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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1912

Page

4

Social rounds and visits unfold across towns

Mrs Mary Grene of Ocean Springs hosts Aaron Lefhowity and family in a series of visits with friends and relatives including Wiss Rosa Gren Mey Madge Malun. A Laurel society reception at the Womens and Girls club awaits, while Mrs Newbie and Jane depart to Chicago after a Wisner visit.

Aaron Lefhowity Ins Mary Grene Ocean Spring Sinser Rosa Gren Newbie Daughtrr Jane Chicago Mie I Og Wisner

Phone delays hindered service and promised new model

A reader describes a prolonged outage and failed promises for a new phone on March 1. For three days attempts to contact Vic Levy and Lau rel failed, with no central response despite multiple calls. Names such as Bufkin, Mrs Mo Parker, Earle Freeman, Anchor Saw Co, and Walthamsburg Lumber Co appear among frustrated customers and staff.

Vic Levy Levy Laurel Ebeworth Bufkin Mo Parker Earle Freeman Central Aimee J Baker Walthamsburg Lumber Co Weems JG Austin

Hattiesburg May Return to Old City Government Plan

Hattiesburg plans a March return to the old commission form of government. The city commission could be reestablished by a vote or formal action at the upcoming session, with February through April dates cited for hearings.

Hattiesburg Hailfiesta Fim Caus Siais Wilesburg Timms

No-fear government masks old form scheming wives tale?

Dialogue notes domestic economy and social tensions, detailing one couple’s finances and trading with Chapman & Co to manage meals and clothing. Mentions Mary, Clara, Tom, Jack, and Sam and a physician in New Orleans with a surgery.

Clara Mary Jack Sam Tom Chapman & Co Chapman & Cos

Immortalized Brown and the Cuckoo Glock Remark

Fragmentary quote recounts a boast about a firearm and intimidation amid personal drama. The speaker notes high respect for a person described as a thug who allegedly interrupted while a wife spoke, reflecting a troubled memory tied to violence and reputation.

Immortalized Brown Pich

Fire destroys residence as town marshal shot neighbor dies

In a violent incident yesterday, a fire engulfed the residence of FT Lope while nearby, a fatal shooting occurred as Will Newsome killed Lina Godwin. The town faced a heavy vote today on a contentious proposition as authorities investigate the events.

Rulit FT Lope Wigems Btone Lina Godwin Will Newsome

Popular Wan'sen Williams Returns Home

Mr Hew HufB went to Avivona months ago to return sou He traveled to the southwestern slat with the hope of proving his health. His friends hoped for better news but learned the hope was not realized. A deputy dancer and clerk at Duns taille note a sale ending January first. Washine Underwear is being sold at reduced prices by Hawks Mercantile Co.

Hew. Hufb Avivona Vio Wat Peas Dunstaille

Georgia State Savings offers loan to Laurel public

The Georgia State Savings Association announces confidence in Laurel’s future and offers a $50,000 loan capacity to the public. The notice appears amid a white sale week at Hicks Mercantile Co, with general sale prices in effect.

Georgia State Savings Association Laurel Agai E. Halsell Afl Solk Flese Hicks Mercantile Co

Duel of Students Ends Without Fatal Outcome at Heidelberg

German and American students faced off in a contrived duel at Heidelberg. John Sharp remained composed as the German challenged him with a revolver while observers watched. the morning ended with a handshake and resumed lessons.

Gompraavels Fey Walhans Ofc Heidelberg John Shapi United States John Sharp

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