No Demonstration To Be Held In Neshoba
J C Costello stated in Laurel last night that the planned celebration for the Pearl River rail line junction near Neshoba county has been canceled due to quarantines. Governors and public figures could not secure attendance, so a small Mobile celebration will mark the event instead of the large gathering at the rails meeting point.
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J.C. Costello
Laurel
Mobile, Jackson
Kansas City
Pearl river
Mississippi
Middleton, Tenn
Mobile
Alabama
Tennessee
Neshoba county
Miss
Special to the Ledger New Orleans Sept 1 Update
Special to the Ledger reports improved conditions with new cases and four deaths up to noon. Mississippi City records two new cases while the state guard tightens controls to prevent spread and limit danger.
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New Orleans
Mississippi City
Mosquito Fight Backed by Major Companies
The text notes that insurance firms and financial groups, including Pacific Mutual Life with a 1500 dollar check, back the fight against yellow fever by eradicating the striped mosquito. New Orleans men form the New Orleans Health Association to enforce sanitary laws and fund a permanent campaign. Surgeon J H White credits mosquito destruction with checking spread. nonimmunes in treated hospitals remain safe. The Senior Epworth League at Main Street M E Church holds an evening service, led by Miss Lessie Rowan. Official 24 hour report shows 4 deaths and 1,919 total cases.
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Pacific Mutual Life
Citizens’ Committee
New Orleans
J. H. White
Marine Hospital
White
Preacher Appeals Missions Relief at Main St Church
Main St M E Church Souter preaches Sunday morning and evening. Missionary treasurer W L Linfield appeals for church relief of our mission preachers. Remember missionary day offerings. the pastor D P Brarporp notes God’s grace. Sheriff J H Crawford observed pistol practice with local police on Tuesday, improving as a pistol shot.
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W. L. Linfield
D. P. Braprorp
J. H. Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Arm Breaks Again in Local Game Injury
James Evans suffered a broken arm during a Thursday ball game, the same location as a prior break within six months. J. C. Costello, superintendent of the M. J. and K. C., was in Laurel on Friday for business and remains in town.
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James
Evans
Young Evans
J. C. Costello
Laurel
Mr. Small Resigns as Y M C A Secretary in Laurel
B A Small secretary and physical director of the Y M C A has tendered his resignation to take effect September 15. He will move to Tuscaloosa Alabama to assume similar work there. Mr and Mrs Small have endeared themselves to Laurel and residents regret their departure. The move is described as a promotion and well wishes are offered for success in the new field of labor.
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B. A. Small
Small
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Laurel
Minor Bridges Hurt in Fall at Home
Ten year old Minor Bridg es, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Brid es, was seriously hurt Monday after falling from a house while playing. He landed on his right arm near the wrist, causing a broken bone and other bruises.
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Minor
Mr.¢r. B. Bridges
Blind Tigers Raided In City Sunday Night
Police raided two suspected blind tigers finding beer and whiskey. After a few hours officers hit the same locations again and recovered four times the initial amount. The arrested parties will be tried before the mayor on Saturday.
W B Rogers A Citizen Elevates Laurel’s Future
Wallace B. Rogers is identified again as a citizen and business leader in Laurel. He is chosen president of Kingston Lumber Company and plans emphasize growth, immigration, railroad expansion, new sawmills, and Laurel as a wholesale town, with ongoing development and community efforts to attract residents.
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Laurel
Wallace B. Rogers
Rogers
pine woods
Kingston Lumber Company
Pettibone
LIDGER
Stalle
Kingston
Meridian
Mr. Rogers
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J. C. COSTELLO HERE
Neshoba
the LEDGER
Epworth League of the Mainstreet M. E. church
Lessie Rowan
Marine Hospital Corps
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MR. SMALL
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Blind Tigers
Wry Laurel
Tale of
Ellisville
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FRANK GARDNER
LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
W. B. ROGERS
the
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