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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
4
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New records confirm thirteen hundred men are eligible to vote within Monroe city limits, revising prior estimates of about nine hundred. The updated figure reflects the total eligible voters in the city as of now.
The editorial condemns chicken fighting as a disgraceful display that has brought Monroe into national headlines. It notes the city cannot ban events outside its limits and urges the legislature to pass a state law prohibiting such exhibitions, referencing Acting Governor Lambremont and Attorney General Guion.
An editorial urges sharing Christmas joy with the poor, noting poverty bars many from Yuletide pleasures. It asks readers to give to families in need, reminding that small acts bring lasting happiness and brighten unseen lives. It recalls cherished childhood Christmas memories and the value of generosity.
The attorney general says cocking Mains violates state law and Sheriff Jack Parker must obey. The News-Star previously argued this point, and the AG's stance aligns with that earlier position.
The North Louisiana public is conflicted over a cocking main near Monroe. Citizens fear brutality and gambling, recalling past efforts to curb cockfighting as humane societies push for prohibition. Roadblocks include city ordinances and parish limits while spectators travel from the United States, Mexico, and Cuba to attend. The piece urges Louisiana to ban the cruel sport.
Christian Science Society Annex Hall hosts services at 11 a.m. with the subject To the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Evening service Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Reading room open Tuesdays and Fridays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free to the public.
Corner Grammont and Catalpa streets the First Presbyterian Church offers Sabbath services at 11 a m and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor is Rev C S Newman D D Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m each Sabbath with J Arthur Smith as superintendent Visitors and strangers are welcome.
St Matthew's Catholic Church lists services for Sunday with first mass at seven o'clock high mass at ten o'clock catechism at four o'clock and evening service with benediction at seven thirty.
Grace Church announces Fourth Sunday in Advent services conducted by Rev. E J Batty of the Tennessee diocese. Holy Communion at 7:30 a m, morning prayer and sermon, afternoon, evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p m. Church open daily for private prayer. Cumberland phone 406 for priest access. Also Methodist Episcopal Church South lists Sunday School at 9:30 a m worship at 11 a m and 7:30 p m Epworth League at 6:30 p m. Tuesday Woman's Home Mission Society at Mrs J M Munholland residence. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p m.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 o clock BY P 0 6546 2m evening service at 7 30 Strangers cordially welcomed J A H Wharton Pastor.
Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 prayer meeting Thursday evenings at 7 30 pm You are invited A J Vallery Pastor Also Monroe Dairy home phone offers fresh milk butter milk and butter Telephone Sims Smoke House holiday cigar packages marked 16 31.
Classified notice advertises a registered cluster white sow with two pigs for sale. Contact Cumberland via phone 700 for more details dated March 17.
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