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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
Sunday at the Churches.

Rev H M Jenkins filled his APP
pointment at the Presbyterian
church, preachingsalso at Salem. 9
miles south of town, at $3.50 p. m.
Rev 2 T Hubbard preached at the
Christian church at II a.. m.
There was no preaching service
at the Methodist chnrch, the pas
tor being at Belzoni, Miss. A
children S day service was held at
the morning hour and a delightful
program rendered by the little
folks.
PEANUTS, PEMuTs-.-rh ey
hit the spot in the Afternoon Get
them while they arc hot at Mosers
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercur'

as mercury win surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering It through
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as tho damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. HaII.s
Cheney q Co., Toledo, O.. contains no
mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the Eenu-
Inc. 1t Is taken internally and made In
Toledo. Ohio. by F. :. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timorials free.
Sold by Drugaiate Price 75c per bottle.
Take Hau's yknils nus f. eoastip>tion'
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
PROGRAM FOR B. Y. PU.
May 18th, 1912, 4 p. IN.

Subj. - South America.
Leader. Mr. Q c Moor
Roll call, responded to by name
of missionary in South America
Scripture Lesson
? Chron 50, LIZ Mrs Myrtle
Dndley.
Rom IL, 1-12-Ruby Francis
" 10, 10-15-Whit Massey
Acts 4-12-John Akers
Geography of s. A.-Miss Pearl
Reid.
Resources of S. A.-Miss Vera
Bennett.
Our Missionaries in S AIR a
M Tidwell.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
House Shot Up In Golden.

A telephone message from Red
Bay, Ala, to Sheriff Foote Tues
day morning stated that the house
in the village of Golden belonging
ing to Mrs Armstrong had been
badly shot up on Monday night by
some unknown parties. The win
row lights were nearly all shot
out and lamp turned low was
also smashed by bullets. Several
persons were in the house at the
time but none of them We're hurt
by the bullets.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

The condition of Mr. ] II Drake,
stricken with paralysis some weeks
ago, does not improve. : He is
still con fined to his bed in a help
less condition.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

The White Brick on the cor
headquarters for the best
groceries and feed stuff.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Miss Ethel James, of Texas, was
in town Saturday in company
with Miss Mollie Callicott.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Miss Susie Hamilton went to
huntsville Saturday to visit rela-
zives.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Miss Maggie Ledbetter of Boone
; vile, was the guest of Miss EN-
ma Brown, this week, going from
Mere to Sheffield to visit friends
Monday
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Rev w Martin. pastor of the
Baptist church at Sheffield, Ala,
rs 1ln town this week resting and
1ecuperating.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. J c Tyson, of Corinth, Miss.
was in Iuka Monday on business.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

We had pleasant call Monday
from Mr. Rapp Reynolds, of Route
2 Burnsville, Miss.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

RevD r Duncan passed through
Town Saturday on his way to
preach at Riverton.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Skirts, shirt waists, corsets
hose, parasols, fans and gloves a
Mrs Powell's.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

The friends of Mrs B L Bish-
OPP will be glad to hear that she
has fallen heiress to over $1,000 by
the death of relative.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. and Mrs Elan Smith re-
ttlrned to their home near Holcut
Saturday after visit to relatives
here.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mrs Belle Blount made a trip to
SCherokee this week.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mrs Hooper Adams and Miss
Elsie Hooper, of Selma, Ala, are
guests of Mrs Z N Reed.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

DR. R ] Brown attended the K
sof P Grand Lodge at Gulfport last
~.aax.el
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

MrsNAlice Fairless was the guest
'saf Miss Mae Robinson last week.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. and Mrs ] II Vaughan and
Zittlc boy visited relatives near
Up easant Site this week.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

FOR SALE-Two Durgans,
-zshd OK size. Prices cheap fol-
.acash. Apply to o w Anderton
Cherokee, Ala.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

We notice in the Red Bay Ga
.zette that Rev Vim Lindley, who
formerly lived near Archer, Miss,
is nowa candidate for Tax Asses
sor Of Franklin County, Ala.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mrs Laura I E Ills went over to
Riverton Friday to visit friends.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Scc,the 81. SO, hats at Mrs Pow
ellis, they are beauties.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

DIR and Mrs c B Bray left Sat-
Earday to visit the Dr's parents at
Wipona, Miss.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
MATING SALE

Being overstocked we will sell
our mating at reduced prices.
271ac mating at 2sc per yard
25c 22Nc
221ac " 9 zoe f" Z"
zoe 1Sc
Remnants less than 10 yds at
cost, spot cash.
S. w. Shockley & Co.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. Geo Hastings, of Riverton
Junction, was in town Monday.
George has steam mill job over
in Arkansas but has been run out
some weeks by the high water.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Little Miss Martha Lee Martin
gave us a pleasant call yesterday
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Wanted to buy a second hand
refrigerator large enough to hold
100 lbs ice. Phone lis.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mesdames Belle Blount and ] w
Bruton we're in to see the press at
work last publication day.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

BORN-M May 18th, to Mr. and
Mrs Sam Wiley, fine boy.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Genuine Tennessee German
Millet. Seed at c w Mcknight
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Miss Willie Maye Mcintosh left
Tuesday to attend the commence
ment exercises of the University
at Conway, Ark.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Miss Maggie Sims returned to
haer home Saturday after several
days spent here as the guest of
.saIrs ] H Webb.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mesdames King and Newman
and children, of Corinth, were
guests of Mrs E B King, Sunday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

There will be an all day singing
at Red Bud church the second
Sllndayp Juno, Prof d c benson
and other leaders will be present.
Everybody come and bring well
fled baskets.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Honey DRIP and Orange Sor-
ghum Seed at c. w Mcknight S
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

See those new Milan shapes at
Mrs Powell's.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. Chas Hampton returned
home Tuesday from Tishomingo
where he has been at work in the
depot. He will return Monday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mrs R L Smith, of Burnsville,
syas in town Friday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

For that tired and hungry feel
ing let Moser mend it with ham
sandwich and limeade.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. w H Smith, of Town Greek,
Ala, spent Monday night with
his brother, S J Smith, of this
place.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mesdames A K Blythe and Mrs
Eudora McCroy and little Miss Al
sic1 McCroy, gave the Vidette office
"a very pleasant call last Monday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

LOST-Mednesday, May 8th,
zone signet gold wire bracelet, eth
ger in Iuka orsor between my home
and Iuka. Reward for return to
NC B &F G Massey's store III Iuka
szor. to me. Miss Ora Grisam
r 4, Iuka, Miss.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
WHY NOT PATRONIZE A HOME
INDUSTRY?

The Columbus Marble Works, of
Columbus, Miss. The largest mill Of
its kind in the State. QUALITY MON
UMENTS is our motto and we guaran-s
tee satisfaction. Let us submit our
designs and prices before placing order.
Represented by Mrs R. L. Mcknight.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

The patrons Of the proposed r j.
f. D. No. 8 viii. pleaso.taSe no.
tice and work the roads over which
the saidsroute will go, for the In
spcctorsis liablesto come any time.
A mapof. the said r F D. will be
given later. Nv BtSkinner.a
Burnsville Route IL
Keep your eye on W c Hpndie5T
Hdw & Enrn Co.storecorner Main
and Madison, Tishoningo,. Miss.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. r. u Woodley and family
have removed from Peach Orchard
farm to his new residence on the
public road, on the battlefield.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. G c Hester has nearly all
his horses at work breaking land
and planting corn in the Tennes-
see bottom this week. He retain
,scd IA the sale the right to cult
'spste bis farm this year.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

MI w M Holland, OF snort,
Miss, was in to see us this week.
The Vidette has what seems to
be reliable information that ] H
Faircloth is in Chicago. AT least
a letter has been received stating
this to be his headquarters and
that he is travelling for a lumber
concern out of Chicago into Ore
gon and other points of the North
weet, buying lumber for the COM
pany he represents.
Mrs CD Hall returned from
Wichita Falls, Tex, last Friday
after a visit there of several
months. Size was accompanied
to that place by her daughter,
Miss Celeste, who remains there
with her sister, Mrs Boiling.
FRUIT-Yes, at Moser's, the
best yet.
Mrs ] T Walker went to Nash
vile last week to be present at the
graduation of her two daughters,
Misses Corinne and Lucille Walker
who had completed their course
in Wards Seminary. The gradu
ating class received diplomas
Monday and the Doctor and Mrs
Walker returned home Tuesday:
the young ladies coming later.
If you want the freshest candy
to be had in town get it at Mosers:
Jacobs, Made Last Night.
Sunday was children's day at
Allsboro and every horse and bug
gy in town were spoken for in adj
vance. Sunday morning there
was a large procession moving in
the direction of Allsboro to eat the
choice grub provided on such oc-
casions by the generous people of
that burg The day was ideal
and they returned in the evening
with the story that all went well
and they had a delicious time.
2 "
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Eating Grahams Ice Cream is
like kissing a pretty girl. When
you eat it it makes you want some
more. Call at Moser's Cooling
Station. 7l 2
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

For Sale--A bunch Of hogs, d
will exchange for cattle. 4.
B Williams.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. Q L Massey, of Memphis,
was in town Friday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Farms and all kinds of property
for sale or exchange. Geo L Nc
Masters.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. w M Holland, of Short
Miss, was in to see us this week
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

! Lost In Iuka, solid gold' band
ring. Size 81s. Can identify it.
Liberal reward for return to me.
Mike Scr7lggs, this office
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Cotton planting will be fin
ished up this week. The crop
will be late and unless we have a
late frost it will be necessarily
light.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

If you want the freshest candy
to be had in town get it at Mosers:
Jacobs, Made Last Night.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Eor re cream and soda water go
'@Vllefe the crowds go to Moser's
Cooling Station.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
Ia!sa Lake To Be Completed.

Arrangements have been made
for the completion Of the dam and
other Improvements at Iuka Lake.
Mr. ] d Whitaker has the contract
for finishing the dam and moved
there and went to work this week.
Mr. Barber, from Memphis, will
have charge of the resort this
summer and will be here soon for
that purpose. An automobile to
carry pleaure-seckers back and
forth and one or more gasoline
boats will be provided.
Another car of hour-"Old and
Reliable brands-bought before
last advance. c w Mcknight.
Sheriff Foote ha; had the con-
victs cleaning up around the court
house this week. He has also had
the old court house wall repaired
and steps built.
Miss Annie Jourdan went down
to Tishomingo Tuesday to assist
that night in musical entertain
ment given at the High School
building.
Mr. S P Gray, the clever mer-
chant'on Route l, accompanied
| by his wife, went to Corinth Tues
day to buy goods.
Mr. Wy II C,,;+1, s,,f rp,,,,,, fs,-a.,1-
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Very few people in town this
week. The fair weather. SO long
wished for, made its appearance
and the farmers were too busy to
come to town. except in case of
Io11,.+, <,o<ace,fxy
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

All Day Singing.
There will be an all day singing
at Red Bud church the second
Sltndayin Juno, Prof d c benson
and other leaders will be present.
Everybody come and bring well
fled baskets.
See those new Milan shapes at
Mrs Powell's.
Scc,the 81. SO, hats at Mrs Pow
ellis, they are beauties.
Little Miss Martha Lee Martin
gave us pleasant call yesterday.
Skirts, shirt waists, corsets,
hose, parasols, fans and gloves at
Mrs Powell's.
Mrs Hooper Adams and Miss
Elsie Hooper, of Selma, Ala, are
guests of Mrs Z N Reed.
Miss Willie Maye Mcintosh left
Tuesday to attend the commence
ment exercises of the University
at Conway, Ark.
Eating Grahams Ice Cream is
like kissing a pretty girl. When
you eat it it makes you want some
more. Call at Moser's Cooling
Station. ~
Mr. Geo Hastings, of Riverton
Junction, was in town Monday.
George has steam mill job ovei
in Arkansas but has been run out
some weeks by the high water.
For that tired and hungry feel.
ing let Moser mend it with ham
sandwich and limeade.
Cotton planting will be fin
ished up this week. The crop
will be late and unless we have &
late frost it will be necessarily
light.
Very few people in town this
week. The fair weather. SO long
wished for, made its appearance
and the farmers were too busy to
come to town. except in case of
absolute necessity.
Lost In Iuka, solid gold' band
ring. Size 81. Can identify it.
reward for return to me.
Mike Scruggs, this office
Mr. r. u Woodley and family
ave removed from Peach Orchard
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

FRUIT-Yes, at Moser's, the
best vet.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23
Local AND Personal

Mr. G D Moseley returned home
Sunday.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Mr. Q I. Massey, of Memphis,
was in town Friday.
Mrs r L Smith, of Burnsville,
syas in town Friday.
BORN May 18th, to Mr. and
Mrs Sam Wiley, fine boy.
Mrs Belle Blount made trip to
sCherobse this week.
Mr. J CTyson, of Corinth, Miss,
was in Iuka Monday on business.
Genuine Tennessee German
Millet> Seed at c w Meningitis
Mrs Laura I E Ills went over to
5 Riverton Friday to visit friends.
MrsAAlice Fairless was the guest
'ssf Miss Mae Robinson last week.
DR. R ] Brown attended the X
sof P Grand Lodge at Gulfport last
SMeek.
We had pleasant call Monday
asronn Mr. Rapf, Reynolds, of Route
2 Burnsville, Miss. &
ReuD r Duncan passed through
Town Saturday on his way to
preach at Riverton.
DR. and Mrs c B Bray left Sat-
Earday to visit the Dr's parents at
zNinona, Miss.
Mesdames Belle Blount and J w
Bruton we're in to see the press at
work last publication day.
Mesdames King and Newman
and children, of Corinth, were
guests of Mrs E B King, Sunday.
Honey DRIP and Orange Sor-
sghum Seed at wv Meningitis
Mr. and Mrs ] II Vaughan and
Zittlc boy visited relatives near
Peasant Site this week.
Mr. IT jordan returned from
Ezattiesburg Friday where he at
shended the meeting Of the Grand
sodee +. q. q. +.
For he cream, and soda water go /
11ilefe the crowds go to Moser's f.
Cooling Station. 5
Miss Susie Hamilton went to
Saturday to visit rela- r
tives. l
Miss Ethel James, of Texas, was
In town Saturday in company /,
with Miss Mollie Callicott. K
THE White Brick on the cor
carbohydrates for the best
groceries and feed stuff.
FOR SALE-Two Durgans, A
:zxhd OK size. Prices cheap for
cash. Apply to o w Anderton,
Cherokee, Ala.
Miss Maggie Sims returned to
naer home Saturday after several
days spent here as the guest of |
aIrs ] H Webb.
Mr. and Mrs Elam Smith re-
Eurned to their home near Holcut
Saturday after visit to relatives
here.
Rev w Martin. pastor of the
Baptist church at Sheffield, Ala.
rs En town this week resting and
1ecuperating.
Mesdames A K Blythe and Mrs
Eudora McCroy and little Miss AL
5ice McCroy, gave the Vidette Office
"a very pleasant call last Monday. |
Miss Maggie Ledbetter of Boone
vile, was the guest of Miss EN- |
wna Brown, this week, going from
Aaere to Sheffield to visit friends
Monday
We notice in the Red Bay Ga
zette that Rev Vim Lindley, who |
formerly lived near Archer, Miss, |
is now a candidate for Tax Asses
sor Of franklin County, Ala.
LOST "Wednesday, May Sth,
zone signet gold wire bracelet, eth
ger in Iuka or.or between my home
and Iuka. Reward for return to
NE B &F G Massey's store in Iuka
aor to me. Miss Ora Grisam
r 4, Iuka, Miss.
Mr. Marion Barnes, of Route 4,
has been hauling logs for Ora
vette's mill for several days. He
completed the contract Tuesday
4 = -.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-05-23

Another car of hour-"Old and
Reliable brands-bought before
last advance. c w Mcknight.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-16

Mrs George Reiser left Tuesday
for short visit in Chicago, from where
she will go to Detroit, Michigan, for a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. jerome
Probst.
An old-fashioned social drew out a
large crowd of members and friends at
the M. &. church in this city last Fri
day evening and those who attended
attest the occasion most enjoyable one.
Misses Sue and Nae Prince depart
ed the latter part of last week for
Rockford where they will make their
future home. They were accompanied
by their sister, Mrs. Henry Foehl, who
has beer staying with them since the
death of their mother.
Rev. A. B. Bourquard is in Mime
apolis attending the General Conference
and as result Miss Bertha Creek, for
some years missionary in India, the
land of child widows and infant mar
riages, will speak at the M. E. church
Eext Sunday morning at 1890 o'clock.
In the evening the pulpit of the same
church will be occupied by Rev. NJ. e.
Fraser of Dodgeville. The public is cor
daily invited to attend both meetings..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-16

Miss Mona Wonn was a Miff1in cal
Ter in this city Friday.
Mrs. Armstrong of Dubuque is Wis
iting her daughter, Miss C. B. Arm
strong.
-Messrs. Peter and Frank Collins
are buying stock at the st. Paul market
this week.
-Messrs. A. G. Conger and Paul
Morgan represented Darlington in this
city last Friday
Mrs. John Aide and son Charles
visited relatives at Highland the latter
part of last week.
Miss Elizabeth Walker is visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Clary at Darlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fawcett and
two children left Tuesday to make their
future home in Beloit.
Mrs. Leslie Harker and Mrs. j. A.
Connaughton were Mineral Point callers
at Darlington last Friday.
Miss Emily Ross has returned to
kemper Hall, Kenosha, after an ex-
tended visit at her home in this city.
j. d. James returned to Storm
Lake, Iowa, last Friday. He had been
here owing to the death of his mother.
Mrs. j. c. Sullivan returned to her
home at Monroe Monday. She was ac-
companied by her daughter, Mrs. Alex
Metz.
Miss Genette Norman, who has been
attending the st. Francis Academy,
Milwaukee, is home for the summer
vacation.
Miss Lillian Hosken left Saturday
for two weeks visit with her sisters,
Bertha and Ida, at Rockford and
Kewanee, Ill.
The property of Mrs. Henry Ivey
Sr., situated one block north of st.
Mary's church, is offered for sale at a
reasonable price.
Miss Beulah Gribble, a trained
nurse in one of the hospitals in Chicago,
is here for a several weeks visit with
her mother, Mrs. Joseph GribbIe.
Mrs. AnsIey departed last week for
Chicago to visit with her son. She was
accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. w.
A. Jones, and Miss Florence Jones.
Piano turning, action regulating and
everything pertaining thereto. For par
ticulars and terms, inquire Of j w.
Anderson, phone 276. Tiff
Mrs. j. j. Demuth of McIntire,
Iowa, and Mrs. Peter Demuth of Mil
ford, Iowa, were called here last week
owing to the serious illness of their
father, Mr.. Matthias May.
The annual Plum Grove picnic will
be held on Thursday, June 9th. Keep
this in mind and attend If possible as
time has proven that the picnics of
these good people are equal to the best.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-05-16
Gilbert Arthur Dies Suddenly.

About a O'Clock Friday morning, May
10, Gilbert Arthur died at his home in
this city. 1t was sudden and unantic-
ipated The day before Mr.. Arthur
was on our streets in the morning and
later on took his rod and line and pro-
ceeded to the Pecatonica stream, mile
west of town, for recreation in the way
of fishing. Upon returning at night he
was ready for bed and retired. Some
time after midnight a weakness Of
heart set in and at the hour stated
above death asserted itself. While the
shock to the community was keen. to
the bereaved wife and family it was
terrible.
Deceased was the only son Of Mr. and
Mr.. Joseph Arthur He was born at
Hazel Green, but vixen an infant his
parents located in Mineral Point, and
this place has been his home ever since
At the time Of his death he lacked one
day Of being IS years and six months
old. Fourteen years ago he was united
in marriage to Miss Villa Jacko, who
with two sons survive him, together
with his parent, He was a timer and
plumber by trade and at the time Of
his death was an employee of the Ger.
llaoh hardware establishment.
Funeral Sunday afternoon, with Rev
la. B. Bourguard officiating, and larg,
concourse Of citizens attended. Tn,
deeedent being a Modern Woodman
members Of that order turned out in
sody escorting the remains to Gracelant
lcemetery.