Laurel as a hub in New Orleans Mobile and Chicago rail line
The article debates routing for the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad, proposing Laurel Mississippi as the natural starting point for the New Orleans link. It notes a $15,000,000 capital and possible reorganization aims, with officials in Laurel urged to consider the plan as a potential trunk line to New Orleans and Chicago. It reports the charter filing in Laurel and names key figures Millard Hamstone, Morton Bogue, James Flowers, Albert Whitfield Jr., and Robert Fletcher. It also mentions a U D C meeting and a kidney remedy testimonial.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Mobile
Jackson
Kansas City
Mississippi
Missouri- Kansas
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middleton
Beaumont
Miss
Laurel
Hattiesburg
Beaumont- Hattiesburg
Panama
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company
office of Chancery
Crawford
Noel
Millard C. Hamstone
Morton G. Bogue
New York
James N. Flowers
Albert H. Whitfield, Jr
Robert V. Fletcher
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City railroad
J.C. Rich
N.O
J. C. Rich
the
new road
Y M G A Membership Contest Begins in Laurel
An aggressive Y M G A contest to boost Laurel's membership runs Dec 15 to Jan 15. Two companies of 20 compete, Red led by Capt Bartlett and White led by Frank Calhoun, with The Ledger representing Red. Winners receive a supper. losers a crackers and water banquet. prizes include a silk beaver for the winning captain and 20 member prizes.
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Young Men’s Christian Association of
Laurel
Red
Capt
Bartlett
Frank Calhoun
Ledger
Frank Gardner Hardware Co
Scott Jewelry Co
Isvan’s
Hicks Mercantile Co
F. A. Tate Co
Fine Bros
Denham’s
L. Fine
Mundell Bros
Joe
Jake Kastleman
Lefkowitz & Weinberger
Verriere Bros
eorge Dennis
Elks Memorial Services at Odd Fellows Hall
Elk memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon December 5 at 3 o clock in the Odd Fellows hall. Music will be provided by H N Rogers violinist and Mrs C E Beers pianist with a quartet including Wallace B Rogers Dr Clark J E Mundell and C E Beers. Committee in charge Henry Hilbun Rev L W Rose and W S Zimmerman invite the public.
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Elk’s
Odd Fellows hall
H.N. Rogers
C. E. Beers
Mesara
Wallace B. Rogers
Dr. Clark
J. IE. Mundell
Henry Hilbun
L. W. Rose
W. 8. Zimmerman
Construction of Non-Sectarian Hospital Framing Advances
Emergency Hospital Contractor J. M. Guy expects to finish raising the frame of the hospital within a week or so and begin brick wall work for the first story. The façade faces east toward Third avenue as it will run further north, with the lower floor entry via the hallway leading to an elevator linking to the second floor.
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Third avenue
J. M. Guy
Laurel Curfew Law Aimed At Minors In Town
Laurel enforces a curfew for under 18s from 9 PM to 5 AM with exemptions. The law targets youths who linger in town and risk trouble with officers. Queenie Dumas, a young mulatress, is jailed on a charge of shooting with intent to kill Liza Needham after disputes over a husband. Queenie, separated from Ernest Dumas, returned home then confronted Liza at her house, drew a pistol, and struck Liza in the groin during a confrontation between the two women.
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Laurel
Queenie Dumas
Liza Needham
Queenie
Ernest
Sam’? Dumas
Ellisville
Sam
Liza
Governor appoints Saunders and Gardiner to two congresses
Gov. Noel names Dr. P. H. Saunders and Mr. George S. Gardiner as delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress and the Rivers and Harbors Congress, both to meet in Washington.
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Noel
P. H. Saunders
George S. Gardiner
Washington
Homes Still Going Up In City And Suburbs
Construction continues as new houses rise within city limits and suburban districts.Builders push forward with residential growth projects amid steady demand and ongoing development plans across the area.
Laurel Growth and New Homes Spur City Tour Surprises
Laurel shows steady expansion with new houses rising along Central avenue Maple avenue and the residence alley west of Fourth. Builders include E Ledbetter D S Powers Ennis Denham Wallace McLaurin and N J Carhse. A nearby farm offers Polish China hogs game chickens and a fish pond. Second avenue near East Kingston sees rapid construction with two new buildings started and others ready for occupancy.
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Laurel
Central avenue
Maple avenue
William Lee
E. Ledbetter
Oak
H. H. Rowell
Fourth avenue
W. R. Matheny
Fifth avenue
Main street
W. P. Patrict
D. S. Powers
Ennis Denham
Wallace McLaurin
N. J. Carhse
C. D. Terry
Second avenue
East Kingston street
Water Glasses Sold At Bazaar At Five Cents
Two complete water glasses offered for five cents each at The Bazaar. The listing notes a simple clearance sale with low price points, inviting shoppers to purchase affordable glassware.
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Mobile and
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City
N. O
Stephen D. Lee
T. B. Bonner
OPFERBALL’S
La Vogue
The Society Shoe
O’FERRALL
Elks’ Memorial Services
Subur
ban
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