Local notices and shop ads from Monroe era
Miscellaneous local items note travel by Mr T N Pipes, fall stock buys by Mr Sig Masur, wagons by Joe Kern, and grocers Fox Grocer Co and Faulk Bros. A deputy sheriff arrests Geor May near Chapmat for attempted theft. The Peedles Compress reports two bales of cotton, and a Labor Day ball is planned by the Railway Carmen in Monroe with modest admission. Fresh sour pickles, shredded codfish, and baking flour advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Walker
Railway Carmen
Monroe
Armory
Messrs
F. C. McMullin
X. W. Winberry
Alfred Ivy Dies in Bay St. Louis Chapel Leader and Merchant
Alfred Ivy a 32nd degree Mason and well known Shriner died this morning in Bay St. Louis after a lingering illness. He was 56, born in Orleans, long active in the drug business and later involved in the tropical fruit trade. He was a brother of Dr. M Levy and William M Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Orleans
Alfred Ivy
Bay St. Louis
Dr. M. Levy
William M. Levy
Body to be interred locally after shipping
A body will be brought here for interment following delivery from the hospital. Remaining details are not provided in the available text.
Mermenteau Dam Dispute Heads to State Courts
In Lake Charles on August 31 the Mermenteau dam controversy shifts to state courts after years of conflict. The dam has been dynamited twice, drawing support and fears of floods. Congressman Pujo pressed the war department, arguing the Mermenteau river is navigable and under federal jurisdiction, but a War Department reply says federal authorities will not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Mermenteau Dam
Louisiana
Pujo
War Department
Mermenteau’ River
Market Summary for Cotton and London Liverpool Prices
The report lists cotton prices in New Orleans and New York with bid and closing figures for August 31, 1905 and 1909, noting firm markets in New Orleans and quiet trading in New York. It also provides Liverpool sales and forward-price ranges for August–September and September–October 1909, with opening and closing ranges for the period.
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Liverpool
Two youths killed by train on Cincinnati bridge
Edward Jansen, 20, and a 14 year old boy, both from Covington Kentucky, were instantly killed when struck by a passenger train while crossing the Southern Railroad bridge in Cincinnati. Theodore Parks, 18, was fatally injured in the same incident.
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Cincinnati
Edward Jansen
Theodore Parks
Southern Railroad
Jansen
Parks
Covington
Cotton market advances on bullish Texas Oklahoma report
Monroe La Aug 31 1909 New Orleans wires report a further advance in cotton prices led by January at 12.59 on a bullish Texas and Oklahoma crop report. Analysts expect August losses near 7 to 12 points, with forecasts of a 10 year average around 73.5 and a potential market pivot near 66 depending on bureau figures. Savannah shows continued bulls with a 1-16 rise and steady daily business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
The
Journal of Commerce
South Atlantic
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Alabama
Southwest
Arkansas
Bureau
South
Savannah
Knoxville Furniture President Dies In Auto Crash
Wm. G. Price, president of the Knoxville Furniture Company, died in Knoxville Tennessee after an automobile accident when the car left the road and overturned down an embankment early today. The incident occurred August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Wm. G. Price
Knoxville Furniture Company
Red Cross Appeals Aid for Mexican Flood Victims
The American National Red Cross requests public contributions for relief of Mexican flood sufferers. Donations may be sent to the National Red Cross care of the War Department in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American National Red Cross Society
National Red Cross
Care War Department
Washington, D. C
Rome Sees Minor Earthquake Causes Little Damage
An earthquake struck Rome this afternoon causing unease among residents but resulting in minimal damage and no injuries. The tremor followed Italy's recent earthquake experiences, though this event caused only slight concern.
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Rome
Italy
Hitchcock's Summer Home Destroyed by Fire
The summer home of actor Raymond Hitchcock at Great Neck Long Island was totally burned today. Loss is placed at 50000 dollars. The women servants were injured while leaping from windows in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Great Neck
Long Island
Partnership Formed for General Tailoring Business
We the undersigned will upon the first of September enter into partnership under the firm name of Rosenblum & Mullin to conduct a general tailoring business. We will make clothes at reasonable prices and also clean press and repair clothing at prompt notice. We seek continued public patronage and pledge satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenblum & Mullin
Open an account with Union Bank for smart savings
The Young Man who deposits his money in a Home bank and pays his bills by check not only builds up a bank credit which will be very useful to him in the future but also saves more money. There is less drain for foolish or unnecessary expenses. He gets ahead faster because he likes to watch his bank balance grow and he soon realizes that a growing bank account has many advantages beside the amount of his deposit. We should like You to open an account with this bank. UNION BANK & TRUST CO 31-5-Bul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank & Trust CO
Slavonian Arrested On Serious Charge
A heavily built Slavonian, described as strong, was taken into custody at the station after a serious charge. The report notes the arrestee’s appearance and strength as observed by officers.
Slavian Molnar Seized After Rayville Rape Charge
Deputy W. T. Oliver of Richland parish reports arrival in Rayville with Valentine Molnar a Slavonian wanted for rape. Molnar is charged with criminally assaulting the foreman's wife at a logging camp near Rayville before fleeing to Shreveport where he was arrested. Oliver expects no trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Oliver
Richland Parish
Shreveport
Valentine Molnar
Molnar
Rayville
Oliver
Walker’s Progressive Grocery Ad Highlights Potatoes and Kraut
A local notice notes Walker’s Progressive Grocery offering potatoes onions cabbage and home made kraut. This brief listing emphasizes fresh produce and preserved goods available at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker’s Priogressive
Rexall hair tonic offer from Monroe Drug Co
A Rexall 93" Mair Tonie product ad promises dandruff relief hair growth and baldness prevention. It invites trials with a money back guarantee and is offered in two sizes by Monroe Drug Co.
Iron Mountain Special Train For J C Handy Funeral
The Iron Mountain road will run a special train to Bastrop tomorrow morning leaving at 10300 o clock to accommodate those attending the funeral of Mr J C Handy who died Saturday in San Antonio Texas. The train will return to Monroe immediately after the services. Regular round trip fare applies.
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Iron Mountain Road
Bastrop
J. C. Handy
San Antonio
Texas
Monroe
Jury Commission Chooses Grand Jury for September 19
The Jury Commission met at the courthouse yesterday and selected a grand jury to convene on September 19, including R. R. Conn G. C. Ammon D. P. Parker O. O. Clark R. Downs Jr. R. A. [incomplete name].
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Court House
R. R. Conn
D. P. Parker
O. O. Clark
R. Down‘s, Jr
R. A
Petit jury list and local sale notices in September edition
The page lists jurors for a Monday September 19 session including Bacon Masur Mitchell Faulk Gibbs Cunningham and many others. It also advertises for sale a folding machine a wire stitcher a punching machine a cutter a gasoline engine and a photo outfit all in good condition with easy terms. Also mentions Asparagus can sales and Welker's Progress Ferry orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. DeGraffenreid
A. E, Sgington
Louis Toombs
G. R. Larche
Cowan
C. W. Golson
J. Recepts
v.Archer
J. N. Winninger
Foe Ieee
TF Campell
E.B. Sorrell
Ft D. McGee
Bacon
Sol
Masur
W.L. Mitchell
Faulk
R. A. Gibons
J. T. Cunningham
Henry Camp
Edwards
B. J. Voss
B.D. Hodges
C.T. Coates
R. L. Caldwell
Jake Humble
L. DeGraffenreid
E,t. Chapman
J. J. Herring
Harris
Hope Ross
S. W. Shappard
Frith
Tatum
Fairbanks-Mors
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Iti
Herring and Hartley
Mr. T.N. Pipes
Eros
Allen
Phoenix Drug Store
Beardsley
FOX Grocer CO
Ring Us
Faulk’ Bros. Grocer
Sig Masur
Boston
Palace
Kern
Joe Kern
Prop
FOX, Grocer CO
the Leaders
Geor
May
Chapmat
Flier
Ying
Maly
Mer Rouge
C. Abney
B. Ferguson
Vicksburg
Low Close
Ysty. i
Dee
Close
Ysty
Grain and Provisions
Chicago
Windes Daily Cotton Letter
Hitchcoock
Wicker
Going
Parlor City Furniture Company
G. M. Bradley
DeSiard Street
America
Meyer Brothers, Limited
Monroe’s
Shreveport Times
Monroe Drug Co
Monsoon Brand Wits Asparagus
Welker
Emile Kaliski
Ivers & Pond
Werner
Cbart
Kaliski Music @o., Ltd
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