Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Gallman
Rev and Mrs R F Witt of Gallman Miss celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner from four to six p m December 22 1906. The home was festively decorated with holly mistletoe vines and silver and white floral arrangements. Guests included family and friends who admired the silver wedding bell centerpiece and the elegant silver dinner. The couple’s two daughters and two sons assisted with hosting and greetings.
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Laurel
R. F. Witt
Gallman
Brother Witt
Sister Witt
Sister
Y M C A NOTES Vivid service and bold basketball clash
Our last Sunday meeting drew a full hall as Bro Holesmb delivered a plain sermon on Behold I stand at the door and knock. 25 young men promised to live better. Several strangers joined. Next Sunday features Rev Mr Chambers and a musical program for Old Soldiers. The first basketball game of the new series saw the Y M C A Boys win a close, exciting contest over the Fire Boys. The winner plans to win again next Tuesday. A big supper for the boys will follow the next game on the 12th. winners take their girls to a cake spread, losers to crackers and water.
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Holesmb
Mr. Chambers
Fire Boys
Hack Drivers Should Be Instructed to Rights of Pedestrians
A letter argues hack drivers lack street courtesy and often speed toward pedestrians. It urges the mayor to assemble hackmen for instruction on pedestrian rights to prevent serious or fatal incidents.
Sash and Box Factory Plans Expansion and New Machinery
Mr. A B Campbell, manager of Laurel Sash and Box Factory, announces expansion to enlarge the plant and add machinery. Capitalized at 30000 with 4500 issued stock, a 12.5 percent dividend was declared in 1906. Proposal includes a two story brick building, increased stock, and permanent occupancy at Magnolia and Plum streets, near depots with quick delivery and strong water supply.
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A. B. Campbell
Laurel Sash & Box
Magnolia and
Plum streets
Special Term Court Convened in Jones County Mississippi
The 18th Circuit Court District orders a special term of the Circuit Court for Jones County to be held at Laurel in the temporary courthouse, 10:00 a.m. on Monday March 18, 1907, for up to 21 days. The clerk is to give lawful notice. Ordered in vacation at Forest Scott County Mississippi on January 24, 1907 by ALD.
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Circuit Court
13th Circuit Court District
Mississippi
Jones
2nd Circuit Court
2nd Circuit
Board of Supervisors
Laurel
Jones County
Foreat
Scott County
Employee of Eastman Gardiner & Co Killed
A Eastman Gardiner & Co mill worker Frank Mc Gowan a colored employee died after a belt machine shafting pulled him in Tuesday morning. He had years of service and was known for good conduct and steady work.
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Eastman, Gardiner & Co
Frank McGowan
Frank
In Memory of Martha Powell
Martha Powell born May 10 1891 died January 10 1907 of typhoid fever. Daughter of J M Powell of Gitano. She leaves her parents four brothers three sisters and many relatives. A Baptist member who died as the Master willed, urging family to live righteously and hope to meet her on the bright shore.
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Martha Powell
J. M. Powell
Gitano
Jim Powell
the
Baptist church
Ledger seeks missing issue dates for reward
The Ledger announces the Nov 16 and Dec 7 issues are missing and offers a liberal reward to the first reader who can send in either or both numbers from their files.
Change in Meeting Times for Local Lodges
The W O W Camp of Laurel changes meeting times to the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings, the Circle on the 3rd Thursday, and the Star of Bethlehem on the 4th Monday. M Schauber traveled to Hattiesburg Sunday to pay heirs of A Malone two thousand dollars from a life insurance policy on their father’s death.
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W. O. W. Camp. of Laurel
Circle 3d
Star ‘of Bethlehem
M. Schauber
Hattiesburg
A. Malone
Laurel Fire Camp Upgrades Firefighting Tools
The city equips Laurel Fire Camp with improved nozzles and attachments. One nozzle with higher pressure reduces crew needed and allows a steady stream to protect firefighters. A spray can target flames while misted water cools the building, aiding defense with chemicals added for better effectiveness.
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Laurel
Bas
excheat
Justice Seeks Alderman Seat In Laurel Race
Local candidate H B Justice announces for alderman in Laurel, aiming to succeed Dr W H Daved. election details reference Feb 14 and eligibility rules. Also notes community updates including visits, millinery work, and a parish guild event at Frank Ga Co store.
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Frank Ga Co
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R.F. Witt
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Y. IM. C. A. NOTES
SASH & BOX FACTORY
The State of
18th Circuit Court District
FRANK M'GOWAN
the Ledger
Anderson Nozzle
H. B. Justice
W. H. Daved
Justicé
Dr. W. P.J
Virgie Yarkerdian
T. Scott
Wayne
W. Waldrup
Silas
Gardiner
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