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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
5
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steady after advances of 3 to 20 points. January and March led the board with highs near 19.75 and 19.28, while May July and October contracts traded lower on light volume. Openings for January and other months ranged mid 19s to 18s.
The LaSalle Motor Company garage and filling station in Urania burned yesterday at 5:30 p.m. The blaze destroyed all cars, parts, and Ford accessories except the cash register and some papers. A nearby dwelling also burned. Insurers expected to cover part of the loss.
New York cotton futures closed steady with gains from 3 to 23 points. January 20.11 up from 19.60, March 19.90 up from 19.50, May 19.44 up from 19.10, July 19.04 up from 18.68, October 18.48 up from 18.30 as the market opened higher before easing.
Chicago cash grain markets fall as Liverpool quotations weaken. Wheat leads declines with December and May bids slipping 1 to 1 1/2 cents, while corn and oats ease though later gains appear. Hog prices soften, dragging down the provisions sector.
Cotton spot market sees steady prices with strong demand. American grades lead with good middling around 10.98 to 11.21 and sales totaling 7 000 bales, including 5 700 American. Receipts reach 47 000 bales, futures close steady with December at 10.02 and later months near 9.9.
Building permits issued last week total nearly 9700 dollars for four residences. J. B. McCoy will build on Apple Street for 600, Oscar Nelson on North Fourth Street for 2500, Oscar Nelson on Lovers Lane for 6000, and Julius King on Poplar Street for 600, per building inspector Richard Cassidy.
Four barefooted Syrians bled from cuts and frost as they surrendered to immigration officers near Falfatas after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico. They said they walked over 100 miles with no money or much food. Earlier, two Mallta Island residents were arrested nearby.
Miss Johana Runge aged 32 daughter of the late Julius Runge of Galveston died in Austin Texas last night of pneumonia. Her father was credited with cornering the world cotton market in 1905. Miss Runge worked in the adjutant general's department in Austin.
The cold spell eased modestly with 7 am reading at 18 degrees above yesterday. Weatherman predicts further improvement tomorrow as yards suffer, pipes freeze, hydrants fail, and auto radiators struggle in the lingering chill.
Tacna Chile December report says General John J. Pershing enjoys satisfactory health and will return to Washington only if the Tacna Arica plebiscite situation requires. His absence is not to hinder commission work, with Major Glenn I. Jones recommending return by January 15. Col. Jay J. Morrow may also head home soon.
At the Hotel Virginia weekly Lions Club luncheon Miss Carolyn Cahn entertained as the hour’s performer.
Walker Bros announce the opening of a new brick grocery and meat market at Third and Olive, moving from DeSiard street after fifteen years. The 40 by 85 foot building, on their own lot with parking and railroad access, promises lower prices and a Batavia line of canned goods. The firm, organized in 1909, lists W A Walker H C Walker E B Starns ey Hope Bogs W C McMurrian Mrs Joe Mason S W Tucker and Bubber Kornman with the last two leading the meat department.
W F Cummings of 902 Walnut Street was in a minor crash with a Bastrop driver at the Second and Washington intersection. Both cars were only slightly damaged. Parish schools reopen tomorrow after a one week Christmas vacation. City schools resume Monday. J J Keith learns of his mother s death in Jackson Mississippi. He and his family have spent Christmas with his parents in Monroe and will return Friday.
Louisville report says the grand council favors requiring scholastic ability tests for freshmen before admission to fraternities. The proposal aims to ensure academic standards among pledge hopefuls.
Monroe reports the sudden death of Major D M Atkins at his Ruston home on North Vienna Street from heart disease shortly after 9 pm. He was 44, born in Athens, La, and prominent in Lincoln parish as president of Ruston State Bank and Atkins Cotton Company. Burial is in Arcadia cemetery after a Ruston funeral.
The Theta Nu Epsilon convention concluded sessions today after adopting a resolution. Elected officers include John T. Madden of New York University as president, Thomas J. Small of Ohio Northern University as vice-president, H. J. Woods of Kenosha as historian, Neil J. Gleason of Milwaukee as treasurer, and Perry Q. Powell of Milwaukee as executive secretary.
The Ouachita Parish health unit reports no new diphtheria cases at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home after two initial infections. All 170 residents and staff received preventive treatment, some carriers quarantined, Christmas activities continued with Santa’s visit, and stock door offerings totaling many thousands of dimes are anticipated to return.
At Acme Louisiana on December twenty sixth nineteen twenty five a family reunion gathered for the first time in twenty seven years to bring Gil White the second child back with C V White and their kin Forty six attended including siblings from Armo Glenmora Mederian Eunice and Calhoun with absentees and plans for extended visits to Calhoun and Smackover after Christmas dinner and a return home on December twenty six The gathering included Mr and Mrs Guss White of San Francisco and Mrs Isabelle Bordelon of Mederian as guests awaiting further family visits
Washington's 1925 perfect season faces Alabama in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Twenty-nine players, ten coaches and staff traveled by train from Seattle with the Huskie Mascot Frosty aboard. Alabama, after two weeks of post season drills, is in top shape except possibly Bill Wright. The team will stop en route in San Francisco for a workout on Wednesday.
Annie Laurie Ballard two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ballard of 504 Wood St tripped while walking backward pulling a baby buggy and fell into a tub of scalding water at home yesterday. She suffered burns to her back and was taken to St Francis sanitarium where doctors say the condition is not serious.
Readable lines show Walker Bros at corner North 8rd and Olive lists phone numbers 440 460 1887 and 1764 for food delivery. The brief confirms contact info for ordering and delivery service.
Notary public listing for Irene Simms operating in Monroe with office contact at the Monroe News-Star and phone number 224.
Five braces advance in the Jackson C Derby Stake at Jackson Migg with six more pairs to run today. Entries include dlynedale Allie and The Information Kid, each drawn from Monday heats, while reserve dogs await a possible second series.
Burglars broke into the Monroe Manufacturing office in south Monroe last night and stole a typewriter. The incident was reported at police headquarters this morning by officer H. M. Venable. A $25 reward was offered for the arrest and conviction of the thief.
A moving exhibit from the Rio Grande Valley displayed Tine grapefruit and other citrus and winter vegetables in Monroe. The car traveled 3100 miles on Missouri Pacific lines and was inspected in eight states serving over forty market centers. Many residents viewed the display at Walnut and Olive streets before the car headed northward last night.
A small classified ad can unlock thousands in property sales by reaching buyers efficiently. The note stresses the low cost of listing to attract valuable offers and maximize exposure for sellers.
Mr and Mrs S C Blackmon and 25 family members traveled 6800 miles in a Ford coupe for Christmas with Mr Blackmon visiting elderly parents in San Antonio. They left Monroe by way of Dallas and Vero, averaging 300 miles daily, enjoying good roads and a large Christmas dinner. They returned home after a three day drive. San Antonio is noted for rapid growth and new construction. Mr and Mrs Blackmon are 70 plus and active. parents moved from Ruston a dozen years ago. Monroe’s Leading Grocers is now in new quarters, corner North 3rd and Olive. Walker Bros.
The regular annual meeting of Monroe Grocer Co Ltd will be held at its office in Monroe La on Wednesday January 6 1926 to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. W M Washburn secretary Dec 24 4 1.
Sealed bids are due by noon Tuesday December 29 1925 at the office of the architect in Monroe Louisiana for the erection and completion of a three story brick school building. Bids addressed to Ouachita Parish School Board must include a 2 percent bid bond. The board may reject all bids. Plans and specs available from J W Lesith architect Monroe Louisiana.
The Police Jury of Ouachita Parish invites sealed bids for the balance of furniture for the Ouachita Court House due at 11 a m on Wednesday January 18 1926. Each bid must include a 250 certified check payable to the Police Jury. Specifications are available from J W Smith architect Monroe Louisiana. The Jury reserves the right to reject all bids. By order of W A O Kelly Clark Police Jury. Dec 1 191
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court case No 12408 J Moritzky and Sons versus Samuel Rubin a writ of fieri facias directs sale of an undivided one half of the DeSiard street jewelry store known as the R and A Jewelry Company Monroe Louisiana. Sale at courthouse front steps January 9 1926 cash with appraisement to bid.
A writ of seizure and sale from the Fourth Judicial District Court directs sheriff to sell on January 16 1925 at the courthouse in Monroe Louisiana the parcel of Lots four five six in Square five Alexander Addition described as starting 100 feet west of Morrison Avenue and Polk Street. The sale is to be cash with appraisal, the property belonging to Matthew Wetzel per the writ. Dec 18 1925 Dec 15 22 29 Jan 5 12.
In Fifth Ward Magistrate Court Mrs. C. L. Collins vs C. R. Cox, sale of household goods in front of West Monroe town hall at 11 a m January 9 193, listing wash stand tables beds heater dresser chairs pillows dining table bed springs and other items. Cash with highest bidder. J A Johnston Deputy Sheriff. Dec 29 31 Jan 8.
Notice to stockholders announces Ouachita Cotton Mills regular annual meeting on Wednesday January 6 1926 from 10 a m to 4 p m at the company office for electing a board of directors and other business. Guy P. Stubbs secretary treasurer signs.
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