Confederate monuments unveiled in three Southern towns
In Gainesville Georgia a Confederate monument was unveiled with a keynote by Hooper Alexander of Atlanta. In Greenville Mississippi a Washington county memorial was dedicated in the courthouse yard with speeches by John L. Hebron LeRoy Percy and B F Ward. Hopkinsville Kentucky marked Jefferson Davis birthday with a large barbecue and veteran memorial addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Hooper Alexander
Atlanta
Greenville
Miss
Washington County
Court House Yard
Daughters of the Confederacy
John L. Hebron
LeRoy Percy
B. F. Ward
Hopkinsville
Jefferson Davis
Fairview
Todd County
Confederate Memorial Day Observed Across Louisiana
In New Orleans and cities statewide on June commemorations marked the birth anniversary of Jefferson Davis. Banks and public offices closed. Soldiers graves decorated and memorial exercises held under veterans organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
Louisiana
Veterans’ Organizations
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Prostate Trouble In Elderly Men
L. E. Morris of Dexter Kentucky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble diagnosed as enlarged prostate. After trying Foley's Kidney Remedy, the first bottle gave relief and the second bottle ended the trouble, avoiding surgery due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. E. Morris
Dexter, Ky
D. H. Key
Sculptor Thomas Ball Reaches His Ninetieth Birthday
Montclair New Jersey June 5 Thomas Ball the famed sculptor marks his ninetieth birthday. A native of Charlestown Massachusetts educated in Boston he shifted from painting to sculpture in 1851 and later worked in Florence Italy before settling in Montclair. His notable works include Washington in Boston Public Garden and Webster statue in Capitol Park New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Montclair
N. J
Thomas Ball
Nintieth
Ball
Charlestown
Mass
Boston
Florence
Italy
America
General Washington
Public Garden
Daniel Webster
Capriral Park
New York
Fort Worth University Holds Graduation Tonight
Commencement week at Fort Worth University ends with the annual graduation exercises at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Bishop William A. Quayle of Oklahoma City will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Fort Worth
Tex
Fort Worth University
First Methodist Episcopal Church
William A. Quayle
Oklahoma City
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Best on Market
E W Tardy editor of the Sentinel Gainsboro Tennessee says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best on the market. He states it gave instant relief to his baby during winter clods and quickly cured. The remedy is sold by Allen's Pharmacy and the New South Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Tardy
the Sentinel
Gainsboro
Tennessee
Chamberlain
Allen's Pharmacy
New South Drug Store
Launch Excursions and Picnics Offerings
Two large launches and one small one provide excursions for large or small groups, day or night, including picnics or school trips. A large excursion barge seats seventy five and captains are licensed, contact North Louisiana Shingle Company or F C Breese at Cumberland. phone 645.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Louisiana Shingle Company
F. C. Breese
Cumberland
Irrigation Congress to Meet in Spokane in August
Spokane notes the seventeenth annual National Irrigation Congress will convene August 9 to 14. Rinsinger states the 1902 reclamation act aimed to reclaim arid land for 50 million people, with 2,000,000 acres already reclaimed by 1911 at an estimated $70 million. There are 40,000,000 acres remaining under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington
National Irrigation Congress
Rinsinger
Board of Control
Reclamation Service
Irrigation Congress Aims to Reclaim Great American Desert
The article discusses arid lands suited for irrigation and reclamation funded by land sales. It notes leaders like George E. Barstow of Barstow Texas and B A Fowler of Phoenix and Spokane officials. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money-back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great American Desert
Irrigation Congress
George E. Barstow
Barstow
Texas
Congress
B. A. Fowler
Phoenix
Arizona
R. Insinger
Spokane
Board of Control
Arthur Hooker
Rev Dr Cortland Myers Resigns Brooklyn Pastorate
Rev Dr Cortland Myers resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Brooklyn to accept a call as pastor of Tremont Temple in Boston. Born in Kingston New York on June 3 1864 he graduated from the University of Rochester in 1887 and Rochester Theological Seminary in 1890. His Brooklyn church saw membership rise from 100 to over 2000 during his tenure and his sermons on political corruption drew wide attention leading to the removal of several Brooklyn police officers from power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortland Myers
First Baptist Church of
Brooklyn
Tremont Temple
Boston
Kingston
N. Y
University of Rochester
Rochester Theological Seminary
Syracuse
Temple) Baptist Church
Dr. Myers
Capudine Ad Promises Fast Headache Relief
Capudine relieves headaches from colds heat stomach or nervous trouble. Appears as a squiddy pleasant remedy to take and acts immediately. Available at drug stores in 15 25 and 50 cent sizes. Ad. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capudine
Prince of Wales Celebrates 44th Birthday in London
The Prince of Wales, England's future king, marked his forty fourth birthday in London today. He is in excellent health as congratulatory messages poured in from royal family members and personal friends. Salutes were fired in London Windsor and at naval stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
London
England
Windsor
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Respiratory Ailments
Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for chronic throat and lung troubles. Many sufferers from bronchitis asthma and consumption have found comfort and relief by using Foley's Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D-H, Rey
Secretary Wilson Honored at Macdonald College
James Wilson secretary of the United States department of agriculture received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Macdonald College in Montreal during a special convocation. Gifford Pinchot and Dr. James Earl Russell also were honored. Principal Peterson conferred the degrees in the ceremony attended by governors faculty and many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonald College
Montreal
M@Gir University
James Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Association
Washington
James Earl Russell
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Principa Peterson
Capudine Promises Quick Nerve Relief For Busy Bees
Capudine advertised as a headache and nerve calmer used by readers last night. The copy claims Capucine clears the head and steadies the nerves, forming a fit for business. Available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capudine
National comptrollers group opens three day session in Detroit
The fourth annual convention of the National Association of Comptrollers and Accounting Officers starts a three day meeting in Detroit with many members from state and city finance departments. The group aims for a scientific, uniform public accounting system. D. H. Key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Association of Comptrollers and Accouting Officers
Progressive Grocer Ad From W A Walker
Headquarters for feedstuffs with full stock invites buyers to ring 31-11. The Progressive Grocer promotes supplies and reminds customers of available goods and prompt service.
Notice of Public Sale in Fieri Facias Case
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued by Charles Schulze city judge Monroe and in favor of Ben Kendal against Dan London a sale of seized household goods will be held at noon June 5 at Dan London’s residence one mile east of Monroe 10th ward Parish items include 2 beds springs wardrobe talking machine table cooking stoves chairs and more Inventory on file Joe Mangham marshal dated May 25 1909
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Kendal
London
Charles Schulze
City of
Monroe
Dan London
Towit
Flora Facias
Respite Petition Filed by J Lowe and Company Monroe LA
J Lowe and Company of Monroe Louisiana files a petition in the Sixth District Court Ouachita for respite. A meeting of creditors is set for 10:00 a m on June 21 1809 at the clerk office in Monroe according to law. Clerk W A Myatt signs the notice on May 21 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lowe
J. Lowe and Company
Monroe
Louisiana
Sixth District Court
Ouachita
W. A. Myatt
Western District
A. D
Allan Scholars
Aleck Boarman
Shreveport
State of Louisiana
Parish of
Webster A. Myatt
Ouachita Parish
Notice of Bankruptcy in Jno Lawler Case Monroe Louisiana
United States District Court Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division files final account in the bankruptcy of Jno Lawler. A final creditors meeting is set in the Referee's office Monroe on Sunday of June at 4 p.m. to declare the final dividend and address matters before creditors. Referee in Bankruptcy Monroe La May 24 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Western District of Louisiana
Monroe Division
Jno
Lawler
Monroe
Sheriff’s Sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana
The Monroe Star reports a sheriff sale in Ouachita Parish by M A McHenry vs J L Harris No 6856. The SE quarter of SE quarter section 5 township 17 north range 4 east with improvements is offered at the Monroe courthouse on June 26 1909 for cash with appraisal benefit. Sheriff John P Parker Jr notes seizure under a writ of fieri facias and costs.
Millsaps and Company vs Murphy seizure and sale in Louisiana
In the Sixth Judicial District Court of Oua chita Parish Millsaps and Company files No 6876 against Columbus Murphy. By writ of seizure and sale issued in the suit the sheriff has seized the property described and is to proceed with sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Quachita
Sixth Judicial District Court
Millsaps and Company
Columbus Murphy
Monroe Sheriff's Sale Notices from Ouachita Parish
In Monroe Louisiana on June 26 1909 the east half of the NW quarter and east half of the SW quarter of section 26 township 17 range 2 east containing 160.12 acres with improvements will be sold at cash and credit terms by Sheriff P Parker Jr to satisfy a writ of seizure. mortgage on the property registered in Book 41 page 138. Also on June 19 1909 at the western front door of Ouachita Parish courthouse sale of 80 acres in section 17 and 35 acres in section 8 tied to the Head and Miller properties will occur cash with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita
Louisiana
Township 17
Fife
John P. Parker
JJR
Louisiana Meridian
United States Land Office
Sixth District Court
Parish of
Ouachita Parish
Ino
P. Parker, Jr
Monroe
Court House
Millie Head
K. Miller
Samuel
Eli Head
MO. P. Parker, Jr
Monroe Star
Bankrupt M Jouvenat seeks discharge in Western District
M Jouvenat of Monroe Ouachita Parish Louisiana filed for bankruptcy discharge under federal law. A hearing is set for May 29 1909 before Judge Allan Scholars in Monroe to consider the petition and notify creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jouvenat
Aleck Boarman
United States District Court of the United States
Louisiana
Monroe
Ouachita
Congress
Mareh D
The Boston Limited Incorporation Charter 1909 Monroe Louisiana
On May 21 1909 in Ouachita Parish Louisiana a group formed The Boston Limited a limited corporation to operate a wholesale and retail mercantile business in Monroe with 250 shares at 100 each and a 25 000 capital stock. Sol Masur A H Bernhardt Herman Goldman Maurice Goldman named directors with Masur as president and Bernhardt as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Limited
Monroe
Louisiana
A. D
Sol. Masur
A. H. Bernhardt
Herman Goldman
Maurice Goldman
Board of Directors
Abbot Es Gs
O. C. Dawkins
W. S. Wright
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Mississippi
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Secretary Wilson
Comptrollers
W. A. Walker
Marshal's Sale
Parish of Ouachita
Joe Mangham
Marstal
Sheriff's
M. A. McHenry
J. L. Harris
Dr. Bailey I. Cheney
Jacob L. Harris
Morris Jouvenat
Leroy B, Gulotta
Julius Lemle
YALE
R. B. Ireland
DeSiard Street
Womansay
Bradfield Regulator CO
The
Sec
Sixth District
Parish
Ouachita, la
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