New Bank to Open Saturday Morning at Nine
A new bank prepares to open Saturday at nine o clock as the contractor completes turnover of the building. The work has been accepted and final checks completed.
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Laurel Ledger in Laurel, Mississippi
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
1
Expect Strong Showing At Laurel Bank Opening
T B Bonner president of the Farmers and Traders Bank of Laurel says the bank is ready for business and will open Saturday at nine o clock with Cicero Ferrall as cashier W M Norris turning over the building to The Tate Co for completion Features installed and waiting for employees and cash Deposits are strong and much money is not yet in circulation The bank plans to handle more deposits and suggests room for a third bank in Laurel backed by substantial finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Bonner
Farmers and Traders Bank of Laurel
Cicero Ferrall
casheir
W. M. Norris
Tate Co
Laurel
North Hickory Grove Rural News Update
Rev Lopez filled his appointment at Hickory Grove Sunday. Uncle Jeff Bush and wife visited in Shady Grove Sunday with their son Charles Bush. Mrs J H Bush has been sick but is improving. Dr McCormick is adding a new barn to his farm. John Moore will soon complete his residence. Master Nall Ingram killed a fine wild turkey gobbler in his father’s corn field Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
Hickory Grove
Jeff Bush
Shady Grove
Charles Bush
McCormick
Nall Ingram
Weather and crops update from Spring Hill community
Reports from the Davis Lumber Co reflect strong business while farm plans falter due to rains. Corn improves, cotton planting incomplete, wheat poor, oats weak, and peach crops down as trees fail to leaf. Weather experts blame last hard spring freeze. M Kh Sumrall, recently trained in San Antonio, returns home and takes a Laurel post. Spring Hill's second Sunday of May features singing and a box dinner, with a rental house announced behind Central School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Cuban Tobacco Seed for Free Distribution Today
W L Pryor of the U S Department of Agriculture has secured a large quantity of acclimated Cuban tobacco seed for free distribution to anyone willing to trial it. With boll weevils likely to appear and cotton prospects uncertain, locals are encouraged to experiment with tobacco. Seed can be obtained by calling at the local office or from Mr Pryor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
W.L. Pryor
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Y M C A Lauded For Spiritual Revival In Laurel
A Laurel Y M C A service last Sunday featured an old time experience meeting with over a hundred men and boys, prayers filled with faith, and a notable Bible and prayer service on Monday night where four prominent locals made open confessions. Next Sunday's service is anticipated as a record breaker. Mr. T W Hall urges wide attendance for guidance on the youths' future welfare with special male quartet music by Beers, Rogers, Clark, and Norvell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
T. W. Hall
Messrs
Beers
Rogers, Clark
Local Notes on Farm Work and Visits in Sharon
Rain slowed farm work this week. Luther Pharis and Jim Gieger returned from Hebron Monday. Mrs Green Sims visited relatives near Moss Monday. A prayer meeting was well attended Saturday afternoon at J M Pharis home. M Sims was in town on business Monday. J M Pharis was in Laurel Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pharis
Jim Gieger
Hebron
Mrs. Green Sims
Moss
J. M. Pharis
M. Sims
Laurel
Householders Read This Prices for coal sold by Laurel Oil
Montevallo Cahaba Red Ash Lump Coal five dollars per ton and Illinois Electric Egg Coal four dollars and twenty five cents per ton delivered. Cash terms. Offer valid only through May thirty first, 1909. Phone 31. Laurel Oil & Fertilizer Co. 2to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevallo
Cahaba
Illinois Electric Egg
LAUREL OIL & FERTILIZER Co
County Teachers Leave for Natchez
Supts. Waldrup of Jones County Watkins of City Schools and Massey of Jasper on Special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldrup
Jones County
Watkins
City Schools
Massey
Jasper
High School Spellers Join Crowd Forty in All
A special car will carry Laurel and Jasper county teachers to Natchez for a Friday spelling match. About forty teachers, including Supts Waldrup Watkins and Massey, ride the 10 oclock train from Hattiesburg with Carroll Hassell Dan Clark Frank Ross Frank Travis and Wiley Forbes named among the spelling match boys. Jones county teachers plan to join at Ellisville Moselle and Hattiesburg, totaling around fifty in all. The Mississippi Central will operate a special train from Hattiesburg supplying the Jones county teachers with a separate car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Laurel
Waldrup
Jones county
Watkins
Laurel schools
Massey
Jasper county
Carroll Hassell
Dan Clark
Frank Ross
frank Travis
Wiley Forbes
Ellisville
Moselle
Hattiesburg
Mississippi Central
Monument unveiling for Wyatt B. Fannin by Camp 610
Louin Camp No 610 will unveil the monument of Sovereign Wyatt B Fannin on May 26 at 11 a m. All camps are cordially invited to take part in the ceremony. D M Lueutsey, Clerk. For rent six room house near new school building modern conveniences. Phone 126 for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louin
Wyatt B. Fannin
D. M. LieuTsey
Tag Day for General School Piano Fund
Laurel proudly supports its schools with generous funding and strong community pride. The city’s liberal policy fosters school spirit, linking students, officials, and the community in a shared opportunity for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Habitual Hitters Hit Hattiesburg Hard in Weekend Swing
Despite poor weather Laurel defeated Hattiesburg in three games Friday Saturday and Sunday. Laurel dominated with strong pitching from Mulholland Doc Stringer and Beard catching all three games. Laurel led 6-1 4-2 and 3-1 in the three outings, five wins in six games this season with many stars away at college. Heidelberg arrives Wednesday May 6 for another test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Nlattiesburg S*riday
Ilathesburg
lattiesburg
Stringer
Mulholland
Heidelberg
Farmers' Union Have Big Day
Farmers' Union events spotlight cooperation as leaders convene for discussions and public programs. Community members gather to promote shared agricultural goals, unity, and cooperative projects across local farms and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FARMERS’ UNION
Million Dollar Plan Outlined For Cotton Association
Ellisville hosted about five hundred farmers who heard State Union President Hightower describe a million dollar cotton association project to sell cotton as markets demand. A grand dinner in the old fridge courthouse building reflected local support and interest in the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Association
Ellisville
Ellisvile
President Hightower
State Union
Farmers Institute Opens Applications for 1909 Season
The Farmers Institute plans its 1909 season starting July 19. Communities seeking an institute must apply early, with consideration after June to allow route planning and date fixing. I R Noyn at the Agricultural College Mississippi handles institute applications. The Ledger briefly suspended operations for twenty minutes on Wednesday morning during a minor disruption. Nation, the Star Confectionery man, offered ice cream with nuts, cherries, strawberries and pineapple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
pssible
Ledger
Star Confectionery
Reverend W N Edwards Dies After Cotton Mill Fall
Rev W N Edwards died two hours after falling through an elevator opening at a cotton mill on Friday morning April 23. He held family devotion before leaving for work and was known for cheerfulness. He leaves a wife five children and a son who is a Methodist preacher in the Western North Carolina Conference. Remains were taken to North Carolina for interment accompanied by his two daughters Mrs Massey and Mrs Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Sdwards
gaddach
Brother Sidwards
Edwards
N. C
Massey
Isvans
Lindsey Park to open next week with free attractions
Lindsey Park will open to the public next week with all attractions free. A special week showcases offerings, with season tickets priced at 5.50 for individuals and 5.00 for families, available at the Ledger office or from Mr. Lindsey. Sunday visits allowed, but tickets required for special attractions. boating and bathing limited to one hour if others wait. Regulations posted on grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey
Woman's Mission Union at Second Baptist Holds April Meeting
The Woman's Missionary union of Second Baptist met Thursday April 15 with Mrs Sumrall absent. Vice president Mrs J D Stephens led. Rev Mr Jones gave devotional. Five papers on South America were presented by Miss Anie Cubley Mrs Geo Martin Mrs Stephens and Mrs Wedgpath. Refreshments followed. Next meeting planned with Mrs Buckerew in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary union of the Second Baptist church
Geo. Martin
Stephens
W. O. Wedgpath
Louin School Remarks and Sermon at Reunion
The Mississippi College president W T Lowery preached a strong sermon at 11 a.m. criticizing cigarette smoking based on college experience and statistics. A large dinner followed. Speakers included Prof. Wurst of Oxford and J W Boatright. Prof. Stringer will stay another year. The town marshal sprinkled streets with six gallons of booze poured out amid spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Lowery
Mississippi College
Ile
Wurst
Oxford
J.W. Boatright
farmers’ union
Stringer
loyes
J.B. L
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NEW BANK
North Hickory Grove
J. H. Bush
John Moore
Service
The
Davis Lumber Co
M. Kh. Sumrall
San Antonio
Texas
Central school
LEDGER office
Sharon
HIGH SCHOOL
Louin Camp
G. A. Fine’s
G. A
I. V. Hill
Sharon community
Meridian
Yarbo
Ark
Allison’s Wells
MISSISSIPPI DRUG COMPANY
LAUREL, AISS
Hightower
Farmers’ Institute
I”. R. Noyn
Farmers’ Institutes, Agricultural College
Mississippi
W. N. Edwards
Woman's Mission Union
JYSPAP ROKR
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