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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
8
Local ads and notices show Simmons Smoke House cigar gifts at DeSiard Street and branches offering fruit cakes and Xmas trees. Mentions J E Larkin jewelry, Chase Collins Co perfumes, Parker Co Christmas cooking goods, and Bryan lecture at Monroe with oyster bazaar near the Fudickar building.
After Christmas, SMITH BROS reports strong customer turnout at The Racket Store with a ready supply of articles and prices pleasing shoppers. The note invites local buyers to stop in and shop the updated goods.
Directors of the First National Bank announced a special dividend of 8 percent on its $10,000,000 capital. Added to the regular 8 percent quarterly dividend, total for the year reaches 40 percent for about 500 to 600 shares. The announcement was made in New York yesterday.
Vintage ad line touts Capudine as a cure for head congestion and nerves, suggesting ready relief for busy people. It encourages purchasing at drug stores for immediate use.
An unidentified shooter killed a Methodist University employee late last night behind the counter in a Collinsville, Texas restaurant. Patrons inside fled as gunmen fled the scene, leaving investigators to pursue leads on the outside assailants.
Mr Saunders a longtime YMCA resident and Confederate veteran dies in his room between 2 and 5 pm. A Mississippi native with no immediate Monroe relatives burial instructions were received. He was father of the late Ed Saunders and uncle of actress Dorothy Sherrod. Funeral at the Methodist church at 10 am with interment in City Cemetery.
At a meeting last night Monroe Aeria No. 394 F. O. E. elected L. W. Paillett as past W. P. J. W. Keith as worthy president J. J. Wolverton as W. W. P. Wm. Kay as W. chaplain J. J. Mullin as W. secretary H. C. Kinneman as W. treasurer W. J. Vinson as W. conductor D. L. Frost as inner guard and R. C. Murray as outer guard. The outgoing officers reported and members praised the new roster with aims to make Monroe Aeria the largest in the state next year.
Ouachita Tribe No. 19 Improved Order of Red Men in Monroe has chosen officers for 1910 led by sachem CC B. East and senior sagamore J T Tadlock. Junior sagamore Ben Bracey, prophet T J Norton, chief of records E B Ward, keeper of wampum L J Gimler, and 3 year trustee L W Paillet. Installation is set for the first Friday in January.
Washington December 16 The Senate today concurred in the House resolution providing for the adjournment of Congress December 21 to January 4 for the Christmas holidays.
An advertisement touts Capudine as a pleasant liquid medicine that relieves iron stomach cold heat nervous troubles. Claims quick action and urges readers to purchase at drug stores, dated June 25.
Sale notice lists Monroe location with physician seller Dr D H Key offering property or item for purchase. Details readable imply private sale under local notice. Exact terms, price, and buyer instructions are not fully legible.
New Orleans markets report on Thursday December 16 1909 shows cotton sales totaling 575 bales with prices ranging from a high of 16.26 to a low of 15.18. Closing figures include variations across grades with mid session activity noted and bids and asks fluctuating through the day.
On Thursday December 16 1999 New York markets showed mixed activity with the Dow and Nasdaq quotes slipping and gains in select shares. The report notes a range of closing levels and intraday moves including several stocks trading near 15.50 to 16.00 per share.
New Orleans wires report a steady under tone in the grain market with Southern spot markets up while Northern cotton goods show gains. Strong demand from American and foreign spinners spreads into the North. New England labor and capital conditions reflect flourishing trade. Europe faces a cotton shortfall as U.S. mills will need massive supplies, with futures easing after late advances. E. D. Windes notes winter cold may aid cotton goods and heavy makes.
Classified ad notes four foot pine wood available for cash payments. Seller lists contact as Cumberland phone 59 and emphasizes low price. No further details given.
Notice lists a light grey three button paddock overcoat from S. & P. No. 2 taken on the 15th. A $5.00 reward is offered with no questions asked. Notify J. C. Coleock at the Great Southern Hotel in Meridian, Mississippi, with details.
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