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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
8
The page includes promotions for Kern's horseshoe shop and various ads for Blue Front Store liquidation sales offering discounted clothing and goods. It also notes the park committee appointing J. M. Stephenson as superintendent of the park and natatorium succeeding Mr. Jayne.
Mrs E H Harriman's office refutes a circulating report that she intended to establish a university in a Western city. The statement says she has never considered such an undertaking.
Two brothers Ezra and Malcolm Haton wed sisters Annie and Mable Vose in a society double ceremony at Second Church Boston. All four are prominent figures in Boston society and the event drew local attention.
The first trip of a Hamburg to Monroe rail excursion on the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf line arrived yesterday at 4 pm. Five coaches carried nearly two hundred passengers who enjoyed an afternoon and evening on the trip.
Many people are enjoying a dip in the salt water natatorium. If crowds remain sufficient the A. L. & G. plans to run these excursions twice a month throughout the summer.
Democratic tariff policy discussions stalled in an unnamed city, delaying plans for a flight resumption expected today.
A shipment of the year is expected from the locality with honey growers promising several tons in ten days. Honey production spans the South with Texas, especially the Honey Belt, taking the lead. Farms commonly maintain 500 to 1000 bee stands yielding about 3 dollars per stand, and Uvalde merchant J A McFarland forecasts honey in the area may rival cotton in value.
A brief date line notes 1774 as the Boston Port Bill taking effect and 1792 when Kentucky was admitted to the Union, highlighting pivotal events in early U.S. history.
A devastating wind and rain storm swept Cleveland and nearby areas killing four people in boats that capsized at Edgewater Park and injuring many others. The storm damaged roofs, broke poles, knocked down signs, and caused hundreds of thousands in property loss.
Garros reached Rome at 5 10 pm this afternoon as the second contestant in the 1300 mile race to the Italian capital.
Juarez June 1 Word was received today that Chihuahua’s legislature meeting tomorrow would probably elect Abraham Gonzales provisional governor Gen Gonzales has been a leading Madero ally and his election would finalize provisional governors in northern Mexico Long Tom, one Insurrecto cannon, was presented to El Paso by Francisco I Madero Jr in a speech.
A fragment cites rhetoric about international arbitration and peace talks, contrasting arbitration with “slapping faces” as a condition for genuine peace. The speaker argues for limits on outside powers and disputes settling only by fair arbitration without coercive facial slaps.
Natchez Mississippi June 1 a deed records 11000 acres in Adams and Franklin counties transferred from Horatio N Hovey and Thomas Starrett of Detroit to Clay N Hollister of Grand Rapids for 100000 dollars.
In San Antonio on May 31 the article notes Texas honey shipments from the Honey Belt including Uvalde and Medina county. Devine in Medina county shipped 4000 pounds by express to St. Louis markets, signaling strong profits for local beekeepers and rising adoption of honey farming.
Army engineers report the cofferdam around the Maine wreck in Havannah harbor is designed to sit just above high tide. The landlocked harbor shields it from large waves and pumping starts about June 15. Delays arose from bent steel rails, but leaks as the water lowers are anticipated and controllable.
An advertisement argues Vincl cod liver and iron tonic lengthens life for the elderly. It claims it boosts appetite, aids digestion, and builds blood, promising a money back guarantee if it fails, and credits Allen's Pharmacy as the seller.
The New Orleans market shows quotes for cotton with spots at 15.74 to 15.85 and sales totaling 2321 bales. Liverpool quotes note sales of 6000 bales and mixed futures levels for October to January periods.
New Orleans wires report showers in the south Atlantic states easing some drought in North and South Carolina and Georgia but rainfall is light overall. Markets edged lower on strong cables and bureau forecasts of fair weather, with upcoming acreage and condition reports cited by multiple agencies and traders awaiting a general belt rain to prevent price rises.
Ouachita Valley Bottling Works offers stove wood cut to proper length at five dollars per cord. Reach the Ouachita facility for purchase details and pickup.
Western Star Lodge No. 24 meets first and third Tuesdays with Percy Sandel as Worshipful Master and J D Oakley as Secretary. Monroe Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons meets second and fourth Tuesdays with Washburn as High Priest and Dr G Surghnor as Secretary. Monroe Council No 8 Royal and Select Masters meets second Mondays with H D Apgar as T I M and Dr G Surghnor as Recorder.
Monroe Commandery No. 7 meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut Street, the second and fourth Thursday nights. Eminent Commander D. W. Faulk and Recorder Dr. G Surghnor preside.
Louise L McGuire Chapter No 4 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the first and third Monday. Mrs Wm Schulze serves as Worthy Matron and Mrs Susie Johnson as Secretary.
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias meets each Thursday night at Castle hall on St John street beside the post office. Officers include J B Parsons Chancellor Commander and W M Apgar Keeper of Records and Seals.
Ouachita Tribe No 19 Improved Order of Red Men holds Friday lodge meetings on the third floor of Sugar's Theatre Lodge. Sachem B A McDonald and Chief of Records E B Ward are noted in the notice.
Ouachita Valley Camp No 10 of the Woodmen of the World holds meetings in Red Men’s hall and the opera house on the first and third Wednesdays. Chas Garvey serves as Consul Commander and C Geismar as Clerk.
Prosperity Lodge No 19 and Daughters of Rebecca meet on the first and third Tuesday evenings in the opera house lodge hall. Mrs Walter Cornet is Noble Grand and Miss Fannie Lewis is listed among the officers.
Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 of the Pythian Sisters meets at the Knights of Pythias hall on St John street. Meetings occur on the second Monday at 3 30 p m and the fourth Monday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Minnie Sutcliff is Most Excellent Chief and Mrs Eugene S Shows is Mistress of Records and Correspondence.
West Monroe Lodge No 180 Knights of Pythias meets in Wood on the first and third Friday nights. W J Sutcliff is Chancellor Commander and J H Hamilton serves as Keeper of Records and Seals.
Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks meets weekly at Ellis Lodge hall on South Grand Street Every Thursday night Exalted Ruler J M Cobb and Secretary Fk B Surgaine listed for contact
Ouachita Lodge No. 2 meets every Thursday night in the Red Men's hall within the Opera House. Frank Collins serves as Noble Grand and R A. Young as Secretary.
Monroe Aerie No 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles holds weekly lodge meetings at the lodge hall on De Siard Street opposite Sugar’s Theatre. J W Keith serves as president and John J Mullin as secretary.
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor meet in Annex hall on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. George L. Wood Camp No 157 meets in West Monroe on the second and fourth Monday nights. Quachlla Tent No 54 Knights of the Maccabees meets on the second and fourth Tuesday nights in the Red Men’s hall. Henry W Alien Camp No 182 U Co V meets on commander’s call at the courthouse.
Monroe Council No 1337 Knights of Columbus meets at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesday nights. Grand Knight T J Naughton and Recorder Adolph Renaud are listed as officers.
The Catholic Knights of America meet at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays. J. E. Larkin serves as president and W. A. O Kelly is secretary.
St Matthew's Benevolent Society holds meetings at Catholic Hall on the second Monday each month led by President T H McMillan with Adolph Renaud as Secretary. The Newsboys Club No 1 and Boy Scouts of America meet Sundays at 2 29 p m in the new City Hall with Isaac Cowden organizing and all friends of the boys welcome.
A drunken mob attacked the home of Alfred Anderson near Baton Rouge at 1 a.m. Shots were fired into the house as Anderson his wife and four children crawled to the rear and escaped. Authorities ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
New York June 1 Western Union Telegraph Company implements wage increases and an eight hour workday for its employees nationwide after years of negotiations. Talks once stalled and a general strike loomed but a settlement was reached benefiting telegraphers across the country.
Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court marked his seventy eighth birthday in Washington and noted his long service since 1877. He will end this year's work this week and spend the summer at Murray Bay.
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