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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans cot ton futures ended with a net decline of 24 to 81 points. May and July contracts showed slight gains while October and December posted modest losses as traders weighed opening levels and future drilling plans near Urania.
Cotton futures closed steady with slight net declines of 20 to 25 points. May 24.18, July 24.45, October 24.12, December 24.20, January 23.98. Opening also showed steady starts for May and other contracts with minor shifts.
A landowner files suit in Jena parish seeking 126000 dollars claiming lands near Urania oil wells rose in value to 1000 to 2000 dollars per acre after Urania No 1 drilling. Reports note rapid drilling progress on Urania No 1 and nearby wells with casing set at 80 feet and expected completion by April 25.
The First Christian church revival focused on The Great Salvation with Rev. I E Adams delivering the sermon on escape from sin through Christ Jesus. Rev. Wallace Clift of the Presbyterian church assisted with singing and the program. Services continue nightly at 8 p m through the week.
David Yates, supervisor of life saving for the National Red Cross, spoke at the Kiwanis noon luncheon on first aid resuscitation and aiding a drowning victim. After his talk, Mary Virginia Watts offered two readings as the gathering included club singing and strong attendance.
The fire department responded to a blaze at 1519 Jackson Street yesterday afternoon where a box of quilts in a back room caught fire. Companies No 1 and 2 arrived and quickly controlled the flames using chemical extinguishers.
Vernon California promoter Jack Doyle says negotiations with Paddy Mullens manager of Harry Wills aim to stage a heavyweight clash between Wills and Geo Godfrey in June. Wills trusted rival to champion Jess Willard and draws boxing attention nationwide.
The Chamber of Commerce remains nonpartisan and impartial, aimed at uniting people through mutual interests. It notes no salaries are at stake and that a $15,000 program could be funded if donations total less than $20,000, emphasizing stability and broad support.
A local chamber executive defends fundraising drive, stating the secretary's salary is already guaranteed and not tied to the drive. Directors insist no officer is paid except the secretary and staff, and emphasize volunteers fund the effort. The speaker urges civic leaders to support a stronger, better organized chamber.
Augustus McLemore aged 73 died Sunday afternoon in a Vicksburg sanitarium after an operation. Funeral services were held at his home at 3 o'clock Monday and interment followed in New Masonic cemetery. He was the father of H. E. McLemore GO. E. McLemore and J. H. McLemore, all prominent Rayville businessmen.
L H Staley of New Orleans, rep of Whiting Corporation, Baker R. L. Company and Orton Steinbrunner Company, is in town representing a line of cranes, electric trucks and other engineering equipment to local construction and industrial firms.
The revival at the Church of God on Lee avenue began Sunday and will run through the week. Rev and Mrs Williams from Cleveland Tennessee lead the services and the meetings report several baptisms and new members.
An unnamed intruder entered the Monroe Flour and Feed Company near the Missouri Pacific depot last night. Drawers were rifled, papers scattered, but nothing was stolen except three whiskey bottles found inside one bottle with a small amount of liquid. No windows or doors showed signs of forced entry. investigation led by Sergeant Lenard.
In Columbia Louisiana on April 7 Caldwell parish farmers gathered at the courthouse to hear Harry F Kapp and G L Wooley address cooperative marketing and production. The meeting urged recruiting more members and planned director elections to guide future actions before the marketing season.
Miss Lada M. Lewis of the National Reform Association is in Monroe arranging a Protestant church series featuring Mrs Lulu Loveland Shepard who will speak on The Mormon Menace and Mormon Temple Secrets. Mrs Shepard, though not a Mormon, lived in Utah for over twenty years and led the Utah W C T U during key battles over anti Mormon legislation.
In city court yesterday Judge Chas Schulze fined Katie Brown for Hood bill violation $100 and 100 days jail costs. Louis Lenz faced charges of concealed weapons, fighting, and displaying a dangerous weapon, with fines of $25 on two counts and discharge on the first. J A McConehy paid $5 fine and costs for violating the State stop law.
A brief notice lists Bus Waiting Room 208 at So Grand with telephone contact 772 and a date 4-25t. The fragment indicates a transit or service location detail in a local listing.
Demand Foley Pills provide diuretic relief by flushing kidneys and removing waste. Mrs. O. C. Alexander of Montrose Missouri reports great benefit after using the product, with advertising claiming sale everywhere.
Proposals due by 10:00 a m April 8 1925 to Ouachita Parish Police Jury for Jonesboro Section 4 and Columbia Extension Highways graveling bid packages including stripping gravel dead haul and loading spread with 30 days maintenance and 5 percent certified check plus 50 percent bond. Additional bids requested for furnishing corrugated iron sheets F O B Monroe 29 gauge 12 and 10 foot spans.
Lester W. Gresham of Monroe Chautauqua Parish Louisiana adjudged bankrupt on March 25 1925 First meeting of Creditors to be held before J M Grimmet Referee Monroe La April 17 1925 10 00 a m Creditors may elect a Trustee examine bankrupt prove claims transact business Shreveport Louisiana April 7 1925 J M Grimmet U S Referee in Bankruptcy Creditors urged to file Proof of Debt and consider immediate sale of property at the meeting
Bids will be received by the undersigned at Collinston until April 25 for the erection of a frame church building at Collinston. April 7, 1925. Plans and specifications may be examined at the undersigned's office.
R. E. Flowerree broker offers direct wire quotations and services in cotton grain stocks and bonds. Correspondent Fenner & Beane, member of N. O. and N. Y. Exchanges, operates in Monroe Louisiana from 113 North Grand, phone 568.
Notices announce Allen H. Henry of Monroe declared bankrupt March 26 1925 with first meeting April 17 1928 in Monroe Louisiana. Also stockholders of Peoples Homestead and Savings Association set annual board election for April 20 1925 at the association office.
Monroe lists numerous firms prepared to provide first class service for houses, large offices, and diverse oil field lines, ensuring readiness to meet exacting requirements across projects.
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