Rickard, Carrie Louise; Female; White; Single; Date Of Birth: November 10, 1912; Place Of Birth: not given; Age At Time Of Death: 14 days; Date Of Death: November 24, 1912 at 11:30 p.m.; Cause Of Death: Congestion of lungs; Physician: N. C. Waldrep, Tishomingo, Mississippi; Father: William E. Rickard; Birthplace Of Father: Alabama; Maiden Name Of Mother: Maud L. Morris; Birthplace Of Mother: Alabama; Occupation: none; Residence: Tishomingo, Tishomingo County, Mississippi; Informant: W. E. Rickard, Tishomingo, Mississippi; Date Of Burial: not given; Place Of Burial: Colbert County, Alabama; Undertaker: W. C. Hundley Hardware Company, Tishomingo, Mississippi. Sources: Mississippi Death Certificate # 1495-12 --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

Rhodes, Alfred; Male; White; Single; Date Of Birth: December 15, 1912; Place Of Birth: near Iuka, Mississippi; Age At Time Of Death: 2 weeks; Date Of Death: December 22, 1912; Cause Of Death: not given; Physician: not given; Father: W. A. Rhodes; Birthplace Of Father: near Iuka, Mississippi; Maiden Name Of Mother: Joe Barnes; Birthplace Of Mother: near Jacinto, Mississippi; Occupation: none; Residence: Tishomingo County, Mississippi; Informant: A. F. Whitehurst; Date Of Burial: not given; Place Of Burial: not given; Undertaker: not given. Sources: Mississippi Death Certificate # 3717-12 --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

Ramsey, Mr. J. A. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 14, 1912 Date of Death: March 08, 1912 J. A. Ramsey Dead Mr. J. A. Ramsey, better known as Uncle Josh Ramsey, died at his home 4 miles north of Iuka, on the 8th inst aged about 68 years. Mr. Ramsey had been a citizen of this county for many years. He volunteered at the beginning of the great war and served as a member of Co E, 4th Alabama Cavalry - better known as Roddy’s Regiment. After the war he settled down as a farmer, near where he died. He also ran a steam mill for many years. He was an enterprising and industrious man until his health broke down a few years ago. He then moved to Burnsville where he remained several years, his health constantly growing worse. Last year he spent in Iuka, hoping that the mineral waters would be beneficial but tuberculosis had developed in his lungs and human skill cannot cope with this dread disease. He realized that death was sure and was reconciled to meet it without fear. For two days he lay in a stupor from the disease and then passed quietly away. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Baptist church. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 14, 1912 Local and Personal Mr. S. A. Ramsey and family returned to Tuscumbia Sunday morning after attending the funeral of J. A. Ramsey at the Patrick School House. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 14, 1912 Card of Thanks We wish to thank the good people for their kindness during the long illness and death of our dear husband and father. May the Lord bless them all. Mrs. Julia Ramsey and Sons Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 14, 1912 Burnsville The message came here Friday that J. A. Ramsey was dead. W. L. Norman was called to attend his funeral but was unable to go. Mr. Ramsey was an old citizen of Burnsville. --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.

Pharr, Dr. C. W. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: February 8, 1912 Dr. C. W. Pharr Mr. C. L. Johnson and another gentleman, whose name we failed to remember, brought the body of Dr. C. W. Pharr from Hamburg, Tenn. To this place last Friday where they were met by another wagon which took the remains on south to be buried near his old inst over the line of this county and in Itawamba. Dr. Pharr had been living in Hamburg for several years. He left a widow and five children. He was taken several weeks ago with typhoid fever but had recovered and was able to ride out. He did so too soon, however, and relapsed, dying in ten days after the relapse. --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.

Norman, Nettie Ellis Norman, Nettie Ellis; Female; White; Married; Date Of Birth: December 8, 1848; Place Of Birth: Mississippi; Age At Time Of Death: 64 years, 0 months, 21 days; Date Of Death: December 29, 1912 at 6:00 a.m.; Cause Of Death: Lobar pneumonia; Duration Of Illness: 13 days; Physician: L. L. McDougal, Burnsville, Mississippi; Spouse: W. L. Norman; Father: George Ellis; Birthplace Of Father: Mississippi; Maiden Name Of Mother: Margaret Allen; Birthplace Of Mother: Tennessee; Occupation: Housewife; Residence: Burnsville, Tishomingo County, Mississippi; Informant: W. H. Phelps, Burnsville, Mississippi; Date Of Burial: not given; Place Of Burial: Burnsville Cemetery; Undertaker: W. H. Phelps, Burnsville, Mississippi. Sources: Mississippi Death Certificate # 3713-12, Cemetery Record --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

Nixon, Mary Jane; Female; White; Widowed; Date Of Birth: not given; Place Of Birth: North Carolina; Age At Time Of Death: 60 years; Date Of Death: December 6, 1912 at 2:00 a.m.; Cause Of Death: Cancer of breast - Carcinoma; Duration Of Illness: 3 years, 7 months; Contributory Illness: Rheumatism; Duration Of Illness: 8 years, 10 months; Physician: H. D. Waldrep, Tishomingo, Mississippi; Spouse: not given; Father: Louis Hill; Birthplace Of Father: North Carolina; Maiden Name Of Mother: Mariah Ford; Birthplace Of Mother: North Carolina; Occupation: Home; Residence: Tishomingo, Tishomingo County, Mississippi; Informant: M. C. Hill, Tishomingo, Mississippi; Date Of Burial: not given; Place Of Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery; Undertaker: W. C. Hundley Hardware Company, Tishomingo, Mississippi. Sources: Mississippi Death Certificate # 3720-12 --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

Nelson Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: February 29, 1912 Tishomingo News We are glad to learn that Mr. Oscar Nelson is improving but the community was greatly shocked over the death of Mrs. Nelson and daughter, Miss Sallie. From Tishomingo Miss Sarah Nelson, daughter of J. J. Nelson died on the 24th inst. from a combination of pneumonia and measles. Her mother died the week before from the same disease. Mingo Messrs. S. A. and Price Jordan attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. J. J. Nelson, near Paden Friday. Nelson, Alice; Date of Birth: January 01, 1867; Date of Death: February 15, 1912; Place of Burial: Rutledge Salem Cemetery. Nelson, Sarah G.; Date of Birth: March 09, 1888; Date of Death: February 24, 1912; Place of Burial: Rutledge Salem Cemetery. --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

Monroe, Will Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: April 18, 1912 Died – Mr. Will Monroe died at his home near Allsboro last Saturday night from paralysis. He was about 24 years of age. He once worked at the barber’s trade in Iuka a few years since. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 2, 1912 In Memory Mr. Willie Monroe died at his home near Allsboro on the 14th of April and was laid to rest at Allsboro on the 15th. Willie was a fine young man of about 33 years of age. He is survived by his father, mother, three sisters and a host of true friends who seem very sad to think he has gone. But we pray that we may be able to meet him on that bright and happy shore. Willie was always bright and happy and carried sunshine wherever he went. That happy home will be so sad without him, but he is waiting on that bright shore. Papa, momma and sisters, weep not for he is waiting to greet you. Then let us work and do our best, Soon God will take us home to rest; For he finds us tried and true, We’ll live with him across the blue. Dear friends, then all be still and wait, Soon thou wilt pass the Pearly Gate, What a meeting will ensue, With those we love across the blue. If we will try we will meet them where we’ll part no more. May the love of God be with you all. A Friend --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.

Long, Mrs. J. M. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 2, 1912 Obituary On April 20th, 1912, at 9:30 p.m. the death angel visited the home of Mr. J. M. Long, taking from him his dear companion. She had been afflicted for quite a while but bore her suffering most patiently. She was a true wife, a true mother and a good Christian woman. She was 55 years old and a member of the Methodist church. She leaves a husband, 6 children and a number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Weep not as those who have no hope for she has gone to live with God, to await the coming of those dear ones that are left behind. She was laid to rest in the Red Sulphur Springs cemetery and a large crowd attended the burial which was conducted by Rev. Harris Bazzel. A loving one from us is gone, Her voice they loved is stilled, A place is vacant in that home, Which can never be filled. A Friend --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links.

Gorman, Son Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 2, 1912 Eastport News The little son of R. R. Gorman died April 29th after a long illness. --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

Frederick, Mrs. Patia Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 16, 1912 Paden No. 1 Elder J. E. Shackelford was called to Forked Oak church on last Sunday to preach the funeral of Mrs. Greene Frederick who died with heart trouble. --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.

1 Samuel F. Bonds b: May 04, 1873 in Tishomingo Co., MS d: April 26, 1912 in Tishomingo Co., MS Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery .. +Georgia C. Morris b: May 15, 1877 m: December 18, 1892 in Tishomingo Co., MS d: November 10, 1957 Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery Father: William A. Morris Mother: Amanda Jane Phillips Karen ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Dean, Lizzie Hamilton Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 2, 1912 Card of Thanks We take this method of thanking friends and neighbors for their loving kindness and help during the illness and death of our dear wife and daughter, Lizzie Hamilton Dean, who died on the 24th instant. While our hearts are overwhelmed with grief by the loss of our precious one we thank God for the manifestations of the Christian spirit she possessed. And though our hearts are heavy with grief we rejoice in the hope of meeting dear Lizzie again. With love to all, O. O. Dean Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hamilton and Family --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

Bonds, Samuel Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 2, 1912 Samuel Bonds Mr. Samuel Bonds, an industrial farmer and good citizen, died at his home 5 miles north of Iuka on the night of the 26th, of diabetes. Mr. Bonds had been ill for several years but was confined to his bed only a short time. He was the son of Mr. L. C. Bonds, one of our oldest and best citizens of the county. He was married several years ago to Miss Morris, a daughter of W. A. Morris. His widow survives him and several children. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: May 2, 1912 Eastport News Mr. L. D. Massey and family attended the burying of Mrs. Massey’s brother, Mr. Sam Bonds at Camp Ground Sunday. --------------------------------- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.

I would also like to see the full story. Thank you. Janice jacesma@bellsouth.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Crane" <djcrane@nadata.net> To: <mstishom@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [MSTISHOM] W. W. Harris Obituary - 1912 >I would like to see the full story. Thank you: > Jean Crane > djcrane@nadata.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mickie Aday" <mildredaday@yahoo.com> > To: "tishomingo" <mstishom-l@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 1:21 PM > Subject: [MSTISHOM] W. W. Harris Obituary - 1912 > > > I have the full story of the assination of W. W. Harris as it was printed > in > the Vidette but did not want to post it as it may be offinsive to some > people who may be related to the shooter. If anyone wants the full > account > send me your personal e-mail and I will send it to you. > Mildred > > Published in: The Vidette > Date of Publication: March 28, 1912 > W. W. Harris > Never before since the burial of Gov. Stone has there been such an > immense audience at a funeral as gathered at the Methodist church last > Tuesday morning at 10:30. The choir sang solemn music and the pastor of > the > Methodist church led in the exercises assisted by the Baptist pastor. > Rev. > W. L. Graves made an eloquent talk and short talks were made by Dr. F. T. > Carmack and G. W. Dudley. The feelings of those present were wrought up > to > a high pitch. Deep sorrow permeated the whole assemblage. Nor is this > strange, for not only has a useful and prominent citizen been snatched > from > our midst, but the cruel, unprovoked character of the unprovoked tragedy > was > calculated to stir men's hearts, who could hardly realize that in our > beautiful and beloved Iuka such a monstrous thing had been done. And when > they looked in the face of the victim, usually so pleasant and cheerful > but > now rigid from the assassin's bullets, memories of his past life, his > public > spirited generous > life, would rise and the tears would flow. To the writer of this faint > tribute this was especially true, for was he not our friend, tried, true > and > faithful? A greater part of this immense assemblage wended their way to > Oak > Grove Cemetery at the conclusion of the funeral service, where, under the > auspices of the W O W and Masonic fraternity, his body was consigned to > the > earth. > > > Published in: The Vidette > Date of Publication: March 28, 1912 > A large number of relatives and friends came down from Cherokee to > attend the funeral of W. W. Harris. Among them we noted Mr. and Mrs. H. > C. > Harris, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Harris, H. C. Cobb, > Geo. H. Ross, W. P. Rutland, Chas. Turner, J. B. Pride, Dr. C. W. > Williams; > also Rev. Kennamer and C. J. Blanton, from Margerum. There were also many > others whose names escape us. > > > > --------------------------------- > Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSTISHOM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > --- > [This E-mail scanned for viruses by DataNet] > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.2/966 - Release Date: 8/22/2007 > 9:05 AM > > > --- > [This E-mail scanned for viruses by DataNet] > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSTISHOM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3512 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

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Mildred, Thank you for the offer and I would be grateful for a copy of the full story surrounding the death of W.W. Harris, as reported in the Vidette in 1912. Best wishes, Aaron Harris _E9RonTex@aol.com_ (mailto:E9RonTex@aol.com) In a message dated 8/22/2007 9:06:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time, _djcrane@nadata.net_ (mailto:djcrane@nadata.net) writes: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mickie Aday" <mildredaday@yahoo.com> To: "tishomingo" <mstishom-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 1:21 PM Subject: [MSTISHOM] W. W. Harris Obituary - 1912 I have the full story of the assination of W. W. Harris as it was printed in the Vidette but did not want to post it as it may be offinsive to some people who may be related to the shooter. If anyone wants the full account send me your personal e-mail and I will send it to you. Mildred ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I would like to see the full story. Thank you: Jean Crane djcrane@nadata.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mickie Aday" <mildredaday@yahoo.com> To: "tishomingo" <mstishom-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 1:21 PM Subject: [MSTISHOM] W. W. Harris Obituary - 1912 I have the full story of the assination of W. W. Harris as it was printed in the Vidette but did not want to post it as it may be offinsive to some people who may be related to the shooter. If anyone wants the full account send me your personal e-mail and I will send it to you. Mildred Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 28, 1912 W. W. Harris Never before since the burial of Gov. Stone has there been such an immense audience at a funeral as gathered at the Methodist church last Tuesday morning at 10:30. The choir sang solemn music and the pastor of the Methodist church led in the exercises assisted by the Baptist pastor. Rev. W. L. Graves made an eloquent talk and short talks were made by Dr. F. T. Carmack and G. W. Dudley. The feelings of those present were wrought up to a high pitch. Deep sorrow permeated the whole assemblage. Nor is this strange, for not only has a useful and prominent citizen been snatched from our midst, but the cruel, unprovoked character of the unprovoked tragedy was calculated to stir men's hearts, who could hardly realize that in our beautiful and beloved Iuka such a monstrous thing had been done. And when they looked in the face of the victim, usually so pleasant and cheerful but now rigid from the assassin's bullets, memories of his past life, his public spirited generous life, would rise and the tears would flow. To the writer of this faint tribute this was especially true, for was he not our friend, tried, true and faithful? A greater part of this immense assemblage wended their way to Oak Grove Cemetery at the conclusion of the funeral service, where, under the auspices of the W O W and Masonic fraternity, his body was consigned to the earth. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 28, 1912 A large number of relatives and friends came down from Cherokee to attend the funeral of W. W. Harris. Among them we noted Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Harris, H. C. Cobb, Geo. H. Ross, W. P. Rutland, Chas. Turner, J. B. Pride, Dr. C. W. Williams; also Rev. Kennamer and C. J. Blanton, from Margerum. There were also many others whose names escape us. --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSTISHOM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by DataNet] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.2/966 - Release Date: 8/22/2007 9:05 AM --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by DataNet]

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McKinney, J. Dave Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: February 29, 1912 Dave McKinney Dead Mr. J. D. McKinney died at his home east of town on the 24th inst. aged about 40 years. Dave was born and reared in that neighborhood and was considered a good citizen. He handled dynamite and giant powder for many years at the gravel pit and it was thought his death resulted from inhaling the poisonous gases of these explosives. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and W. O. W. and had insurance in the latter order to the amount of $2,000. He was buried Monday at Mt. Pleasant Church, 2 miles east of Iuka, on the Eastport road. Published in: The Vidette Date of Publication: March 14, 1912 Mr. J. D. McKinney After a long illness of nine months Mr. David McKinney passed away at his home three and one half miles east of Iuka. The cause of his death was a spinal affection. He leaves a wife, three children and many friends to mourn his loss. He was born July 15th, 1869 and was married to M. E. Moore October 20, 1888. He was called away February 24 and was laid to rest at Toe Nail church the 26th. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Columbian Woodmen. His claim was one thousand dollars. I thank his fellow Odd Fellows for their kindness and respect they showed him in his last hours on this earth. I trust they will all meet where parting is no more. Also I thank many other friends for their kindness in the last week of his illness. Mrs. J. D. McKinney --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.