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Laurel Ledger

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1907

Page

6

Announcements for Sheriff and Chancery Clerk

Authorized announcements list candidates for Sheriff and Chancery Clerk including Amos Jordan c B Smith James Richards W H Bufkin J H Crawford Millard P Bush Jesse M Bush for Circuit Clerk and others such as T W Hall Br George T Lisdale J W Walters Joe T Mapp for Superintendent of Education plus Green B Landrum R L Garrick for Assessor and N A Jones Beat 3 as Supervisor.

AMOS JORDAN c. B. SMITH JAMES RICHARDS W.H. BUFKIN J. H. CRAWFORD MILLARD P. BUSH T. W. HALL GEORGE T. LISDALE J. W. WALTERS JOE T. MAPP

Mayor Odens Address Sets Tone for New Administration

The Mayors oath of office by T H Oden drew mixed reactions as critics debated policy while the new leader declared a commitment to duty and fair enforcement. He emphasized adherence to law, openness to advice, and the duty to judge guilt or innocence by law and evidence, urging public trust and neighborly conduct.

T. H. Oden Cain Abel Oden

Tobacco sale law warning to Laurel violators

A 1906 code section bans selling cigars cigarettes or snuff to anyone under 18 without written parental authorization. Violators face a fine of 20 to 100 dollars or up to three months in jail or both. The note urges druggists in Laurel to heed the law and change practices.

Laurel

Filibuster in Senate over California-Japanese issue intensifies

Bacon and Tillman lead a filibuster in the U S Senate on the California Japanese problem. Jupee Brunot quashes the indictment against Rep Geo K Favrot of Louisiana for murder. The jury plans a new indictment. Joan D Rockefeller establishes a 32 million dollar mark for the General Educational Board and offers more if useful. He is praised as generous yet called a sinner.

Bacon Tillman U. S. Senate Jupee Brunot Geo. K. Favrot R. H. Aldrich Joan D. Rockefeller general Educational Board N. We S. E Nora Pearson neene FL Abney bee emma N. W S. B S. W. Timb. fo mere eatrre S. EB S. W A. G. Ferguson Renee emae ewan N. E H. C. Smith Peabo beeren geeter H. Bryan timber wee N. Way Henry oil A. J. Janes N. B Bataan W. S. Carter Lmb. Co Hamp Ferguson S. Chester Herrington rr S. We G. W. Purvis S. EB. beh N. BE W. L. Williams Pacot S. Ee bacco N. J. Davis pepok S. EL W. M. Bonner gebiel W. ov Williams R. R u. E A. G. Ferguson E S. BE Ss. W J. G. Rogers N. EB B. F. Purey Jno W. Sumrall rene Nancy ‘Taylor renee s J. A. Griffith W. Jef J. Windham S Johnson & Ramsey N. W Burt Arrington W renee rere W. R. Daniels M. LYONS R. Cooper S. EE Smith oo CG. Smith H. N. McLaurin N. W. id M. Brown M. Temples KE. Chamberlain W. Hardy J D. Chamberlain W. Denham cee renee Chas. Patterson nN. W Peter Jones Sandersville Mer. Co ieee Cc. N. Aitterrall Ss. W A. Watson ee S. W N. EE ween eennes Jones & Winnoo ceee ee rere Co. M. McDonald I. Gardner Henry Kayhea W fay Rosa Beal N. Wed M. L. Ward ey ree Rosa Beal wea reese John Rogers J. Creel S.E A. B. Jordan M. T. Herrington J. D. Moss A. TackSon Geo. McGee eee L. McDonald W L. M. McCrory G. W. Hardy altel ata ernst Sallie Sumrall Kastleman geig aelle Anchor Saw Mill Co J. R. Hill G. B W. D. Knight L. Hinton Jj. A. Hinton FE G. B. Knight eater ae OUNCE Lee Barnes w. J. Kelly O. R. Edwards acres Sandersville

A Fraud Acknowledgment in Lovett Busby Rights Tale

The piece defends Lovett Busby amid a controversy over selling patent rights and fertilizer receipts. It explains someone offered rights and receipts to Busby to distribute to neighbors, noting fertilizer prices urge action. The writer argues the soil needs differ from the claimed complete fertilizer and criticizes the formula for low phosphoric acid and unnecessary potash.

Lovett Busby Jones County Lovett Jovett Busby piney woods

Beloved wife of Elder Steinwinder dies at home

Mrs J E Steinwinder wife of Elder J E Steinwinder of this city died at her home Monday afternoon February 18 Born April 1851 she was nearly 56 and mother of seven children five sons and two daughters all members of the Baptist church She was a devoted wife mother and neighbor LEFGER extends sympathy to the bereaved family and sorrowing husband.

J. E. Steinwinder the Baptist church

Frank H. Bush Announces for Supervisor Beat Two

Frank H. Bush announces candidacy for Supervisor Beat Two. He is known to most residents for his character and deeds and is described as bearing the ear marks of good supervisor timber. If elected, he would fill this important position of trust and confidence.

LEDGER Bush

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Loss

A note from J. E. Steinwinder and family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for kindness shown after the death of wife and mother.

J. E. STEINWINDER

Tax Gollegtor's Sale Of Delinquent Lands In Laurel

Tax collector announces public sale of delinquent lands for 1906 in Jones County Mississippi. The sale will be held on the first Monday in March 1907 in front of the courthouse door in Laurel, Mississippi, to the highest bidder for cash, with lands described by district and tax delinquency.

court house Laurel Miss Jones county

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE LAUREL LEDGER T. E. WALDRUP JESSE M. BUSH tion J.A. TAYLOR GREEN B. LANDRUM R. L. GARRICK N. A. JONES FRANK H. BUSH MAYOR ODEN Faymees
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