Postponed Board of Trade meeting to Jan 10 evening
Rain kept attendance light at the annual Board of Trade meeting. The session was postponed to Tuesday night January 10 at 8 p.m. in the Y M C A building. All business and professional men should attend. only members can vote, but all present may voice views. The board works for Laurel and seeks immigration support despite funds shortage.
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Board of Trade
Y. M.C.A
Laurel
United Daughters of the Confederacy
T. B. Bonner
Main street
Immigration push to recruit farmers in Laurel region
The state seeks more truck growers and farmers as idle land remains in Jones and adjacent counties. The M J K C railroad supports settlement by establishing immigration and industrial offices in Laurel with manager L L Lawrence visiting and securing space over the Laurel National Bank.
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Jones
one
Laurel
immigration and industrial department
L. L. Lawrence
Laurel National Bank
City council acts after oath and bond filings
On Monday night the mayor and board of aldermen met and filed bonds and took the oath of office. Bonds of Marshal Clark and Treasurer Cowart were accepted. New police appointed: W. S. Nailor, P. C. Cook, D. E. Rhyne, J. B. Smylie, A. V. Clark. Tuesday, officers elected: City Clerk W. F. Daly, Street Commissioner D. C. Carroll, Health Officer J. B. Jarvin, City Attorney R. E. Hassell, Supt. of Water Works B. F. Stoltzfus, City Printer Laurel Chronicle.
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Marshal Clark
Cowart
E. Nailor
P. C. Cook
D.E. Rhyne
J.B. Smylie
A. V. Clark
W. F. Daly
Street
migeioner
D. C. Carroll
J. B. Jarvin
Water Works
B. F
Stoltzfus
Laurel Chronicle
Death of Mrs Bishop Bratton Shocks Diocese
The death of Mrs. Bishop Theo D Bratton of Mississippi comes as a sudden sorrow to the diocese. Few knew of her illness, which lasted about four days as the community mourns the bishop’s wife and the church she supported.
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Bishop Bratton
Theo. D. Bratton
Mississippi
duraion
hee
Wife of Bishop Bratton Loved and Revered Leader Dies
The piece honors the late wife of Bishop Bratton, Randolph family of Virginia, describing her as beautiful in feature, mind, and spirit and the Spiritual Mother of the Diocese. It notes the bishop’s bereavement, conveys deep sympathy across the diocese, and mentions funeral services held in Jackson with an engagement in Laurel canceled.
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Randolph
Virginia
Jackson
Bratton
Laurel
St Johns Episcopal Church Service and Meeting
St Johns Episcopal Church holds a morning service at 11 with a sermon The Visit of the Wise Men and music by a full quartet and violin A Diocesan Missionary Society service at 7 30 pm A special meeting for all young churchmen at 6 45 pm to discuss two matters Sunday School at 10 am with Philip Gardiner as supervisor Rev W T Allan is rector
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Gordial
Diocesan Missionary Society
Philip Gardiner
W. T. ALLAN
W. O. W. Installation and smoker event
Members and visiting Woodmen are invited to the installation of officers and a smoker in K of P hall over Laurel National Bank on Thursday January 12. An interesting time is assured.
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K. of P. hall
Laurel
National Bank
Southern Truck Growers League Board Meets at Board of Trade
The board of directors of the Southern Truck Growers League meets today at 11 30 a m at the Board of Trade rooms to discuss marketing plans for next season's crop.
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Southern Truck Growers League
Board ‘of Trade rooms
Taking Stock Near New Year Quiet in Laurel Stores
Laurel merchants count stock as the new year begins with light business. Ira J. Haynes of New Orleans plans to open a new nation and grocery store next week in the Oak street building that formerly housed W. A Skaggs, signaling growth in local commerce.
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Laurel
Ira J. Haynes
New Orleans
nation and grocery store
W. A Skaggs
Oak street
Twin Calves Arrive At City Attorney Halsell Home
City Attorney R. E. Halsell reports two newborn calves arriving at his residence. The owner says the twin calves are healthy and pose no immediate concerns. Neighbors note the event brought local cheer and prompted curiosity about Halsell’s livestock venture.
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R. E. Halsell
Merchants Gift Library drive boosts local votes
The Merchants Gift Library awards two prizes of 150 and 50 volumes and the top two vote earners on March 25 receive selections. Central High School leads with 18,419 votes equating to a $184 purchase. Votes awarded with each gift at listed local stores. Community groups urged to boost support. Upcoming event features Edward Perry and music by Leaguers at I.O.O.F. Hall.
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eave Y.M. Ge Ae
Ladies Euchre.Club
Catholic Church
idi Prentiss School
Main
Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Pleasant Grove
Merchants Gift Library
Central High School
O’Ferrall Mercantile Co
Heidelberg & Abney
Travis & Abney
Wallace Drug Co
D. E. Ross
Groceries
Nixon, Studio
Senior Epworth League Plans A Musical At Main Street Church
The Senior Epworth League of Main Street Methodist Church presents a musicale to boost church activities. Aging parishioners and the youth group collaborate for a program aimed at entertaining and uplifting the congregation.
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Epworth League
Main Street
Methodist church
Fitzgerald and Thornton Wed in Laurel Home Ceremony
A quiet Monday ceremony at Judge Stone Deavours home united W T Fitzgerald and Miss Ellen Thornton. Rev J Law officiated as Laurel social figures noted Fitzgerald a Canadian born millwright with Kingston Lumber Co ties and Thornton a popular local dressmaker. The couple, after a brief New Orleans tour, will settle in Hattiesburg Miss. A FRIEND.
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legion
Sunny
South
Miss Thornton
New Orleans
Hattiesburg
Miss
Theatrical Organizer Leads Ellisville Amateur Play Night
C W Spicker who produced the recent minstrel show in Laurel assisted by hometown talents directed an Ellisville amateur play last night. Over twenty Laurel residents rode the 4 o clock Northeastern and returned at midnight, indicating strong local interest.
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C. W. Spicker
Laurel
Ellisville
Consley to Visit New Orleans on Immigration Plan
J M Consley travels to New Orleans Monday to confer with General Pass. Agent Smith of the N O and N E railroad and the Danish Consul about attracting immigration to Jones County. He works on a plan promising to bring many desirable Scandinavians, noted as excellent farmers who become good citizens, proven in the Northwest.
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J. M. Consley
New Orleans
Gen. Pass
Agent Smith
N. O. & N. E. railroad
Oil Well Optimism Grows Near-Depth Discovery
News from the oil field reports oil at 305 feet with considerable quantity found and a paying well expected soon. Delays arise from lack of 10 inch casing while the driller shows confidence, having options on 20 acres near the site. If Lyon Oil Company directors approve 8 inch casing, the well will be baled and its capacity determined next week.
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Lyon Oil Company
Basketball Contests Next Friday At Y M C A
Two junior gymnasium class teams clash next Friday at the YMCA featuring players John Bosgan Hobart Bellows Hubert Consley Barnett Otis Tisdale Ward Neely Joel Rowan Dan McCarty Herman Floyd Grover Tisdale Robin Mulloy and Frank Travis in a local junior game lineup.
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John.Bosgan
Hobart
Bellows
Hubert Consley
Barnett
Otis
Tisdale
Ward Neely
Joel Rowan
Dan McCarty
Herman Floyd
Grover Tisdale
Robin Mulloy
Frank Travis
Skaggs Grocer Moves to Larger Store on Commercial Ave
W A Skaggs announces relocation from Ok Street to 118 Commercial Avenue. He touts more room a larger stock and better store to meet patrons needs and appreciates their trade.
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Ok street
No. 118
Commercial avenue
W. A. SKAGGS
For Sale Milk Cows with Calves and Stocked Herd
For sale one or two good milk cows with calves three weeks old. Also eight or nine males of self stock. Reagan inventory noted. Moss, Miss appears as the place or seller.
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Reagan
Moss
Informal Dance at Tullahoma Club in Honor of Miss Holmes
There was an informal dance at the Tullahoma Club on Wednesday night in honor of Miss Holmes. Mrs. L. Waite entertained Tuesday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Stelmbs, who is visiting. A horse or mule to make a crop with was discussed, with a quoted price. Apply to G. W. Knight, 174. A gold pit wishbone love knot sakreed noted near Baptist church by Becker Hotel. Reward offered at Ledger office.
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Tullahoma Club
Miss Holmes
L.Waite
Mise Stelmbs
Saeed
Baptist church
Becker Hotel
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Ira’ J. Waynes
M.C. A
Wallace
Ruth Bacon
Holly, Springs
Nellie Maxwell
Meridian
conservatory of music
Percy Davia
Mobile
Mrs
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Edward Baxter
Perry
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