Teachers Association Program at Laurel February 9 1907
The Teachers Association holds a session at Laurel on February 9 1907 with morning and noon meetings. Topics include adopted course of study, teacher evaluation by pupils and patrons, teacher shortages, salary discrimination, and methods to improve teaching. Committee members Luther Sumrall and T Taylor invite all teachers to attend.
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Laurel eb
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W. L. Abbott
Hilbun
Andrew
Allison
Pere rce Lou Ford
D. B. Loper
D. R. Jenkins
M. P. Bush
LUTHER SUMRALL
Laurel City to Induct New Officials Monday
NEW CITY OFFICERS: Monday the 7th will mark induction into office of all recently elected gentlemen to serve Laurel for the next two years. Olin C Hunt as Mayor J C Clark Marshall J W Cowart Treasurer E S Waite Jr J A Bush F G Wisner Dr W P Davis and N B Smith as aldermen.
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Laurel
Olin
J. C. Clark
Marshall
J. W. Cowart
Messrs
J. A.Bush
Call for Independent Telephone Co to Serve Jones County
The Cumberland Telephone Co faces litigation over overcharges in Jones County and Laurel while Hatttesburg Meridian residents seek removal of phones. A mass Laurel Ellisville Jones county meeting urges forming an independent company to restore affordable service and invite public stock ownership. The editorial argues competition would revive service and curb monopolistic greed.
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Cumberland Telephone Co
Jones,county
Laurel
Hattiesburg
Meridian
Ellisville
Jones county
First Week of the New Year a Record Breaker
The article notes a high scoring New Year’s night basketball game between the Stars and the Y.M.C.A. with a 12 to 12 tie, calling it one of the season’s best. It also covers Laurel Music Club’s recital by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cheney of New York titled Three Centuries of English Ballad, praising the performance and audience. It previews Sunday services led by Mr. Norvell of Laurel, emphasizing a retrospective on the old year and prospects for the new.
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Laurel Music Club
Mary Elizabeth. Cheney
New York
Cheney
Laurel
peoreNatys Norvell
MEN of Laurel
Farewell and sympathy as bereaved parents mourn
The brief notice laments a little boy's passing after illness, extending sympathy to the Ledger’s readers. It reflects on mortality and shared sorrow among the community while noting the family’s loss and calling for understanding. Also mentions a newborn girl born Monday Dec 31 to Mr and Mrs W Patrick and assorted local notices about a furnished room, sale of grape seedlings, and a wagon factory residence listing.
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Pe Patrick
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East Lindsey Wagon Factory
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