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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1909

Page

12

Planters Oil Mill An Established Local Cotton Seed Processor

The Planters Oil Mill operates as a home industry manufacturing cotton seed products. It offers seed exchange for meal and features 100 tons per day crushing capacity, 50,000 gallon oil storage, 8 heaters and 6 presses, 5 acres of grounds, and on site power and fire protection. Located at 500 to 600 S Eighth Street with its own dynamo and nearby car scales, it also runs a cotton gin on site. Officers include J. P. Parker president A. H. Green secretary J. H. Harrington manager, Bradley manager.

Fairbanks City Water Works Planters Eighth Street Cumberland J. P. Parker A. H. Green J. H. Harrington

The Famous Company Limited Opens In Monroe Area

The Famous Company Limited is described as a leading Monroe trade emporium with significant regional influence. It lists sole agencies for Alf Benjamin Clothing and other brands, operates stores at DeSiard and Join streets, features extensive shoe departments, and notes leadership under Theo Marx as president and Leon Cohn as secretary.

Field's Chicago Wanamaker's Philadelphia New York Barr's St. Louis Limited Alf. Benjamin Clothing College Brand Clothing Young Bros Money Bak DeSiard Street

Parlor City Furniture Co Promises Fair Terms and Prices

An advertisement extols Parlor City Furniture Co offering cash or installment plans and trade ins to suit any income. It highlights a large stock across departments with no discrimination and guaranteed satisfaction, naming Mr. G. M. as an official.

Parlor City Furniture Company Primal Man G. M

Mealy Studio Led by W C Church in Monroe

The Mealy Studio, established 1865 and bought by W C Church two years ago, operates at 116 South Grand Street with Cumberland phone No 161. Church, formerly of Mobile and Chicago, runs a modern studio renowned for reproducing Monroe’s natural beauty and leading local art reproduction.

W. C. Church Church South Grand Street Cumberland Mobile Ala Chicago Monroe

C L Thomas Plumber and Sheet Metal Expert in Monroe

C L Thomas runs a well regarded plumbing and tin metal business at 204 North Third Street with both phones. He handles gutters roofing and all tin and slate work, employs skilled helpers, and ensures prompt reliable completion of every job with a large stock of supplies. His active booster role for Monroe is noted with satisfaction.

C. L. Thomas North Third Street Thomas Monroe

Iron Mountain Saloon Promises Good Liquor and Friendly Service

The Iron Mountain Saloon advertises itself as a premier spot for whiskey cigars and socializing. Proprietor C F Godwin is praised for attentive patron care and prompt low priced fire liquors, inviting visitors to stop by the corner opposite the Iron Mountain depot.

Godwin Erjo S Isree Deno

Powers Stores At 441 DeSiard Street Praised For Service

Mr. L. R. Powers is a reliable and successful dealer in groceries glassware and crockery. His forward and honorable business style built a large, loyal customer base in the city. He offers pure food goods and guarantees satisfaction with prompt redress if needed.

L. R. Powers DeSiard Street Mr. Powers

Monroe Welcomes All Seeking Success and Wealth

The people of Monroe extend a hearty welcome to all who wish to succeed and you will find here exceptional opportunities to make money.

Monroe

Southern Building Company to Erect Monroe City Hall and Fire Station

The Southern Building Company of Louisville will construct Monroe’s new city hall and fire station, a seven story bank and office building in Pine Bluff, and other southern projects. The Monroe city hall, costing over 65 thousand dollars, aims to be among the south’s finest, with work led by superintendent R. L. Hardy and completion targeted for early July.

Southern Building Company Monroe Louisville Elks Club Vicksburg Miss Clarksdale Court House Memphis Paragould Ark Pine Bluff Alexandria South R. L. Hardy Hardy

Pastime Billiards Resort Promotes Gentlemen’s Recreation

The Pastime, created by Henrique Devigne in 1571, is presented as a refined billiards and pool hall run by Mr. J A Greif. It emphasizes courteous conduct, affordable recreation for merchants and professionals, plus a soda fountain and a range of cigars and cigarettes. Greif distributes Celestino Castello’s Black Rose products and markets himself as skilled in his trade.

Henrique Devigne Charles IX J. A. Greif Mr. Greif Havana Celestino Castello

W. Pasternack A Monroe Retail Leader At 216 DeSiard Street

W Pasternack runs a busy dry goods and furnishings store at 216 DeSiard Street Monroe. He is praised for straightforward honest dealing and maintaining complete stock across departments. Customers are assured quality goods at fair prices and satisfying service.

Monroe Steam Laundry gains pace with new building

The Monroe Steam Laundry Dyeing and Cleaning Company showcases a modern plant with ample machinery and skilled staff. Proprietor G. B. Cooley personally oversees operations serving local families and outlying towns. Located at 436 438 440 442 South Main Street, with two phones, the firm plans a new building in about sixty days to expand facilities and quality.

Monroe G. B. Cooley Monroe Steam Laundry, Dyeing and Cleaning Company South Stand Street

Vv. B Nawadny Blacksmith At 246 South Grand Street

Mr. V. B. Nawadny, the blacksmith at 246 South Grand Street, offers all kinds of smithing and general repairs with emphasis on wagons and vehicles. His prominent service is horseshoeing, performed with careful methods and expert workmanship to benefit the horse.

Vv. B. Nawadny V. B. Nawadny South Grand Street Mr. Nawadny

Frank Ticheli & Company Wholesale Fruits in California Area

Frank Ticheli and Company operate as wholesale dealers in California fruits and vegetables with a P O Box 348. Located along the V S P railroad tracks, the business has three months of operation yet shows rapid growth and expanding customer lists. Mr Frank Ticheli has resided here twelve years and owns several local grocery stores. Vito Cascio and Mike Ticheli are also involved.

Frank Ticheli Vito Cascio Mike Ticheli

J B Gordon Grocer Delights with Wide Stock and Two Phones

J B Gordon runs a large staple and fancy grocery store at 519 521 DeSiard Street Leamallee offering glassware crockery wines and spirits. He maintains home and Cumberland phones for customer convenience and has built a substantial business by fair pricing and quality goods.

J. B. Gordon Leamallee DeSiard Treet Cumberland Gordon

Arlington Saloon Brings Fine Wines to De Siard Street

The Arlington Saloon, operated by G. W. McCormick at 217 De Siard Street, offers a full selection of wines whiskies cordials ales beers and cigars. McCormick invites patrons and mail orders with guaranteed prices and quality, noting his civic spirit and Eagles membership.

Arlington G. W. McCormick DeSiard Street McCormick Order of Eagles

Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Leads Monroes Finance

A feature on Central Savings Bank and Trust Company highlighting its status as a major depositary in Louisiana, its palatial four story building, modern vaults, and strong capital of 250 000 dollars with 81 000 dollars in surplus and undivided profits and deposits of 550 000 dollars. Officers Uriah Mills, F P Stubbs, and Travis Oliver are listed.

Monroe Central Savings Bank & Trust Company Louisiana Acco

Monroe Stationery Company shines in city commerce

The Monroe Stationery Company Limited sits on South Grand street as a leading retail and wholesale stationery and office furniture supplier. It boasts a $10,000.60 fully paid capital stock and a large, varied stock including one of the country’s largest Christmas goods selections, with H. D. Apgar as president and P. F. Apgar as secretary and manager.

Monroe Stationery Company, Limited South Grand Street Monroe Stationery Company H. D. Apgar P. F. Apgar

Monroe Paint and Wall Paper Company Ad

The Monroe Paint and Wall Paper Company at 335 DeSiard Street in the Guerriero building offers a large stock of paints oils wallpapers and supplies. Proprietor G A Burnett boasts discounts on all wallpaper with 50 and 10 off for the balance of the year and emphasizes store size and reliability in the local market.

Monroe Paint & Wall Paper Company DeSiard Street Guerriero Building Opera House Cumberland G. A. Burnett

Phoenix Drug Store under Mr 8 L Allen at 342 De Siard

The Phoenix Drug Store, successor to Starsney Drug Store, is owned and run by Mr 8 L Allen at 342 De Siard street. It offers a wide range of well priced goods, expert prescription filling supervised by a licensed pharmacist, and courteous service. Allen also features a large, diverse holiday goods line for the public.

Phoenix Drug Store 8. L. Allen Starsney Drug Store, Limited DeSiard Street Allen Mr. Allen

Southern Hardware Company in Monroe Prominent Local Dealer

Southern Hardware Company Limited, at 105 107 and 109 North Grand Street Monroe, is a leading wholesale and retail dealer in hardware and related items. Proprietors Mr. Sig Marx and his two sons Messrs. Joe Marx and Albert Marx run a reliable, growing business with a large stock and prompt service.

Southern Hardware Company, Limited Grand Street Southern Hardwar Company, Limited Sig Marx Messrs Joe Marx Albert Marx Monroe The

Faulk Brothers Grocers Offer Fresh Stocks and Prompt Service

Faulk Brothers operate at 518 South Grand street as one of the citys largest fancies grocers and feed stuffs dealers. W C and F L Faulk run five years with two wagons and daily house calls. They pride cleanliness, reliability, and a long list of satisfied customers.

Faulk

JOS. MICKEL Dry Goods Store Advertises Low Prices

Jos. Mickel, a leading dry goods dealer at 409 South Grand, advertises a large stocked store with low prices and honorable, customer friendly service. He invites patrons to visit and compare goods and prices.

Jos. Mickel South Grand Street Mickel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Planters Oil Mill Bradley the Famous Company, Limited Theodore Marx Leon Cohn St. John Street Theo. Marx Parlor City Furniture CO Cc. L. Thomas Iron Mountain Saloon Grocer New City Hall W. Pasternack Mr. W. Pasternack Pasternack Monroe Steam Laundry, Dyeing and Cleaning Co Arlington Saloon Central Savings Bank & Trust CO the Central Savings Monroe Stationery Co., Ltd Southern Hardware Co.,, Ltd Faulk Brothers Monroe Water, Light J. N. Stafford
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