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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
6
Moto Jane at Opera House Tuesday
Local notice announces a show titled Moto Jane at the Opera House Tuesday. Details are scarce in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Opera
Winter meeting of Cuba American destiny Crus in Havana
Fragmentary report notes a winter meeting in Havana involving Cuba American groups. Mentions Parish nineteen and one national billiards event in Philadelphia with various names and locations obscured by OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todas
Saiendar
Cuba
Amercan
Valley of the Giants at Lyceum staged sensational fight scene
Paramount star Wallace Reid headlines The Valley of the Giants at the Lyceum next Saturday. The drama features Colonel Pennington manipulating a town mayor to grant a railroad franchise, Bryce Cardigan and Royce clashing with midnight railroad construction and a volatile river of lumbermen as tensions erupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Reid
Photophy
Paramount
Artcraft
Valley of the Giants
Paramount Artcraft
Lyceum
Penington
Siequoia
Redwood Foreste
California
Bryce Cardigan
Citar
Royce
Bia
Colonel Pennington
Pennington
Final Account in Succession of Elijah Farmer Deceased
In Ouachita Parish Louisiana the Sixth District Court Clerk notes O P Stack filed a final account for the succession of Elijah Farmer Deceased No 1646 Probate Docket The court will approve and homologate the account if no opposition is filed within ten days from the date hereof The notice records GEO W LESTER Deputy Clerk Sixth Judicial District Court December 12 1919 Allenroe Louisiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Ondchitas
Sixth District Court
Elijah Farmer
O. P. Stack
Sixth Judicoval Distrite Court, Inc
Quachita
Giern
Alenroe
Louisiana
Geo. W. Lester
Parish of Ouachita
Today in History and Events From News Pages
Twenty five years since Sir John Thompson died and Browning’s death centenary observed across Browning societies. Inauguration set for a Norfolk to Havana steamship route. Manufacturers' Representatives hold annual convention in Philadelphia. General Pershing to visit Camp McVeigh in Anniston Alabama. California State Society in Washington hosts banquet for 25th anniversary. Minnesota and Iowa debate Cummins plan for railway management. International Retorial Association opens first Kansas City convention. Meat packing regulation bill debated by teams from state agricultural colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Robert Browning
Norflok
Havana
Association of Manufacturers’ Representatives
Prisadel
Pershire
Camp McVieltan
Anniston
Ala
California State Society
Washingtton
Minnesota
Minnots
Ione
Cummins
International Retorial Association
Kansas City
Teums
State Agricultural Colleges
Town
Those Who Have Tied News Sta Classifie Ade Continue
Readers who tied into News Sta classifications continue to use them as reference points. The note emphasizes consistency in labeling and the ongoing relevance of established categories for archival search and indexing.
Chandler Agency Sold. Walnut Street Station to Open
Mr. A W H Jones, long tied to Monroe Gulf Refining Co, buys Chandler interests from Mr J N Knowles and will run the Monroe operation from the old Walnut Street stand. A service battery station will open in connection with the business, while Mr Knowles plans to move to Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
A. WH. Jones
Monroe
Gulf Refining Co
J. N. Knowles
Walnut St
Donner
Shreveport
Quackite Valley Camp to Elect Officers Next Meeting
Notice states officers for the coming year postponed due to the officers absence at the last meeting. Election will be held at the next regular meeting on Tuesday December 6 with all members urged to attend. Walker, Chief. Also a medical ad promotes Brallarin's Hore Hound Syrup for children coughs hoarseness and bronchitis sold by Collins Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God's Country
Nest
Quackite Valley Camp
At & C'Elock
Walker
Chilren
Collen
Public notice of Chandler interest sale
I have sold my Chandler interest including parts and accessories to Chandler Motor Car & Access Co with Ale Jones, March, and thank customers for their patronage. I commend the new firm as well equipped to provide premier service on the Chandler. Respectfully JN Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Chandler Motor Car & Acces. Co
Ale Jones
Mar
Knowles
Local Chandler Agency Sold to New Owners
New owners announce purchase of the Chander Agency from Mr. J. N. Knowles and anticipate receiving three or four carloads of Chandlers including two Tourmes and two Sport Models. Some units already cold, orders urged to secure service on the Marveloui Caro Chandler Motor Car & Accra Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chander Agency
J. N. Knowles
Chandler Motor Car
Accra
Heartburn Remedy Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement touts HERHINE as a quick cure for indigestion heartburn claiming instant pain relief and lively feelings after a dose. It notes bowel movement increase and lists Collen's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collen's Pharmg
Classified Ads Blend Offers and Requests in Monroe Louisiana
Wanted young lady stenographer or bookkeeper or combination of both. Descrice Catlett West Monroe LA or call 540- b2 51. For rent nicely furnished room with board for couple in private family. Address AL BLOCK in care Newsstar. Tie lost wristwatch between Jackson St Post Office and Monroe Furniture Co. Reward. Phone 1393 or 2aT Miss Helen Buis. Lost. For sale Himalayan Hotel colored center business district cheap rent. Write 18 North Sixth St Monroe LA. For sale good pair mules weight 900 to Lothe aged seven and nine years $100 for pair. Write J A Roberts revte 8 Eron LA. For sale Chevrolet car in good running condition cheap. Phone Lie 12-31. For rent elegantly furnished front room outside entrance bath adjoining all modern conveniences. Gentlemen only. Phone 945 apply 200 Layton 12-51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson St
Post OmMece
Monroe Furniture Company
Helen Buis
North Sixth St
Monroe
Lothe
J. A. Roberts
Revte
Eron
Layton
Market notes from Chicago and UKON dated December 12 1919
Friday December 12 1919 reports steady sales with 6 000 in volume and closings for January February 4 thas at 23.70 and February March 0 at 22.20. Chicago prices show Eagle Low tat 1 39 3 4 and other quotes near 1.80 5 8. Quotes list January ld 27 20.00 3 February 20 50 March 120 B25 with brief closing figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ots
Blas
Chicago
Quocatton
Wis
Garfield Resigns Over Coal Price Settlement
Washington reports Fuel Administrator Garfield resigning after clashing with the coal strike settlement brokered by the government and the mine workers union. He believes the commission could lead to higher coal prices for consumers and opposed the body’s powers. President Wilson and cabinet members weigh the move as Palmer-backed program advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Garfield
Wilson Praines
Lewis
Palmer
Wilson
John L. Lewis
Indianapolis
Jyold
Real Estate Transfers in Local Land Deals
Grayling Lumber Co transfers 160 acres to Pascal L Hendricks in township 16 section 2. J E and W L Morgan sell 880 acres to Sinclair Cil Co in township 17 section 11. J F Smith transfers land to J A Smith et al in township 16 section 8. Allen Cole conveys property to Mrs Lettie Cathean in township 16 section (incomplete)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayling Lumber Co
Pascal L. Hendricks
Vessels wrecked and flood crisis sweep Atlantic coast
Fourteen ships are wrecked missing or in port crippled after a North Atlantic storm sweeping the coast. A 75 mile per hour wind from the Gulf of St Lawrence rages over Newfoundland. In Mississippi Lees River floodwaters recede as refuge shelters rise to 1000 plus with rail service still disrupted on key lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fives
Halifax
North Atlantic
Gulf of St. Lawrence
New Foundland
Mississippi
Associated Press
Hattiesburg
Mins
Lees River
Southern Railway
Gulf & Shine Island
Mississippi Central R
Meridian 18 Sees Water Recede and Rail Traffic Restored
The Meridian 18 area reports rapid water recession and returning train service. Only one of six railroads entering the city has not resumed traffic, signaling a return to normal after flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Associated Press
Mias
Scores Pulled From Flood Waters in Selma
Selma Alabama rescue teams pull many Negro families from rising flood waters in East Selma as river stage climbs to fifty three and two tenths feet. Scores affected as officials report rapid increases and ongoing evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Associated Press
Ala
Montgomery Flood Recedes as Refugees Pour In
Montgomery Alabama reports the river slowly receding but the city remains in the worst flood condition since 1886 with hundreds of refugees pouring in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Police Court Grist – arrests listed for alcohol disorder, gambling and assault
Police report shows Ben Duke drunk and disorderly, Willie Walker disturbing the peace, Anthony Phillips Oscar Nelson and Will Alexander gambling. Phillips Nelson and Alexander are described as negro youths. Walker allegedly burned his wife's clothes and threw hot coffee at her. he is described as a negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Duke
Willie Walker
Anthony Phillips
Oscar Nelson
Will Alexander
Phillips
Nelson
Alexander
Walker
Mexican Federals Meet Villa Forces Near Musquit
Five hundred Mexican federal troops dispatched by special train engaged Villa forces that raided Musquit in Coahuila on Tuesday with fighting reported in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Tex
Musquit
Coatraila
Sugar Bill Passes Senate Extends Sugar Control
Washington December 12 article reports the McNary bill continuing government control of sugar for another year. It passed the Senate without a record vote. Senators Gay and Ranschlell of Louisiana opposed but did not block the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McNary
Senate
House
Gay and Ranschlell
Louisiana
Ovation for Colonel Stubbs in Shreveport meeting
The Shreveport Times reports a massive crowd of about 1,000 white Democrats gathered to back Col. Frank P. Stubbs for governor in the January primary. Judge Philip H. Gilbert drew enthusiastic support for lieutenant governor, while attendees pledged party unity and opposition to rivals Parker Pleasant and Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itunes
Shreveport
the Times
Caddo Parish
Democratic Party of Louisiana
Frank P. Stubbs
the Mary
Philip H. Gilbert
Caddo
Civil Court
Col. Stubbs
Gilbert
Stubbs
John M. Parker
Ruffin G. Pleasant
John P. Sullivan
Louisiana
Notable Actress Salaries Through the Ages
A comparison shows past stars earned far less than today. Rachel, famed French tragedienne, received 7200 dollars annually at the peak of her fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel
Women Surgeons Run Lon don Hospital Free of Men
During the war 6 200 operations were performed by women surgeons at the Ende Street Military Hospital in Lon don famed as the only institution of its kind staffed entirely by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ende Street Military Hospital
London
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