Power and Gas Firms Merge in Major Reorganization
A merger transfers most of the Gas and By-Products Company stock into the Electric Power and Light Corporation. The Gas and By-Products engages in natural gas production and transport in Monroe and surrounding fields, while Electric Power and Light controls several utilities including Louisiana Power and Light, Arkansas Power and Light, and Mississippi Power and Light. The deal affects two-thirds of the preferred and common stock, with exchange terms and deadlines noted, under the guidance of Harvey C. Couch’s group and the Electric Bond and Share Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita and Morehouses
Cmpany
Electic Power and Light Corporation
As and By-Products Company
Electric Power and
Monroe
Electric Power and Light Corporaton
Electrc
Theommon
New Orlean Public Service, Inc
Dallas Power Nd Light Company
Dallas Railway Nd Terminal
Arkansas
Ower and Light Company
Louisiana Ower Company
Mississippi Power Light Company
Louisiana
Powl and Light Company
Central Lousana Power Company
Power Securities Corporation
Utah Power and Lght Company
Texas
Mississippi
Utah
Idaho
Oren
Nevada
Wyoming
Judge Frees 13 Prisoners After Santa Claus Promise
In city court Judge Charles Schulze ordered 13 prisoners paroled after promising to play Santa Claus. Convictions include J C Mayfield for traffic with a $10 fine or 10 days, J A Lindsey and B C McInnis for drunk and disorderly fined $7.50 or 7 days, W C Williamson for Hood bill violations fined $17.50 or 5 days, whisky possession fined $15 or 15 days, displaying a dangerous weapon $50 or 50 days, and drunk and disorderly $12.50 or 124 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Charles Schulze
J. C. Mayfield
J. A. Lindsey
B. C. McInnis
W. C. Williamson
Well Known Band Master Dies At Local Hospital
Professor William B. Ennis a renowned musical director and band master of North Louisiana died after a brief illness at a local sanitarium. He served in Meridian Natchez and Monroe and led military bands including the 156th Infantry band. He was 49, born in Tiffin Ohio, and married Mary Lyle Burns in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ennis
Louisiana
Bright
Ennis
Tiffin
Ohio
Cincinnati Conservatory
Akron
Buckeye
McKinley
Canton
William McKinley
United States
Southland
Mississippi
Shriners’ Band
Meridian
Saenger Theatre Orchestra
Natchez
Miss
Professor Ennis
156Th Infantry Band
Life term escapee from Missouri held in Monroe jail
Tom Reed alias Lon Bradley alias Mike Ridley alias Scar Face, an escaped Missouri State Penitentiary inmate, was captured in Monroe by Sergeants Leonard and Clower after a tip from Earl Wright. He fled on June 30, 1926, faced murder charges, and waived extradition awaiting Missouri authorities. Reed is said to bear 142 knife scars and had a $50 reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reed
Lon Bradley
Mike Ridley
Scar Face
Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City
W. A. Leonard
E. B. Clower
Missouri Penitentiary
Caruthersville
Pemiscot County
Missouri
Reed
Funeral for noted music leader to honor 156th Regiment ties
The obituary notes the death of Professor Ennis, a former director of the 156th Regiment band, with his widow and three sisters surviving. The 514 St John Street residence funeral at 3 30 Pm features all local national guard units in attendance and a Masonic grave committal in City Cemetery. Revered Wallace Clift will officiate with Stonewall lodge Knights of Pythias and Monroe Masonic orders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
News-Star
Professor Ennis
Stonewall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mangham
Ruston
Ennis
H. H. Zeis
Philadelphia
Mamie Zikirk
Chicago
Minnie B. Ennis
St. John Street
National Guard
156Th Regiment
Monroe Masonic
Wallace Clift
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Link Power and Gas Companies
Monroe Field
W. B. Ennis
D. W. Nursery
5Th and
Murray Sts
Alexandria
Coats
Jared
South Grand St
BOY Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Collens’ Pharmacy
L. G. Clement
North Fourth St
North Side Grocery
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