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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1920

Page

3

Monroe Elks Edge Mer Rouge In Sluggish Rain Thriller

Monroe Elks beat Mer Rouge 2 0 in six innings at Persyth Park as Bob Harmon pitched five scoreless frames with three strikeouts. Higginbotham, Waller, and J Miller contributed early, while Mer Rouge pitcher Gonzontin allowed four runs on five hits through five innings in a weather impacted contest.

Lynch Mer Rouge Persythe Park Bob Harmon Gonzonlin Vistora Monroe Wiggerson Daughtry Red Waller Higginbotham Keystone Toinette Caurd

Rain-Shortened Baseball Game Ends With Heavy Rain

In a soggy finish Harris barely fields a foul, Wiggers and Toinette score on a bounded ball by Wiggers Harmon. Higgy’s single moves Miller to second as Mer Rouge and James strike out. Final: no runs, one hit, no errors before rain halts play.

Mel Rouge Jamey Waller Harris Nolan J. Miller Bagwell James Harmon Wiggers Monroe Higgin Gladney Higgy Daughtry Wiggy Mel Rouge Mason Wall Tontetto Ome Catrfield Harmon Attick Nerons Ioning Mer Rouge Gonzontin Dames Gonzontin Magwedl Wiguers Gonzonlin Mel Rouge—White Mason Miller Hair White Monroe Daughtry Wiggera Toinette C. Miller Rouge Mer Rouge—Bagwell Merbert Monroe Agen Higginbotham J, Miller Iy Miller Ef Toinette MER Rouge Poae James Wahl Gonzoulin Rhe Mer Rouge

Fluker Dies Before Public Official Career

B K Fluker is taken by death after a life in public service. He married Laura James of Monroe and leaves a widow, two sons James and Horace, and two daughters Laura Louise of Monroe and Mrs Fred Browning of Homer. His mother Mrs Jennie Fluker of Bastrop is ill and cannot attend the funeral. Sister Mrs Jennie Stevenson of Bastrop also cannot attend. James Fluker, superintendent for United Fruit in Honduras, is returning home via New York.

Laura James Monroe James Fluker Honduras Horace Fluker Camden Ark Laura Louise Fluker Fred Browning Homer Jennie Fluker Bastrop

Classified advertisements offer sales, rentals and jobs

WANTED Chain hoist one half or one ton sixee triple block preferred. Call C C Ferguson 487 23 61. FOR SALE 1920 Model five passenger Ford used seven months. If taken at once 425. Telephone 1021. Car at 218 South Grand Street 23-6t. WANTED Furnished rooms for light housekeeping Box 190 City 23-2t. FOR RENT Front room with bath 221 Walnut or phone 817 23-3t. WANTED TO RENT By refined young man room in home with meals State terms Address No 1 cure News-Star. 288 WANTED Two or three unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping by couple Box 487 Monroe La 23-11. FOR SALE Four burner gas cook stove good condition used 3.5 months 210 Stone Avenue 23-St. FOR RENT Furnished room with board in private family to couple Apply 418 Grammont Street 28-3. STOLEN Ford five passenger car motor No 2663539 State license No 18896 I will pay reward for return Dr R W Faulk St o- FOR RENT Nicely furnished front room for gentlemen 205 Bry Avenue 28-31. WANTED Young ladies for permanent position Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co 28-6t. FOR SALE One pair mules and harness Mitchell wagon two milk cows and one yearling Box 462 City 28-6t.

Ford South Grand Street Cure News-Star Stone Avenue R. W. Faulk A. M. Larche City

Democrats Rally Behind People Power in 1920 Campaign

The document outlines Democratic calls for broad public subscriptions to fund campaigns, contrasting with Republican big money. It cites Governor Parker urging Louisiana Democrats to back a nationwide victory, stressing that war weary nations expect Democratic leadership and that funds come from the people, not protected capital.

People’s Party Parker State of Louisiana Baton Rouge S. B. Hicks National Democratic Committeeman Shreveport Mr. Hicks National Democratic Success Democratic Party United States

Citizens National Bank Moves to New Downtown Home

The Citizens National Bank relocates to 223 DeSiard Street in the city center. The building, purchased earlier, is outfitted for the institution and is expected to sustain the bank’s strong prosperity this year.

Citizens National Bank DeSiard Street

Idaho Nominating Conventions Set for Tomorrow

Boise Idaho August 23 Nominations for statewide offices will be decided at state party conventions held tomorrow Republicans meet in Pocatello Democrats at Idaho Falls Nominations include United States senator governor and other officials John F Nugent seeks Democratic renomination while six Republicans contest the senatorial seat Governor Davis faces no Republican opposition.

Boise Idaho Pocatello Idaho Palls United States John F. Nugent Senate D. W. Davis

Air Patrol Protects Forests in Southern California

Pasadena, Aug. 23. In two months of operation the air patrol for the southern California mountains has located 20 or more fires and relayed locations by wireless to range stations. Workers on the ground extinguished each blaze before serious damage occurred, prompting consideration of expanding machine use to other regions.

Pasadena Calif Air Patrol Forest Service California

Cotton Market Sags as Offers Rise and Demand Dims

Chicago reports another sharp decline in New Orleans based on ample spot and futures supplies and weak demand amid troubled U S and European finances. Texas farmers sell seed cheap while Nueces county shows a large crop, signaling rising receipts and a bleak outlook unless producers trim sales and unify action.

L. L. Smith Daily Cotton Letter New Orleans England Liverpool South Texas South Texas Nueces Houston

Forty Fourth National Archery Tourney Opens in Wayne

Archers from across the United States gather at St. Luke's School Wayne Aug 23 to vie in the fortieth annual National Archery Association tourney. Besides range medals, numerous prizes await winners with events for men and women including double American double York team rounds flight wand novelty shoots and more.

Philadelphia St. Luke’s School Wayne United States Knights National Archery Association of the

Dr Gray Announces Office Hours and Contact Numbers

Dr C P Gray states office hours from 2 80 to 5 30 pm with morning by appointment. Phone numbers listed are residence 215 and office 196. 23-6.

C. P. Gray

Pilgrim Memorial Plans in Provincetown Aug 23

Provincetown Mass August 23 The national opening of Pilgrim Tercentenary celebrations is set for next Sunday here with coast to coast commemorations beginning September 6. The event marks the landing of the Pilgrims and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in the harbor area. Local festivities are expected to draw many national notables.

Provincetown Mass Mayflower Council Holland

Foster Returns From Louisiana Farm Tour

Ray Foster of Calhoun returns from a midwest farm tour funded by Central Savings Bank and partners. He praises visits to agricultural colleges and notes Louisiana’s farming advantages while thanking banks and Parish Demonstration Agent B M Jackson for enabling the trip.

Ray Foster Calhoun Louisiana Ray Central Savings Bank and Trust Co Citizens National Bank Ouachita National Bank Louisiana Bank and Trust Company B. M. Jackson Parish Department of Agriculture Baton Rouge Middle West

Irish Town Burned Amid Loyalist Riots in Lisburn

The business district of Lisburn Ireland was ruined by fires set by Loyalists in revenge for Police Inspector Swanzy's murder. Private Sinn Feiners were burned and their furniture dragged into the street as remaining material ignited.

Lisburn Ireland Swanzy Sinn

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