Assault at M. J. K. C depot injures Amos Brogan
A Sunday incident at the M. J. and K. C depot left Amos Brogan severely bruised after a stranger, described as a railroad man, attacked him for profanity then fled toward a northbound train. Brogan was taken home to Kingston with facial wounds while another young man named Mr. Homes incurred a dangerous stab wound during a separate dispute before leaving town.
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Amos Brogan
Brogan
Kingston
Homes
Jones County Teachers School Plan Seeks Local Professional Work
Superintendent Taylor and county teachers propose a county teachers school to better prepare those needing exams while offering professional work. They note county teachers face the hardest duties and lowest pay, limiting access to costly professional opportunities. The initiative aims to meet demand and support educators.
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Taylor
Welborn Visits Jones County Ahead of Philippine Mission
W C Welborn Commissioner of Agriculture to the Philippines spent the week in Jones county visiting relatives and friends. He traveled to the McNeil experiment station to inspect a stump boring machine and plans to sail from San Francisco on May 25 for the Philippines, with G E Nesom and B L Moss also overseeing Jones county agricultural interests there.
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W. C. Welborn
Philipines
Jones county
Laurel
McNeil experiment station
San Francisco
Mr. Welborn
G. E. Nesom
B. L. Moss
Trouble at the Cotton Mill ends in cutting affray
A Saturday afternoon disturbance occurred at the Cotton Mill involving a cutting affray. Foreman Homes led the incident and officers responded to the scene. No further details were provided on injuries or suspects.
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Homes
Hymeneal of Mr T Moffatt and Miss Sue Shoemake
The wedding occurred at the bride’s parents home in Westkind on Sunday at 6:30 p m officiated by Rev R D Maum. Also note: Officer Clark chased and arrested a Negro after a jail door slamming incident. Bay Springs veterans delegation visited Ledger office sharing reunion cheer. Miss Lillie Quimby visits Santa Maria and New Orleans. Natie C Pearson toured New Orleans bottling plants. Rev J B Harris from Kentucky to lead revival meetings at Kingston Methodist June 15 to 28.
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Mr. T. Moffatt
Sue Shoemake
West kind
Rev
R. D. Maum
Clark
J.C. Roges
W. M. McAlpine
W.C. Massey
J. W. McLauril
Bay Springs
Ledger office
Natie C. Pearson
Myra
New Orleans
Mr. Pearson
J. B. Harris
Kentucky
J. S. Parker
Kingston Methodist church
South
Meridian men attain 32nd degree Masonry
Dr. H. G. McCormick and Geo. M. Dennis visited Meridian last week and received the 32nd degree of Masonry. Silas Gardiner and F. G. Wisner are the only two remaining names noted in the report.
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H. G. McCormick
Geo. M. Dennis
Meridian
Silas Gardiner
F.G. Wisner
Lettuce Shipment Profits Hint At Future Crops For Laurel
The Ledger reports Mr. Lindsey earned 139.02 net from a 3 4 acre lettuce shipment with gross sales of 285 due to refrigerator charges on part of a car. Ground planted in beans will ship in June followed by a third crop. a strong corn or cotton yield could follow in good seasons. Local notes include a grand banquet, visits by Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, and remarks by J T Taylor on a Jones County Teachers School.
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Lindsey
Judge F Lampe Dies in Laurel at 64
Judge F Lampe died suddenly at his Laurel home of heart failure at 3 30 pm aged 64. He formerly practiced law in Cincinnati for 80 years, notable as a constitutional lawyer and war veteran. Ten years ago he moved to Laurel and joined Kingston Lumber Co, serving the firm with notable counsel. Remains will be taken to Cincinnati today for interment.
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Kingston
Cincinnati
F. Lampe
Laurel
Lampe
Cincinnatti
Kingston Lumber Co
Laurel’s Reunion Noted As Well Represented In New Orleans
Mrs. E. B. Wilborn has been dangerously ill at her Kingston home but is improving. Mrs. Wm. C. Woerner and son visit Mrs. D. G. Burnett in Laurel, while J. O. Burnett and J. M. Rabb visit relatives in New Orleans and Meridian respectively. Ben Roseberry and Miss Sallie Stephens wed Sunday evening. Local notes on residents and visitors include Sam Whitman of Paulding, E. L. Carter of Meridian, Judge Deavours, and others. Telephone notice warns of line cuts if bills are unpaid by the 16th.
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E. B. Wilborn
Kingston
Bryan Gains Ground Amid Roosevelt Rivalry
The Mobile Register notes Mr. Bryan’s improving chances as Roosevelt’s radicalism nudges him toward conservatism. Bryan can avoid scrapping new policies, stand firm, and win. Some issues are dead, others align with his strengths, potentially making him the Democratic nominee and a leading contender for president.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Presbyterian Church Proposes Protracted Services Start May
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 o clock, morning and evening services at 11 and 8, prayer service Thursday at 8, and protracted services beginning the second Sunday in May. The Young Peoples Society will meet at 7 15, and all are welcome. Pastor James W Atwoop invites all to study the Bible and join in services.
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Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
JAMES W. ATwoop
Farm for Sale 320 Acres with Orchard and Poultry Yards
Farm for sale featuring 320 acres with 30 acres cultivated 50 acres in orchard 12 poultry yards and well located 7 room house barn and outhouses improvements cost 3000 all new Price and terms on application F Brapsway Ellisville Mississippi
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F. Brapsway
Ellisville
Misa
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Jones County Teachers’ School
Phillipine Agricultural Commissioner
Weaver
Moffatt-Shoemake
J. M. Lindsey
John Thomas
Heidelberg
Mrs. Yarbrough
West End
Mr. Thomas
nintieth
J.T. Taylor
B. M. Morgan
N. R. Hosey
Vernon
E. O. Bailey
O’Ferrall
Benison Drug Store
Bennett Co
Warren, Pa
George M. Dennis
Thomas W. Flynt
Laurel R. F. D
Jimmie H. Grafton
ers
J. H. Carlisle
Odd Fellows circle
Wm. C. Woerner
Wm. C. Jr
Mobile
D. G. Burnett
Auerbach
K. F. Beers
Mrs. J. O. Burnett
Ben Roseberry
Misa Sallie Stephens
Sam Whitman
Paulding
Mrs
J. M. Rabb
E. L. Carter
Deavours
Pulding
James Evans
Pick Thornton
Neidelberg
A. J. Wells
Rosia Bush
J. A. RICHEY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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