17 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
Jim McWilliams an employee at Robbin's Sawmill near Mossville was severely cut when a button saw fell and struck his breast. The wound was about eight inches long, causing intense pain before Dr. Riley treated him. He is not expected to die and should recover swiftly.
A letter from W D Suita urges readers to support the Laurel to Myrick free mail route by subscribing to local papers and increasing mail volume to meet Uncle Sam's required 3000 pieces per month. He warns the route could be discontinued if demand falls and stresses national development and community reading.
Joe Meeks a carpenter for Eastman Gardiner Co. was fatally injured Tuesday while repairing the foundation of runway No. 1 at a dry kiln. A jack screw failed during a platform lift, a falling beam struck him, and he died about 25 minutes later. He was 31, survived by a wife, and buried with lodge honors at Hickory Grove.
The Laurel Public Schools will open September 3rd. The Superintendent will be in his office at 9:00 A. M. each day from now until school opens to meet patrons or pupils and provide necessary information.
Benson and Clark offer GO-FLY for use on hoses and cattle. The phrase promises that it will deter flies wherever applied.
O C Hunt won Laurel mayoral nomination by 37 votes over T H Oden in a close second municipal primary. The Ledger lauds Hunt as a reform minded Georgia native with a law career in Newton and Laurel, pledging enforcement of the law and civic integrity.
George H Beckner, longtime Laurel resident and wood foreman, died at his Kingston home Monday at 7:45 am after a battle with congestive illness. Formerly of Williamsport, he worked for Kingston Lumber and Mt Vernon Hardwood Mills and leaves a wife four children and many friends. Interment will be in Williamsport, Pa., the family burying ground. He held memberships in Masonic Lodge Woodmen of the World and Hoo Hoo Order.
Advertises a vacant commercial hotel with eighteen rooms and full utilities available. Interested parties are directed to apply to H. H. Rowell.
Mr. D. G. Smith of Laurel sent water samples to State Chemist W. F. Hand. The analysis finds bicarbonate of soda as the dominant ion and notes the water is strong for domestic and industrial use, comparing favorably with top analyses. The piece suggests Laurel may discover mineral springs or oil possibilities.
Mrs Geo H Beckner and family thank friends for neighborly kindnesses and heart touches at the death of Geo H Beckner husband and father. Our hearts go out to you for this love and Christian fortitude. May God bless you all. Mrs Beckner and family.
In a formal note Hunt thanks friends and supporters for their confidence and pledged service after election. He compares supporters to valiant soldiers and expresses a commitment to a good administration and to managing public affairs. Respectfully, C C Hunt.
An old style advertising letter compares diamonds and paint to sell Devoe One Gallon paint advantages emphasizing durability and coverage The firm F W Devoe Co claims Devoe lasts longer and covers more than average paint and urges readers to choose quality over price, ending with a sign off from New York.
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