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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

6

Hannibal Hamlin Centenary Celebrated at Birthplace Tablet

Paris Hill Maine August 27 tribute to Hannibal Hamlin born one hundred years ago the birthplace memorial tablet dedication witnessed by thousands General Joshua L Chamberlain presided and Julia Francis Carter unveiled the marker New England figures John D Long Bert M Bernard Eugene Hale spoke on Hamlin's life and career Hamlin died 1891 in Bangor Maine his public service spanned nearly five decades and included Senate and diplomacy.

Paris Hill HanNibal Hamlin Maine United States Hamlin Joshua L. Chamberlain Portland Military Order of the Loyal Legion New Abraham Lincoln Lincoln United States Senate Senate Andrew Johnson Boston Johnson Spain Congress Wilmot Polk White House Bangor

Union Bank and Trust Co Promises Sane Living and Safe Banking

The notice states the bank's purpose to encourage sane living and conservative investment and to assist customers with financial advice. It invites the public to join its customer list and to rely on its experienced, well managed banking services to support community growth.

Union Bank and Trust CO

California State Fair Opens With Strong Exhibits

Sacramento reports a vibrant opening eve for the California State Fair with larger horse and livestock entries and a new Manufacturers Pavilion displaying electrical machinery. Free attractions and an athletic carnival await visitors as the fair runs through next week, promising strong attendance statewide.

Sacramento Cal

National Sneezefest Opens at Mecca for Sneezers

Bethlehem Pennsylvania hosts the sixth annual meeting of the United States Hay Fever Association. Delegates from across the country discuss sneezing woes and share tips to maximize loud reports with minimal effort. Key topics include selecting a floral emblem with contenders like the water lily and the union. President Samuel A. Harlow of Grafton Massachusetts presides with a large, nationwide membership anticipated.

Bethlehem White Mountain Mount Washington United States Hay Fever Association Samuel A. Harlow Grafton Mass

Notable sneeze halts minutes at convention

Clayton E Delmater of Providence R J and Secretary William M Patterson of New York City discuss deposing Patterson. They recount last year when Patterson sneezed during his annual report blowing the minutes from the table onto the floor and causing delegates to sneeze, sending the records drifting to another county.

Clayton E. Delmater Providence R. J William M. Patterson New York City Patterson

CHILD CAUSE OF MURDER IN FATHER'S TESTIMONY AT TRIAL

Ed Williams testifies in his defense that his wife’s living with Tom Lewis and her infant daughter’s questioning of her absence drove him to shoot Lewis. Williams recalls demanding his wife’s return, Lewis resisting, and him waking to find Lewis dead. Fresh country eggs offered at FOX GROCER CO. The Leaders.

Tom Lewis Ed Williams Lewis Williams FOX Grocer CO

Louisiana Pecan Company Limited charter filed in Monroe

On August 17, 1909 in Ouachita Parish Louisiana Allan Scholars notary witnessed the formation of The Louisiana Pecan Company Limited a corporation to operate a truck farm poultry and real estate business with authorized capital of 15000 shares at one dollar each. Initial directors are J. W. Smith C. E. Faulk and E. C. Drew.

State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Allan Louisiana Pecan Company, Limited Monroe Parish of Ouachita State of Louisiana Asl J. W. Smith C. E. Faulk E. C. Drew R. C. Tooke Mabel E. James E. Faulk Henry D. Briggs Allan Sholars I. Webster A. Myatt Sixth District Court Ouachita Parish W. A. Myatt

Train Schedule for V S P East and Westbound Lines

Eastbound No 12 arrives at 9:25 a m and No 2 at 6 02 p m No 10 arrives westbound at 9 45 p m Southbound No 100 leaves 6 00 No 195 arrives and No 106 arrives at 2 30 p m Northbound Iron Mountain details show No 2 arrives 7 30 p m and No 11 arrives 7 30 p m multiple times and stations Little Rock Monroe and other lines listed with arrival times

Rigatco

Through Sleeping Cars From Memphis to All Points

A travel notice lists through sleeping car routes from Little Rock to Colorado Kansas City and more with fares from 23.80 to 50.95 and an elegant dining car from Little Rock to Memphis. City ticket office at 118 South.

Colorado California Apticren French Lick Waukesha Charlevoix Dograged Pougeroy Dan Caees Niagara Falls Toronto - Salt Lake City Little Rock Kansas City Itchtan Rock Memphis City Ticket Office Rjomotoia Stuar Lees Poe Tennessee Virginia J. L. Thompson Ticket Agt Monroe

Shortest Route Lines and 10 Day Stopovers

Advertises fastest lines to St. Louis from multiple hubs with four hour spread. Details through tickets offer 10 day stopovers including St. Louis Little Rock and New Orleans. Promotes lowest summer tourist rates for all points. Contacts G Johnson agent via both phones.

New Orleans Gulf Resorts Biloxi Ocean Springs Mobile Pensacola Little Rock Hot Springs St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Detroit Toledo Cleveland Buffalo Cincinnati Louisville Cc. G. Johnson Agt

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