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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1927
Page
8
Twenty nine arrests were made over the holiday period on Saturday Sunday and Monday totaling 33 charges. The list includes stealing drawing and displaying dangerous weapons reckless driving fighting and drunkenness. Of those arrested one white woman three negroes three negresses and the rest white men. Twenty one cases go to city court today.
F. W. Updegraff died in a Baton Rouge hospital after injuries from a prior week car crash. His body has been sent to St. Louis for cremation and ashes may be buried in an eastern city or England. Survivors include his widow and three sons, two of whom study at Oxford University and one in Pittsburgh.
E S Morey assistant teller at Central Savings Bank and Trust Company was badly injured late Saturday night on Gordon Avenue. His companion James Bennett was slightly injured as their car struck an obstruction near Gordon Avenue end believed to be open to traffic past Thomas Street.
Reverend Ernest Holloway preached at First Presbyterian Church citing Galatians 4 4 5 and stating Jesus birth arrived at an appointed time. He described Roman empire dominance and its roads and Greek language aiding the spread of Christ word while praising divine love and the sanctity of motherhood.
Cars driven by Tom Christy and C Hendrix collided on the Eros road near the Log Cabin Filling station at 6 p m Saturday. Christy sustained facial cuts and bruises as deputies called the crash unavoidable.
In Jacksonville Florida on December 27, Mrs Humphrey W Chadbourne of New York introduced air travel as a novel way to shop for houses. The trend showcases how northern shoppers travel by plane to view homes in warm climates.
The Nash sedan owned by Dr. C. A. Beatle of 2008 Jackson Street, stolen from his home last Friday night, was found by the owner in a parking space at Illinois Central station yesterday and reported to police.
W C Bridges reported his Ajax sedan stolen from 109 Pine Street between 6 30 and 7 p m yesterday. He recovered the car half an hour later at 200 Washington Street, police headquarters noted.
Cars driven by W. M. Liles and Willie Semple collided at the Jackson street junction with Texas avenue at 7:49 p.m. Sunday. Liles entered from Texas avenue. both vehicles suffered damage to fenders and sides.
The Monroe Welfare association issued grocery orders for all worthy poor seeking aid. The Salvation Army provided assistance and a supply of fruit and candy. Mrs. Josephine McNally Blanks notes this help continues at the second floor city hall rooms.
Pat White of this city completes blocking 4,000 acres south of Monroe and adjacent to Richland parish and plans to drill a 3 909 foot test well in the near future. The Emil Schmidst J B Filhiol and Manning Faust tracts form the block with a location on the northeast corner of section 9 15 4 east about five miles from Oliver Hatch s large Richland parish gas discovery.
Dr John Schrieber of Franklinton visiting Twin Cities as guest of his son. He notes progress on Monroe water filtration plant and approves Ouachita parish tuberculosis sanitarium site. He predicts Monroe will gain a fine water supply once completed.
R O Faris age 5 retired farmer of Mer Rouge La died December 24 after a long illness Surviving wife and six daughters include Edith Faris who works as night supervisor at El Dorado hospital Daughters T J Freeman of West Monroe and Fl en Elizabeth Ruth and Otis all of Mer Rouge Funeral service was held December 25 at 3 p m at the Methodist church with Rev J W Nesom officiating He was a Methodist
The funeral for Sadie Aubert infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Aubert of 2904 Lee Avenue was held this morning with burial in a country cemetery.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs Ernest Inabnet will be buried at Riverview burial park at 3 39 this afternoon after dying in a local hospital last night.
Mrs J H Pierce mourns the loss of her infant daughter Jennie Lee Pierce Clark aged three months who died yesterday at the family home. The child is a twin with a seriously ill sibling and the father died months ago. Mrs Pierce, an employee of Louisiana Central Lumber, is receiving widespread sympathy.
The Louise K. McGuire chapter No 4 of the Order of the Eastern Star installed officers including Worthy Matron Mrs. Mattie Lou Johnson Worthy Patron W H Ricks Associate Matron Mrs. Nell Bennett Secretary Stella F Courtney Treasurer Edith McDaniel Conductress Forest North Associate Conductress Johnnie Fridge Ada Lucy G Ricks Ruth Miss Emma Peters Esther Mrs J R Breathwit Martha Miss Robertine Murphy Electra Mrs Jordan Barton Chaplain Mrs Ida 5 White Marshal Mrs Viola Parsons Warder Mrs Genoa Reynolds Sentinel Fred Speakman Organist Mrs Ruth Howell
Ben Doyle aged 69 of Shreveport was fatally injured Saturday night when struck crossing Catalpa and Wood streets. The car driven by Mrs. W B Innis hit Doyle as he moved toward his sister Sammie R Wright’s home. Doyle died at St Francis sanitarium at 7:15 AM. Services set at 5 PM at 520 Grammont Street, with burial planned in Haughton, Louisiana.
A. V. Carroll of 309 Trenton Street West Monroe was struck by a car while crossing in front of his home at 8 30 p m yesterday. He clung to the vehicle to avoid being run over and was taken to St Francis sanitarium with serious scalp cuts and bruises. X rays showed no skull fracture.
Dean Futterfield aged seven was wounded in the right leg yesterday afternoon when his older brother, during a hunting mischance beyond West Monroe, discharged a shotgun. He was taken to Riverside sanitarium where injuries were dressed and his condition was reported satisfactory.
Anchorage December report shows Jim Murray, pioneer in Cache creek district, discovering paystreak values of 2000 dollars per square foot while testing a side way hydraulic method. He estimates three years of work on the beach with a cleanup larger than any previous in the old camp, indicating rich, still unexploited yields.
Two cars driven by L. B. Gannaway and Freeman of the Motor Supply Co collided at Jackson and Grammont streets at 8 30 p m Saturday damaging a hub cap and radius rod on Gannaway s car and a fender on Freeman s vehicle Foxes note ends.
A. J. Thigpen of Ruston reports a break‑in on Christmas Day at a Ruston house. Items stolen include a L. C. Smith double barrel shotgun No 352373 a new blue serge suit pants silk dress green lumber jacket female undergarments a handbag bearing the name S W Wyatt 729 Pleasant street Hot Springs Ark. Some clothing left near the house suggests a passing tramp. Wire tips to Sheriff Thigpen in Ruston.
A list of marriage licenses shows White A B Copeland of Bonita marrying Olga Duncan of Monroe and several other couples including Francis Ortés Baton Rouge to Helen Riser Monroe James Brown to Annie Stevens Monroe Louis Slade to Elsie May Jackson Sterlington and more across Monroe West Monroe Downsville and surrounding parishes.
William J. Gill reports five boys fled the Louisiana Training Institute on Christmas afternoon. Suspects named Willie Dupont Bert Miller Howard Gillery Richard Cavier and Julian Wells were last seen in blue unionalls and sweaters after leaving the facility.
An automobile wreck near Millhaver Sunday night at 9 29 left Hannah Crosby of 1604 Wood Street with a broken arm and facial injuries. Sam Washington and Rachel Foreman were slightly bruised, with two other passengers unhurt. The car overturned after hitting loose gravel while meeting an 80 preaching auto. The injured were taken to Monroe by passing motorists and the woman with the broken arm was admitted to St Francis Hospital for treatment.
J H Richardson fined 12.50 or 12 days for drunk and disorderly conduct. Y J Edwards facing Hood bill on city charge with 10 or 10 days, state Hood bill 17.50 or 6 days, drunk and disorderly 10 or 10 days. E O Dorsey charged with Hood bill state 17.50 or days and city 15 or 15 days. H Gallett jailed 24 hours for drunk and disorderly.
Robert Holmes a 20 year old Black man was taken to St. Francis sanitarium after a leg shot in a dispute in the Coleman Avenue Black quarters. Holmes identified the shooter as Neeman. The piece also notes a digression on sugars with fructose called the sweetness of honey and most fruits.
In the Fourth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana the Succession of Columbus Sterling deceased No 2774 probate docket Alberta Sterling petitions for letters of administration within ten days to show cause. Witnesses Judges Percy Sandle and J T Shell on December 21 1927 Deputy Clerk Leon H Pooler seal. Attorney M C Redmond. Dec 22-27-80.
State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court announces the succession case of Mrs. Carlette G. Hollingsworth, deceased, docket number 2736. The court provides notice of proceedings and potential claims under applicable probate law.
An order from the Fourth Judicial District Court directs a sale at the Monroe courthouse front steps on Saturday January 7 192 to pay debts of the succession. The personal property listed includes furniture linens household articles and fixtures. Sale on twelve months credit with bond and surety required. Administrator R B Blanks with attorneys R M Breard Jr and Thos W Leigh.
In a November 15 1927 notarized amendment Sam Kaplan president and Joe Isaacman secretary of United Furniture Stores Inc disclose charter changes. Domicile moved to Monroe Ouachita Parish for 99 years. board authority to hire managers and set salaries. loan approvals require president and board chair consent. authorized capital 100000 shares with potential increase to 200000. Meetings to be held at domicile unless directors authorize elsewhere. notices sent 15 days prior. Filed November 22 1927 with deputy clerk. certified copy recorded November 29 December 6 13 20 27 1927.
Public sale of the succession of Shaddrick E. Wall includes household goods livestock wagons trucks cattle goats mules and horses and undivided interests in several tracts of land totaling about 805.55 acres plus various described parcels. Sale set for January 7 and 14 1928 at the late residence and proceeds to pay debts. cash only at two thirds of appraised value. Wesley F Wall administrator. December 12 19 26 January 2.
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