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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
4
Wallace Drug Co offers Digestit to test for indigestion and dyspepsia relief. Full-size packages provided to early callers to try at home, claiming rapid digestion aid without habit forming drugs. Two or three tablets after meals said to relieve heartburn and bloating quickly.
Mrs Sheldon Wharton departs for Natchez to visit relatives while A G Brush enjoys a vacation in Toledo Ohio. F A King spends the day in New Orleans and Mrs F Gardiner visits Spain. Odelle Green arrives in Laurel for a sister Rosa Green visit. Mr and Mrs Jones plan a month at French Lick. Rev and Mrs W D Spurtin return from Demopolis. Hattiesburg high school green club to host a musicale Friday April 12 under Kingston Mothers aid. Easter eye event Saturday at Mrs F G Wisner's, children bring ten coal for bunny and colored eggs on the lawn. Ladies Industrial Society meets with Mrs W B Rogers. officers elected include Mrs W B Rogers president, Mrs P B Glarke vice president, Mrs George Wimberly secretary, Mrs Sheldon Wharton treasurer.
Easter sale advertisement for Methodist ladies hosts a Saturday morning event at a former Beard Runlin Co. location. It promotes colored Easter eggs and a variety of baked goods and groceries, emphasizing quality prices and service for thrifty housewives and new customers.
The Georgia State Savings Association announces confidence in Laurel's future and readiness to lend. It states it has $50,000 available to loan and invites public business.
Mayor Bush orders the city convict squad to clear and restore Hickory Grove Cemetery before departure. Citizens commend the administration for maintaining the gravesite in good condition.
Wyley Smith of Laurel is confined in the county jail serving a ninety day sentence for retailing. An appeal has been filed and a bond may be arranged in a few days.
In the police court yesterday Judge Montgomery dealt with several African American women including Ida Bell Robertson Hetty Graham Georgia Johnson and Annie Berry who were fined 250 with costs for participating in a scrap. Merchant H B Webb was assessed 1 with costs for a team found hitched on the streets. TM Coleman appealed a trespass charge for railroad property and received a 1 fine.
Dr. W. H. Cranford has moved his residence to the Southern Hotel and can be reached there by telephone when not in his offices. The hotel telephone is No. 44. Dr. Cranford's office number is WH. 31.
The article notes a banner year for Lan rel high school athletics with five baseball games played and five victories. It mentions the sports program on a sound business basis with large attendance and adequate expenses, highlighting overall strong support and momentum.
Court hears damage suit against Jackson and Kansas City Railroad over a fatal train collision at a pond. Jury unlikely to reach verdict before morning as testimony continues. Separately, John Wright convicted of burglary of Dunigan Whitaker store and sentenced to five years in state penitentiary.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an April 18 minstrel show with unclear attendee details and possible venue hints. The text is incomplete but signals an upcoming performance and involved individuals.
After release of George Trotter on fines in the justice court, he returned home and inflicted bodily punishment on his wife. He was taken in tow by Deputy Sheriff Boutwell. Mrs. Trotter threatens to apply for divorce as attorneys prepare to defend him before Justice Boyd at the next sitting.
Sheriff Hill has arrested Henry Newson and placed him in jail on a pistol theft charge. He was sought on prior offenses against the law, with facts to be entered on the docket as the case progresses.
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