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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1919
Page
6
Woge Cowan died in the highest esteem of all who knew him. Survived by several relatives, he was a Confederate veteran. Henry W. Allen Camp representatives attended his funeral at 4 pm with interment in the cemetery north of Mt. Vernon. His grave bore a Confederate flag in memory of the Lost Cause and Confederate Memorial Day.
Mrs. Jula McCain wife of Lee C McCain funeral services held at 3 p m by Rev Dr C Barr at Mt Vernon cemetery Interment followed He belonged to Henry W Allen Camp Confederate Veterans represented by W A O Kelly Capt W P Renwick H R Davis of Monroe and J T Hamilton of Calhoun A Confederate flag marked his grave in tribute on Confederate Memorial Day observed across the South
Treat Trade or Travel promotes cash only sales of galvanized iron ridge roll at 11 cents per foot for 2,650 feet and 5 inch gutters for one story buildings. 911 credit accounts receive 10 percent added. free Ford delivery and prices at headquarters. contact Short Pencil Bell, phone 132.
Paris June 3. Two changes in German peace terms under consideration a territorial adjustment and a financial indemnity. The indemnity of 100 billion marks could dissolve the Allied and financial commission, a proposal with some support. A second proposal calls for a Silesia plebiscite to secure coal from Silesian mines.
A short, dated style ad recommends Chamberlain's liniment to ease chronic or muscular rheumatism through massage. It promises relief and user satisfaction.
Multiple notices include sales of thoroughbred Belgian hares from Randell Henderson, a Dodge touring car and a Paige touring car offered by Louisiana Motor Car Co., laborer recruitment at Jackson street and Graylin, rental of a room on Second street, two unfurnished teams and garage sought, a Jersey cow with calf and chickens for sale from Mrs Sam Jarrell, and general classified listings with contact details.
Notice lists general contracting bidding and estimates service by C. A. Boyd with phone 1312 in West Monroe. Also offers for sale Morrison's Transfer Company livery and auto business and terms. Additionally a furnished front room for rent at 518 Hall Street.
Atlanta June 3 The Associated Press reports Postmaster General surleson wired Southern Bell president asking action to operate telephone service Strikers are given until 6 p m Wednesday to return to switchboards and resume duties in government service context
Washington June day in the Senate featured a House resolution for a constitutional amendment to grant suffrage. Sen Harrison of Mississippi proposed an amendment restricting the resolution to white citizens only while Sen Reefs spoke briefly in opposition.
Washington June 3 and Associated Press report that Senator Harris of Mississippi introduced a bill to fix standard grades for naval stores and regulate naval stores trading. The measure aims to standardize quality and oversee trade practices in the naval stores sector.
Col John A. McElroy former commander of the Sixteenth North Carolina Regiment Confederate Army died today in Asheville North Carolina at age 89 The Associated Press reports his obituary noting his long service in the Confederate forces.
Atlanta June 3 striking operators began day two of the walkout with the vow of a fight to the bitter end over the alleged discharge of less than a dozen workers for union affiliations. The telephone company said normal service will be maintained.
The note indicates continued use of News Star classified listings by readers. It highlights ongoing engagement with local ads and suggests stable demand for classified sections.
A Owensboro Kentucky man touts Prescription C-2223 as curing his wife’s rheumatism hip pain after one large bottle and endorses the medicine for others. He says the product provides relief to hundreds daily and offers a money back guarantee with a $1.50 bottle and 2223 Liver Pills.
Monroe Baptists prepare a series of revival services at First Baptist Church starting Sunday June 15. Pastor Dr. Pirkey will preach with John Imrie leading the singing. Imrie served three years with the Canadian army in France and Pirkey was a chaplain in the American army and active in Y M C A work.
A historic reflection contrasts agricultural pests with social parasites. It catalogs crop threats from gipsy moths to Hessian fly and laments farm losses while condemning pauperism, tracing the social burden to laziness and inherited wealth.
H L Gibbs former manager of Power s Grocery and Help Yourself Stores after seven years with the firm has now joined Gordon s Cash and Carry and will serve friends customers and the public in general at 31 St.
J B Woodward of 256 Rand avenue Lexington Kentucky credits Tanlac with ending years of stomach trouble rheumatism and neuralgia He says his appetite returned digestion improved and his arm use fully restored He cites Cullen's Pharmacy Monroe as a local seller in the ad noted in the column.
Reverend R J Pirkey pastor of First Baptist Monroe is appointed zone chairman for twelve northeastern parishes directing the Boy Scout Appreciation Week drive June 8 to 14. He also serves as city chairman and will host a mass meeting Sunday night at the City School Auditorium to speak for the Scouts with details to follow.
A Texas man loses $786 to stock promoters as the piece urges dollars to be active, cautious, and invested. War Savings Stamps earn 4 percent interest, are government guaranteed, and ensure dollars work rather than idle. Buy Thrift Stamps today.
Copenhagen reports unconfirmed telegram via Vardee to National Tidenede states Esthenian and Finnish forces have captured Petrograd. The report remains unverified.
Mrs Warren Dyer of Arkport New York writes that Foley Kidney Pills relieved her week kidneys back pains and left her feeling younger and stronger after a week of use. Chase Amman Co Ltd markets the product.
Mrs. Amanda Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured her girl's tickling cough. The product from Chase-Aman Co Ltd is described as giving immediate relief and soothing distressed breathing.
Reports describe a bomb at Judge Charles C. Nott Jr. home on Lexington Avenue injuring and killing people, while police noted no prior warning. Separately Justice Albert P. Hayden and Mayor Harry L. Davis faced internal explosions at their residences in Roxbury and Cleveland with no injuries.
An event disrupts Newtonville on June 2 as reports describe outrage surrounding the house of State Representative Lee. Details remain limited but authorities are investigating the disturbance and seeking information from residents.
A widow declares her stomach and intestinal ailments vanished after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and says she would consider marriage again. The advertisement promotes a harmless preparation claimed to remove catarrhal mucus and relieve stomach liver and appendix inflammation with a money back guarantee.
Janet W. Powers, son of ex Congressman Samuel L. Powers, was nearly hit by a bomb that exploded near midnight. The device was placed on the rear exterior wall and tore into the house, damaging the first floor and smashing windows. no injuries reported.
August Strandell of Sister Bay Wisconsin credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing rheumatism and allowing him to throw away his crutches after trying several medicines and doctors. Chase-Amman Co Ltd markets the pills.
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