Moselle and Eastabuchie Petition the Legislature
A letter from Dr. J. D. Donald confirms a movement by Moselle and Eastabuchie citizens and Beat 5 farmers to annex a large portion of Jones county to Forest county. Sem inary seeks creation of a new county with itself as seat, taking land from Covington Crest Lamar and Jones.
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Beat Five
Jones
Forrest County
The
Argus
J. D. Donald
Moselle
Kastabuchie
Beat 5
Jones County
Forest County
Jackson
Eastabuchie
Donald
Hattiesburg
Lhe Argus
Seminary
Covington
Crest
Lamar
Leaf River
Wayne
Key
Forest
Court House
Elisville
Edgar G. Harris
Laurel Miss
Ellisville
Blisville
G. J. Hardy
Teal
Estabachie
Laurel
Oyster and Fish Sale Pitch Promotes Mutual Benefit
An old advertisement urges buyers to purchase oysters and fish from a specific vendor to avoid losses for both parties. The line repeats the slogan and notes pricing per dozen for large plant oysters.
Laurel Fish and Oyster House on Front Street
Laurel Fish and Oyster House on Front Street advertises contact details with a phone number and brief business note indicating location and operation.
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Laurel Fish & Oyster House
Front Street
City Council Minutes Review And Permits Granted
The board met in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Bush presiding. Aldermen Wisner Ingram Hicks and Hopper and officials approved minutes and heard committee reports on property assessments and permits for a picture show and a sheet iron store building. Fines for several individuals were adjusted and January reports from city officers were filed.
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Wisner
Ingram
Hicks
Hopper
Bush
iMnutes
Laure
W. HH. Singley
N. P. Welborn
Craft, Bros. Supply Co
Topper
Charles Rhan
Dave Manue
Yom Hill
Oscar Looley
Rosa Rhan
M. W. McLaurin
B. F. Stoltzfus
W. B. Moore
Phil Gook
R. L. Ford
Oyster Commission Seeks 15000 To Develop Mississippi Reef Industry
Jackson Feb 7 The Mississippi Oyster Commission asks the legislature for 15000 to develop reefs between Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Oysters on some reefs are too small to merchandize. The plan includes raising the tax on oysters to 5 cents per barrel and allowing shell retention. The commission also weighs leasing oyster lands to fishermen to improve beds and curb depredations.
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Jackson
Mississippi Oyster Commission
Legislatwe
Ocean Springs
Pascagoula
Liu
Senate
South Mississippi
Mississippi
Louisiana
Hin
Harrison Bids For Underwood Democratic Nomination
Washington February 7 Son B I Harrison congressman from South Mississippi district endorses Underwood of Alabama for president. Hon B G Humphreys from Della district also backs Underwood. Thos L Claughton FT Dorsey Kle O Farrell T S Holland G F Sherwood and W T Walshaup Jr of New Orleans registered at the Nelson.
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Washington
B. I. Harrison
Congress
South Mississippi
Underwood
Alabama
B. G. Humphreys
Te Della
Uadewood
Thos. L. Claughton
FT. Dorsey
Kle. O'Farrell
T. 8. Holland
G. F. Sherwood
W.T. Waishaup, Jr
New Orleans
The
Nelson
Hassell Elected City Tax Assessor and Salary Set
1911 proceedings note AO. H. Hassell elected city tax assessor for 2012. Mayors salary fixed at 400 dollars per month on motion with instruction to devote full time to city business. Board adjourned until the third Tuesday with no further business.
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AO. H. Hassell
Residence Fire Damages Maple Street Home
A fire partially destroyed a Maple Street house occupied by Policeian Jester and Hub Guy. Guy lost furniture but was insured. Hester and family on the first floor saved most belongings though damaged by breakage. A missing $200 wallet reportedly stolen during the chaos as firefighters arrived.
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Hub Guy
Maple Street
Guy
Hester
Ube
Mississippi Republicans Endorse Taft At Jackson
The Mississippi state Republican executive committee endorsed Taft for the presidential nomination in Jackson. The meeting decided March 8 as the state convention date and March 23 to 27 for the congressional election to elect delegates. Moseley was endorsed to succeed himself as national committeeman.
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Daily Argus
Jackson
Tash
Mississippi
Republican Executive Committee
Taft
Fred W. Golling
Ghivage
Sonmubh Nn
Collins
Hon. Se
I. Mosley
Jona
Underwood
Electric Road Now Almost Assured Ellisville Move
Ellisville aldermen vote to sell the city electric light plant for 6000 to grant a franchise for an interurban electric line to Laurel. A large crowd debated terms as Mayor Taylor reported progress with capitalists and a five year street lighting contract contingent on railroad operation within sixteen months.
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Dany Agi
Ellisville
One Railway, Light and Power Company
Aguicultural High School
Pelihons
Lue
Che
W. Gaull
W. He Elsworth
Fia
Laurel
J.J. Clayton
Une Nour Wilmen
Ife
Lhe Ine
Mer
Glenn
le Snection
Meihiling Parson Provokes Nestor in Bijou
A contested performance at the Bijou theater features Meihiling Parson provoking Nestor during a doughtful act. The feud unfolds on stage, drawing audience attention and local buzz about the confrontation.
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Moselle and
First District
Senator Donald
Oyster Commission
Harrison Favors
Oscar Underwood
Halbert Furniture Company
Weather Forecast
Moseley
St. W
Bijou
Mutt and
Seif
Dought- Talmith
Nestor
Uusien
Mathice
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