Eastern Star Elects Officers For Annual Installation
The Eastern Star held its annual officer election with Mrs Leona Washburn as worthy matron and Mr R Downes Jr as patron. Installation is set for the 18th inst with State Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Wm Storm of Morgan City in attendance.
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Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Leona Washburn
R. Downes, Jr
Johnson
Mary A. Baird
S. Bennett
Nora Downs
Kathrine Apgar
Zola Young
Adah
Alice Anders
Ruth
Presidential term counts under successive administrations
The article notes cumulative term counts under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft, counting terms completed and in progress, with figures: two full terms under McKinley, four under Roosevelt, and multiple terms or partial terms under Taft, reflecting a summary of presidential tenure across administrations.
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Presdent
McKinley
Mr. Roosevelt
Taft
Monroe Man Honored as Railroad Engineer Highlight
A historical note details the career of a Monroe man who led major railroad projects across Mississippi and Texas. From 1895 he oversaw the Mississippi River incline at Vicksburg, later serving as resident engineer for the Queen & Crescent divisions, then roadmaster on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas line. He directed branch line location from Lake Charles to Gueydan and led Texas constructions from Lake Charles to Port Arthur and Nance to Sour Lake, finalizing in May 1904 and continuing at Lockport through January 1905.
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Southern Pacific
Lake Charles
Gueydan
Port Arthur
Nance
Sour Lake
Texas
Lockport
Engineer’s resume details long career on Texas rail lines and the Baton Rouge bridge
A veteran engineer describes a long career from 1905 to 1909 with multiple railroad projects in Texas and Louisiana. Highlights include surveys for a Baton Rouge branch, the Mexia cutoff, the Mexia to Normangee line, and pier construction for bridges at Mor gan City and along the Baton Rouge extension. Since 1909 he has served as supervising engineer of the causeway with extensive specifications for its 12.5 mile length, arch spans, roadway, lifts, and weight.
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Baton Rouge
Port Alien
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Mexia
Normangee
Southern Pacific
Berwick Bay
Morgan City
Atchafalya River
Fred A. Jones & Co
Dallas-Sherman
State Railroad
Houston
Houston & Texas Central
Doc's Meat Market reorganizes ownership and staff
Mr J M Rasberry has left Doc's Market in West Monroe and G C Moore has teamed with Hardy Heard to run the business. Heard, a longtime local butcher, will handle operations with delivery to Monroe and West Monroe. He seeks customers, promising prompt, careful service and lasting patronage. Also a testimonial extols Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets curing constipation in Bristol Tennessee Kentucky area.
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J. M. Rasberry
Doc
West Monroe
G. C. Moore
Hardy Heard
Heard
Monroe
Bristol
Tenn
Thos. E. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
Strayed or Stolen Mare Mules From Richland Plantation
From Richland Plantation eight miles north of Monroe two brown mare mules are missing. One is about 17 hands high, 7 or 8 years old with a scar on the left hind ankle and slightly enlarged hind ankles, a fresh scar on the upper lip, and kicks in harness. The other is about 15 hands high, 12 to 14 years old with ears that flop and fox trots. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. J. T. AUSTIN and R. B. FRIZZELL, Agts.
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Richland Plantation
Monroe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For All Ages
An advertisement urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when ill with a cold. It claims quick recovery and pneumonia prevention, notes no opium or narcotics, and says it is safe for babies and adults. Sold by all druggists.
South Dakota Implement Dealers Meet Opens in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Implement Dealers Association began its annual convention in Sioux Falls to discuss trade matters. President C. J. Bach of Hurley opened the gathering with attendees from across South Dakota and prominent dealers from Minnesota and Iowa.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota Implement Dealers’ Association
C. J. Bach
Hurley
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Dr. T. L. Hood Runs for State Senator in Twenty sixth District
The committee announces Dr. T. L. Hood of Ouachita parish as a candidate for State Senator from the Twenty sixth District representing Jackson and Ouachita parishes in the Democratic primary.
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T. L. Hood
Ouachita Parish
Jackson
Ouachita
Webster A. Myatt
Sixth District
Parish of
Democrattic
Dave W. Faulk
Sixth District Court
A. L. Green
Primar
C. P. Gray
Parish
Graham Surghnor
Handers Seeks Louisiana General Assembly Seat in Quachus Parish
Representative W Handers of Calhoun runs in the Democratic primary for the Louisiana General Assembly from Quachus parish. He seeks the party nomination to represent the parish in the upcoming election.
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W. Handers
Calhoun
General Assembly of
Louisiana
Quachus Parish
Isaac L. Haas
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
J. T. Bryant
The News-Star Theater Calendar December Lineup
The column lists theatrical criticisms by News-Star staff with management details. December dates include The White Sister on Dec 3, Alias Jimmy Valentine on Dec 6, multiple Wulman Stock Co. appearances from Dec 7 to Dec 10, Man on the Box on Dec 17, The Common Law on Dec 18, Gov. J. Y. Sanders on Dec 19, and Girl in the Taxi on Dec 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News- Star
Jimmy Valentine
Wulman Stock Co
Common Law
J. Y. Sanders
Alias Jimmy Valentine to Open at Sugar's Theatre Tomorrow
Paul Armstrong's crime drama Alias Jimmy Valentine arrives at Sugar's Theatre tomorrow night after a two year run in New York. The plot follows the escaped convict who reforms with help from a good girl while evading detectives in a gripping bank vault finale.
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Jimmy Valentine
Paul Armstrong
Sing Sing
America
Jimmy
Wallack’s
New York
Sugar’s
Carnival Opens Under Monroe Progressive League
Last night the carnival under the Monroe Progressive League opened for a week and drew praise for the Nigro and Joes Shows. The highlight was the Whirl of Death with Senora Galvia riding a fifty foot incline in an automobile and plunging down at a perilous speed.
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Monroe Progressive League
Senora Galvia
Death-Defying Act Highlights Monroe Circus Show
A sensational triple whirl of death is billed as the main attraction along with a free act. Pay shows include The Dixieland Minstrels The Beauties of the Deep Shield's Big Kix travaganza Noname Baby Ethel The European Flea Circus The Crasy House Tony the alligator boy Mable that strange girl and the ferris wheel. Admission is ten cents at night with free entry for children. after noon pricing applies. Shows are on DeSiard street opposite the city cemetery.
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Monroe
Shield
Noname
Baby Ethel
Tony
Mable
DeSiard Street
City Cemetery
Williams Stock Company at Sugar's Theatre for three days
The Williams Stock Company opens Thursday night at Sugar's Theatre for a three day run after performing at the Grand Opera House in Shreveport. Press notices praise the company and stock attractions. The opening play is Thorns and Orange Blossoms with free admission for ladies on opening night when accompanied by a paid ticket. Ticket prices are 10c 20c and 30c.
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Williams Stock Company
Sugar'’s
Grand Opera House
Shreveport
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co adopts monthly billing
The Monroe La company announces a new mailing system for bill collection. Bills are mailed with a return envelope and must be paid before the 10th. a 5 percent discount applies if rental is paid for a year in advance. Richard Croker backs Mayor Gaynor as Democratic presidential candidate.
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Tance
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph CO
Richard Croker
Tammasy Hall
Gaynor
New York City
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Monroe Garage & Supply Co
S H. Cosper
Weaks Iron Works and Supply CO
Sogial Department
Supreme Court
Congress
President Taft
Sig. Haas & Sons
Edmund Elton
Herbert Fortier
Doc’s Meat Market
J. T. Austin
R. B. Frizzell
Agts
J. L. Kaliski
Charles Schulze
Joe Hanna
W. H. Degraffenried
Sherif
Jack Paker
W. A. O’kelley
Joe” Mangham
Hugh Biggar
J. A. Hendricks
Cc. F. Turbiville
Ouachita Valley
Bottling Works
H. Z. Alston
Raleigh
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Dr. Price
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Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf
Iron Mountain
Serene
Little Rock
Lal Kies
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