Street railway franchise debated in Laurel town council
The Laurel town column argues against granting a five year street railway franchise now, urging the city first release Laurel Improvement Company from an option to buy and to ensure streets are improved before expanding car lines. It warns against delaying real progress and warns of risks to municipal fairness and future growth.
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Laurel Improvements Company
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Laurel Improvement
Laurel Improvement Company
Hattiesburg
Married at Hazlehurst Church in Hazlehurst
Mr. T F Buntin and Miss Effie Grandberry wed at the Baptist Church in Hazlehurst on a Wednesday night. The groom, a young merchant of Laurel, and the bride, daughter of J B Grandberry, Hazelhurst, plan to reside in Laurel after May 10. Mrs I Jackson and babies left for Maryland for the summer.
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Baptist Church
Hazelhurst
T F. Buntin
Effie Grandberry
T. F. Buntin
Laurel
J. B. Grandberry
LEDGER
Mrs. I. Jackson
Miss Nabors
Maryland
The Lau Ledger Six Year Anniversary and Local Notices
The Lau Ledger marks six years since 1901 under various editors and owners led by W. L. Pryor and Harry Lyons. The current plan promises a larger, truer, more interesting paper with no sensationalism while thanking readers for support. Church gathering reports despite rain praise Rev Oversmith and music. upcoming events include 4 pm Sunday services, box ball for boys, and a Cotton Mills ground baseball game at 3 pm between high school and Y M C A teams.
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THE LauREL LEDGER
W. L. Pryor
Pryor
prince of good fellows
Harry L. Lyons
Harry
Ernest
LipGerR PRinTING Co
Mr. Pryor
Harry Lyons
Lyons
Greenwood
Miss
Commonwealth
Agricultural Department
U. S
W. R. Hardy
Hardy
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Georgia
earth
Oversmith
Big Bill Green
Y. M. C. A. Notes in Sunday Meetings
For two weeks the secretary was away and hall services drew lower attendance. Brethren Coit and Chambers spoke on Sundays assigned to them and, though fewer men attended, the spirit of the meetings remained good. Sunday brother W. M. Holcomb of the Second Baptist spoke.
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Brethren Coit
Chambers
W. M. Holcomb
the
Second Baptist
Regular J L Power Camp Meetings Moved to Saturdays
Notice to members that regular meetings are now held on the first Saturday of each month with a full meeting on Saturday May 4 for important business.
Benefit Concert Aids J L Power Camp U C V
The Bene fit Concert at the Y M C A on the evening of 12th inst. for J L Power Camp U C V was a decided success. Miss Maggie Clark 80 cleverly presented the concert and Miss Chambers read exceptionally well earning praise. Gate receipts were satisfactory but funds fall short to send indigent camp members to Richmond, so another entertainment will be held. readers urged to support as the opportunity will soon pass.
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J. L. Power
Maggie Clark
Richmond
The New Laurel Improves Rooms for Traveling Public
The New Laurel has added improvements to its already spacious rooms and is better prepared to accommodate travelers than ever. The management expects to enlarge quarters soon so that no one will be turned away, addressing past demand when hotel service was requested.
The Ter Centenial Opening At Jamestown Exposition
The Wa settlement at Jamestown opens today with a full program published elsewhere. Officials expect millions to attend the picturesque buildings and gardens as the exposition bids to rank among world events.
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Jamestown
Norfolk
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