Royal Arch Masons Confer Degrees in Sixth District Meeting
Four degrees were conferred for forty two candidates at a Sixth District Royal Arch Masons gathering in the Masonic temple. Edwin F. Gayle led the ceremony with other officers from Monroe and Shreveport assisting. a banquet followed and Gayle spoke to candidates and members. Nearby, a fatal shooting at Pott's Camp left Frank McFerrin dead and Lee McFerrin wounded. Joe Brent jailed.
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Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Edwin F. Gayle
Lake Charles
Farmerville
Bastrop
Monroe
Rayville
Delhi
Tallulah
Winnsboro
Bradley Waelder
Mon-roe Chapter No
Royal Arch
C. P. Duncan
Shreveport
J. F. Russ
Harry Sellers
New Orleans
H. D. Wilson
Roston
Ludice
Eastern Star
Gaye
Holly Springs
Miss
Frank McFerrin
Lee
Joe Brent
Pott's Camp
McFerrins
Brent
Minors Ryans Timber Sale in Ouachita Parish
In Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court the sale of mercantile timber on 110 acres in section six township sixteen north range three east is ordered. The lot lies south of Bayou La Pine and comprises parts of the southwest quarter and related parcels. The property will be sold at public auction at the Monroe courthouse to the highest cash bidder for partition. T A Grant Sheriff Monroe La Dec 13 1923
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
U. S. Hawes Lumber Company
Gradie Ryan
Berdie Ryan
Sixth Judicial District Court
Ouachita
Monroe
Louisiana
Bayou la Pine
T. A. Grant
Succession Sale of Richard Holt Estate in Ouachita Parish
Probate court orders sale of decedent Richard Holt estate property including counters cigars and merchandise from Dick’s Place. Auction set for December 22 1923 at the courthouse door for cash at not less than two thirds of appraised value. Albert Horfuff is administrator with Stubbs Thews Grisham Thompson attorneys handling the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Richard Holt
Ouachita Parish
Court House
Stockholders Meeting Notice Chester Carbon Co Louisiana
Notice to stockholders of the Chester Carbon Company Incorporated that at its regular annual meeting in Monroe Louisiana on the third Tuesday of January 1924 the questions of increasing capital stock and expanding officers and directors will be acted upon. Dated December 11 1923 at Monroe La Percy Putnam Learned president L B Adams secretary.
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Chester Carbon Company, Incorporated
Monroe
Parish
Ouachita
Louisiana
Percy Putnam Learned
Otwell Opens Typewriter Exchange In Monroe
Mr J T Otwell a typewriter factory expert has established a Typewriter Exchange in the Amman Building Monroe. He has rebuilt many machines for local business people and guarantees reliable service. He plans Monroe as his home and pledges to stand behind his work as a community fixture.
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J. T. Otwell
Amman
Otwell
Monroe
Ovewell
Com
Julian Eltinge and Tom Brown Black & White Revue in Monroe
The Saenger hosts the 1924 Julian Eltinge and Tom Brown Black & White Revue with nearly 70 entertainers. Notables include the Six Brown Brothers and Theresa Valerio among a 40 musician sax band and a 66 gown wardrobe. The Shreveport Times praised the show as sold out, with many seeking last minute seats.
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Julian Eltinge
Tom Brown
Messrs
Mr. Elvinge
Julian Elvinge
Shreveport Times
Eltinge and Brown
Sula Eltinge
Sop
Ozat
Undefined Community Act Highlighted In Private Memo
Fragmentary text notes someone establishing himself and calls for recognition and help to increase his service to the community.
Chest at Munholland Danwitz Furniture Co for Christmas
A cedar chest is available at Munholland Danwitz Furniture Co as a Christmas item. The notice notes the store location and product for shoppers seeking a holiday gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munholland- Danwitz Furniture Co
The Monster hailed as greatest of mystery plays
Crane Wilbur's The Monster heads to Saenger for matinee and night shows on Saturday December 15. The play blends humor with gripping crime and romance and features Crane Wilbur Suzanne Caubet Frank Darien Walter James and Frederick Smith in a Joseph M. Gaites production famed for its mechanical effects.
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Crane Wilbur
Saenger
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Joseph M. Gaites
Suzanne Caubet
Divine One
The
Frank Darien
Walter James
Frederick Smith
Paramount Players Return Next Week at West Monroe
The Paramount Players reopen Monday night with Lena Rivers adapted from Mary J. Holmes. The company features Emma Marie Davis Mary Theresa Russell Stanley Gordon Jack and Flo Harrison Lenora O'Dea Jess Norman and Jack Gould in the cast.
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Paramount Players
West Monroe
Mary J. Holmes
Lena Rivers
Emma Marie Davis
Mary Theresa Russell
Stanley Gordon
Jack and
Flo Harrison
Lenora O'Dea
Jess Norman
Jack Gould
Vaudeville Show Promises Strong Lineup and Music
Billy Cochran Chick Weingart and Ethel Britt headline a vaudeville engagement featuring The Slacker The Punkin Husker Going Straight The Girl in the Case Adam and Eve The Last Roundup and The Little Lost Sister. A long line of attractive vaudeville features plus a snappy band and larger orchestra enhance the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Cochran
Bids Sought for White's Ferry Operation at Bayou D Arbonne
Bids in Monroe Louisiana on December 13 1923 are invited until noon January 9 1924 for running White's Ferry across Bayou D Arbonne seven days a week from 6 am to 8 pm. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W A O'Kelly Clerk Police Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
White's Ferry
Bayou D’arbonne
W. A. O’kelly
Probate notice in Ouachita for Monteith estates
Creditors and interested parties in the Succession of Mrs. Caroline Flesher Monteith and H. Monteith are summoned to show cause within ten days why the final account of Martha C. Monteith Administratrix should not be approved and the estate distributed. Dec 13 1923. Judge Fred M. Odom. Deputy Clerk Leon H. Pooser. Newton & Newton. News-Star classified ads reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateouisiana
Parish
Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Caroline Flesher Monteith
H. Monteith
Martha C. Monteith
Fred M. Odom
A. D
Leon H. Pooser
Sixth Judicial District Court
Newton & Newton, Attys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fernandez
Monroe Traffic Bureau
H. J. Fernandez
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Alexandria
Vicksburg
Natchez
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Pernandez
Ouachita River
L. B. Adams
MR. Otwell
Typewriter Exchange
Taylor-Nash Automobile
Lésrige
Tention
Crystal Theatre
Cameron of
Royal Mounted
Seeburg
Hollywood
the Saenger
di Atkins
Viola Dana
Rita Weiman
News Weekly
Lenore Ulric
Tiger Rose
David Belasco
the Lyceum
Mary Alden
News-Star
Saenger Ti Saenéer Theatre
Jos. M. Gaites
Brer Rabbit Syrup
Penick & Ford, Ltd
Jacques Pierre
Brown Brothers
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