This Date in History Highlights Key Events
The notice lists milestone events from 1794 to 1912 including the cornerstone of Boston’s first Methodist church, U S military actions in Canada 1812, Napoleon’s voyage to St Helena, the death of George Canning, the Smithsonian Institute’s founding 1846, visits of royal figures to England, Canada’s premier death, Spain’s prime minister assassination, Haiti’s presidential selection after Leconte’s assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Boston
United States
Gen. Hull
Canada
Detroit
Napoleon
St. Helena
George Canning
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D
Neyoleen Hl
Empress Eugenie
England
Queen Victoria
Alexander Napiey McNabe
Life of Lieut General Miles Highlights Balkan Observations
Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles U S A retired born August 8 1829 in Westminster Maine. He started as a Boston clerk and joined the Civil War as a volunteer later becoming lieutenant colonel of the Sixty first New York Volunteers at age 22. He was wounded three times and fought in major Civil War engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
U.S A
Balkans
Westminster
Meiss
Boston
Sixty-first
New York Volunteers
General Miles’s rise from volunteer to lieutenant general
The record notes General Miles who joined as a volunteer, rose to brigadier general in 1880, led western frontier campaigns, and became U.S. army head after Schofield’s retirement in 1895, retiring as lieutenant general in 1903. It also lists concurrent birthday congratulations for several public figures.
Fights Set for Upright Card Across Cities
Gurboat Smith to meet Jim Flynn in 10 rounds in New York while Sailor Petroskey faces Bob McAles ter in 20 rounds in San Francisco Jack Dillon opposes George Ashe in Winnipeg for 15 rounds Patsy Kline takes on Tommy Buck in 10 rounds at Rockaway Beach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurboat” Smith
Jim Flynn
New York
Sailor Petroskey
Bob McAlester
San Francisco
Jack Dillon
George Ashe
Winnipeg
Patsy Kline
Tommy Buck
Rockaway Beach
Investment Bankers Meet in Cleveland for Governance Session
The board of governors of the Investment Bankers' Association of America convened in Cleveland for a two day session to select officers and finalize arrangements for the annual convention in Chicago next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Board of Governors
The
Investment Bankers’ Association of America
Chicago
Regatta and Racing Events Across Cities Open
The annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen opens in Boston. Kings Cup yacht races off Newport. Kennel Club show opens in Newport. Boxing matches include Gunboe vs Smith in New York and Salior Petrosky vs Bob McAllister in San Francisco. Automobile races light up Brighton Beach and Santa Monica. Canadian Amateur Swimming Association holds Halifax championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
New York Yacht Club
Newport
R. T
Rhode
Brighton Beach Track
New York
Canadian Amateur Swimming Association
Notice of administration for Rosa Clark estate
Ann Clark petitions for letters of administration on the estate of Rosa Clark deceased intestate in Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court Louisiana. Show cause within ten days why the petition should not be granted. Court order dated July 31 1918. Deputy Clerk Pat Hamilton seal. Scholars Elder Benoit attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Clark
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Ann Clark
Hamilton
Elder & Benoit
Atty’s
Sheriff to Sell Vast Louisiana Parcel Holdings
In Ouachita Parish Sixth Judicial District Court Emil G Schmidt sues Charles T West No 8163 and a writ of fife directs seizure. Sheriff Parker announces sale at Monroe courthouse steps September 6 1913 of extensive lands in townships 15 16 17 north range 4 5 east Bayou Lafourche and nearby tracts totaling about 122 060 acres more or less to satisfy the writ and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth Judicial District Court
Emil G. Schmidt
Charles T. West
Monroe
Louisiana
Rouge
Lafourche
Bayou Lafourche
Secdon
Fife and Il
Joan P. Parker, JR
News Star
Onachlia
Slack
Trouble Starts Constipation Warning and Remedy Ad
An old classified style note warns that constipation causes many ailments and urges using Chamberlains Tablets to keep bowels regular. For sale by all dealers.
Ouachita Oil and Gas Company Charter Formed
A notary public records the formation of The Ouachita Oil and Gas Company Ltd a corporation by charter entered in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Founders declare adoption of a charter to establish the corporate body with domicile in Monroe Louisiana and operate under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quachita
Ouachita Oil and Gas Company, Ltd
City of
Monroe
Ouachita
State of Louisiana
Fat Corporation
Louisiana
Ouachita Oil and Gas Company Incorporation Charter
The document details Ouachita Oil and Gas Company Limited charter terms, stock structure with 200,000 shares split into 100,000 common and 100,000 preferred, and dividend rights. It outlines purposes to explore oil gas and minerals, governance by a 25-member board, initial officers, meeting rules, executive committee, amendment and dissolution provisions, and a notarized listing of signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Board of Directors
Louisiana
Tobe 1
Baer
Jno
T. Cole
T. F. Flournoy
Hy DD. Apgar
A. Ed. Brooks
W. KR Mitchell
Jas
M. Parker
G. B. Haynes
A. A. Forsythe
Abe Arent
Aty P. Binbhs
W Phillips
A. L. Smith
O. P. Slick
M. Keller
C. Terry
M. Atkina
Geo.j. Weans
Pr. Parker, Sr
Aten Sholars
T. G. Easterline
Austin
Chas, Schulve
Charles Titche
Sig Marx
T. EB. Flournoy
Pom. Atkins
Corporation
Monroe
Totalect
Board of Directors
T. E. Flournoy
H. PD. Apsar
Pr Mo Atkine
C.P. Slack
John T. Ce
J. E. Peters Receives Vault for Cemetery Use
Announcement notes J E Peters offering a cemetery receiving vault to hold deceased until burial. Describes as manufacturer and dealer in furniture, window shades, children's carriages, wagons, velocipedes, metallic burial caskets, wooden coffins and trimmings. Lists Glebe-Wernicke book cases and standard sewing machines with Cumberland phone numbers for store and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glebe-Wernicke
Masonic and Fraternal Groups Listings in West Monroe
Fraternal society notices list numerous chapters meeting on Walnut street and surrounding halls. Organizations include Monroe Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons. Monroe Council No. 8 Royal and Select Masters. Monroe Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar. Louise L. McGuire Chapter No. 4 Order of the Eastern Star. Snewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias. Ouachita Tribe No 12 I O R M. Ouachita Valley Camp No. 10 Woodmen of the World. Prosperity Lodge No. 19 Daughters of Rebecca. Monene Leggs No 454 B P O Elks. Ouachita Lodge No. 2 I O O F. Monroe Anne No. 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Knights of Honor. Independence Lodge K of H. Newsboys Club No. 1 and Boy Scouts. Knights of Columbus No. 1257. George L. Wood Camp No. 157 W O W. St Matthew's Benevolent Society. Catholic Knights of America. Henry W Allen Camp No. 182 U S V I. Monroe Lodge No. 1039 LOOM. I. C. B E Lodge. Italian Society of Cristofaro Columbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise L. McGuire
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
Johnson
May Grayson
Ouachita Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Eagles
J. O Switzer
Noble Grand
J. A. Young
Monroe Anne
Order of Eagles
Lodge
Pesiard Street
Sugar's Theatre
F. Gordon
John J Mullin
George L. Wood
Woodmen of the World
West Monroe
T. Ellis
T. M. Simonton
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Re Petes
Eres
Habe
Irelands
R. B. Ireland
DeSiard Street
National Association of Amateur Carsmen
Bos
Halifax
Santa Monica
Cal
Koffee and
Kake
Springfield
Aveh
Wien Asia Corporation Ia
Givectura
Anid Board
Wall Parish
Flamilten
U- A. Young
Smapelent
Mate
Notary Publ
Miy
Tiiche
J. D. Apgar
John F. Parker
A. A. Brooke
Po MM Atkins, Inc
We P. BE. Fivurnny
J. ¢ Terry
KB. Fleproy
MB Metro
Bugar Bros. Co
Hig Man & Botin
Meyur Bios Ltd
Hipy WY. Marks
NR. Brawal
LB. Newsom
B. V. Bennon
Leg Harrie
Woor Mitchell
Gay
Stubts
Mo Tmhettewn
Smith Bros. Ltd
Bewtd
Atfeat
Ya T
R. A. Young
Seal
Albert Shhynoit
Notary Public
State of
Parish of
Ouachita OU and Gax Company, Limited
Pola
RK. A. Young
Bucklen
E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
New South Drug Store
J. E. Peters
Undertaker
Embalmer
Western Star Lodge
tIall
J. KE. Mason
J. D. Oakley
Royal Arch Masons
K Downs
G. Surghnor
Monroe Council No
Royal and Select Masters
Countrey
T. I
Monroe Commandery No
Knights Templary
Masonic Wall
G. Courtney
G. Sburghnor
Snewall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
St. John St
A. C. Renoir
D. W. Faulk
Ouachita Tribe No 12
Improved Order of Red Men
Eagles’ Hall
A. J. Lamert
Larhem
T. J. Naughton
Ouachita Valley
Ty Sagie’s Hall
C. Blackmon
C. Glesmar
Prosperity Lodge No
Rebecca Meeta
Opera House
Walter Carnet
Feanie Lewis
Julia Stonewall
Pythian Sisters
Menta
Knights of I’ythias
St. John Street
Gosa Benoit
Eugene
Nocorda
Monene Leggs
B. P.O. Elke
Todge
South Grand Street
Sig Haas
Surgaine
Knights of Honor
Red Men’s Hall
Will Atkinson
RB. W. Winberry
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor
Annex Hall
Mise Theresa Baur
Carl Walker
Newsboys’ Club No
Boy Scouts of America
New City Hall
Jaste Cowden
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Hall
C. V. Hartley
Adolph Renaud
St. Matthew's Benevolent Society
TY. Ho McMillan
Catholic Knights of America
J. K B. Larkin
W. A. O'Kelly
Hénry W. Allen
U. S. VI
W. P. Renwink
Order of Moose
Naughton
Gretator
J. W. McWilliams
1. C. B. E. Lodge
Y. M. HA
Jackson Street
Abe Kaplan
Kurd Levi
Ialian Society of Cristofara Columbo
Hayles’ Hall
P. Guerriero
George Romano
ON Earth
Ing
West
Gmice
Grand St
Philadelphia
Secondhans Gaw Mill
Collington
A. B
News-Star Publishing Co
Pine Street
Balon Monroe Sanitarium
J M. Keller
Texas Avenue
Arkansas Avenue
Come
Fifth
Taga
Guy P. Stubbe
J. HH. Sanders
Moncow Droge Ca
Mart Street
Oak Street
Bsale—Mason and Hamlin
H. W Ledbetter
Weat Monroe
MD Neuworth
South Front
Olive Street
Grammont Street
Thos. H. M. Millan
DE Siar. ST
Surrey
J. S. Washburn
Lindgon Avenue
Publce
Clara Brown
News-Star
W. FE. Atkinson
Dawkins
Dawking
Dawkins & Dawking Attorneys-At-Law
Ouachita National Bank
Montesba
Robt. H. Blackman
Allen's
DR. G. Surgenor
Curtis T Mo
Monroe Veterinary Infirmary
F. Collins
M.D. Veterinary Phenician
R20
North Sixth Street
Sek
Dentiet Phone
Loulal
Thos. B. Wright
Miss C. Hollyfield
North State
W. E. Sullivan
Monroe Drug Store
DRS
Newton & Cosby
Physicians and Surgeons
Grammany St
Miss Cora Beale
Calypso St
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