Laurel Relief Society Plans Nursing Work in Laurel
The Laurel Relief Society outlines its shift toward active home nursing with Miss Minnie Boykin. The district nurse will visit homes to teach care of the sick, sanitation, nutrition, and home making. The society seeks ongoing voluntary support from Laurel residents.
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Third of July barbecue planned at Lindsey park
A Lindsey park July 3 gathering shifts from a basket picnic to a barbecue to draw a bigger crowd and ease the burden on women. Lindsey will cook for two days and nights promising crisp juicy meat. Mentions A J McLaurin and James K Vardaman as political rivals to face later.
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James K. Vardaman
Resign, Says Judge Whitfield on Municipal Graft Case
In Mississippi Reports volume 90 (1908) the Noxubee County Hardware Co. vs City of Macon case rules that a contract with an alderman, even if ratified, violates constitutional Sec. 109. Judge Whitfield urges aldermen Holberg and Horton to resign and resume business, stressing public trust and open competition to prevent monopolistic extortion. Laurel Public notes the discussion as a reading of constitutional protections and municipal integrity.
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City Printing Motion Violated by Mayor Allegedly
A Ledger report claims the mayor violated a motion by discussing city printing plans after the LEDGER delegation left the hall. It alleges he pushed a scheme to win the city printing, challenging sworn duties to uphold the law.
Laurel High School Commencement Plans and Dates
Dr G Gordon Sneade will preach the annual sermon May 31 at 11 am at the Presbyterian church. On June 3 Eon J Powers will address graduates then diplomas and grammar certificates will be awarded. Seniors include Cary Halsell Dan Clark Olis Tisdale and Annice Halsell Jewel Glass Ellinor Baler Claire Wheelis and Kate Spurlin. Franklin Literary Society holds a Longfellow program Thursday evening at 8. Friday morning reports and promotions. Laurel alumni banquet at Mrs McGee's Friday evening. many alumni expected home from colleges and universities this year.
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J. N. Powers
Cary] Halsell
Dan Clark
Olis Tisdale
Annice Halsell
Jewel Glass
Ellinor Baler
Claire Wheelis
Kate Spurlin
Franklin Literary society
Laurel
McGee
Heavy rains halt traffic on all railroads into Laurel
Heavy rains flood lines causing standstill traffic across railroads entering Laurel. Officials warn of continued delays as crews assess damage and restore routes. Local businesses brace for impact while residents report scattered outages and flooded streets.
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Streams Swollen Wash Out Bridges and Crops Damaged
Heavy rainfall has swollen streams washing out bridges and halting rail traffic into Laurel. The M., J. & K. C. reports no trains on the north end since Monday and the Northeastern line has no mails since yesterday. Widespread overflow damages crops and disrupts dirt roads across the South.
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Wooden Wedding Anniversary at McDonal Home
Mr and Mrs P M McDonal hosted their fifth anniversary celebration on a Tuesday evening May 25. Guests enjoyed wooden gifts, poetry writing with pencils and cards, an auction of gentlemen, and prizes awarded to Mrs S C Hedgepath and Mr Sam Hammett. Thirty eight guests attended.
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Laurel Graduates Win Medical Licenses
Laurel graduates Julian T. Bailey and C. P. Clark were successful applicants for licenses to practice medicine.
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Laurel
Rev G Gordon Smeade to preach Laurel school sermon
Rev G Gordon Smeade of Brookhaven Mississippi will preach the commencement sermon of the Laurel school in the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning May 30. He will also conduct regular evening services in the Episcopal church at 8 o clock on Sunday evening.
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Switch Engine Wreck Ties Up Traffic
The local N. O. & N. E. switch engine was wrecked at Kingston Tuesday delaying Northeastern and A. & W. traffic for hours. No one was hurt. No. 3 and No. 4 were hours late. A. & W. trains Meridian to Laurel then over the G. & G. to Jackson were tied up due to washouts. Cause of the wreck not learned.
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Hebron notes and upcoming singing event at Hebron
Mr and Mrs W Y Huff visited Huff's parents Sunday. Cook Gambrell visited his uncle Fred Spells near Collins Saturday and Sunday. J L Reddoch lost mules when his barn was struck by lightning with a mare and cows escaping. Miss Mattie Graves and brother visited relatives at Mt Rose Sunday. Mrs Jim Holloman is on the sick list this week. A singing was organized here Sunday and a convention is hoped to meet later. A musical concert and school rally with basket supper is planned for Hebron Saturday night May 29 to benefit enlarging the school. Some speeches expected and a lively time anticipated. Ora Soule asks why longer to stay away.
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