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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1909

Page

5

Cotton market forecast from Southern inspection tour

Two New York cotton firm representatives discussed crop conditions in the South. They expect this year’s prices above average with a possible slump to around 10 1/2 to 11 1/2 cents. spot prices around 15 cents for most of the season. They noted Louisiana acreage fallen about 50 percent and planned further visits, while crops in the Carolinas Georgia Alabama were judged fair to good.

New York Robert E. Thompson Spray, N Consolidated Co E. H. Fellows Greensboro N. C Robert Moore and Co New York City Fellows Thompson Carolinas Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas Shreveport Times

Baseball scores from Oklahoma City San Antonio Dallas Waco

Baseball results show Oklahoma City 11 Shreveport 5 and Houston 5 San Antonio 2 for the San Antonio game. Dallas 3 Fort Worth and Waco 2 Galveston 1 rounded out the day with two more city matchups.

Oklahoma City Shreveport San Antonio Houston Dallas Fort Worth

Southern League Results Yesterday At New Orleans and Memphis

In New Orleans the New Orleans team defeated Atlanta 5 to 2. In Memphis the Memphis club beat Nashville 3 to 2.

New Orleans Atlanta Memphis Nash

City Scores Shuffle in Hazy Relay Card

In a muddled meet card St Louis beats Boston 9 to add a dash of drama. Chicago edges New York 6 5 in a tense interchange while Detroit climbs past Washington 5 to 1 in a frenzied sprint shown.

West Monroe Dominates Bastrop 9–0 In Saturday Baseball

West Monroe swept Bastrop with a 9 to 0 win behind Hooter Averett who pitched a strong game for West Side. The Bastrop team showed sportsmanlike conduct despite the lopsided defeat.

West Monroe Bastrop

Opening Regatta and Grand Circuit Race Schedule

The Interlake Yachting Association begins its annual regatta in Toledo Ohio on Monday. The day also marks the opening of the Grand Circuit race series.

Niagara-on-the- Lake Ontario Dubuque Town Interlake Yachting Association Toledo Ohio

Striking Mob Attacks Car Works Gates Killing Deputies

A mob attacked the Schoenville stockade at Pressed Steel Car works as night fell. Deputy Sheriff Harry Exler, age 50, was killed and State Trooper Williams was also shot and died. Two other troopers were wounded.

Ively Schoenville Harry Exler Williams

Man wounded in Meadville shooting linked to feud

A Meadville Mississippi dispatch reports Ernest Newman was shot through a bedroom window while in bed with his wife and child. Adams County sheriff with bloodhounds pursues suspects, linking the attack to the Newman Pritchard feud that claimed Newman's father weeks earlier.

New Orleans Meadville Miss Adams County Ernest Newman Newman Chancery Court Franklin County Newman-Pritchard

Classifieds Offer Advice and Local Listings in News-Star

A wide assortment of ads appears from dressmaking referrals to farm for sale near Trenton and borrowing requests. Also items for hair work, public hauling and livery services, and local furniture connections with contact details for Mr. Munnimaker and J. C. Montgomery.

Munnimakers News- Star Mater News-Star Mr. Munnimaker Munnimaker

Fatal crash at Indianapolis speedway ends 300 mile race

In Indianapolis on August 23 three more people died after a National car crashed through a fence during the 300 mile race. Charles Merz’s car lost a tire, killing mechanician Claud Kellum and spectators Ora Joleffe and James West. Two other injuries reported. The race was halted and will be voided.

Jackson Lee Lynch Ralph de Palma Fiat Stillman Indianapolis Motor Speedway Charles Merz Claud Kellum Indianapolis Ora Joleffe Trafalgar Ind James West Henry Tapking Bruce Keen

Griffin seeks appointment as administrator of Lewis Griffin estate

William H. Griffin, resident of Ouachita Parish, files in Sixth District Court petition to be named Administrator of the Suc cession of Lewis Griffin deceased. Court notices all persons to show cause within ten days why the prayer should not be granted. Dated August 23, 1909. w. A. Myatt, Clerk. Dawkins & Dawkins, Attorneys.

Sixth District Court Parish of Ouachita State of Louisiana William H. Griffin Lewis Griffin

Notice of business change with H. Rosenblum at 132 South Grand

A notice states that after September 1 the writer will partner with Mr. H. Rosenblum at 132 South Grand Street. They thank patrons for past support and request continued patronage while pledging to maintain satisfactory service. The Monroe Hotel manager C. F. Kramer hosted a birthday gathering with friends and guests, receiving a wicker rocking chair as a gift.

H. Rosenblum South Grand Street C. F. Kramer Monroe Hotel

Ice Coupon Offer From Consolidated Ice Co

Summer sale promotes price on ice coupon books at fifty cents on the dollar. Company touts purest condensed and distilled water quality and care in production.

Union Bank and Trust Co Advertisement

The bank states its purpose to encourage sane living and conservative investing and to aid customers with advice. It invites names for its customer list and promotes its services as a strong, well managed bank serving the town and community. A Monroe Drug Company notice references weekly gold bond certificates.

Union Bank and Trust CO Monroe Drug Company

New Show Features Two Performers Each Night

A new venue debuts with two shows nightly at 8 and 9 three o clock. The program highlights fresh talent and varied acts attracting local audiences.

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