Vardaman Declares In Favor of Recall Victory in Mississippi Senate
Mississippi headlines report James K. Vardaman elected United States senator by joint session after two-houses vote. He vows to honor the people's will, defend the ballot, and empower voters to remove public servants if their service fails constituents. The scene featured cheering, a formal escort, and a tremulous acceptance speech.
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Jas. K. Vaedaman
United States
Mississippi
Bedlam Brooke
Massissippis
Vardaman
Aso Benz
Tuin
Lhak
Iman
Jis
City Fathers Adjourn After Minor Motions and Permits
The adjourned city council session at 7 30 p m January 16 dealt with refunds for double assessments, denied a Plantation Minstrels permit, approved Oddellong hall assessment, and formed a committee to discuss school facilities. An agent’s permit for Smiths Wild West Show was refused, a new election commissioner appointed, and an ordinance to curb spillage passed. The board adjourned to February with no further business.
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Board of Aldermen
Hwety Hall
Or Hale Sell
W. G. Rowell
Albert Deanis
Dr. Ingram
M. Jones
F. R. Giebrist
Smith
W. I. Bingley
A. A. Didwards
FURNISH RICE FREE TO FARMERS OF JONES COUNTY
Br. F T. Ji Brent circulates a subscription to raise funds to purchase 150 bushels of Highland rice to be given to Jones county farmers for planting. Highland rice is said to grow well here and be profitable. Farmers will receive seed without cash and repay the seed after harvest next fall.
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Jones County
Br. Ft. Ji. Brent
Laurel
Floy Sten
Old Soldiers Form New Camp Officers At Meeting
Old Soldiers chose their new offices at Camp No. 1604 in York House on January 11. Names elected: Commander A F Weer, Lieutenant Commander G M Kelly, Adjutant Jutuy Marshall, Treasurer Das Vasish, with delegates A J Weems and James Farrish, others G A Kelly and James Marsh for a reunion in Macon, Ga May 7–9, 1042. The meeting drew lively veteran interest.
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J. le Power
Vizi Coumander
Weer
Lieutenat-Comeander
G. M. Kelly
Adjulani
Jutuy Marshall
Das. Vasish
Bhe Heise
Macon
A. J. Weems
James Farrish
Aller Mites
G. A. Kelly
Janes Marsh
Shed collapses on child. injuries not serious
A shed fell on a four year old child in an old shed between 5 and 6 oclock. Drs Rusher and Dantzler treated a scalp wound on the back of the head. The incident occurred at Morrison building. Mr Jeff Gratt summoned to Tenalberg. No serious injury expected.
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Jeff Gratt
Tenlalberg
Rusher
Dantzler
Cotton Market Report From New Orleans
Market notes from New Orleans dated January 17 report afternoon quotes for cotton futures with remaining prices across months including January May July and July figures. Limited readable figures show prices around 77 to 901 with minor variations among listed contracts.
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New Orleans
Collan
Lol Marei
Laurel Team Dominates Clarke Memorial in Two Wins
Laurel defeated Clarke Memorial College 22 18 on Monday and 29 8 on Tuesday as the home team won both games. The Laurel lineup featured Grawford center McGoy Weston guard Leggett Smith forward, while Clarke Memorial’s five included Alwood Gross Blue Dosey Buckley with Winslow highlighted as a key performer.
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Clarke Mesmoral College
Newton
Laurel
Tarurel
Glarke Man Moral College Team Travels For Matches
The basketball team from Glarke Man Moral College in Newtan travels to Ellisville for a pair of games against the Agricultural Lagh Shoot in Li at ely, aiming to bounce back after a slow start this week.
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Eam
Glarke Manmoral
Newtan
Y. OL. GC. A
Ellisville
Weather Outlook for The Weather Washington Day
The forecast calls for a 17 P U day and warmer tonight with a likely rise in temperature Thursday. Showers are not expected. sunshine may dominate in the afternoon with mild to warm temperatures and light winds.
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Washington
Pau
Laurel Streets Soon To Be Paved Plan Requires Legislative Action
A Laurel property owner petition urges city paving funded by a joint plan with the street railway, with property owners paying one third of costs and the city a small share. The arrangement aims to avoid bonds and shows local confidence in Laurel’s future, with work likely to begin in early summer after legislative approval. The city must act promptly to align municipal and property owner contributions.
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Geedimils
Uteily of
Laurel
Paymere Business Chapaneus
Sherl Rae Company
Mihier Suis
Sronk
Owl Street
Ube
Woman Shot at Laurel Home of Wealthy Captain Wife
Mrs. Windham, wife of Captain WD Windham of a wealthy family in Laurel, was shot through an open window while at home preparing dinner. The assailant fled. Mr. Windham found at his wife’s side, later killed by the intruder. A $406 reward is offered for the arrest and capture of the would be assassin.
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Web. Windham
Vernon
Noel
Jasperemus
Ales
Wildham
Gapt
Wailliam
Eeiaeus
Lb steLon
Ue State
Dave Dean
Mir
Windham
Windbara
Aly
Widham
Local Oddfellows Install Officers for the New Year
Independence Lodge No. 140 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a ceremony last Monday installing officers for the year. The event was led by Mr. C Ur Addison, deputy district grand minister, with Past Grands Bonney Chablis and Snyder assisting. New officers include Mcdowall as N G, Moody, Vern Tinevey Bonney as secretary, T W Yates as treasurer, and multiple wardens, conductors, stewards, chaplain, and committee members.
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Independence Lodge No. 140
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
C. Ur. Addison
Distict Grand Minster
Bonney
Chablis
Snyder
Db. Mcdowall
N. Gi. Wy
Moody
Vern Tinevey Bonney
T. W. Yates
Guther Hudson
W. A. Wilson
J.C. Malhelland
Guan
EN. Snyder
Sedks de Watts
Los
AW. Shealy
Ros ON
Tisdale
W. Copper
W. W. Hull
B.S. Sr
Me. Bryant
BOS
Davis
Addison
Luther Studson
PW. Stopper
Rick
McNeal
Harvey Boney
Hedgapel
W. Hall
B. Moody
A. Adilison
Luther Budson
W. J. King
A Goose Delights Laurel Schoolchildren This Afternoon
Roi Murchison owned a trained goose used for advertising and brought to Laurel for a free exhibition for Laurel schoolchildren this afternoon. The spectacle featured his goose, presented as a local promotional event.
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Roi Murchison
Mrs Anderson Visits Father in Ellisville
Mrs Anderson, driven by illness in Ellisville, travels to attend her father's bedside as pneumonia threatens his health. The community notes her status as a long time respected resident while a Mobile visitor, George W. Prazer, conducts business in Laureleday and meets Southern colleagues during his stay.
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George W. Prazer
Mobile
Bijou Show Draws Vaudeville with SA Girl of the Weal Prives
Phuvsiay and Moiday Gordon Stork Company present a vaudeville act featuring the SA Girl of the Weal with openings listed as Prives 5 and 25. The bill showcases a theatrical variety format and the performers headline a staged comedy routine.
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Phuvsiay
Moiday
Gordon Stork
Willy
SA Girl of the Weal
Prives
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