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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
3
A fragment notes a major bargain at Idwal Place, highlighting hard work and a valuation around 2000 dollars. The text remains unclear on exact items but emphasizes significant savings and personal effort rewarded.
Residents and visitors register at the Nelson and Southern hotels in Laurel Mississippi. Names include Sal Blarr, Nash, W. L. Sink, P. W. Deshon, A. Babnuth, W. D. McRaven, G. W. Yarborough, J. J. Mervington, M. J. Buckley, and others from Mobile, Canton, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Mississippian towns. Also mentions cotton market notes, Liverpool futures, and census news.
Long paragraph of social items lists guests at the Southern hotel including Rogers, Patterlia, Ted Ca satats, Pete Mo Vaughn of Mooile, Oldham ernes frei, J. Skoliing of New York, Ben Green of Goshacfon, Tires Allum of Giminali, O., Shipman from Were lian, and Mathews of Hattiesburg. Mrs. Classic Mine returns from a three week visit with sister Mrs. Hares ab Fay elle, Ala. Mrs. A. Chiles of Meridian accompanies daughter Mrs. R Cooley at the city in Tuesday night visit. Mrs. Cooley near recovery from illness. Edythe Hitchcock hosts twelve friends for a twelfth birthday with hot chocolate and cakes. Catton moves freely on the local market.
The column discusses moon phases and weather beliefs among locals, upcoming Louisiana and municipal elections, a birthday party on Wash Prout Street, and ongoing street work. It notes a possible runoff between Michel and Hall, urges paying taxes by January 1, and reports community activity and road improvements ahead of the mayoral race.
Laurel High School boys host Summerland Friday at 8 PM. Saturday at 3:30 PM the Laurel girls meet Bay Springs, followed by Laurel boys facing Summerland. Admission is 25 cents for each game.
Notice of sale under deed of trust against FJ Roberts and C Roberty to secure indebtedness. Property described as Lot X, Section 26 Towr Range Hydomes County Mississippi, to be sold at public outcry at the west step of the courthouse in Laurel during legal hours. Trustee Walters to conduct sale on February 5 or February 7, 1971, with proceeds to satisfy the deed of trust.
Public sale ordered by trustee C I Walters under a deed of trust from BH Cooper and M J Gonpar to Hicks Mercantile Company dated March 22 1911 recorded in land mortgage book D page 860 in the chancery clerk s office second district Jones County Mississippi. on February 5 1912 the property described as the west half and the east half of lot six in section one town range in Jones County will be sold at public outcry for cash at the west door of Laurel courthouse within legal hours.
Marshal Ward trustee under a deed of trust dated January 16 1911 with James and Emma Nowell to John W Cooley offers sale February 5 191? at the courthouse door of the Second District Jones County Mississippi for cash to the highest bidder due to default. The notice records the deed book and page in the Chancery Clerk's Office and cites the authority of the trust and the sale terms.
Public sale of property described as the northeast quarter and other portions of the southeast quarter of section 13 in township 8 range 10 west Jones County Mississippi including all timber. Sale to satisfy a creditor's execution levied on the defendant Th Lyon. Auction to be held on the fifth of February at the courthouse in Natchez Mississippi, to the highest bidder for cash. Director R Bush, marshal, and sheriff J. Bryan oversee the sale.
Execution sale notices list L M Huliell vs T J Lyons and co defendants. Sheriff Luther Mill steers sale at Laurel courthouse on Monday February 5 1912, at 10:30 am to 4:00 pm, offering lands in Jones and nearby ranges for cash to satisfy judgments and costs. Properties include portions of sections 7 and 3 township 9 range 12 west and sections 29 20 township 19 range 12 west, with additional parcels and costs specified.
Fragmentary note indicates readiness for plow work as weather or field conditions allow. Mentions timing and action but lacks clear names or dates.
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