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Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1912

Page

3

Death by assassination shocks Louisville Miss

The detective Ben Walker, who faced enmity for defending in the Swinton Permenter case, was shot at the supper table in the home of Elbert Vowell. He died from the shot through a window. The Permenter Sharp feud in Rural Hill flares anew as Walker had been to testify before the grand jury. Swinton Permenter, convicted in the Sharp murder, awaits a second trial in coming months.

Louisville Miss Tective Ben Walker Swinton Permenter Witl Janie Sharp Elbert Vowell Assas Alker Permenter Sharp Walker Permenter Janis Sharp

Storms North of Ohio Region Stir Turbulent Weather

Storms move through northern areas causing gusty winds and potential power outages. Officials warn of isolated hail and heavy rain as communities brace for possible flight disruptions and travel delays.

Specialty in Furniture Repair and Upholstery Services

Local craftsman advertises expertise in repairing refinishing and upholstering furniture. Offers turnkey service for chairs tables and cabinets with attention to restoration quality and custom reupholstery options.

Near Beer Licenses Sparklicensing Rush Across State

Jackson reports applications for near beer licenses flood the state audito, with dozens of outlets expected to open in coming days as vendors line up to obtain permits and breweries supply new varieties. The move could boost revenue, with projections of around one hundred thousand dollars, and prompts debate on legality and taxation under the recent liquor policy changes.

Jackson Mare’ Ae Audilon Supreme Cdurl

Sudden Death at Hotel Glen in Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg March 22 Walker J Becht age 24 night engineer at the Hotel Hattiesburg dropped dead yesterday morning. A young man of exemplary habits he had recently moved from Pascagoula with a wife and five month old baby. His brother-in-law is the hotel chief engineer and his remains will be carried to Pascagoula for burial in the cemetery at Chat place.

Hattiesburg Walker J Becht Mr. Becht Hatlinsburg

Airdome Theatre Nears Completion in County Developments

The Airdome Theatre, built by Mr. B J Blethen in the county courthouse area, nears completion as a frame structure with good ventilation. Blethen, formerly Warfield and Pascagoula manager, is described as capable and honest. The new theatre promises to enhance the city’s entertainment offerings, previously seen as inadequate.

B. J. Blethen Pascagonta-aml Mr. Blatohn

Georp State Savings Association Plans Further Loans

The Georp State Savings Association expresses renewed confidence in Lajel and announces readiness to issue larger loans in the near future to support local business and growth initiatives.

Loney Georp State Savings Association Lajel

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David J. Fosbere Wee Wyerat Ani Amother Hicks “Mercantile Co Messrs. R. Hi, Halsell and W. §. Welch Hallsell & Weich Aregus Dugining Ingares Hicks Mercantile Co Doieau Ohio Pinel Leiting Dist Boston Shoe Store Magnolia St Com. Bank & Trust Co Penrose Cabinet Nough Bros R. B. Hassell Tide Anderson Valvless Elmore Bridges Aud CO Laurel, Miss
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