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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
5
Local column items advertise a 10 day White Sale at The Famous Co Ltd and property listings with McMillan. Census official C H Trousdale heads to Homer on district duties. Bathing, dancing, and a June fair stir community plans with church picnic and early tram requests.
The chorus of more than three hundred students under Miss Knott sang Onward Christian Soldiers with the Normal Orchestra led by Miss Alfont. Rev J B Brock offered prayer. Miss Johnston accompanied the chorus on Inflammatus. Bishop Thomas F Gailor of Tennessee delivered the jubilee sermon in strong, able fashion.
WANTED To buy a square or upright piano cheap for cash. Address H. Jack Brodnax Wardville La. 6-3t eo ie Cumberland phone 685.
Beginning at 9 30 a m and closing at 1 o'clock a m the programs will be most interesting. The event features addresses by Hon Joseph W Folk of Missouri and Gov J Y Sanders of this State and the raising of a flag presented by Hon T C Barret.
The report states he expects to begin the flight at seven o'clock Sunday morning, signaling an early start if plans hold.
Glenn H. Curtiss announced a July flight from Cleveland to Put-In-Bay and Detroit for a $10,000 prize offered by park owners syndicate. The trip will occur in the second week of July during the Elks convention in Detroit with a brief stop at Put-In-Bay.
Eight year old Myrtle Voss of West Monroe suffered a severe scalp injury when her long hair became caught in a moving propeller while in a gasoline launch with her parents. She was taken to the Sanitarium for treatment and expected to recover unless complications arise. she spoke calmly about school during dressing of wounds.
A small group of Daughters of the Confederacy placed tributes on the Confederate graves in Arlington National Cemetery after rain canceled the official ceremony. Secretary of War Dickinson General Gordon and Mrs McSherry were to attend. A box from President and Mrs Taft was among the flowers on the Unknown Union tomb.
Messrs Jack Murphy and C H Fulson depart for Washington to perfect Fulson Delnter patents in the United States and abroad. They will then organize the company in New York before moving to East Bridgewater Massachusetts to start factory production. The invention promises substantial annual savings for southern farmers.
The message urges men who want to accumulate money to work and plan using the Check Account Plan. It promises real help in managing income and building the future and invites starting a Check Account with Union Bank and Trust Co. today.
The Lyceum drew large crowds last night with three acts meeting manager Sperling’s standard. Powers and Laqueque offered a comedy sketch while Arthur Lee impressed with singing and dancing. Due to Miss Loraine’s illness Norton performed solo and was well received. if Loraine recovers the full act may return. Films shown included A Rich Revenge The Mistaken Bandit The Bad Man and the Preacher and The Gypsy Girl's Love.
The Grand Street Theatre presents a varied program under Manager Sperling with high class films. Features include O'er Hill and Vale scenic, The Kiss Was Mightier Than the Sword comedy, The Vintage industrial, The Duchess de Langeais drama from Pathe d art, and The Girl in the Barrack drama.
City court proceedings crowded by defendants including Lula Shelton Ellen Alexander and Tom Brown fined for drunk and disorderly acts. Mamie Jefferson discharged. Fletcher Breckenridge profanity case continued while Columbus Powers theft of coffee and other cases adjourned.
A. Low thanks the people of Monroe and West Monroe for their courtesies and kindness during his stay as pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church.
A revival begins June 15 in West Monroe under a tent led by Rev. A. J. Vallery and E. M. Monser. Everyone is invited to attend.
We thank kind friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after the accident to our little daughter Rosalie Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Young.
The New Orleans market shows 2100 bales traded with prices around 14.68 to 15.00 per unit and steady close near 12.20. New York spots remain at 15.20 with quiet trading and varied bid and close figures around 12.27 to 12.39.
Fragmentary market summary shows June 6 1919 Liverpool data with price hits 7.99 and 7.63. Report mentions sales around 12 000 bales and references PUM MUSE and PUMMOSY in unclear codes. No clear event or identifiable entities beyond date and bale quantity.
New Orleans wires report legitimate features have little influence as leading bulls shift to July and August positions. Bonds harder to sell in Europe. railroads may cancel contracts if rate injunction becomes perpetual. Stock markets quiet early, then liquidations show waning confidence. Textiles weaken with low levels and reduced prints. rains in belt aid crop prospects. July in New York up forty points, New Orleans up thirty four as new crop deliveries respond.
Winona Lake Indiana report from June 5 notes a local event titled Drunkards to Cenfer with limited readable details.
A session at a local site was hailed as a banner day in the church history. Weather stayed fair and estimates placed attendance at about 30,000 on the grounds.
The Dixie Fair will be held at the armory on Tuesday evening June 7 from 7 to 11 o clock Admission is 25 cents All holders of admission tickets will be entitled to refreshments The evening includes dancing the grab bag contest a heart post office curio stand and other entertainment.
Washington June 6 Senate Judiciary Committee acted favorably on Gordon Russell for United States Judge Eastern District of Texas and nominated D B Lyon for United States marshal Eastern District of Texas in the ongoing nominations process.
J Rabun files with Monroe City Council on June 6 1910 asking permission to open a bar room at 11 North Grand Street Monroe Louisiana showing a license request to operate a drinking saloon under city rules.
Notice states privilege to open a bar or drinking saloon at 436 DeSiard Street in the city. The notice is filed by Steele Brothers and dated June 6 10t.
Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish Louisiana requires creditors and interested parties to show cause within ten days why the final account of Ella Townes as administratrix should not be approved and the estate distributed as law directs. Clerk W A Myatt signs the order dated June 6 1910 with Munholland and Dawkins listed as attorneys.
The lineup features Powers and LaQueque performing a comedy sketch, Arthur Leo singing and dancing, and Norton with Loraine in The Two Kidding Kids.
Admission for adults is 20 cents and children 19 cents with a matinee at 3 30 and first night at 7 30 and a second show at 9 00. Doors open thirty minutes before. Matinee admission listed as 10 and 15 cents.
Gaumont presents Oer Hill and Vale and Sword Classic Comedy The Vintage Patho industrial drama The Girl in the Barracks Vita graph The Duchess de Longeais Pathe drama showing at Grand Street Theatre with multiple titles.
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