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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1912

Page

4

Ovett Mayor Blamed in Liquor Scandal and Convictions

In Ovett on May 26 three suspects were arrested for unlawful liquor sales. Walter Morgan received 50 days and a $150 fine, Gray 30 days and $50, while Tom Odom faced a remand to circuit court. Basham, a blacksmith, was said to be an informant for Mayor Hull’s anti liquor drive.

Ovett Hull Walter Morgan Tom Odom Gray Morgan Lie Peace Stuer PB Dunaiin Laurel Tum Jeli¢ Fatheree

Local social notes and visiting arrangements

Mrs Emmet Yates returned yesterday from Hathesburg and is the guest of Mr and Mrs Yates. A Mrs D B Uoolay visits her Meridian parents. J T O'Ferrall spent Sunday with home folks. W H Buckley left Sunday for Coopers Wells for ten days. H N Rogers and daughter Jane left yesterday for Indianapolis. Miss Lessie Iowan and Catherine Rogers leave Thursday for Indianapolis. Miss Anderson of Richion expected today to visit the Miss Buckwalters. Forrest Taylor of Eau Claire Wisconsin visited yesterday. Ushur Ware and Leona A returned home after business and social in Leas tel Mass Mytinger leaves Friday for her North home. Mrs Will Ghambliss returned to Newton after visiting Reese Chantbites. Jefferson Davis Chapter I D G Ellsville unveils monument at court house grounds June 3 at 10 am with ceremonial. A refined program planned. Music lovers of Laurel invited to Mrs W B Rogers home to hear Miss Dany Melvin of St Joseph Missouri in a program of German songs opera selections and Indian songs. Miss Melvin’s rendition impressed all present.

Laurel W. B. Rogers Alternum Lear Dany Melvin St. Joseph Miss Melvin

Local musician pairs with Miss Melvin for piano duet

A gifted musician with a clear soprano voice and fluent pronunciation performs alongside Miss Melvin on piano. The artist’s charming personality and language skills shine in an engaging recital.

Beers Miss Melvin

B E N G U and Local Notes From Laurel Mississippi

A compilation of brief items from Laurel area society and business pages. Mentions Miss Ethel Crawford's steady recovery, Sheriff Luther Hill on official business in Jackson, and local figures E M Ellis T B Craft visiting Laurel. Also notes about Captain F J White's illness, Stover P Dunigan joining a railroad, and Theodore Burton as a possible dark horse candidate.

Ethel Crawford Sherif Luther Hill Jackson E. M. Ellis T. B. Craft Ellisville Laurel H. Lloyd Meridian T. L. Hicks

Laurel Sports Roundup and Boys Camp Plans

Local column covers results Meridian 3 Jackson 2 and Vicksburg 17 Hattiesburg 45 with Greenwood 6 Yazoo City 3. Laurel hosts district games while a boys summer camp departs Monday with about twenty youths for Knight's Mill, focusing on outdoor lessons, tents and boats.

Colin States League Pow LL. Pek Vicbsburg Nuxco City Meridian Merman Oy Jackson Hattiesburg Greenwood Vicksburg Yazoo City Knight’s Mill Winston Neill

Fragmentary bakery ad hints and names in muddy OCR

The text shows a fragmented bakery advertisement with mentions of Wallace Dunk, sterilized glasses, and multiple bakery names. Phrases reference bread, hot washes, and a plate with a cat, plus names like Kora and Star Bakery Crean Parlor. The garbled lines mix brand cues and product mentions.

Kora Mie Star Bakery Tre Crean Parlor

Governor Hadley May Quit Role to Aid Teddy

City, Mo May 27 In a note received by Gov Hadley Mrs Roosevelt asked him to be temporary chairman of the Republican convention Roosevelt forces gain control of the convention It was announced Hadley was willing to accept the position

Definis City Teller Hadley Roosevelt

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