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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
2
Sarial Department Week Calendar lists meetings for Young Peoples Mission Society and Baptist Sunbeams, plus numerous hometown visits. It notes car purchase by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Smith, a Riverside pavilion reception, and several trips to Shreveport, Memphis, Helena, and Minnesota among local residents and guests.
A social dance in Washington featured Mr. and Mrs. Fred Faulk and Mr. George Wright among hosts. Attendees included numerous Misses and Mesdames, with a three piece orchestra providing music, grand Wardh opening, and fruit punch served as dances continued until 2 am.
An 8 o clock ceremony at the Methodist parsonage united Carie Lee Parker and Blanks Parker in marriage in the presence of relatives and friends Mr and Mrs W G Dunn gov. The couple left for the groom's Third street home where a bridal luncheon was served.
The Young Woman's Methodist Auxiliary met yesterday in Sunshine Library with Mrs. Sadler presiding. Mrs. J. N. Ingram and Miss Annie May Grayson were appointed purchasing committee and reported on material distributed to members. The flower committee for Sunday next is Miss Nathalie Wright and Mrs. Ingram. The next meeting will be with Miss Nathalie Wright. A confectionary luncheon followed.
In Vicksburg Mississippi this week Miss Robbie Faulk and Jno Williams of Bogalusa were married in Trinity church. The couple met during a summer visit and married yesterday afternoon, ending a surprise for relatives especially Mrs. Jno Sanders. Williams works as a druggist in Bogalusa.
After adjournment a confectionary luncheon was served. Attendees included Mesdamés Herrington Lawrence Wright Cook Munholand Lawrence Grayson McKenzie Johnston Mangham Miller Taylor Bell Bennett and visitors Mrs Charles Downes Miss Cunningham Miss Louella Faust.
Parksville notes Miss McDaniel of Downsville visits her sister Mrs. Howard Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cox were visitors at Homesville last week. Mr. Pat Hamilton of the Clerk's office is mentioned in the Aug. 5 dispatch.
A vernacular admirer requests a respectable girl for The Exponent era, praising modest attire and discreet presentation. The verse contrasts loose exposure with prudent, sun-shielded fashion, urging decorum over lascivious display.
Tuesday afternoon the Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs M M Munholland of Riverside Heights as hostesses Mesdimes M M Munholland A G Cook John Munholivend and L G Johnson. The program focused on Mission Work in Cuban fields.
Madison Heights, Va. resident Chas A Ragland reports relief from indigestion and stomach trouble after using Thedford's Black Draught. The ad touts 75 years of success, gentle action, no after effects, and a 25 cent price with distribution everywhere.
A visitor from Monroe attended local events Sunday while a protracted church program is planned for Liberty church before the fourth Sunday in August. Residents and families including the Gilliland and Tarbutton clans enjoyed socials, dinners, and fishing trips at Double Bridge. revival and pastor recall meetings were held at Liberty and Drew churches. The new Liberty Baptist church building nears completion with rest rooms and vestibule. district association meetings are set for Drew church August 8 to 10.
Mrs Jenette Nelson Smith administratrix of the succession of L D Smith will sell at public auction at the west door of Ouachita Parish court house Monroe Louisiana. The sale includes multiple lots in Riverside Heights and River Side Heights additions with specified frontages and depths to satisfy succession debts.
Vision to the Town of West Monroe describes lot boundaries on Haynes avenue and Second street to be sold free of mortgages to pay the succession debts. Sale requires cash bids not less than two thirds of appraisement, with A J Green recording inventory in the Sixth Judicial Court. Jeanette Nelson Smith is administratrix, with John M. Munholland as attorney.
Mrs Hattie C Littlepage seeks removal of property belonging to minors Joseph Sidney Alice and Benjamin Graham Littlepage from Louisiana. The court requires interested parties to show cause within thirty days why the guardianship petition should not be granted. PAT 8 Hamilton Deputy Clerk R O Randle Attorney.
An advertisement touts GROVE'S Tasteless Tonic as the most effective general tonic and malaria remedy, claiming 30 years of recognition in the South. It emphasizes that the bitter ingredients dissolve in the stomach acids, not the mouth, and is guaranteed by the local druggist.
Thousands of families know this remedy for wounds burns sores ulcers and many external diseases. Trials claim it heals rapidly and has multiple uses beyond initial injuries. Sold by druggists with a guarantee Wemeenit 25 0c 1.00 Brom Quin ine laxative version promises cold relief in one day with Kr W Grove signature on every box.
The Mercantile Trust Co. of Little Rock Arkansas has proven appointment as guardian for the minor Hilda Graves residing in Ouachita Louisiana. The guardian seeks to remove the minor’s property from Louisiana to Arkansas and invites all interested parties to respond within thirty days after first advertisement. Court order by A J Green Clerk dated July 1913.
A Monroe resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curing a family member's stubborn kidney trouble and back pain after doctors could not help. The testimonial notes relief after three boxes, with Doan's sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents.
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