Laurel Ledger, The (Newspaper) - May 13, 1909, Laurel, Mississippi THE LAUREL LEDGER Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter November at the at Laurel of Congress of March 3 1879 VOL VIII NO 37 JONES COUNTY MISS THURSDAY MAY 13 1909 PER YEAR CHILD BEATER GETS SENTENCE Henry on Streets Fo Cruelty to Child THE INCENSED Ladies Will Sec That Riggins Gets Fur her Consideration at Hands of Court Henry was and brought into the police court Monday for beating un- mercifully hU little of five years he used a razor strap ant left the child's body almost black He was givon and cont anc 30 days on thu streets He attempted lo escape from the officers and was stopped only when the officer threatened to shoot The public is very and want the man held for action of the grand jury The ladies will interest themselves by an effort to have put under peace bond when released from confinement because of threats to kill his wife and child when out Uncle John Valentine Uncle John Valentine's birthday was celebrated at his brother G A Valentin's May 5th 1909 About 150 persons were present Basket dinner was spread under the shade and fine music was made by the tano string band Old uncle John bears honor of being an old confederate dier and delights in telling of the seigo of Vicksburg and other places He in three battles luka Corinth and Vicksburg and came through safe After that he was wounded at ly and borno 15 miles to the pital on two men's shoulders He was reared in Mississippi and was married in 1858 to ces A Coats Ho moved to Tenn after the surrender where he has been 41 years This is his second visit back to Mississippi He is fathei of 6 children 5 boys and 1 girl all of whom are grown and living Notice A series of services will begin at the Main St Methodist church next Sunday at and con- several days The pastor will be assisted Rev D E Kelly one of the best revivalists in all the country Every body is urged to attend these meetings T Adams Store Robbed at Heidelberg The store of M G Travis Cb of Heidelberg waa robbed Saturday night Only men's wearing apparel such as shoes clothing and hats is missing to the value of or more The entrance was made to the front door by means of a key A of Chocolate Candies at the Laurel Grocery The Northeastern has made a flight change in their schedule The southbound local passenger which previously was due here at will arrive at in the future Dill Pickles Laurel Protestant Preachers Association The Protestant Preachers As did not hold their regu lar meeting this week there are some good reports KINGSTON BAPTIST Services well attended goo attention and interest Sunda school is doing a fine work anc attended about as usual Brothe Waldrup the pastor is aged over the outlook KINGSTON METHODIST A feast of fat things has been spread to that people this week E E French a practical Sunday school man from Nashville Tenn Mr Fred Long the of the al Sunday School Association ol Mississippi Mrs E C Turner a practical primary teacher in the Sunday school from Canton Miss and Rev B F Lewis representing the Sunday schoo board of the Mississippi ence have all been here this and they have left hearer impressed that he has been playing Sunday school anc also that now is the time to really begin the genuine work If you missed that institute you are surely the loser Every phase ol he teachers work was examined and commented upon One could not fail to get this impres sion that many teachers had for jotton to study the pupil as he studied the Bible Delegates were there from Montrose Bay Springs Richton Pachuta ner Mt Olive and other points The work that these leaders did will compare favorably with the work done by the repre of their state in this cind of work The old fashioned eacher in the Sunday school has lad his day but today is the day of opportunity and if the teacher vill not keep up he had better tay at home for there are people will study the principles of eaching and make themselves useful in this groat cause of ng up and leading the young WCST END BAPTIST The old folks service was truly a success They sang the old songs The preacher preached a sermon appropriate for the casion All came away feeling hat it was good to be there FIFTH AVENUE METHODIST Como out to the children's day service next Sunday at eleven o'clock On Thursday night il 29 a host of friends ed at the parsonage They left many tokens of and love Our table was literally with good things to eat n the crowd were many young and children some of hese being barely large enough o bring their gifts The pastor tnd his family very much iated every gift but when young and little children so cheerfully and joyously is on this occasion it makes impression on the pastor's leart that can never be erased May our God graciously favor very one who came or sent Methodist Protestant Services every first and third Sundays at 11 o'clock a m and p m A B Barry pastor Sunday at 10 a m every Sunday R W Prayer meeting every hursday night and the second nd fourth Sunday nights at All are cordially invited to iese services Subject for next Sunday May 6 Methodist nt Church BUSINESS CHANGES ON OAK STREEf The Graves Trading Company Moves The establishments in the of the pool room on Oak street have been busy this Week The pool is no more The Graves Trading Co now have their stock of furniture in the apartments formerly occupied by the barbershop The room heretofore used for the furniture store has been partitioned ing the east side into a pressing club and the west will be run by under the ment of J J Cross as a barber shop MERIDIAN VS LAUREL AND Resolutions Whereas God has seen it best to call from our midst our be- loved brother D P Bradford who departed this life May 9 be it resolved by Independence Lodge No 140 I O.O That in the death of Brother Bradford the Independence Order of Odd Fellows has lost a faithful member That we believe that having his mission on earth ie has been called to receive his reward in Heaven That we bow in humble sub- mission to the will of Him who doeth all things for the good of lis children believing our loss o be his gain That he was one of the faithful members always ready to give ho best there was in him for the advancement of Odd Fellowship That we extend our heartfelt to the bereaved family and friends who we know do not sorrow without hope but look tho grave the pure n heart see God and may the comforting grace of Jesus ain them until they meet in the Haven of Rest J 0 Heidelberg L D Simmons W W Sheely Laurel Rooters May Expect Som Good Games A team composed of Meridian best will be here tomorrow anc Saturday in an effort to stem the tide of victories which has dsi the local team since the beginning of the season A Meridian has a city league com posed of seven teams to picl from the locals will have to pu up their best They may be re- lied upon however to add more games to their growing list of victories MUCH INTEREST IS SHOWN IN TAG DAY Grade In Kingston School Wins First Prize The piano fund of the public was increased Saturday 8230 The tag day rally much interest and the ittle folks especially deserve the hanks of all concerned for their efforts The first prize was won by May Bradley of Miss room Kingston She is n the first grade and turned in 513.50 Second prize was won iy Freda Becker of the eighth jrade Central turned First team prize was won by ilias Kelley's morning class by Miss Bass class Miss Gates room sold more nan any other in the system Change at Steam Laundry R K Van Gassbeck of nah is a recent addition to the management of tho Laurel Steam Laundry He has had five years experience and come well recommended He has also worked in the laundry ments of shirts anJ collar factures Mr Goas will be in charge for the present but the proposition under consideration is for Mr Van Gassbeck to in the plant the work to be in his and Mr Goss hands The public in new towns is ally slow in turning patronage to new industries is no ex- ception but an tary laundry is a thing so much needed that it might be made an exception needs and must have a good laundry It must be patronized if it continues Joints and junks dro always a public nuisance and germ ers and spreaders which fact should make the public tho Laurel Steam Laundry and extend a loyal patronage Wanted to Purchase A farm within four miles of Laurel would prefer land with inexpensive improvements Ad- dress W L Pryor Laurel Miss LINDSEY PARK INTEREST CONTINUES TO GROW Crowds Who Visited the Grounds Are Agreeably Suprised The town has shown much in- terest in the Lindsey visit tho rrounds every day and all are enthusiastic over tho of such attractions Boating and bathing are now features to the city and the in- terest will grow as the people know more of is there and as Mr Lindsey adds the tions as planned A ball game and picnic will be on those grounds Friday May 21 More next week Mrs Thomas Keith and little daughter of Decatur Miss who have been visiting in burg passed through here day on their return homo Allison's Wells Water For people suffering from Malaria Stomach Trouble MISSISSIPPI DRUG COMPANY Agents LAUREL MISS Sing at Spring Hill The editor attended the sing at Spring Hill last Sunday and was very much impressed with the good people of that community Within the three years have built a splendid school house and a large church The singing class not a choir had an all day session with ner on the ground J B Black is leader with Miss Delia Walters as organist for the music there and tho excellent renditions for Sunday would indicate a most competent leadership The songs were sacred and the spirit such as to make one feel lifted up several notches higher Mr Hill will teach there during the early summer To a visitor the harmony of the community interest and pride was clearly evident and tho other over tho country could profit by the being set by Spring Hill Antioch Quite a crowd from here ded District Conference at Mill reek Saturday and Sunday J F Martin of visited Ins daughter Mrs J Williams Sunday Lewis of Collins was ng relatives in our parts first ol tho week Tonner who was working at the Carter mill is with this week Wado Crocker of Mt Vernon was in our community Monday S Williams is at homo from ew Orleans where ho went for an operation Cool weather is doing tho hero badly Some aro ng over Mrs Allen who was ting here labt week returned lome Saturday Mrs Geo Williams spent and Sunday at her old at Myrick Wonder what has become of Ora Wo miss you vary much Ora come again Sunday school ui Sunday at India Relish in bulk at the aurel Grocery Man and wife as Boarders or roomers Close in icar new school building All modern conveniences Phono No CO or call at Ledger office All kinds of fresh vegetables at he Laurel Grocery Saturday The sidewalk spirit continues o grow All over town cement walks are going in and guides eing made West End is having made and will soon put lown several blocks of good Mill Creek Large crowds attended the col- bration of tho Congregational church at Mill Crook Saturday and Sunday where ral interesting lectures were Criven on the church work attended ion day at Laurel Saturday May th and received his diploma or the free school curriculum Misses Mellie Freeman and and Fannie McNeil of En- utta attended tho services at ill Creek Saturday and Sunday J T was in Laurel londay having some dental work one L J Lawrence and wife from 10 Mt Vernon community d the homo of D C night and attended ices at Mill Creek Sunday Mr moved from Alabama everal years ago and worked ith D C Blacklidge for some me Welcome them in our midst JAMES BUSH DIED MONDAY On Operating Table at burg LARGE ARTERY SEVERED By Ball Wound Fatal Lake of Blood in Chest Interment at Hickory Grove James Bush died Monday at P.M from wound received at depot April 1st Immediately following the accident ho seemed to improve but it was soon found that the large artery which es just under the collar bone had been cut made the wound fatal almost without hope The only chance being to tie the artery He was carried to burg where the operation was at- tempted Monday A lake of blood had a- bout the neck and upper chest When the broken artery was moved ho bled to death at once The remains wore brought to Laurel and placed to rest in Hickory Grove cemetery Chronicle Changes Management A W Noble is again in charge of the Chronicle The change was made Monday when the lease contract between A W and and was cancelled Mr will associate some one with him at an early date who can take the active ment Y M C A Great men's rally next Sunday it 4 p m Mr L L Denson of Hay Springs the speaker Mr Denson is well known in Laurel and the men may expect a ful talk Special music for this occasion Dog Gone Full blood bitch hound solid rod split in one oar Lost night Finder please notify W T Johnson at Rowell barber shop and receive reward Itc East Singing Convention The East Singing will meet at Mt two miles east of Laurel May 29 and 30 Great tions for a good meeting All are invited to attend and urged Yours Pros J A Walters Sec Considerable activity in land transfers is reported for North Laurel Several business men nave bought land on the road ex- tension of Main street just north of the corporation All the public road frontage on the west from the city limits to 1 Vance's place and the greater part on the east side to has been purchased for resident property Some of these will bo built at once A new lot of Ripe Olives at the Laurel Grocery Messrs and J B Stringer and Alvin Knight teachers in the county were on our streets Monday The demand for Laurel Coffee gots better every day Ask the Grocery f i
