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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
6
Beatrice Fairfax weighs two sharply contrasted girlfriends. A bold lively type excites a young man, while a demure homebody also attracts him. The columnist questions why men favor the flashy partner, predicting the decisive pick may be the dash over steadiness.
Congressman Joel Cook of the Second Pennsylvania District died this morning in Philadelphia from apoplexy.
Major John F Hanson president of the Georgia Railroad and a prominent Southern railroad official died this morning in Atlanta from heart failure. He was a Confederate veteran and a Republican in politics, with death described as unexpected.
Graduates from Thurman Morris Business College in Monroe Louisiana are in high demand with employers eagerly seeking stenographers. A leading typewriter company has announced it will recruit from the school across a wide territory, encouraging more applicants from five states to enroll for thorough training.
Special notice announces life size dolls in fine attire valued up to 25 dollars. They will be sold at actual manufacturer’s cost. Ouachita Crockery and Glassware Co. Ltd. located in the Monroe Hotel Building.
A real estate operator with many agents is criticized for urging sales by any means and portraying properties as ideal. A widow was led to visit one listing, illustrating concerns about deceptive advertising practices and agent conduct.
A real estate agent confronts a predatory operator over a cash sale and a promised loan, refusing to compromise integrity. The operator defends it as business. The agent quits and joins a reputable firm. Separately, Boston marks the 137th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with patriotic society meetings commemorating the colonial protest against Taxes.
Indiana shows in Mt. Vernon for the second annual pecan show reveal strong claims to pecan production. A leading feature is the collection of native pecans that represented Indiana at the National Nut Growers Association convention in Monticello, Florida.
Webster A. Myatt enters the race for re election as Clerk of the Sixth District Court Ouachita Parish. The campaign proceeds under the Democratic party banner and the usual party action applies.
A candidate announces their bid for election to the Court of the Parish of Ouachita. The notice outlines eligibility and intent to seek the judgeship, inviting voters to consider experience and qualifications in upcoming ballots.
A. L. Green is named in a formal local notice announced by authorities. The record notes the individual and the civic context as part of an official public communication. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Judge Charles Schulze is a candidate for the Democratic primary nomination for parish assessor. The race centers on his bid to secure the post via party support and voter endorsement.
Western Star Lodge No. 24 F and A M holds meetings first and third Tuesday nights at the hall on Walnut street. Worshipful Master C E Faunt Le Roy and Secretary J D Oakley are listed.
Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Worshipful Master Washburn serves as High Priest with Dr G Surghnor as Secretary.
Monroe Council No 8, Royal and Select Masters meets at Masonic hall on Walnut street the second Monday night each month. Officers listed include H. D. Apgar as Tt I M 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 serves as Eminent Commander with Dr G Surghnor as Recorder.
Louise L. McGuire Chapter No 11 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the first and third Monday nights. Worthy Matron Mrs R Downes Jr and Secretary Mrs Susie Johnson.
Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias meets at Castle Hall on Sgt John Street adjacent to the post office. R W Germany serves as Chancellor Commander. Meeting tradition held every Thursday night with expected attendance and lodge duties.
An OCR fragment shows fragmented pricing and sale terms with cents and fractions. No clear event, entities, or dates are readable. The readable bits hint at a sale tally and monetary values but lack context or participants.
L. Boyd keeper records and Seals lists Ouachita Tribe No. 19 and Ouachita Valley Camp No. 10 meetings. Red Men lodge hall and Sugar's Theatre host third cards and Friday nights. J. T. Tadlock sachem E. B. Ward chief. Joe Adams consul commander C. Geismar clerk.
Prosperity Lodge No 19 Daughters of Rebecca meets on the first and third Tuesdays in the lodge hall of the opera house Mrs Walter Cornet is Noble Grand and Miss Fannie Lewis serves as Secretary regular sessions announced for members and attendees.
Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 meets at Knights of Pythias hall on St John street on the second Monday at 2 30 pm and the fourth Monday at 7 30 pm Mrs J J Brown Most Excellent Chief Mrs Eugene S Shows Mistress of Records and Correspondence
West Monroe Lodge No 180 Knights of Pythias meets in Woodmen Hall on the first and third Friday nights. Co E Faulk chancellor commander and J D Herron keeper of records are named officers in the notice.
Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O meets at the Ellis Lodge hall on South Grand street every Thursday night with W H DeGraffenried as Exalted Ruler and F B Surgaine as Secretary.
Quachita Lodge No 2 IOOF meets in the Red Men's hall in the Opera House each Thursday night. Noble Grand C C Hart zage and R A Young are listed among officers.
Monroe Acriy No. 343 Fraternal Order of Bags lodge hall on De Siard Street opposite Sugar's Theatre. Lodge meets every Wednesday.
Ouachita Lodge No 2528 Knights of Honor meets in Red Men hall in the opera house on the second and fourth Wednesday nights. Officers listed include J W Keith president John J Mullin secretary Will Atkinson dictator and R W Winberry reporter.
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor meet in Annex hall of the opera house on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Miss Theresa Bauer serves as Protector and Carl Walker as Secretary.
George L Wood Camp No 157 holds meetings at their own lodge hall in West Monroe on the second and fourth Monday nights. A W Carroll is Consul Commander and T M Simonton serves as Clerk.
Ouachita Tent No 54 Knights of the Maccabees meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month in the Red Men's hall at the opera house. Commander J J Wolverton and Recorder T J Naughton are listed.
Henry W. Alien Camp No. 182 U C meets on call by the Commander at the court house. W P Renwick Commander W A O'Kelly Adjutant.
Monroe Council No 1337 Knights of Columbus meets at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesday nights. Grand Knight T. J. Naughton and Recorder Adolph Renaud preside.
The Catholic Knights of America meet at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays. J. K H. Larkin serves as president and W. A. O'Kelly is secretary.
St Matthew's Benevolent Society meets on the second Monday of each month at Catholic Hall. T H McMillan serves as president with Adolph Renaud as secretary.
The Newsboys' Club No 1, described as last and youngest but as good as any, meets every Sunday afternoon at 2 29 p.m. in Place Hall on St John Street. Organizing official Isaac Cowden, O and O B.
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