12 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
The town church reports a new young men prayer meeting to be held next Sunday at 7 30 pm The effort follows an active Sunday school and singing class and invites all to attend The note also mentions local visitors and upcoming editorial changes at the paper with best wishes for the new editor Huff
A wrecker, described as a Black person, was located in the city by Constable Valentine. The report notes the arrest or capture in a concise police action record with the involved individuals and city setting.
Toy Ferguson, identified beyond doubt by conductor and section crew, was arraigned before Justice Jefcoat for the Gulf and Ship Island passenger train wreck near Service 1 in early July. He was bound over to the grand jury with a $2,000 bond, which he could not raise, and is jailed.
Mr W F Clegg a leading cotton planter of Jones county visited town with the year's first open boll of cotton. He recalled selling the first bale last year and noted he sold 11 bales in August then, whereas this August he expects to sell at most one bale in the market.
Reverend Levy Bassett preached two sermons at Sha ron Saturday and Sunday. Mr Miles Hill visited his brother Berry Hill on Sunday. Mrs Jackson of near Antioch visits her son W W Gieger this week. Charlie Styron spent the weekend with James Gieger. Miss Ihahlia Clegg guest of Miss Laura Sime Saturday evening. Velma Moss 16 months died Wednesday August 4 at home of Mr and Mrs Pink Moss. Sympathy offered to the Moss family. Ike Vick of Hattiesburg visiting Mr and Mrs Price. Misses Bessie Gieger and Ora Wiggins spent Sunday with Miss Grace Clegg. Miss Mattie Price visited Miss Lonie Musgrove Sunday. Mrs W F Clegg visited Mrs Wiggins Thursday.
A close out price on refrigerators requires selling regardless of profit. Travis and Abney announce limited stock reductions to clear inventory.
In a banner season the county reports record watermelon production with large volumes and splendid prices. Growers push harvests despite market volatility as buyers seek regional fruit. Strong demand boosts local farmers' cash returns.
Farmers report watermelons thrive in Jones County soil. Despite a poor early crop due to rains, high demand and limited supply drive strong prices. A truck grower nets about 150 dollars per acre, with carloads shipped to Jackson and more planned. Diversified crops urged for better times.
Notice to advertisers announcing that ad copy must be submitted by 3 o clock Wednesdays to ensure timely publication. The company states reminders will be sent Tuesday afternoons to allow copy by the following noon at 3 o'clock. Cordially theirs, Ledger Printing Co.
A Mississippi county split is anticipated as plans to divide Jones County proceed at the upcoming legislature. supporters cite geographic size and the potential to annex a Wayne County strip to align with Ellisville traders. Local leaders expect swift action with governors' support for private and local legislation.
A conference in Laurel will see representatives from both districts draft a bill to submit to voters for ratification. The Laurel Ellisville Courthouse feud spurred a compromise of two separate courthouses at about 85000 dollars each. Proponents argue dual governments cost no more than two districts. P Todd and his brother of Soso visited town on business Tuesday.
Thunder showers push late crop work while local youths attend Isden church services in Jasper county. D W Edward of Summerland visits. Alex McQueen leads a singing school. A stork brings two baby girls to Ellgey and Valentine homes. Laurel trips noted, Pink Welch and Fred Duckworth visit. Antioch protracted meeting begins before the third Sunday in August with meals on the ground. Dr A J Johnson heads to Butler Ala then travels for two months before resuming practice at the Y M C A building.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy express confidence of success for a Confederate monument to be placed on the court house square.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy announce a planned contribution from the New Orleans Item through Michel Rudie. Ten cents from each paid monthly subscription will go to the monument fund until erection. Subscriptions are received at the Star restaurant or by Mesdames L. B. McCarty and BE. Fred Bartlett.
Local Junior Order and Farmers' Union lodges announce a large picnic at Ecusta on August 26. Grand doings expected, all invited for a pleasant day. Youth urged to review cloakroom services by Travis & Abney offering coat and trouser pressing and Lily ice cream refreshments.
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