Illegal allowances can be recovered in city audit dispute
In a tense stance on the Mayor and Council printing contract, the writer condemns inaction and cites specific illegally allowed expenses by Eastman Gardiner Co and others. They argue higher officials betray the law and warn of growing lawlessness unless officials obey legal requirements. Names include Eastman Gardiner Co and Cement Bros Printing Co Meridian.
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Laurel
Eastman, Gardiner & Co
Chronicle
Bryant & Daniels
Cement Bros. Printing Co
Meridian
Hospital site deal closes amid town concerns
The hospital site purchase of twenty acres east of C. H. Rowell’s property for 3000 dollars, arranged by Rev. L. G. Gates, secures a needed local facility. Reports mention El lisville resident O. C. Atwell’s illness, theft at Dr. Jarvis’ home, and ads from Travis & Abney and Ross Grocery.
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North
Laurel
J. B. Jarvis
L. G. Gates
C. H. Rowell
Lindsey Park July Fourth Picnic Draws Big Interest
The Lindsey Park Fourth of July picnic is drawing growing attention with new features and speakers led by McLaurin. A large tabernacle is being erected as both town and country residents plan to attend. Attractions include speaking 10 to 12 a.m. and various events from dinner to boat race and swimming contests.
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Lindsey Park
McLaurin
Old Folks Day Service and Rummage Sale Notice
Y. M. C. A. invites all old folks to a Sunday service at 4 p m with front seating and special music. Brother Laird of Laurel will speak, with Miss Maria Platt of Georgia to perform a violin solo. Rummage sale opens next week. Misses Crawford trip to Brookhaven and points on the I C for a few days. Lily Ice Cream at Mississippi Drug Co. and mission furniture available. Miss Cherry Red of New York visiting Laurel, staying with The Tate Co.
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Brother Laird
Laurel
Maria Platt
Georgia
Ethel
Edith Crawford
Brookhaven
I. C
Jail Escape From New County Jail Sunday Night
J Beeson, held on embezzlement charges at Forbes Piano Company, escaped Sunday night by widening a jail corner wall using a bar and wire. Rain hindered bloodhounds Monday, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Beeson previously worked as a local salesman for Forbes Piano.
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J. Beeson
Beeson
E. IE. Forbes Piano Company
Laurel Grocery Ad Sparks Sardonic Sandwich Plea
In a humorous plea a Miss Cherry Red at The Tate Co promotes Richelieu Olive Relish and cheap groceries from Ross the grocer. The notice boasts the smart set’s familiarity with Miss Cherry Red and encourages readers to act quickly.
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Richelieu
laurel Grocery
Ross
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Kingston school house
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Laurel Steam Laundry
Travis & Abney
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Miss Cherry Red
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