Rev Allan resigns to lead larger field in Jacksonville Ala
Rev William Temple Allan resigns as rector of the Episcopal church to take effect May 1 and move to Jacksonville Alabama for bigger work. He built a parish from 30 communicants to 74, added 42 by confirmation including 15 heads of families, organized St Agnes Guild and the Young Churchmen, and oversaw a thriving Sunday school. Ground valued at 10000 dollars was secured for church buildings, and a fine rectory was built. Resolutions of regret and appreciation were passed as he departs. previously led parishes at Ft Smith Arkansas, Springfield Missouri, and Sedalia Missouri. He is described as an effective reader and forcible preacher.
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William Temple Allan
Episcopal church
Jacksonville
Ala
Allan
St. Agnes Guild
Ft. Smith
Ark
Springfield
Sedalia
Foot Amputated in Railroad Yard Accident
Sardis flagman Lavinder on G and S I railroad had a foot crushed Tuesday night at the yards his foot was removed by surgeons Hyde Jarvis and Davis and he was sent to the hospital at Hattiesburg Wednesday Also note a published agreement urging Sunday refreshment stand closures as a move to protect trade and oppose Sunday drink sales.
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Lavinder
Sardis
Lr. Hyde
Jarvis
Davis
Hattiesburg
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Given For Tomorrow
The Presbyterian Church announces usual services tomorrow including Bible school at 10 30 a m and P Y P eight 15 p m. Morning and evening worship are at 11 a m and 7 p m with mid week prayer Thursday at 8 p m Visitors and worshipers are especially welcome.
Instructions for Second District Polling Place Vote
Read the instructions and proceed to the polls. Place an X at the right spot for the Second District in this historical voting notice.
Shall We Have the New Courthouse Election Rules
Election instructions outline opening polls at 9 am and closing at 6 pm with sworn managers, a bailiff and two clerks, and provision of tickets and ballot boxes. It covers voter privacy, ballot counting, and timely delivery of results to Jones County elections officials.
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JONESco i
JONES COUNTY
Commissioners of Election
Tragic double death at Pilgrims Rest cemetery
Mrs. R L Creel died after viewing her infant in an open coffin near Laurel. The three month old child died Monday and was buried Tuesday. Mrs Creel collapsed at the grave and died soon after, and was laid beside her child Wednesday in Pilgrims Rest cemetery.
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R. L. Creel
Laurel
Pilgrims’ Rest
To Close Sundays in 1906 Soda Fountain Plan
After April 22 1906 the undersigned will close their soda fountain and cigar stands on Sundays. Drug stores will fill prescriptions and sell medicine only. A J Benison P J Clark Wallace Drug Company W W Johnston W T Storr N C Pearson Warp & Taylor.
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A. J. Benison
P. J. CLARK WALLACE DRUG COMPANY
W. W. JOHNSTON
W.T. Storr
N. C. PEARSON, Warp & TAYLOR
Y M C A Secretary Sees Growing Interest in Services
Norvell notes rising interest as days pass with each meeting described as the best yet. A Friday noon worship at Lindsey Wagon Co plant is praised for heart and soul stirring communion. Elks plan a reception and dance at their new Commercial avenue club rooms on Friday, April 20.
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Norvell
Lindsey Wagon Co
The
Elks
Commercial avenue
Leggett Brothers Visit Highlights Local Farmer Lineage
Hiram Leggett, a prominent farmer from Eucutta, spent a few days visiting his brother Albert Leggett in town. The column notes a mention of local home hardware items including balusters brackets mantles grills doors sash screen doors and windows under the advertised contact for As McKenzig with phone 14.
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Hiram Leggett
Eucutta
Albert Leggett
McKenzig
Phone
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ion
Ellisville
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Meridian
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