Maligner Arrested in Columbia for War Talk Aboard
E. D. North alleged self-confessed hog thief was arrested here on a charge tied to anti presidential rhetoric. Witnesses S. R. Ratcliff and Robert nam swear North spoke of the president robbing the people and provoking war, urging citizens to act here rather than abroad. sheriff action prevented vigilante violence.
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Olumbia
E. D. North
Red States
Wrthern
America
Peojot
Alry
Prs
Northern
Gs. S. R. Ratcliff
Robert Nam
North
Meehan Receives Captaincy in Engineer Reserves
J. W. Meehan trainmaster of the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland railway has been commissioned a captain in the United States engineer reserves. He expects to serve in railway transportation in France and recently passed an exam in New Orleans. He is visiting Monticello, Arkansas, while his headquarters remain in the city.
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J. W. Meehan
Arkansas and Louisiana Midland Railway
United States Engineer
Meehan
France
New Orleans
McCain
Monticello
Ark
City natatorium offer to soldiers praised by War Department
Fr. P Keppel writes that the secretary of war appreciates the citys proposal to grant free use of the salt water natatorium at Monroe to soldiers passing through. The War Department will inform the men of Monroe's facility. Mayor Apgar received the letter and shares the department's thanks.
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Apgar
Fr. P. Keppel
Secretary of State
Department
Monroe
Jurors Impach Theer Verdict In Arson Case
Testimony concluded in Lee Sherman color ed arson case as Sherman seeks a new trial. Four jurors testified they voted not to convict, nine votes needed for conviction. Judge Dawkins weighs whether jurors may impeach their own verdict.
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Lee Sherman Colored
Sherman
Dawkins
Legal Pairings in Little Rock and Monroe Names
Ulrich Burkhardt and Mrs. Barbara V. E. Townson of Little Rock Arkansas join Robt. G. Taylor and Miss Zaidee Jone Copeland of Monroe. The fragment indicates a marriage or legal pairing record with these individuals and cities. Local court or clerical notice context implied.
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Ulrich Burkhardt
Barbara V. E. Townson
Little Rock
Ark
Robt. G. Taylor
Zaidee
Jone Copeland
Monroe
Gas well casing set near Cheniere at 2260 feet
Reports from the Arkansas Natural Gas Company's well north of Cheniere say six inch casing was being set yesterday afternoon at an estimated depth of about 2 260 feet.
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Arkansas Natural Gas Company
Cheniere
Ouachita Parish War Saving Committee Formation
Organization of a Ouachita parish committee to conduct the war saving campaign was not completed at yesterday's conference but will be completed and announced in a few days.
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Ouachita Parish
Jersey Breeders Meet Near Here Wednesday
Louisiana Jersey Breeders' Association schedules its second quarterly meeting at Happy Home Farm near Monroe on Wednesday. Secretary FE Eby notes the event will feature crottage cheese and milk product demonstrations, a luncheon, and a post luncheon business session with invited members and friends urged to attend.
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FE. S. Eby
Louisiana Jersey Breeders’ Association
Happy Home
W. B. Miller
Monroe
Jersey
Happy Home Jersey
Proposed Gas Franchise Amended at Little Rock
Little Rock June 1. City council did not approve a 50 year gas franchise to Louis Lock of Monroe La due to doubt about a measure passed on a holiday. Two amendments were adopted requiring bond forfeiture not to void the franchise and a minimum gas pressure of 25 pounds per square inch with a 20 inch main installation.
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Little Rock
Louis Lock
Monroe
Clio Harper
Public Utilities Committee
Commencement Week Begins at the University of Kansas
Scores of crimson banners mark the start of commencement week at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Wartime restrictions reduce festivities as many students serve. Class day is held. Rev. Clyde McGee will deliver the bachelor event address, with James W. Gerard announced as Monday graduation speaker.
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Kansas “U
Lawrence
Kas
University of Kansas
Clyde McGee
Chicago
James W. Gerard
Germany
American pilot shoots down German plane near St Mihiel
An American pilot brought down another German aircraft in France this morning during an air battle. The enemy plane crashed near St Mihiel in the northwest sector of Toul, according to an unofficial announcement.
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France
Associated Press
St. Mihiel
Toul
President Lincoln sunk by torpedo in Atlantic
News from London reports the American transport President Lincoln torpedoed and sunk in about 30 minutes. Destroyers rescued survivors, all crew and a few convalescent soldiers aboard. Early casualty reports say losses were light.
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London
President Lincoln
United States
Artillery Activity Report From Front Lines
German artillery intensified early today in the Villers-Bretonneux area east of Amiens and Hebuterne north of Albert, according to the British war office.
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London
Villers- Brettonneaux
Amiens
Hebuterne
Alberat
War Office
Succession of Robert L Prophit Final Account Notice
In the Sixth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana the succession of Robert L Prophit No 1484 requests interested parties show cause within ten days why the final account by Pauline R Prophit executrix should not be approved and homologated and funds distributed accordingly. The notice is dated May 29 1918 and signed by Deputy Clerk Pat S Hamilton with Judge Ben C Dawkins presiding.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Robert L. Prophit
Pauline R. Prophit
Ben C. Dawkins
A. D
Pat S. Hamilton
High Low Close Jane. Tea og 70 July
A fragmentary item presents stock or price data with stray numbers and dates. The readable data include sequence of figures like 657 64 1 2 65 5 8 and mentions July. No clear event or names emerge.
Front Line Sunday Schools Talk Stirs Monroe Audience
Dr H A Boyd of Nashville Tenn spoke at Zion Traveler Baptist Church on May 30 in Monroe addressing front line Sunday schools. He urged creating organized corps of dedicated teachers and a lookout committee to attract and retain children, emphasizing child evangelism and race pride within Baptist faith.
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Monroe
H. A. Boyd
Nashville
Ton
Dr. Boyd
W. W. Hill
T. H. Evans
Hinch
Cloe
Boyd
Publishings Board
Local arrests and fines reported in city court
Charles Robinson, colored, was booked at police headquarters for an alleged crime against nature and received 60 days in city court for acting in a dangerous and suspicious manner. A charge against a young white man remains pending. O. H. Hale was fined for a drunk and down charge.
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Harles Robinson
Robinson
O. H. Hale
Wanted ads and notices from News-Star page
Traveling salesman sought in Arkansas and Louisiana for raincoats and shirts by Empire Manufacturing Company. News-Star route carrier needed in Terminal Heights. Lost bay mare with bell and branding. reward offered. Young man wanted for New Orleans Daily States agency. Lady stenographer needed by wholesale house. Two furnished rooms for rent. News-Star want ads bring results.
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Empire Manufacturing Company
Broadway
New York
Terminal Heights
Jackson Street
News-Star
New Orleans
Richards
South Fifth
Peruna praised by Faribault resident
Mrs Sophie Bauer of 521 First Ave North Faribault Minnesota writes that Peruna has helped her over ten years. She details past illness where bread and milk were her only diet and says she now can eat anything and recommends the medicine to friends.
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Sophie Bauér
First Ave
Faribault
Minnesota
Peruna Tablets Offered For Liquid Medicine Objectors
Those who object to liquid medicines can procure Peruna Tablets. The note frames tablets as an alternative form for consumers seeking the same remedy. It emphasizes accessibility for those avoiding liquids.
Sunday Services at First Presbyterian and First Baptist Churches
Divine worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church under Rev C S Newman D D. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church with H Farrington as pastor. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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First Presbyterian Church
Rev. C
Newman
D. D
First Methodist Church Service Times
KE Means pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting occurs at 7 30 everyone invited to attend
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First Methodist Church
KE. K. Means
Christian Science Society Sunday Schedule and Notices
The Christian Science Society at 807 North Second Street invites children up to 20 to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Services follow at 11 a.m. with the subject Soul and Body. Wednesday meetings feature experiences and remarks, the reading room is open daily from 3 to 9, visitors warmly welcomed.
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Christian Science Society
North Second Street
Arthur Randles Price First Sunday Services
First Sunday after Trinity observed with Holy Communion and a sermon at 11 a.m. Rector conducts 4 p.m. Evening prayer at 8 p.m. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m.
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Arthur Randles Price
Church Services Announced at St Matthew and Methodist Churches
St Matthew s Church at Jackson and Grammont lists low Mass at 7 00 a m high Mass at 9 30 a m Benediction catechism at 8 40 a m public invitation. Methodist Protestant Church at South Third and Stone avenue preaches 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday prayer meeting 7 00 p m Thursday. West Monroe Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by C K H Faulk su-
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St. Matthew's Church
Jackson and
Grammont
Methodist Protestant Church
South Third and
Stone Avenue
W. M. Platt
West Monroe
Centenary Of Methodist Missions Sermon Topic At Communion
The article notes worship services led by Pastor A. J. Neill with morning and evening communion tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Sunday subject is The Centenary of Methodist Missions, with Thursday services at 10 o'clock.
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Methodist Missions
Sunday School and Prayer Meetings Schedule
Sunday school held every Sunday at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting every Friday night. Preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, morning and evening.
Card of Thanks From McFadden Watkins Family
We thank friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. JR. RF. McFADDEN MRS. M. A. WATKINS AND FAMILY express gratitude in this notice.
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RF. McFadden
M. A. Watkins and Family
Free 51 offer promises refunds on health remedy
An advertisement promotes G. S a health bottle priced at 1.00 or six for 5.00 with a guarantee refund and a free bottle if no benefits are seen by March 1 1918. It claims relief for pellagra rheumatism eczema scarfula and blood liver or kidney diseases and urges calling on a druggist or writing for testimonials from L M Gross Little Rock Ark.
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L. M. Gross
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