Missing Jones County officer vanishes after election win
Jones County surveyor Felery Todd disappears after leaving home to tend farm duties near Soso. A popular former merchant who defeated two rivals for the post last August, he was sworn in January and reported missing since Tuesday of last week. Family and friends fear illness or trouble may have followed his recent financial reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felery Todd
Jones County
Toad
Soso
Mer, Todd
Sosa
Democratei
Fillsville
Todd
James
Overstreet Home Burned At Ovell
Yesterday between four and five o'clock the Overstreet home in Ovell was burned to the ground. The house had been sold to Clarence Hull and Mr Overstreet was moving his furniture at the time. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with no insurance. Fire caused by defective fuse burned a few pieces of furniture.
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Ovell
Overstreet
Clarence Hull
Coates in Critical Condition Near Long Beach Coast
Long Beach resident and former Laurel citizen Coates is said to be in grave condition at his home on the coast. A private telegram received this morning reports he is not likely to survive the day.
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Coates
Long Beach
Laurel
Earl Brewer and Mississippi Governors Through Time in 19th Century
A fragmentary historical note outlines Earl Brewer as Mississippi's thirty fourth governor near centennial celebrations. It lists prior governors, terms, and brief biographical scraps, noting many entrants from specific counties and the sequence of governors through the mid 1800s with mentions of resignations removals and interim leaders.
Murder Follows Riot at McComb City
A telephoned report from Summit near McComb City describes a confrontation as a crowd of eight Black workers returning from Illinois General Railroad shops was met by six or seven armed men. Shots killed Jim Hii and mortally wounded H. Y. Adams while two others were lightly hurt. Eight involved. two missing. Authorities and military patrol remain at the scene to capture those responsible.
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Jim Hii
H. Y. Adams
Cotton Market Mixed as Weather Impacts Trade
In New Orleans cotton markets buyers showed interest under unsettled weather across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and nearby states. A Manchester mill conference adjourned to Jan 19 with expectations a six month truce will be ratified, while receipts at ports held up and forecasts suggest a larger ginning volume for the period despite poor weather.
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Kew Orleans
Cotton Belt
Theealf Ulehy
Oktali
W ‘Ma
West
Levas
Bi ‘Tevas
Lourgaina
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
South Atlantic
Manchester
Pam
National
Market Data Summary from New Orleans Trading Floor
New Orleans market bulletin notes intraday values dated January 18 with reference to January March May contracts. Prices shown include 968 and 982, with Spots Middling at 92 8 and a brief time stamp 2:48 p.m. Broker notes indicate trading activity across month futures and spot figures.
Preacher's wedding suit stolen from shop in Pascagoula
Jan 18 Pascagoula reports a thief entered the Luther Memorial rectory and seized a wedding suit mailed by a tailor. In Enterprise fire destroyed Miss Millie Guyse millinery shop, offices, books, and a negro restaurant, with all losses partially insured. Fire officials have no estimate of total damage.
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Enterprise
Miss Millie
Guyse
al Dave Hosey
Mathis
Negro Restaurant
Indian Love Altar and Stage Acts at Cordon Slack
A brief notes two acts at the Cordon Slack Company drama bill featuring An Indian Love Altar, Bil Wagesvers performing washing gag, a dog routine, and a hijon price. Opening with A Girl of the West, priced 5 and 25 cents for children and adults.
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Cordon Slack Company
WINDHANS INVEST IN LAUREL BANK AFTER ROBBERY ATTEMPT
Mrs W D Windham escaped injury when someone fired at her Moss home Rural House No 3. The Windhams, believing a robbery attempt followed the shooting, deposited a substantial sum in a Laurel bank yesterday. Mr Windham, a successful businessperson, keeps funds at home. Authorities continue to investigate the attack and motive.
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W. DL Wind
Dom Moss
Increasing Attendance at Forest Gospel Services
Gospel services led by Pres Lyster and Dr Bare see rising attendance. Notes of the audiences growing at Storlock, with sermons described as scriptural and uplifting.
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Ltill Howe
Storlock
Bare
Marshall Morgan to Resign Office
Morgan, chief deputy of Owell, convicted in mayor's court for drunken conduct, announces resignation when the Town Council meets. He claims support from officers and notes opponents against his removal. Officials from Louis and San Bernardo indicate joint interest with Louisville and Nashville in the New Orleans and Mobile road, replying to county inquiry amid rumors.
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Chefdan
W. Morgan
Vilosa
SE Louis
San Beamuisco Maubroal
Ellisville High School Tops Clarke College 8 to 4
In Ellisville, the Agricultural High School defeated Clarke College 8 to 4 in a close basketball game. Newton boys attended the event and noted the polite conduct of spectators. A subsequent game is planned at a later date.
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Kllisvilley
Agncultural High School
Clarke College
Newton
Tigh
Ellisville
Allernpos
Police Court Stages Blind Tigers in Laurel Glee Show
In ARK Day session Justice Montgomery presided with counsel as local theater elements opened the matinee with a blind tiger themed skit. Several performers faced fines for stage antics and minor offenses while audiences filled private boxes and the court heard testimonies amid a packed program.
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Polen
Montegomery
Shige Manger
Tilbua
Ely
Laurel
Jilin
Jeney
Henry
Butler
Bush
Grah
Sheety
Buller
Ie Marager
Bullers
Guidy
Tula Johnsen
Buller Bush
Lufa
Owas
Hugh We
Corhe
Imterloratar
Cer
Frinle Greer
Manda Harkin
Cubla
Pic
Gertie
Manda
Gerr
Sclence
Cils
Shabl
Interurban Electric After the Ellisville Light Plant
Dec 18 Capt Hare calls taxpayers of Flitsville to a Friday meeting at seven to vote on selling the city electric plant. The decision affects the inter urban line Laurel and the contract terms. Weather forecast shows rain tonight with tomorrow fair and cooler conditions in Washington and Jeluxville.
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Td. Haredy
Flitsvilly
le Laurel
Washington
Jeluxville
Pru
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Goahonna County
Jas A. Aleata
Waslington
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Noel Iron Holmes
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Lit
Carron
Water Valley
Yalobusha
David Holmes
George Poindexter
Walter Leake
Gerard Brandon
Berm
William L. Sharkey
Benj. Humphreys
Alehbert Amos
James L. A'cvar
Raz C. Powe
Robert Lowrey
Johm M. Stone
A. A. McLaurin
Hl. Longino
J. K. Vardaman
Aldebert Ames
Carpetbagger
Lame
Boston
Longing
Vardaman
Noct
Waller Teague
Abram Scott
Gerrard Brandon
Ghos. Lynch
Senate
Runnells
Joan A Quitman
Quitman
John I. Guion
Jas. Whitfield
Foote
John J. Pettus
Gov. Clarke
W. L. Shar
McComb City
Wspa PE
Austria Hungary
Franca Josapl
New Orleans
Pasvagoula
Luthermn
Gertler
Talor
Hig
Windhans
Laurel Bank
Marshall Morgan
CLARK
Justice Montgomery
Attorney
W. al, Alexander
Tay Springs
Uecity
Southern
Interurban Electric
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