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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
8
Community items report a mayor and attorney returning from New Orleans, a horse shoer in Kern's shop, lawn mower sharpening service, and bathing caps sold by Chase and Collins. Also notes a death in Leesburg, a dog muzzling ordinance, an antiseptic product claim, a city hall talk by Dr. Oscar Dowling, a malaria cure claim, Elks and Pythians meetings, and temple fund collection details.
The day’s docket in parish and city courts features several arraignments and minor civil actions. Notable cases include traffic fines, small claims, and scheduling updates for pending hearings. Local officials urge timely appearances and compliance with court orders.
Marriage licenses issued for Emmett Davis and Olivia Jamison. Civil case notes list Leonard Krewer vs J B Lerkin, State ex rel, Prod Smith vs J P Parwer, Sheriff, et al.
A ledger of multiple judicial and special mortgages and land sales items. Names include H Head J D Madden Webb Atkins Aiken Heard Bynum Raye Hill Swageart Beckwith McReynolds Strozier Prov hit and others with actions such as redemption deeds sale of land and timber rights.
Mrs. Joe LaRose received a fine of 27.50 for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon. J. Jones was discharged for disturbing the peace. George Washington, labeled a common cheating swindler, was also discharged.
Hettie Jane Dunaway will appear this summer on the Alkahest Chautauqua Circuit in her new play Just Plain Judy an original adaptation from Daddy Long Legs. Her past hit The Lady of the Decoration has made southern friends eager for her new performance and elaborate costumes. Just Plain Judy is touted as even greater and will be a feature of the 1915 circuit with novel entertainment for Chautauqua audiences.
Beginning Tuesday night June 4 the traffic bridge between Monroe and West Monroe will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mayor BD. aAPGAR.
The Rastrop Woodmen of the World announce a large celebration on July 2. The Pastrop team seeks a ball game with the Monroe club on that date.
Riverside Home Dairy owned by Mrs Manning McGuire advertises sanitary products with guaranteed quantity and quality and welcomes visitors. Jim Carter, a negro linked to the Iron Mountain robberies by Jim Bennett who received ten years for robbing five white boys, was brought to Monroe from Columbia by Deputy Sheriff B E Erskins. Carter denies involvement.
Berry Montrose, a registered saddledie stallion, will begin the stud season in West Monroe. For terms call phone 7 or write to post office box 102, West Monroe. 7-6t.
A Sunday funeral was delayed as a hearse drawn by two mules failed to meet the family at the home of the deceased. The colored undertaker’s team arrived but the family refused to permit transport to the depot, making the next train unnecessary.
Two car loads of wood blocks are unloaded on the West Side to pave the wagon driveway on the traffic bridge. One span was paved two years ago with blocks and the success prompts paving the remaining span. Work starts Tuesday night at 9 o clock with traffic halted from 9 until morning.
A witty line notes that one may be noble enough to love an enemy but marriage changes the equation. The remark underscores the clash between personal affection and alliance when intimate ties exist.
A wry remark distinguishes a sweet heart's kiss as inclination from a husband's kiss seen as an obligation. The line hints at romantic liberty versus marital duty.
New York on June 7 John Jaco Astor the third year old posthumous son of Col John Jaco Astor who died on the Titanic is supported by guardian Mrs Madeline Force Astor. The surrogate accounting shows about 50000 yearly income and 6506 for three years totaling 24010 a year with 23629 spent by Mrs Astor in advances. The filing cites taxes on the Fifth Avenue home about 50000 yearly a physician and lawyer bill of 8000 and 5000 for clothing and supplies. Mrs Astor notes a trust fund of about 146000 and says it reflects Col Astor’s wish to provide amply. The piece ends with unrelated aphorisms on flirtation and honor among flirts.
In Athens on June 5 King Constantine's health deteriorates prompting another operation after weeks of pleurisy. News updates indicate increased risk and medical measures being taken as authorities await further word.
The Monroe Boy Scouts of America met in Court Square Friday night and formed Patrol No. 1 led by Fred Young with members Beverly Crmver E Ulley Frank Thompson Lawrence King Hilton Goodwin Jesse Rynis Ryan Henderson Thomas Jefferson and Patrol No. 2 led by Don Stroud with Alfred Lacy John Redman Ivy Naff Gus Zerler Robert Powers John Young Verpard Utley James Poi mar. A second meeting is set for Tuesday to form additional patrols and examine new Tenderfoot candidates while selecting a Scout Master as the group aims to grow into one of the area’s largest youth organizations.
To remove ink stains from your fingers dampen the stains with a little water then rub with the head of a sulphur match. For skin care rub with Ammon's Prickly Heat and Baby Powder the Antseptic Toilet Powder. Price 25 cents at your drug list.
The page lists lost items including a Nitatorium car station bag on Lee Avenue and a bag with a ladies black two children’s bathing suits. Contact phone 978. 7-11. For sale ads offer a lot of furniture at 700 Oak Street phone 628 and an ice box with 109 pound capacity plus Early English dining set at Horuff 215 Hudson Lane. All items stated as in perfect condition with brief location notes.
Reports of Allied progress in the Dardanelles buoy European outlook while heavy rains soak north Texas and Oklahoma. Cotton market gains amid unsettled weather and expectations of rain, with Liverpool futures up and labor talks in Manchester likely resolved.
A fragmented sale page shows varied prices for staples such as eggs at 25¢ a dozen, flour, milk, soap, starch, matches, canned vegetables, Crisco, coffee, tea, lard, apples, grapes, and other pantry items. Names include Libby's and Del Monte brands with multiple pack sizes and per unit costs.
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