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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
3
Advert reads Digestit as a harmless, non habit forming remedy that digests food naturally. Wallace Drug Co offers full size package free to a limited number with money back if not satisfied. Drug stores nationwide authorized to sell under refund guarantee.
Miss Pearl Denham left for Jackson after visiting relatives here. A. J. Fox returns to Iowa City. Mee Wisner and Mrs. Wall relocate from Demopolis. W. T. Rumble visits Chicago. Frank Calhoun, Pat James, and Charles Green with Dr. G. M. Pavis return from Birmingham gun club shoot. Seventy singers from the Sondean Band hosted by Mrs. C. M. Leggett at East Liberty Inn. Community meeting planned for 1912 49 officers pending.
The Clayton-Wells Furniture Company announces its purchase of a new hearse, coffin stock, caskets, and undertaking supplies. Mrs. B Wells, longtime undertaker and embalmer from Laurel, becomes a shareholder and will personally run the undertaking division. The move signals full service from furniture to funeral goods and services.
Crawford has moved his residence to the Southern hotel where he may be reached by telephone when not in his offices. The hotel telephone is No. 440 and Dr. Cam ford's office number is 441 4-Betf.
A police court session heard eighteen cases with fines totaling 849.40. Among them were drunks and a vagrancy charge against a Black man, plus a case over spoiled fish. Three Black defendants were convicted for gaming with fines of 1.50, while eight others were rounded up but five charges dismissed after testimony.
Trustees of Bleaville City School District will hold a meeting this week to elect and reappoint key members. The agenda includes positions at Bleaville High School and related district committees.
Hattiesburg residents J. Durst and wife spent Sunday at the Nelson hotel while Gulfport’s Norman and Morris were in town. A. Sirmants of Hattiesburg and Waddell from the same city joined others in Laurel. Heidelberg businessman Abney, Sumnall’s Clark, and Nolan of Hattiesburg were listed among attendees with several residents arriving for the day. Ogletree and Davis of Richton were also in town yesterday.
Laurel defeats Hattiesburg 3 to 2 in a tight county clash as Hamrick starts on the mound for Laurel and Sharbrough shines at the plate. The locals showcase solid battery work and enthusiastic fan support in a 25 minute game with key hits by Sharbrough and Farmer.
All trimmed hats in stock are sold at cost for a few days only. The Exclusive Millinery offers Easter hats at wholesale prices, brand new stock purchased when business opened less than two months ago. Located next to Bridges garage, the sale runs for a short period before Easter.
Reports from Democratic county conventions in Arkansas show 10% of delegates instructed for Champ Clark for president. Three for Woodrow Wilson and 247 un instructed with 136 unaccounted. State convention will have 680 votes. managers for both Harmon and Wilson expect a maj ority of instructed delegates.
Initial measurements were taken of the Davidson lot on Central Avenue this morning as preparation for the foundations of a new building. Contractors are in the city and will likely begin digging tomorrow morning.
The Frisco railroad reports inability to operate trains into Memphis affecting Southeastern Missouri and Arkansas. Supervisors adjourned a meeting Saturday night. Chairman DuBose and Clerk Bufkin planned to issue warrants for claims. Also notes about Easter straw hats and a lost set of about 20 keys.
Proceedings show Mel Benson suing Laurel ally for $2000 in damages. Jury deliberation ongoing as trial heads into afternoon session with trials of the Chambliss v 3 railroad case noted.
Amid Mississippi River floods the government Good Roads special trip is postponed. Laurel is not visited on the 2nd of this month. a letter from President Craft of the Good Roads Association explains the delay and movement plans for Mobile, New Orleans, and Chicago.
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