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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
8
General Manager J. M. Parker leaves for Little Rock to meet Illinois bankers seeking lands. Local ads note fresh eggs butter and poultry, auto parts, stable services, silk Petticoats, and coat bargains. Fire department calls downtown with minor damage. Phoenix drug line offers liniment and corn remedy, plus cold cure tablets.
The New Orleans cotton market closes steady with 1920 bales traded at 9.01 for nearby, while New York spots hold at 9.35. Liverpool sales reach 14,000 bales with January February quotes around 4.89 to 4.85 and 4.92 to 4.88.
Monroe LA December 5 1911 The larger spot cotton demand in Liverpool continues into the week with 14000 bales bought at 4 points up as market steadies in the South Atlantic. Receipts at all ports total 104000 for the day with year to date 240000, while European exports stay light and stocks at Galveston approach congestion amid high ocean freight.
An advertisement for a church promoting Christmas picture framing and a leading photographer. It touts a large stock and low prices and mentions the opening of the Gem Smoke House at Lyceum Theatre on DeSiard Street with cigars, tobaccos, and Mullane Candies gifts.
Attention Knights of Pythias. The annual election of officers will be held Thursday December 7th. Entertainment committee in charge after election. Be on hand. J. B. Parsons, C. A. C, Benoit, K. R. & S. 5 21.
Votes for the American Salvation Army Christmas dinner fund doll contest may be cast at The Fair on DeSiard street where the doll is on display. Entries should be filed at this office to ensure proper recording for publication each Saturday.
West bound train No 11 on the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific road was delayed about thirty minutes last night when a horse running loose on city streets crossed the W S P bridge and fell between timbers. Police and bystanders freed the animal and the train resumed.
In Chicago on December 5 the nineteenth National Irrigation Congress will host experts to exhaustively discuss irrigation drainage and forestry issues across the sector. Noted specialists from multiple organizations will present analyses and proposals for policy and practice.
The congress gathers in Chicago for a four day session with broadening scope from the Western U S. Seventeen foreign nations send representatives. Governors, Congress members, and irrigation officials attend along with university and commercial delegates amid growing global attention to irrigation.
The Parish School Board seeks a three mill tax from the City of Monroe for parish schools. Judge Madison heard the mandamus proceedings, took the case under advisement after full evidence and arguments, and will render a decision later.
The North Carolina Baptists meet in Winston Salem at Brown Memorial Baptist church with over 500 delegates and visitors attending the opening session.
A two day conference in Atlanta gathers cotton growing state officials and Dr. W G Hunter from Washington to discuss quarantine rules for shipping cotton seed seed cotton and cotton from infested to pest free areas. State entomologists from North and South Carolina Georgia Alabama and others participate.
A movement to erect a handsome monument over the grave of the late Senator John W. Daniel in Lynchburg Virginia gains momentum. In Massachusetts the Progressive Republicans, buoyed by Governor Foss re election, plan to block a solid delegation to the Republican convention for President Taft. In Pennsylvania Philadelphia leaders reportedly decided General Henry H. Bingham should not be named for re election, risking the title Father of the House after 17 terms.
Western Star Lodge No 24 F and AM meets on first and third Tuesdays at Hall on Walnut Street. Worshipful Master Percy Sander and Secretary J Oakley listed.
Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons meet at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the second and fourth Tuesday nights with Washburn as Worshipful Master and Dr G Surghnor as Secretary. Monroe Council No 8 Royal and Select Masters meets there on the second Monday each month with H D Apgar as Tyrian Initiate Master and Dr G Surghnor as Recorder.
Monroe Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar meets at the Masonic Hall on Walnut Street on the second and fourth Thursday nights. D. W. Faulk Eminent Commander and Dr. G Surghnor Recorder.
Louise L. McGuire Chapter No 4 Order of the Western Star holds gatherings at the Masonic hall on Walnut Street on the first and third Mondays led by Worthy Matron Mrs Wm Schulze and Secretary Mrs Susie Johnson.
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias meets at Castle Hall on 8th Street beside the post office. Meeting nights are Thursdays. J B Parsons serves as Chancellor Commander.
Ouachita Tribe No 19 Improved Order of Red Men holds Friday night meetings at the lodge hall above Sugars Theatre. Sachem W E Reitzell and Chief of Records E B Ward preside over the gatherings with regular attendance noted.
Woodmen camp meets on first and third Wednesdays in Red Men hall and opera house. Chas Garvey is Consul Commander Geismar is Clerk.
Prosperity Lodge No. 19 and Daughters of Rebecca meet on the first and third Tuesday nights in the lodge hall of the opera house. Mrs. Walter Cornet serves as Noble Grand with Miss Fannie Lewis noted among organizers.
Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 Pythian Sisters meet at Knights of Pythias hall on St John street first and third Mondays at 3 30 p m and second and fourth Mondays at 8 p m Mrs Rosa Benoit is the excellent chief Mrs Eugene Shows mistress of records and correspondence
Monroe Lodge No. 454 invites members to Thursday night meetings at the Ellis Lodge hall on South Grand Street. Exalted Ruler J. M. Cobb and Secretary F. B. Surgaine are listed for contact and coordination.
Ouachita Lodge No. 2 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets in the Red Men’s hall at the Opera House each Thursday night. George Denny serves as Noble Grand and R. A. Young as Secretary.
Monroe Aerie No. 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles holds weekly lodge meetings at the lodge hall on De Siard Street opposite Sugar's Theatre. Officers present include J. W. Keith as President and John J. Mullin as Secretary.
Ouachita Lodge No 2528 meets in Red Men s hall and the opera house on the second and fourth Wednesday nights. Will Atkinson is Dictator and R W Winberry Reporter.
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor hold meetings in the Annex hall of the opera house on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Miss Theresa Bauer is Protector and Carl Walker Secretary. Newsboys Club No 1 and Boy Scouts of America meet Sundays at 2 29 p m in the new City Hall with Isaac Cowden as organizer. Friends of the boys are welcome.
Monroe Council No. 1337 at Catholic Hall meets on the first and third Tuesday nights. Grand Knight T. J. Naughton and Recorder Adolph Renaud are listed as officers.
The Police Jury met in a short session and adopted the 1912 license ordinance. They commended Maggie McIntosh a State Normal student for completing her course with thanks for assistance given. No applicant filed for her position. A request from the Charity Hospital Diamond Jubilee fund seeks a $100,000 donation for an annex to mark the hospital's centennial in New Orleans.
Rhode Island plans biennial state elections leaving Massachusetts as the only state holding annual governor and officer contests.
Councilman Poor of Milwaukee Wisconsin will address residents at the Court house Thursday night at 7 30 on the topic How Milwaukee is Run Under Socialism The public is invited to attend.
Help wanted notices list an Inspector on the slip for a Hardwood mill and a good block setter. Apply to B S Jacksionie in Dunn Louisiana on the V S P railroad. May 21. Stray or stolen horse notices and a Monroe Bakery mention also appear.
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