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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed with a net decline of 11 to 16 points. Early losses gave way to a steadier tone as unfavorable cables sparked initial declines, with January 18.70 March 18.34 May 18.12 and December 18.73 to 18.84 at close. Continued good weather checked buying, while selling remained limited.
New York cotton futures ended the session with a net decline of 13 to 20 points. Prices for January to October contracts showed a mixed day with openings steady and closes near the lows, highlighting a cautious market sentiment.
Cotton market in Liverpool showed steady activity with 2,000 bales sold including 1,000 American. Prices across categories ranged from strictly good middling at 11.00 to good ordinary at 8.15. Receipts totaled 2,300 bales all American as futures closed mixed around 9.61 to 9.78 for near months.
Reverend W. E. Neill plans a 7 o clock sermon at the Tabernacle in West Monroe titled Crime Its Cause Its Consequences and Its Cure. Handbills in both cities announce the talk and it is expected to draw an audience from across the river.
A. Ware reports hunting trip on Boeuf river in West Carroll parish where he and E. C. Jeffries observed two bucks. Ware shot and killed the larger buck weighing 250 pounds, with the carcass brought to Monroe by auto. This is Ware’s fourth deer killed in recent years.
The 147 mile Natchez Smackover line will operate next February with the last pipe laid by end of January. About 500 men are at work. Crusader Oil plans 500 miles more pipeline in 1926 and moves head offices to Shreveport. Major Lilly will head pipeline construction from Shreveport while Monroe office will be Henry Carrington’s. The line carries oil to British export points via barges on the Mississippi.
Urania oil field owners and operators report rising optimism after ten days of successful tests in sections 36-10-1E 25-10-1E and new wells Keene & Wolf Urania No 1 and Doughty No 1. Keene & Wolf plan No 2 while Alexandria company completes Urania No 1 in 19-10-2E. Liner work at Urania No 10 yields oil, and Natural Gas & Fuel Inc tests casing at 25-10-1E for possible gas.
Henry Ray Jr. is identified as a prominent member in the local Elks Lodge. The notice notes an inadvertent error in naming Henry Ray Jr Esquire as part of the lodge roster.
A Scout Council meeting is set for tomorrow at 3 p m at the Hotel Virginia with attendees from Ruston Bastrop Oak Grove Rayville and other district councils. Bolton Smith leading South side scout workers will give a short address and officers for the council at large will be elected including a new president and three vice presidents.
Ruston Kiwanis elected Rev. H. Fr. McFadden as president and W. B. Hale and W. Smith as first and second vice presidents. John Graham and others will serve as directors. The Poston Good Cheer Club seeks Christmas donations and about $300 has been received. A committee will study Arkansas Power Co public utilities purchase for Ruston. Mrs. P. M. Davis and Mrs. McGinty McBride travel to Plain Dealing to visit parents.
A sacred concert at the First Christian church begins at 7 30 p m with Monroe singers and a cordial invitation extended to the public. Rev I E Adams preaches at the morning service on Standing the Storms while Rev L T Hastings preaches at the First Baptist church with topics The Proof of Our Love and The Terrible Cost of Losing Loved Ones. Baptisms planned at the evening service. City census canvassing continues and will finish by tomorrow night. Two alleged negro dope addicts accused of vagrancy by Policeman Parker and Platt Wave the names Pearline Thornton and Etta Roderick, to be tried Monday at 3 p m in police court.
The News-Star reports Exalted Ruler W H Anders apologizes for omitting the Elks president from recent coverage. Ray praised for valiant service while Grand Exalted Ruler Judge William H Atwell toured twenty nine states and eighty nine cities, starting in Dallas and visiting Texarkana Shreveport Natchitoches Alexandria Monroe and Vicksburg for a banquet.
Call extended to Reverend S N Adams formerly of Magnolia Arkansas to become pastor of the Methodist Protestant church in this city. Church conference approves the selection and a meeting is called for Monday night at Stone Avenue Church for complete reorganization and year planning with full member attendance requested.
District Attorney C. J. Ellis Jr of Rayville says he was misquoted in yesterday’s News-Star regarding the suspension of prohibition cases in Oak Grove court. He notes local ill will toward prohibition agents and denies rumors of sheriff involvement. Judge McIntosh suspended the liquor cases due to insufficient evidence and inability to identify defendants.
Tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church Reverend Wallace Clift will discuss Co-ordination or Does God Purpose That Some Men Go Wrong and Others Go Right in the morning. Special music by a reorganized choir includes the anthem Let Not Zion Rejoice. Evening sermon is Gods Love. Public invited to both services. The choir plans a special song service on December 27.
J Harvey Trousdale president of the Monroe Chamber introduces a Dallas Elks official in a program honoring Elkdom. The event features remarks on tolerance and civic service, with Judge Atwell and W R Dudley Jr. later bound for Vicksburg for a banquet tonight.
Our Christmas stock of many useful gifts is ready for your inspection. S. J. Rivoire & Son, jewelers.
Joe Messin offers fresh oysters and seafood at 516 DeSiard St. Prices list per dozen for selects and per 100 for plants and other items. Items include red snips, trout, lake fish, headless shrimp, and crabs with delivery not available. Shrimp and crabs offered every Thursday with fish twice a week.
Mr. J. H. Trousdale chairs the Court of Honor session at 7 pm at the scout office. Merit Badge and First Class badge applications are filed. Members include J. H. Trouddale J. T. Bryant Fred Thatcher S. M. McReynolds Troop 3. Scouts recite the oath and pledge allegiance. Visitors Mr. Keith Mr. Shaughnessy and Mr. Hagendoorn discuss tests and a fourteen mile hike Saturday.
The meeting opened at 7 30 with $3 present. Scoutmaster Shaughnessy gave patrol talks and plans for hikes during the Christmas holidays. Hagendoorn and his troop joined. Registration cards issued. Fred Ammans to be admitted next Friday. Dues collected. Patrol points were allocated. Allegiance to the Flag led by Henry Deveraux and the Scout Oath by Tracy Womack. Benediction by Frank Roddy Jr. Reporter Willie Guerriero.
Troop No. 5 met at 7 30 pm to study astronomy with Mr W S Garnett at City School rounds. Frank Korman led the Scout Oath and patrol points were tallied with the Grizzly Bears leading. Next Friday’s meeting starts at 7 pm due to a joint city hall gathering. all members should wear full uniform or civilian clothes if unavailable.
Mr. R E McLead visited and offered to take the troop to Horseshoe Lake next Saturday if six new members join. Eagle Scout G B Watkins of Lake Charles visited and led the Scout Oath. Scoutmaster Mitchell shared news and led a drill as the Court of Honor looms.
The design features a Georgette frock with a squared front neck and oval back line. Dart fitted at front underarm seams with left side closure. Suitable fabrics include taffeta satin and shaded silks. Medium size requires 434 yards 36-inch material. sizes range 14 to 18 years and 34 to 44 inches bust. price 45 cents.
Members of Troop No. 6 met at 7 30 p m in the West Monroe Town Hall to discuss their scheduled activities and plans for upcoming events.
Roll was called and dues collected. Scoutmaster Crawford gave a short talk and addressed behavior with exercises to improve walking and stance. After more drill and games, the group recited the Scout Oath led by Amos Hood, then some members went to the theatre. James Faust.
A general inspection of all troops in Monroe and West Monroe will occur next Friday night. The general meeting at city hall precedes a parade to the Armory where Captain Rolleigh and his men will conduct the inspection. All scouts must wear uniforms.
The Monroe Scout Leaders held a brief Saturday evening session at 7 15 and approved meetings on the first and second Saturdays each month. The first gathering begins 7 15 and the second at 6 45 before the Court of Honor. Jack Breard noted the group’s rapid growth and new members.
Troop Seven meets at the scout hall with 21 members. A national guardsman inspects the group and new games are taught for about 30 minutes. Mr Eby announces stunt night next Friday at the city hall with all troops represented and parents invited. Harold Dennis Scribe.
See our specialty case this week. Many useful gifts for 1.00 each. Clocks gold rings children's spoons and novel ties. S. J. Rivoir Son the Jewelers. San Francisco Jack Silver and Tommy Cello San Francisco light weights went 10 rounds to a draw.
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