Local and Personal News Roundup
Miss Moselle Farmer has returned from a visit to Mt Olive. J Landrum of Oweli spent New Year in Laurel. Miss Mary Wilkes came back from Atlanta. W W James of Montrose transacted business in the metropolis. Gee Cook of New Orleans stayed with Robert a forehead ponder. G M Landrum of Ovett was in the city for a few hours. H E Cameyore a Well known Vossturgan did business. Joe B Gough a leading Ellisville merchant visited on Saturday. Prof E H Walker of Bay Springs was a guest of the Southern last evening. Judge Stone Deavaura spent the morning in Ellisville on chancery Court business. Misses Sarah and Ida Rowan Maith Crawford Sadie Welch returned to school at Columbus. Rosa Green of Ocean Names, Laurel teacher, returned to school duties. Dr and Mrs CP Clark will host a number of their ends Wednesday evening in honor of their mother. W D McRaven of Jackson, a noted business man, had business in Laurel. Joseph H Neville, guest of Dr and Mrs A W Jones, returned to Portsmouth VA. Mrs Neville and Joseph Jr will stay in Laurel for several weeks. Wallace R Smith and daughter Eilene and Miss Mildred Deas of Enterprise were Sunday visitors. Undoubted values are an attraction. the week you advertise with more offerings should be your strong sales week.
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Gee
New Orleans
Robert
G. M. Landrum
Ovett
Hannes
H. E. Cameyore
Vossturgan
Sarah
Ida Rowan
Maith Crawford
Sadie Welch
Columbus
Rosa Green
Ocean
Laurel
Joseph H. Neville
A. W. Jones
Portsmouth
Neville
Joseph Jr
Lowel
Wallace R. Smith
Eilene
Misa Mildred Deas
Enterprise
Edgar G. Harrison
Highth Avenue
Local Notes and Early 1912 County Official Oaths
Mr Tom F Hicke and friends enjoyed yesterday after a week, Mrs J C G Clark left for Winchester to visit relatives, Mr 3 Wharton returned from a mother’s visit at Natches, Miss Gussie Fine plans visits through Birmingham and Eostow before returning home. Col T W Hall Sr treasurer elect took oath at Ellisville, S Dyess to take seat on Board of Supervisors from Beat No. , Derailment delays trains at Derby station north of New Orleans, crew unharmed. Board of Supervisors organized for four-year term starting Jan 1, 1912. Luthee Til and Bush sworn in as sheriff and circuit clerk respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Gussie Fine
Harry Hodges
Fayette
Ala
Miss Fine
Birmingham
Eostow
Derby Station
New Orleans
Messrs
Luthee Til
Mr. Bush
Jones County
Ran
Amos Jordan
Bush
Minnesota man seeks Mississippi land to form colony
Jackson January 1 Secretary of State J W Power received a letter from D A Reed of St Paul Minnesota requesting information on acquiring several thousand acres of affordable land in Mississippi in one tract with nearby railroad access and ample water. Reed wants literature on Mississippi’s resources and opportunities for home seekers and asks private real estate contacts to assist in informing him and facilitating a colony purchase to boost the state’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
J W. Power
D. A Reed
Beacon
Avenue
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mississippi
Power
Reed
Musiseppi Land Development Association
Man Injures Wife In Ax Attack Near Muldrow
In Sallisaw Oklahoma a serious case involving white farmer George Dalsey and his wife near Muldrow twelve miles east occurred Saturday night. A Degro pgined Turner is accused in the criminal assault and the incident is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallisaw
Okla
George Dalsey
Muldrow
Essault
Lynch Attacks Reported Near Muldrow
A man was found drunkenly asleep when seized by a mob in the area of Sallieaw and lynched at a telephone pole near Muldrow. Sheriff Johnson of Sequoyah learned of the mob action and rode to Muldrow but arrived after the lynching occurred.
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Aken
Olne
Muldrow
Johnson
Sequoyah
Sallieaw
Rural Carriers Barred from Political Activity Order
Washington January 1 mass order by President Taft bars several thousand rural free delivery carriers from active political participation. The Civil Service Commission will dismiss those found engaged while preserving right to belief and discussion. The notice emphasizes restraint on political action but allows personal views and campaigning limits. Merchants are urged to advertise to save consumers money and influence buying behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presdent Taft
Civil Service Commissions
Gostellice
Card of Thanks From Kingston Baptist Church Youth
W. D. Martin expresses gratitude for a Christmas gift to the Young People of Kingston Baptist Church and to the Boys of Eastman Gardiner Planing Mill. He cannot meet in person due to disability and sends best wishes for a bright New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Eastman
Gardiner
W. D. Martin
Laurel January Events Announced for Farmers Institutes
The Laurel and Busville venues host Farmers Institutes on January 13 with noted speakers. On January 20 a Jones County Fair Association planning meeting for Laurel will be at 12 a.m. in the courthouse to organize a permanent body. The Al section plans to change the Mayor and City Clerk for Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institutes
Laurel
Busville
Jones County Fair Association
Court House
City of
Notice to Publishers Sale of Laurel Argus Press Equipment
Laurel Mississippi notice announcing the consolidation of newspapers and a sale of duplicate machinery and type. Items include a Hoe 3 revolution press, Babcock drum cylinder, Eclipse Folder, 22 inch Chandler & Price Cutter, 18 inch Perforator, Mustang Mailing Machine, Simplex Typesetting Machine with 500 pounds of type, Proof Press, assorted chases, lots of type and material. Readers invited to specify needs or visit to select items due to limited room.
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Laurel
Babcock
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Ellisville
E. H. Walker
Bay Springs
Mrgy CP. Clark
W. D. McRaven
Laurels
Tom F. Hicke
J. CG. Clark
Winchester
Wayne County
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T W Hall
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