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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
8
Local ads list Kern’s horseshoe shop offering wagons to order and flour types for all purposes. Jewelry, rings and Xmas gifts featured at J E Larkin’s store. T M Parker Co promotes seed oats and telephone grocery orders. Berean Bible Class to elect officers January 1910. Monroe Commercial College Winter term starts January 3 with holiday rates.
In New Orleans on December 28 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled cross ties are lumber and a higher freight rate for cross ties than lumber constitutes unlawful discrimination. The American Tie and Timber Co. sued Kansas City Southern and Texas and Pacific, reversing a Texas federal court ruling. The plaintiff alleged railroads refused shipments of cross ties from Louisiana and Arkansas to force him into higher charges.
Railroads argued cross ties are not lumber and cannot be shipped without a fixed published rate. They contended no rate existed for cross ties, delaying acceptance until a rate was established.
Major J Shaw Jones of Trav eler's Best Stock Farm was elected unopposed to the Police Jury from West Monroe ward 5 to fill the late John T Haynes vacancy. Dr T L Hood was mentioned but declined. a few scattered votes were cast for him. Jones is regarded as progressive and will provide capable parish representation.
The undersigned thanks Ward Five voters for unsolicited support in yesterday's election for Police Juror and pledges to perform duties for Owachita parish. He clarifies Dr. T. L. Hood was not a candidate and no contest existed, correcting a misleading impression.
Otto G. T. Sonneck of the Library of Congress has faced hundreds of letters and telegrams from the North after stating that Dixie is more prominent than Yankee Doodle in patriotic popularity. Many messages are anonymous and some threaten death as a result of the remark.
New Orleans and New York cotton markets report for Wednesday December 29 1909 with spot prices and daily ranges. New Orleans spot 15.95 with highs and lows around 15.87 to 15.78. New York spot 15.95 with similar ranges 15.59 to 15.98 and close near 15.88 16.13.
Liverpool closes with 14 000 bales traded at 8.40 sales. Market notes show steady demand and active trading on the year end session.
Monroe December 29 New Orleans wires indicate continued advance in cotton markets as statistics grow firmer. Shipments to Europe delayed by exporters yet prices trend higher with January futures around 15.87 and March 16.34, amid firm Southern spots and strong goods demand.
An old Monroe advertisement promotes Foley Orino Laxative describing relief from indigestion heartburn gas biliousness and constipation. Pleasant to take and sold by Dr D H Key in Monroe.
Cincinnati police chase a suspect who used the name M. M. Richton and claimed an address in this city. He is linked to forging the name of M. M. Rainer, a New York capitalist, on a $15,000 check and to a similar disappearance of $15,000 in bank stock from the same Securities firm.
A bank in Scooba Mississippi was allegedly bought with forged paper. The stock, ordered to be sent to Richton via Seasongood and Mayer in Cincinnati, was not claimed and supposedly mailed back, but never reached the bank.
W C Jones who shot and killed J Courtney on Christmas near Mangham was re arrest ed yesterday and jailed at Rayville. Courtney relatives reportedly produced more evidence leading to the re arrest. It is alleged Courtney was unarmed and Jones fired three more bullets into his prostrate body. Judge McIntoch of that district is out of the State.
The firm announces extended quick phone service and prompt delivery for the coming year. 27 51 T. M. Parker Co. Ltd.
Dr Joseph S Neff head of Philadelphia City Health and Charities charges physicians prolong illness to boost incomes. He cites diphtheria antitoxin withholding to keep patients ill longer and reap higher fees.
Hicks' CAPUDINE cures Sick Headache Nervous Headache Travelers Headache and aches from Grip Stomach Troubles or Female troubles. Try Capudine its immediate aid effects. Sold by druggists.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Lillian B. Mining Company will be held at their office in the Mutual Building and Loan Association in Monroe Louisiana on Tuesday January 11 1910 to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year or address any other business. C G Breard Secretary 29 lwk
Notice is filed with the Monroe Louisiana City Council to open a bar room at 424 DeSiard Street. Dated December 29, 1909. L W PAILLETT. Also notice of license for a drinking saloon at 239 DeSiard Street dated December 29, 1909. W T DOWNS.
Short message advertises a furnished room for rent at 308 Arkansas Avenue with a 29-6 rate or term, inviting applicants to contact for details.
Mr Anthony Blanks hosted a school teachers party for youngsters at a city school event. Children wore costumes, enjoyed a Christmas tree luncheon, a live rabbit prize, and Santa Claus stockings. Attendees included families and teachers from Monroe with Miss Katie Key winning the rabbit prize. Learn penmanship from an expert teacher at Monroe Commercial College.
A newspaper ad touts Doans Kidney Pills as fast relief for back pain and kidney issues. An example from Mrs. R. Tate of Shreveport credits the product with easing her hereditary kidney ache and improving her vision, and notes it helped a son recovering after scarlet fever. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is stated as the sole U S agents.
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