sa,
nara was once r Gar4SH Supporting a
mlEhtys population; ana, doabtioss. the
seat of what Nas then human. civilisa:
ton. There iB althGftiE hi1.ory for
H that the region Ssiisds ;Mesopotsmis
var the granny fSfs tlltd dksti and tf1
center 6f humGn SnAssSlS S6r when Cyrue
the: Crest WSGt ttIt. IL now Z r
desert Naste.ttsrd4niWtR; sndtbats Ia.
habit the ruins iofsPshy5'n-s because Of
,the} dennd1tionA ,ta of thai
0lee aptsndtd county. Spain psid /.
hiSger price TOR the havoc Ghe wrought
Anlsng the tresS 6f thS cyailey OF the
Sdadaiquit1r than the FRNr6er -inyast6n
Ind the Moorisf doniirS6ss cost kef.ye.
The nstfons .5f Western Earope-
England, France. and daT:C$erma ny-ap
pear to have learned4the, lesson and
prohted by it. In those countries tim
Der culture is as much a regular crop
as potatoes in Michigan, corn in Iowa
TOBACCO In Kentucky, or cotton in Mis-
slssippf, and in at least one of those
countries 1t Is the law of the land
that for every tree felled another mus,
be planted, and no tree is felled I'M
til it has attained to its zenith az =
plant.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25
Trouble Makers Ousted.

When ~ sufferer from stomach
trouble takes DR.. Kings New Life
Pills he 3 mighty glad to spr his
Dyspepsia and Indigestion fly, bnt
mOre-he's tickled over his new, fine
appetite, strong nerves and healthy
yigor, all because stomach, liver and
KIDNEYS now work right. 25c. ut
Elko Drug Co. '' = 50 -. =.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25
A Peculiar Wrench

of the foot or ankle may produce a
very serious sprain. a sprai,Y il
more painful thau "a break. :. In al
sprtlins, cuts, bnrns and scalds. Bal
lard's Snow Liniment ,is the best
thing to use. Relieves the pain in
stahtly, reduces swelling, is a perfect
antiseptic and heals rapidly. Price
25c, SOC and $1.00 Sold by Elko Drug:
Co. ss.~ ! ,'..f.. .r.-.. o.. . t.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25
FuIton's Power Of rhouoh,.

Robert Fulton possessed to . re.
markable degree the power of concen
trated thought. He studied French.
italian and German and acquired u
proficiency. in the. three languages.
Htgher mathematics, physics, chemis.
Try and perspective also demanded his
attention as he progressed in scien
tific research.-Centuty' Magazfne.. .
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25
Regarding Cake Pans.

Do not grease your cake pans with
butter. This Is the poorest of all
material for this purpose. Beef suet
is much better than anything else. To
positively avoid having the cake stick
to the pan, FIRST grease the pan and
then line It with creased paper.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-25

'... -s,gs ,.r..
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
AKTI-SALOON CALLS FOR FUNDS.
Believed Fight I'm Norfolk Is Now
Being Planned.

Norfolk, Va. July 23.-That a local op-
ton election viii be held here this fan
appears probable. ]. w. Hough, presi-
dent OF the Norfolk Anti-Saloon League,
yesterday issued a circular appealing
10 citizens for money to help fight liquor.
He declares a fund to provide the "sinews
OF war" for use in a campaign OF educa-
ton along local option lines and for use
in the local opdon campaign, should an
election be held this fall. is being sought.
Mr.. Hough goes on to say that you
all know there will be no scarcity OF
funds In the camp Of the saloon interests.
From bartenders to brewers every one win
pour money into its Golfers. As Christian
men can we not make some sacrifice
and do our part in Kidding our community
OF this greatest curse? Every dollar con-
tributed Will 80 toward the legitimate
expense Of this work. None Of the officers
Of this league receives one penny COM
pensation for the work he does. For
dollar expended no institution anywhere
gets greater results than the Anti-Saloon
League"
At the bottom OF the letter Mr.. Hougb
appeals TO citizens to sign a card pledg-
Ing money for the work of the Norfolk
Anti-Saloon League for the period OF six
months beginning July /, payable TO John
II. Day tr., treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
WILL FIGHT TO LAST DITCH.
Drys" Determine to Block Saloons
Coming to Bristol.
Special TO The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Bristol, Va, July 23.-The attorneys for
the "drys' in the contest case now on in
Bristol, over the local option election
gave out an interview to-day in which
they say that every inch OF ground will
be contested before saloons are allowed
to return here and that they viii not give
up as long as there is court to ap-
peal to-
This is taken TO mean that they Will,
II possible. tie the matter up in the courts
indefinitely, so that it may reach the Su-
preme Court OF Virginia ultimately. The
grounds are that more than a hundred
persons voted Illegally.
The contest Is bitter and there is more
feeling over the wet and dry Ques-
ton now than there was before the cleo
ton The "drys" say that they win fight
Indefinitely.
All Of the towns In east Tennessee and
near Bristol have agreed to assist fnan-
cially in the prosecution OF the suit. So
long as the matter is in court many
liquor people who contemplated coming
here will not consider the matter, even
II Judge Kelly grants license. untif the
matter is settled in the courts: not wish
ing to take chances on being put out
Of business by a court decision.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
GILLESPIE THE MAN
Slemp Says He Will Be
Named for Governor.
STATE CONVENTION NExTwEEK
organizatiOn'' Has Been
Working for TnzeweII Lawyer, and
slemD Says the Nomination Is His
If He VIII Take 1t - Secretary
NngeI TO Address Meeting.

Representative Bascom slemp. who Is
State Republican chairman OF Virginia.
expressed the opinion yesterday that A.
P. Gillespie. OF Tazewell. viii be nomi-
mated for governor by the Republicans
at Newport News next week
He will be nominated II he will take
IT." said Mr.. slemp, and then Mr.. SIemp
admitted that Gillespie will take the
nomination.
The Republican organization" in Vir-
ginia is for Gillespie, and so effectively
have the leaders been working for Gill
lespie that It is believed q majority OF
the delegates elected to the Newport
News convention are instructed for the
Tazewell man.
The Republican State convention con-
venes on Wednesday. July g at Newport
News The first day will be given 20
temporary organization and a speech by
Secretary Nagol On Thursday the nomi-
nations win be made and the platform
adopted.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
DR.. JOHN ]. LAFFERTY DEAD
For Quarter of Century He Was
Noted Church Editor.
Dies ut His Home in AlbemRrls
COunty-Prcminent as Soldier
and Journalist.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Charlottesville. Va. July 23.-Dr. John
J. Iafferty, for twenty-five years editor
Of the Richmond Christian Advocate. and
a prominent Southern journalist, died at
10 o'clock this morning at his home.
The Cottage on the CHI near Crozet.
twelve miles west Of Charlottesville The
funeral will take place at 10 O'Clock to-
morrow morning from the Methodist
church at Crozet. the service 70 be con-
Quoted by the Rev. F O. Smith. son of the
late Bishop a. Coke Smith, OF the South
ern Methodist church. The interment will
be IN the family section al Mt Moriah
Church near White Hall, this county.
John J. Lafferty was born in Virginia,
April 20, 1887, On a cotton plantation. near
the lower Roanoke, the only child OF
George and Elizabeth LightfoOt Lafferty.
Classical academy, college, the University
OF Virginia, all helped 10 mold the great
church editor. He was converted In 1857,
and Joined the Virginia Methodist Con-
ference In November Of that year. being
one OF a class OF sixteen, known as the
immortal sixteen" OF these "immortals"
tur one survives. Rev. Dr. Henry +.
Johnson, pastor Of the First Methodist
Church Of this city.
Dr. Lafferty served IN the Confederate
forces. first as chaplain. and then. upon
the request OF the general commanding
in the Valley OF Virginia. was commits
stoned by the secretary OF war for
special duty on the outposts and beyond,
with the rank Of major Of cavalry. The
service demanded exceptional exposure,
hazard. and hardship, from which he
never got back his lost health.
After the surrender he made his home
near the mineral waters Of Virginia and
conducted the Lexington Gazette. When
the chair OF journalism was established
at the Washington College, under the
presidency Of Gen Robert r. Lee, he
was chosen 10 fill IT, In 1874 he be-
came associate editor Of the Richmond
Christian Advocate, the organ Of Vir-
ginia Methodism. In 1877 he was ap-
pointed, by request OF the conference,
editor. His health falling him. he sold
out his interest IN the paper to the pres
ent owners, Rev. James Cannon and
Rev J. Sidney Peters.
Washington and Lee University hon
ored DR.. I.afferty with the degree OF doc
tor Of letters. He was a member Of the
general conferences Of 1886 and 1880
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
FIGHT ON In PRINCE GEORGE
Primary Will Be Held There This
Afternoon.
Organization and Anti-OrRRnization
Forces Clash, and Much Feel
ing Il shown.

Special to Tho Washington Herald
Upper Marlboro. Nd. July 23.-While no
serious trouble is anticipated in Prince
George County tomorrow. when the
forces OF the organization and anti-Organ-
ization wings OF the Democratic party
clash in primary meetings for supremacy,
there never was known contest In which
more bitter feeling existed.
The anti-organlzation people are at
tempting 20 create the impression among
the rank and file OF tho voters that the
organization forces are unfair IN their
conduct OF the campaign. and the gen.
eral impression prevails that the recent
m0ndamus proceedings az Upper Marl-
boro against four members OF the State
central committee were instituted IN order
to create sentiment against the organ
ization forces.
Chief Judge Briscoe, who dismissed the
petition, plainly indicated that It had no
standing In court Following the decision.
some OF the anti-organization people were
loud IN their demands for the ballots
which the central committee had had
printed and sent 10 Marlboro, and their
failure 20 secure these ballots resulted IN
all sorts OF insinuations against the or
ganization people.
The bitterest fight will be waged in
Chillum, the home district OF the speaker
OF the house Of delegates, J. Enos Ray.
who is anxious 20 secure the nomination
Tor the State senate and is contesting
for that Office with DR.. Charles A. Wells:
IN Kent district, where the organization
forces are led by Judge John Chew
Sheriff. chief Judge OF the Orphans Court.
and the enti-organizatiOn people by Coun-
ty Commissioner William F. Holmsad,
and in Marlboro district, where DIT, /. A.
Griffith Will attempt 70 secure the dele
gates favorable 10 his nomination for
clerk OF the county court.
The organization candidate for this Of
fee is Robert l. Hall. Of Queen Anne
district, while the present clerk. b. d.
Stephen. IS making an independent fight.
although his delegation, or a majority
thereof. viii be against the organization.
Mr. Stephen has a hard fight on his
hands in Bladensburg. his home district.
where 7. Howard Duckett. a prominent
young lawyer. is fighting him.
Duckett desires the nomination for the
house Of delegates. II Is said that Dep
uty Sheriff Thomas II. Garrison has been
ordered 10 Chillum district IN case OF any
trouble, the organization people claim
Ing that the statement had been made by
a member OF the opposition faction tnat
the ballot boxes would be smashed.
The State central committee VIII meet
next Tuesday in Marlboro TO canvass the
vote and determine upon the delegates
eutiJ@d TO seats in the convention, which
meets here Thursday OF next week
The Washington herald., 1909-07-24
APPROVES NEW PROGRAMME.
Speaker Byrd IndOrses Anti-salOOn
Leagues Proposed Legislation.

Speaker Byrd IndOrses Anti-salOOn
Leagues Proposed Legislation.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. July q - Richard e.
Byrd. speaker Of the Virginia house OF
delegates. in a card to the local Anti
Saloon League, announces that ne will
support the entire legislative programme
as adopted by the Anti-Saioon Leagues
Norfolk convention Mr.. Byrd is being
supported for reelection by the Anti
Saloon forces here. His opponent, Thomas
sDates. mas the support OF the liberal
element.
II Mr.. Byrd is reelected 10 the legis-
lature there is hardly any doubt Of his
reelection as speaker OF the house OF
delegates. His approval OF the Norfolk
programme will be a great boon to the
proposed temperance reform legislation
which the Anti-Saloon League wishes 10
get on the statute books.
II is understood that the saloon inter
ests OF the cities will oppose a great deal
Of the legislation suggested at the Nor
folk convention.