Town cows will run out town cows will run out
The mayor and board voted Tuesday night with a three to two margin in favor of cows, choosing to run out the town livestock.
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
1
Petitioners Seek Townwide Vote on Cow Ordinance
The mayor and aldermen heard petitions Tuesday night urging the cow ordinance be dropped or the entire town allowed to vote. The council voted three to two to top the issue for the present as residents debated the matter in familiar heated terms.
Partridge Plains Notes On Robins Calves and Roads
Partridge Plains residents report a robin deluge with 3600 killed in a night, playful digs at local calves, a critical note on beat-up roads to Laurel, and a social update: Mrs. A. S. Jones ill, Henry Rhodes and Sophie Black wed. Also a comic line from Or A Soule and an ad for McCormick's Cold Tablets by Mississippi Drug Co.
Veterinary Hospital to Open in Laurel by J F Brock
J F Brock of Melvin Alabama plans a new veterinary hospital in Laurel on East Front Street formerly Travis Livery Stable. He will install modern equipment including an operating table to ease stock handling and will erect a barn at once. Brock is a young capable professional expected to succeed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brock
Melvin
Ala
Laurel
East Front street
Travis Livery Stable
Bryan and Daniels Open New Mercantile on Oak Street
Bryan and Daniels, alderman from Ward 2, announce a general mercantile opening on Oak Street next Monday the 8th. The Kingston veterans, known in Laurel, will occupy the former R. L. Evans jewelry store and offer dry goods and groceries. Friends expect solid growth and a successful business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan & Daniels
Oak street
Bryan
Kingston
Laurel
R. L. Evans
Tate Co promotes furniture for city halls and homes
The Tate Co announces purchases of mission furniture for halls library and dining room and notes repairs at city hall this week. Travis Abney advertise farm supply line complete and say they will give special attention to this trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis & Abney
The
Tate Co
Court House Yard Grading Progress Report
The county convicts are advancing yard work around the court house. The grade on School street and the north and west sides along Main Street have been cut down. The south and east sides are being filled in to create a good slope from the building walls. Planting and shading plans will follow, boosting local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
court house
School street
Main St
Y M C A Musical Sunday And Upcoming Talent Night
The Y M C A held a successful Sunday program at 3 pm led by Mrs Tuller with a horn quartet and a large Bible class turnout. A home talent musicale is planned for Friday March 19 at the Y M C A hall with committee members Mesdames Tuller Beera and Phil Rogers coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuller
Y.M.C. A
Holy Spirit
Walter Singley
Y. M
C. A
Mesdames Tuller
Beera
Phil Rogers
Spurlin
horn
Bigian
Landscape Artist Talks in Laurel on Town Beautification
W F Weed spoke at the Y M C A last Saturday on beautifying Laurel and the town. He urged growth planning with practical steps including wiring cemetery and street improvements. He called for a coordinating committee and noted railroad influence, town pride, and the need to control livestock to advance the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Weed
Y.M.C. A
Mr. Weed
Meadow Sweet Extract Promoted By Mississippi Drug Co
An advertisement highlights Meadow Sweet Extract as a speaking product. Mississippi Drug Co offers the extract while promoting a full rug line from Oriental patterns at Travis & Abney. Tate Co. features an assorted seed corn lot for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Drug Co
Tate Co
Heavy Buying for Spring Trade Demands
Heavy buying drives spring trade as retailers report strong demand across markets. Buyers indicate robust orders for seasonal merchandise, with optimism tempered by supply chain delays and pricing pressures. Local outlets expect steady turnout through the month.
New Goods on Display in Laurel Stores This Week
Laurel merchants announce a big spring display with daily arrivals. Hicks Mercantile Co. touts the largest stock yet with Miss Thomas and Miss Snow leading millinery. O'Ferrall, Tate Co., and Dunagin Whitaker Co. expand lines in dry goods, farm supplies, white goods, and ready to wear. Kine Bros, L. and N. Fine, Heidelberg Bros., Board Bros., Mundell, Siart Schaffer, Stacy Adams, Just Right shoes, and Boyden shoes shown. New lines in dress goods and shoes promise extensive spring trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Hicks Mercantile Co
St. Louis
O’Ferrall
Miss Snow
Missouri
J. S. Todd
Jackson
Dunagin- Whitaker Co
Whitaker
Miss Johnson
Aberdeen
Miss. Beard-Buntin Co
Jennevive Zellner
Chicago
Tate Co
Jeffers
William White
Kine Bros
N. Fine
New York
Heidelberg Bros
Kuppenheimer
Spero Micheal & Sons
Board Bros. popular
Siart, Schaffer & Marx
Perfection
Beatty Building Nears Completion on Oak Street
The three story brick structure on Oak street nears completion with walls and roof finished. Inside work advances toward finishing touches. Builder Mr Norris, with other contracts, plans a new project for J B Bridges at Kastleman red store corner. Joe Kastleman will occupy ground floor and open dry goods stock once finished. Second floor will hold offices. third floor will be an open hall for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak street
Norris
J. B. Bridges
Kastleman
Joe Kastleman
Beatty
Miss Bessie Robertson Gives Second Piano Recital at Judson College
Marion Alabama March 2 1909 Monday evening Miss Bessie Robertson of Laurel Mississippi presented the second recital in a series at Judson College Alumnae Auditorium. The program featured Mendelssohn Andante with Variations Raff Spinning Maiden Heller Cradle Song and Grieg pieces To Spring Love Poem Norwegian Dance plus Poldine forest brook selections Isroticon and a Mieniawski waltz. The critic notes refined musical taste strong technique and temperament in a thoughtful interpretation by Miss Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ala
Bessie Robertson
Laurel
Miss
Judson College
Poldine
Forest Brook
Sjoren
Mieniawski
Charles B. Carter
Bijou Tent Opens Under W S Taylor At Bank Block
W S Taylor has pitched a 60 by 90 foot tent on the vacant block north of the Commercial Bank to house the Bijou. A large elevated stage with curtains and backgrounds will seat patrons, with Nukenball Art Co. furnishing the floor. The first show in the new quarters is set for Saturday night March 7 testing seating capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.Taylor
Commercial Bank
Nukenball Art Co
Free Byrne Simplified Shorthand Demo At Laurel
Free one week shorthand demonstration opens at the Laurel YMC A hall with Byrne Simplified Shorthand. Afternoon class at 4 and evening at 7 30 will teach rapid writing and dictation. Friday contest for a $45 scholarship showcases one week results. enrollment is free with no obligation. Columbus Business College, Columbus, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel and
Byrne
COLUMBUS BUSINESS COLLEGE
COlUMBUs, Miss
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Sophie Black
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Board of Supervisors
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SOULE
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New Mercantile Business
COURT YARD
J. B. Davis
Yates
MISS BESSIE ROBERTSON
Bijou
Serrington
Person
Crocker
Leo JD
Knight
Hays MN Craven JR
Graves Dan Knight
Norton
Windham
Hilbun
Hamilton
Ruatin
Lewis
Rogers
Pitts
Lindsey
Joscoat
Williams
JCC
Holifield TE Bolar
Miller
Anderson
Cobb
Gressom
Uardes
Raney
Welborn
Underwood
Walters
Lowe
H Lowe
Baucum
McBride
Huddleston
Ingram
Ulmer
FE Gaugh
Valentine EH
Davis R
Bush
Joel Lewis
Jacob JO Kelley
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