A Wife's Confessional and a Night Run to a Gasketed Garage
In a 1925 feature from Newspaper Feature Service, Adele Garrison frames a wife's revelations as a suspenseful plot arc. Lillian coerces a pharmacist into discreetly substituting harmless pellets while planning a late night escape, disguising identities with a secret office badge as they surveil a well-appointed garage and a mysterious tall man in a runabout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilia Heavy Ulster
Lillian
Lilian
Tian
Tly
Many Injured Patients at Riverside Sanitarium
A Christmas period accident wave leaves numerous patients at Riverside sanitarium. Lee Shelton has a fractured skull but no immediate danger, while his brother-in-law Thomas Cullum died Saturday. Newt Barrett and W. N. Moon sustained severe injuries in a Dubach crash, with Barrett arriving at Riverside. Fred Darrell and an accompanying passenger were treated after another mid Christmas collision near Monroe. Will Presnall suffered severe burns at Sterlington, and Bery Gee lost two fingers after a planing machine incident at Slagle Johnson Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shelton
Shelton
Rayville
Jack O’brien
Thomas Cullum
Riverside Sanitarium
Newt
Barrett
Dubacth
W. N. Moon
Dubach
Moon
Fred Darrell
Union Parish
Monroe
Collinston
Darrell
Gaunt
Riverside
Will Presnall
Sterlington
Bery Gee
Slagle- Johnson Lumber Company
Gee
Florida Growers Battle Frost With Smudge Pots
Tampa dispatch reports Florida citrus growers lighting hundreds of smudge pots as frost warnings from the weather bureau spread. The burning pots create smoky blasts aimed at warming groves and preventing freeze damage during the cold spell.
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Tampa
Frs
Florida
Weather Bureau
Phonetker Bros Grocery Co Opens New Quarters
Visit us in our new quarters on North 3rd and Olive Site. Phonetker Bros Grocery Co Ltd invites customers to explore its updated premises and services.
Duke of Argyle in bitter row with minister over missing font
In Glasgow on December 28, the Duke of Argyle and Rev. J S Thompson clash over a missing font from Cairndow Church now said to lie in Inverary’s Episcopal church. The exchange includes sharp rebukes, penance threats, and references to Lamont murders, Campbell power, and clan history as religious tensions flare in Cowal.
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Glasgow
I. N
Duke of Argyle
Scotland
J. S. Thompson
Inverchaplain
Cairndow
Inverary
Kilmalow
Fance
Kinlochgail
Lochgoilhead
Cowal
Thomson
Campbell
Persecution of Scientists Highlighted at Kansas City Meeting
Kansas City December 29. Scientists from across the nation spoke at sectional meetings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr Edwin Linton warned of anti science sentiment likened to Salem witch trials. Commander N H Teck cautioned against dangerous earthquake optimism. Three fifths of US virgin forests once existed are gone, Yale's Fred Rogers Fairchild urged forest preservation as lumber from remaining trees swells beyond annual growth.
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Kansas City
A. P
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Edwin Linton
University of Georgia
Zoological Section Association
Salem
N. H. Teck
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
United States
Fred Rogers Fairchild
Yale University
Association
Gasoline Prices Drop in Shreveport Stations
Shreveport December 29 The price of gasoline at local filling stations was reduced by a half cent to 18 cents per gallon with the Standard Oil Company posting the cut. Tank wagon price also fell to 15 cents.
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Shreveport
A. P
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
Saenger Theatre Vaudeville Bill Promises Lively Night
Monroe theatregoers can expect a bright vaudeville bill at the Saenger Theatre tomorrow night. A Dallas reviewer praised Trahan and Wallace and Frank Fay for big laughs and noted Trahan's rough and tumble comedy and piano skill with Miss Wallace as foil in a lively dance skit.
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Monroe
Saenger Theatre
Dallas
Trahan
Wallace
Frank Fay
Miss Wallace
Stage Show Delights with Variety Acts and Fashion
Sunday performance dazzled with songs stunts and stunning costumes. Frank Fay’s slow start led to a fast uproarious finale. The Hedleys showcased acrobatics head balancing and eye catching dancer flips. Wiseman Girls entertained with vocal and violin numbers. Frank Davis and Adele Darnell closed with a witty one act farce satirizing city salesmen.
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Frank Fay
Hedleys
Wiseman Girls
Frank Davis
Adele Darnell
Davis
Walker Bros Opens New Grocery Store With Ample Parking
Plenty of parking space and courteous service at Walker Bros new grocery store corner North 8rd and Olive.
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Walker Bros
8Rd & Olive
Funeral of Mrs Mary Taylor in Mt Vernon Ill
The funeral of Mrs Mary Elizab eth Taylor wife of M Taylor of Mt Vernon Ill has just been held in Mt Vernon with burial there She died unexpectedly last week in Monroe at the home of her daughter Mrs George H Wallis 213 North Fifth Street while visiting relatives in Monroe The body left Monroe Sunday for Illinois accompanied by family members
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Mary Taylor
Mary Elizabeth Taylor
M. Taylor
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Infant Arnett Seeds Dies at Five Months in Local Sanitarium
Arnett B. Seeds, five months old and son of Mr. and Mrs. Elma Seeds, died at a local sanitarium early today. Funeral at 2:30 this afternoon at the residence 822 North Fifth Street with burial at Riverview Burial Park. Mrs. Fannie A. Morgan, 74, died yesterday at her daughter’s home 500 Louisville Avenue after a long illness. formerly of Vicksburg, she came to Monroe for care and will be buried in Vicksburg.
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Melville G. Neal
Hunt & Whittaker
Mississippi
Edwards, Miss
Mary Neal
Monroe
Neal
Arnett B. Seeders
Elma Seeders
North Fifth Street
Riverview Burial Park
Fannie A. Morgan
J. H. Kearney
Louisville Avenue
Morgan
Vicksburg
Miss
Mer Rouge resident I W Higginbotham dies in Monroe
I W Higginbotham aged 73 and a longtime Morehouse Parish planter died early today in a Monroe hospital where he had been under care for weeks. He was unmarried and regarded as a prominent local figure in Morehouse Parish.
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I. W. Higginbotham
Mer Rouge
Monroe
Mr. Higginbotham
Morehouse Parish
Local planter remembered with burial in Morehouse parish
The obituary notes a prominent planter with extensive holdings and notable success. The body was sent to Mer Rouge for burial this afternoon. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, all of Morehouse parish.
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Mer Rouge
Nerces
Morehouse Parish
Hotel Drops Broadcasting as Composer Fee Rises
In Los Angeles a hotel stops radio broadcasts after the American Society of Authors Composers and Publishers raises the annual copyright fee from 180 to 3000 dollars. KHJ announced the rate change would take effect January 1 1926. Radio men say this is the first known local rise in such charges.
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Los Angeles
Cal
A. P
American Society of Authors, Composers, and Publishers
KHJ
Radio Men
Freight Rate Boost From Seattle to Gulf Ports
The Luckenbach line announced a ten percent freight rate increase from Seattle to gulf ports for most products. The new rates take effect January 1 and March 1.
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Sattle
Wash
A. P
Seattle
Gulf Ports
Luckenbach Line
Seizure and Sale Ordered in Ouachita Case
The Ouachita National Bank of Monroe files against W. T. Hunt in Fourth District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana. A writ of seizure and sale directs the sheriff to seize and offer the property at the courthouse front door in Monroe for sale.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Ouachita National Bank of
Monroe
W. T. Hunt
Fourth Juicial District Court
Parish of
Ouachita
Practical business school ad to start January 4 1926
Listing pupils for class to start January 4 1926. New typewriters purchased and changes made to raise pupil placement success. Special attention to each pupil with aim of near 100 percent securing good positions. Ring after 6 pm. Phone 1076 Mrs L S Smith 207 Wood St. Teaching same system for 10 years.
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L. S. Smith
Wood St
Land Seizure Notice Likely 80 Acre Mortgage Property
In Louisiana on January 2 1926 within legal hours a tract of 80 acres is to be sold under a writ of seizure and sale. The parcel lies in section 30 township 17 north range 3 east to 4 east and is tied to deeds from B M Harrell and R P Benson Jr. The sale proceeds go to satisfy costs and the mortgage claim with cash payment and appraisement. Sheriff of Monroe Parish date December 1 1925 with weekly post dates ending December 29 1925.
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Township 17
R. P. Benson, Jr
W. T. Hunt
Benson
Hunt
Eston
Monroe
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