23 May 1912
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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
The note details railway changes with eight wheel locomotives en route to Laurel and Richton area. William Rhodes named agent for the branch, consolidation with Laurel heads, and a new Laurel office and warehouse under construction. Work expected to start late June, with dispatch and operator roles reassigned.
Council approved appointing the Town Engineering Company to perform street paving and related engineering tasks. A special meeting held several days ago set the plan in motion, with potential further actions anticipated for later approval.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a note about a Souly appointment and a related pointment. Details are unclear but indicate an official likely in a local office.
May day session of the Mississippi Railroad Commission debated alleged mergers among major rail lines. The commission adopted a resolution to investigate purported consolidations involving the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley, Illinois Central, St Louis and San Francisco, and New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railways, with potential prosecution if violations are found.
Unclear text outlines a planned monument unveiling in Ellisville with a principal address to be delivered by a noted figure. Mentions Mrs Alexander and local business leaders contributing to arrangements.
Dr Theker has been appointed physician by the management of the Wausau Southern Lumber Company and plans to relocate soon. He is described as a leading figure in Sones county and among the most influential residents in Ellsville, with ties to Laurel residents and the local election context involving Clayton and Heckhan.
Construction on the Crubbers and Be Telephone exchange has begun. Old equipment is being removed as the near exchange undergoes a busy upgrade. The installation will be larger and improve service for Laurel and surrounding districts. Lamar Russell, plant foreman, and district chief Rut oversaw plans and preparations, while Willie May McKay, longtime chief operator, was praised for her service.
Gratt Bros of Laurel have been awarded the contract for the new Agei cultural High School building at Elisville. Work is expected to begin soon and finish in time for the regular fall opening. The project includes plumbing and will duplicate the first building that was erected, a source of congratulations to their friends.
Nashville Tennessee May WN. Peroy reports that last night Leroy Pavey a prominent Memphis lawyer died in the South. The obituary notes he was a leading figure in legal circles.
In a river update new pleas are filed as May 23 traffic slows. Reports mention breaks in ferries causing stoppages and halted service along the waterway.
The State Railroad Commission doubles its assessment, boosting charges on railroad properties. Jones County stands to gain a share next year as funds flow to state transportation oversight. The decision targets broad property bases, affecting rail lines in the southern region and North Mississippi.
President and General Manager Wit Gwen oversees work on the line of the Xx. Ga 2. & Railroad north of Laurel. Delays due to rain and traffic disruption push passenger service plans from mid month to likely July 1. Construction on the new passenger station progresses.
Mery Joe B Gough from Ellisville spent Wednesday in the metropolis at Sherbert al fisher's Soda Fount. Mrs. Hanan Graves of Ellis Ville is visiting sister Mrs. Rugee Harris.
Finishing touches are being placed on a major industrial operation at a southern plant. Workers report most of the structural work complete as timber, rails, and paving materials arrive for final assembly and site completion. A large-scale project is expected to boost local employment and traffic as sidewalks are paved and the grounds prepared for operation.
Mre Wei Eilsworth, cashier of Merchants and Manufacturers Hank oof Fillsville, spent Tuesday in Laurel visiting Wallace's after a show. She noted they offer most drinks and quality at their Wallace Drug Co fountain.
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