Local and Personal Visitors in the City
Mrs Florence Lightsey and her daughter Elizabeth of Pa are in the city as guests of her parents Col and Mrs T W Hall Sr. John A Lloyds and Doyle of Meridian visit on business. J R Anderson of Elisville and H S Medborge of Jackson attend Cotton Seed Crust Association events. A J Watkins of Newton and W L Collins of Union visit the Southern. Miste Hutto and Mrs Clark are guests. J R King of Pelahatchie and A L Parker of Bay Springs are in town on business. M A Toomer, a Hattiesburg resident, spends Wednesday here. Louis McCauley of Philadelphia is at the Southern. Dr G T Carter of Sandersville is a Laure guest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lightsey
Elizabeth
Paouta
City
Col
T. W. Hall
John A. Lloyds
Doyle
Meridian
J. R. Anderson
Elisville
Waz
Laurel
HS. Medborge
Jackson
Cotton Seed Crust Association
A. L. Parker
Bay Springs
M. A. Toomer
Treasure Hunt Near Lutine Wreck Brings Hope Of $5 Million Loot
The Lutine wreck from 1799 near Tepschelling Holland draws closer to treasure recovery. National Salvage ship Lyons clears sand on starboard side while divers await calm seas. Coins, an anchor, two cannons, and iron ballast are recovered. gold bars expected to exceed $2.06 million each as calm weather aids salvage.
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Tepschelling
Holland
Wich
Yarmouth
Hamburg
National Salvage Association
Lyons
Lutine
Clovis Founding France and Paris Seizure
The text notes Clovis as the real founder of the French monarchy, though his father Childeric held some tribal rule. Clovis extended his domains from 481 to 611, waging wars to conquer territory. In 493 he captured Paris, making it the permanent seat of the French government.
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Clovis
Childeric
France
Gnt
Paris
Man Seeks Peace of Mind in Personal Life
Fragmentary reader notes describe a man pursuing inner peace by living self-satisfied, with comment on marital happiness and the wife’s satisfaction as a measure of his contentment.
Ex Mayor Noble Doing Well In Arizona
Mail advices from Mrs. R P Noble report son A W Noble, who moved from Laurel with his family to Tucson, Arizona, arriving Christmas day amid a Tucson snowstorm. He says he is feeling better than in months and climate may benefit all. Curtin Noble and family also relocated. they are boarding until goods arrive, then plan housekeeping. The Argus joins friends in wishing them health, happiness, and prosperity.
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R.P. Noble
A. W. Noble
Laurel
Tucson
Arizona
Noble
Curtis B. Noble
Abert
Curtin Noble
Argus
Ellisville monument blue prints arrive
Ellisville reports the Confederate monument blue prints have arrived and the monument is completed and ready for shipment.
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Ellisville Monument
Ellisvile
Ellisville
Ellisville Council Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Ellisville January 3 The city council held its annual meeting for officer elections last night. H C Carter newly elected councilman was sworn in and the following were reelected to new terms Welborn Derail city marshal Frank Hendrick street superintendent J W Brooks sanitary officer Ben Going superintendent of the city light and water plant No salary changes or other government changes were made.
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Ellisville
H. C. Carter
Welborn Derail
Frank Hendrick
J. W. Brooks
Ben Going
Cotton Market Opens with Mixed New Orleans Prices
New Orleans cotton closes at 2:30 pm with January and March quotes noted. Market activity shows gains for some grades while others drift. buyers and sellers assess near term demand as the day ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
To Keep Flowers Fresh Longer By Bark Stripping
A brief tip states woody stems stay fresher if an inch or more from the end is bark stripped to enhance water uptake. Also a playful note references Mamma Hookworm-Willie urged to get cleaned amid a joking line about divorce testimony in Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Puck
Scramble for petty offices sparks citywide chatter
Dr W. Crawford recalls a surge of applicants for incoming state posts as officials face intense pressure from hopefuls seeking favors. Major Vardaman and hundreds of aspirants flood offices while the city hall scene plays out with public committee meetings, Y M C A director voting, and a note on hopefuls betting on tiny offices for a share of limited spoils.
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W. & Crawford
Major Vardaman
Leaven
Fiahes
Dallas
For Sale Notices in Daily Argus Seek Buyers and Students
FOR SALE advertising space offered by Daily Argus with rate details and assistance. S. C. Brown Leghorn eggs priced at 1.50 per setting of 15 and 2.50 for two settings. West Side Poultry Farm Laurel Route 3. Also a business college scholarship opportunity advertised for students, addressed to BUSINESS care Daily Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Argus
S. C. Brown
West Side Poultry Farm
Laurel Rt
Care Daily Argus
Public Auction under Deed of Trust in Jones County Mississippi
Marshall Ward trustee announces sale under a 1911 deed of trust by James and Emma Nowell to John W. Cowley. The auction of eighty acres with timber, part of Section 13 Township 8 Range 10 West, Jones County, will occur February 1912 at the courthouse in Laurel for cash to satisfy the indebtedness.
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Marshal Ward
James Nowell
Emma Nowell
John W. Cowley
Chancery
Homes County
Mississippi
Court House
Jones County
Laurel
Township
Tan
Trusten
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the Palace Grocery
Farmers & Traders Bank
Mutual Life Insuranc Company OF
New York
W. L. Wilson
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Smith's Palace Market
The
First National Bank
U. S
United States Depository
Burgéies
Surries
Laurel, Miss
Nieowepa
A. J. Watkins
Newton
Mise Hutto
Mrs. Clark
W. L. Collins
Union
J. R. King
Pelahatchie
G. T. Carter
Sandersville
Laure
Wessel
Marks
Mayor Noble
Ellisville Council
Wallace Drug Company
Rexall
Udell
Argus Auto Contest Department
Heidelberg
Eilisville
Aurel
Laurus
Ivery
Lanret
Janea County
Weekly
Revi B. Feather
Robt
Bullard
OH. Gayes
Revere & Ler
N.E. Lew
Tatoesburg
Mus Louie
Als
LEE Brothers Architects
Ebgar
Harris
Laural
Miag
Commercial Avenue
Saylor & Freeman Attorneys AT Law
Clark Drugstore Bank
T. E. Brent
Rermenophone
Truster
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