10 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
1
The Meridian crisis shows conflicting counts with twenty three dead and about one million dollars in losses. The Star editorial questioned figures yet avoided sensationalism, while other reporters exaggerated. Citizens respond with calm and order amid the awful situation as names appear among the affected residents.
The Meridian Star argues that a W J & K C branch line connecting to Meridian will boost commercial and industrial growth. It endorses an independent line to Philadelphia but welcomes the branch’s role in restoring trade diverted by previous main-line completion and provides Meridian with a northern outlet, urging swift construction and broader railroad growth including Gulf & Ship Island connections.
The graduation examination will be held on March 30 and 31 at all locations used this winter. Examiners are 4. P. Bush, E. C. Loper, and Marvin Robinson. Local supervisors include Sandersville with Miss Mattie Pack, Ovett with Miss Effie Windham, Mozelle with Miss Mattie Welborn, Bethlehem with Mr. E. C. Loper, Robert E. Lee with Mr. Ches ter Easterling, Pleasant Ridge with Mr. Burn Hilbun, Hebron with Mr. M. Powell.
J A Richey directed restoration after the Meridian cyclone connected Laurel to Meridian with repeated messages. He moved to Enterprise with three linemen at 10 oclock and by 8 am Saturday Laurel lines were central at Meridian. Fifty workers were on the lines by eight, with no other lines restored until 6:15 pm. Powell, Supt. of the Cumberland Telephone Co., praised Richey for prompt action.
The Meridian area YMCA notes strong turnout with 85 present despite members out of town. Next Sunday will feature two ten minute talks and a post quartette. attendees urged to sing and act as at home. Friday the 16th marks the public anniversary with free refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary and a program showcasing Laurel youth efforts. secretary Norvell asks members to check and settle overdue cards at the YMC A desk and to attend for card corrections.
The Jones County election order moves to a full county vote on tax authority under an amended bill. Ellisville supporters push an election date of April 17 in all voting precincts of the proposed second district, with commissioners Quick Folkes and Shinn overseeing and planning managers.
Dr Ramsey operated on a child of Mr Will iameson in Sandersville yesterday. Six months earlier the one year old suffered a shoulder fracture that led to necrosis of the bone. The arm split and the bone scraped but the child seemed to be doing well.
Hon. E J Bowers reports to Laurel Ledger that the Post Office Department will establish two new rural free delivery routes from Sosa in Jones County, effective April 16. The letter, dated March 7 1906, confirms official action and outlines the departmental approval.
Mr A A Edwards of Laurel was on business Tuesday. Mrs Ethridge returns from Lau derdale. Attorney Thornton paid a professional visit Saturday. Miss Anna Davis visits Dr W J Bailey and family in Laurel. B E Patton of Meridian was here Wednesday. J T Taylor County Supt visited the school Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Freeman and baby were guests of Laurel relatives Sunday. Monnie Bostick of Hillman College Clinton Miss visited home folk here Sunday and Monday. Rev Pugh of Ellisville preached here Sunday with Mrs Pugh. Misses May Bethea and Celeste White stayed with Mrs Dr Smith last week. W O W here held a meeting Monday night and welcomed new members H H Mitchell Dan Trest and Bob McDaniel. E C Lopez visited Meridian friends Sunday. Mrs J L Bonner Fannie Smith E E Bonner and children went to Laurel to see Mrs T B Bonner who is ill. Several residents went to Meridian Sunday to see cyclone damage. Participants included Mike Hosey Hub Weems W E Perkins Joe Meador J J Ferrer Ed McDaniels and Grady Williamson.
Former Wesson resident Dr. F M Sexton resumes medicine in Laurel after two-year lapse due to health. He left to aid his son Troy whose illness sent him west to Las Cruces NM, where Troy has gained 18 pounds. Troy's work is now in capable hands.
A bog rain Friday night hindered farmers while a large Hosey crowd enjoyed a concert at the New Home school house. The event featured teachers and local residents including E A Ulmer, Charlie Poore, Oscar Wheeler and Miss Nellie of Heidelburg, with Slatcher Hardy visiting Dr Donald’s Sunday evening.
Letter from F W Devoe & Co of New York to Marshall Clark in Laurel Mississippi explains savings from using Devoe paint. It notes rivals would require 150 gallons to cover, while their agent estimated 125 or less and actual use was 115 gallons. Calculated savings include about 350 gallons of paint and painting costs, with a purchase price savings of 15 cents per gallon.
A nationally renowned show visits Laurel on Monday March 19 offering matinee and evening performances. The Sparks Show features top acts including the Werntz Family Dillsworths Du Bell Mendoza Erskine Sisters Milanese Brothers and many more. Trained animals include Mary the elephant Romeo the performing horse Cyclone the mule and Alice the talking horse. A splendid street parade is planned.
Material is being placed on the ground for the erection of the new school building and work will begin soon. The Lasirel schools equal any in the state, and the addition of more commodious quarters means more efficient work.
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