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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

6

Local Notices and Classified Snippets From Riverside Area

Mrs Herbert Sanders to coach pupils during month of duty. Grace Church Sunday School picnic set for tomorrow with departure at 7 30 am. Sen Robt M La Follette to speak at Chautauqua June 17 28. Will Baker wanted in Wiansboro for theft of clothing. arrested by Officer Frank Petit. Bathing caps for sale 5 cents to 1.00. Chase and Collins 2 6t. Rub My Tism Antiseptic advertised. Day and night service and safety motto with phone numbers. Riverside Home Dairy owned by Mrs Manning McGuire offers sanitary dairy products. visitors welcome. Talcum powder alternatives promoted by Ammen's Toilet Powder at 25 cents.

Will Baker Wiansboro Frank Petit Riverside Home Dairy Manning McGuire

Parish and City Courts Daily Records

A summary of the day’s activity from parish and city courts, listing cases heard, decisions issued, and notable docket movements. Includes brief notes on indictments, arraignments, and minor civil actions.

Records Filed and Notices from City Court

Documents filed for record include releases of chattel mortgages by Brown Stave Co Ltd to J H Wallace and special mortgages by G F P Stubbs and Wm Jackson. City Court items list Mamie Robinson fined 12.50 for fighting. Jane Dow and Nancy Johnson discharged. Victor Dorsey fined 40 for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon. Ben Davenport discharged for dangerous conduct. Hair specialist ad promotes Herrmann's Permanent Wave and Myrtle Young’s shop at 808 Ouachita Avenue with hair services and goods. State health and conservation leaders arrive from New Orleans for Press Convention program speeches.

Brown Stave © Co., Ltd J. H. Wallace G. F P. Stubbs Wm. Jackson Jane Dow Nancy Johnson Victor Dorsey Ben Davenport

Elks Invite Members to Host Visiting Newspaper Men

Elks and their wives are asked to gather at the club room tonight to serve as hosts and hostesses for visiting newspaper men who will be guests at a lunch. Exalted Ruler D. W. Faulk presides, with Secretary F. B. Surgaine arranging details.

Elks D. W. Faulk

Australian and Turk duel on cliff in Egypt

An Australian wounded in Cairo recounts a hand to hand clash with a Turk on a Saribair cliff. They wrestled for balance, fell into the sea, where the Australian held a choke and drowned the Turk, ending the fight.

Cairo Saribair

Liquor Trade Defends Against Prohibition Push

Cincinnati hosts the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association convention as protesters label prohibition a fraud. Congressman Jacob E. Meeker of St Louis was chosen to lead the anti prohibition drive. Attendees include delegates from Australia and India with Mayor Spiegel welcoming them.

Cincinnati United States National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association Jacob E. Meeker St. Louis Turkey Spiegel Australia India

Family credits Black-Draught with preventing sickness

McDuff Virginia resident Mrs. J. B. Whittaker recalls years of sickness and says Thedford’s Black-Draught saved her family. She praises the vegetable remedy for weak stomachs, digestion, and indigestion relief, noting a long usage history and widespread benefit.

Thedford Pletourist

City Council Debates Sanitary Code Adoption

City council holds a busy session planning reforms including adopting the State Sanitary Code. Councilman Atkins urges state code adoption, with the matter referred to the legislative committee for action.

Atkins Legislative Committee

Note to Germany Nearing Final Draft Release

Associated Press reports the note to Germany is almost completed and will be sent to Berlin shortly. The cabinet met for two hours and approved the rough draft with only minor changes, with no one delaying the process. Secretary Tumulty said the note was finalized and would go forward tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington Germany Tumulty Berlin

War Orphans Attract Berlin Adoption Surge

The Berlin orphan department reports a dramatic rise in adoptions since 1913 with 23 completed in the first four months of 1915 and earlier totals climbing from 11 to 33 as war deaths mount. Childless couples seek eligible war orphans, even illegitimate ones, hoping to form a caring generation to fill wartime gaps.

Associated Press Berlin Orphan Department German Headquarters For

Mower Sharpening Service Ad at Krickel's Shop

Advertises lawn mower sharpening by Krickel's Horseshoeing Shop located at 304 North Fourth Street. Note references an ideal Lawn Mower Grinder and a 26-tf listing marker.

Krickel’s Horseshoeing Shop North Fourth Street

Crown Prince of Bavaria Criticizes Joffre and Kitchener

In a Neue Freie Presse interview, the Crown Prince praises Joffre as the Allies' top general but credits General French for the Marne advance. He calls Lord Kitchener a capable organizer shown in Egypt and notes British losses at Neuve Chapelle were heavy, warning against surrender.

Vienna Neue Freie Presse Bavaria Joffre Marne Lord Kitchener Egypt Neuve Chapelle

Dr Dowling urges Monroe action on water and sanitation

Dr Dowling spoke to Monroe officials calling for rapid expansion of water supply and sewer systems and for strict food and milk inspection. He urged removal of fly and mosquito breeding sites and disposal of rubbish. The State Board offered help with inspectors. Mrs Sadler led Civic League support.

Monroe Board Dowling Monroe

Metropolitan Opera Quartet Coming to Alkhest Chautauqua

The Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartet will perform at the Alkhest Chautauqua this summer. Members are Charles Neth Paul Chase John Eberly and Thomas Wade Lane with Mrs Willie Page Lane as pianist. They bring opera concert and aria selections plus other solos and quartets.

Alkhest Chautauqua Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartet America Charles Neth Paul Chase John Eberly Thomas Wade Lane Willie Page Lane Metropolitans United States Europe

Laurence Made Inspector In City Police

Mayor H D Apgar promoted Officer M A Lawrence from the police force to fill the position of inspector. The choice surprised some who favored W S De Graf fenreid Wesley Sauberg or Judge Schulze, but Lawrence, with several years on the force, will receive full support from the mayor and council in enforcing city ordinances.

H. D. Apgar M. A. Lawrence Messrs W. SH. DeGraffenreid Wesley Sauberg Judge Schulze Lawrence

Regular meeting of Monroe Lodge Elks Wednesday night

Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks holds a regular meeting Wednesday night with a Dutch lunch after. All members urged to attend. Exalted Ruler Dr W Faulk, secretary F B Surgaine sign off. Also Chawe & Colleng Co advertises bathing caps as city’s finest assortment.

Monroe Lodge B. P.O. Elks W. Faulk F. B. Surgaine Chawe & Colleng Co B. P. O. Elke South Grand Street

Appropriation Bill in Danger of Passing in Louisiana

Baton Rouge June 8 amid heated debate the Louisiana House refused to concur with Governor Hall s amendments to the general appropriation bill delaying a conference verdict. The split congress aimed to strike key sections governing education and government expenses. The House vote failed 51 to 39 and a five day window to the governor begins, delaying session adjournment beyond the thirty day limit.

House Senate Wilbert Iberville Theele Orlewnm Amacker East Carroll Weei Locke House Appropriations Committee Mr. Johnston Buie Richland McClanehan Caldwell Cooper Rapides Hunter North Louisiana Butler

Berry Montrose to Season at West Monroe Stallion Farm

Berry Montrose, a registered saddle stallion, will stand the season in West Monroe. Terms by phone at 700 or by post at box 102, West Monroe.

Berry Montrose West Monroe

For Rent and Sale Notices on 316 North Fourth Street

Classified listing shows rooms for rent with southern exposure at 316 North Fourth Street contact number 1122 dated 8 31. Other items include sale of a young farm mare with colt by J. B. Gordon dated 8 10 and an eight room residence for rent with modern conveniences in best locality by C. Blackmon dated 8 3.

North Fourth Street C. Blackmon

Market figures for grains and pork dated June 8 1915

The report lists WHEAT CROP quotes for July and September with highs and lows, CORN prices for Fly and Sept, OATS July and option, and PORK and RIBS prices. The figures show daily highs and lows across these commodities.

Cotton Letter from Monroe Reports Mixed Market Conditions

J. V. Windes & Co reports Liverpool outpacing expectations with gains of 4 to 5 points near closing and spot prices 5 points higher on 8,000 sales. American markets open higher then ease on improving cotton region weather. Forecasts call for fair weather west of the Mississippi, cooler in the east, with a cautious outlook as world tensions limit demand. Local offerings light, mills busy on old contracts, and exports slim. uncertainty lingers over U S Germany relations and a possible second note tonight.

Monroe H. & B. Beer New Orleans Liverpool Southwest Mississippi River Washington Weather Bureau Mississippi Belt Manchester France Germany United States J. V. Windes & CO

Fraternal and civic lodge meetings listed for Monroe area

Local fraternal orders schedule their meetings across Monroe venues. Groups include Royal Arch Masonry, Eastern Star, Knights of Pythias, BPO Elks, Odd Fellows, Knights of Columbus, Woodmen circles, Eagles, Moose, Owls and more with meeting nights and hall locations on Walnut St Desiard St St John St and nearby venues.

Monroe Royal Arch Masone Maronie Hall Walnut Street Mason G. Sarghnor Stonewall Lodge Knights of Pythias Castile Hall St. John Street Lodge Mangham D. Faulk Monroe Anne Order of Eagles Lodge Desiard Streets Sugar’s Theatre J. B. Gordon John J. Mullin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herbert Sanders St. Hyacinth’s Academy Kern Joe Kern Grace Church Robt. M. la Pollette Chautauqua Chase & Collens Por Hire E. R. Breard Kodaks Sae Pest Griffin Studio Sanitary Dairy Products Ammen of the Dramatic Order Knights of Sacramento Cal Johnson Krickel’s Welds Louis H. Krickel Black&mith GEO. W. Zeigin Motor Boats Grand Street Stewart's Cumberland J. E.morgan & Bro. —Desiers Louisiana City Court Mamie Robinson Georgie Jones Vea Herrmann Gale Myrtle Young Ouachita Avenue Oscar Dowling State Board of Health M. L. Alexander Louisiana Conservation Commission Atead Attention Elks Thrilling Story of Encounter DR. Dowling Ness Metropolitan Opera Quartet Coming Laurence Mr. Cooper F. H. Farrington Myatt Phoenix Drug Store J. V. Windes EF. O. Pearman Cotton and Grain Brokers N. & B. Beer N. O Logan & Bryan New York Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Angug J. V. Windes & Co. Daily Cotton Letter News-Star Western Star Lodge M. M. Munholland J. D. Oakley Monroe Council No Royal and Select Masone Masonic Hall B. Faunt le Roy I. M Knights Templar W. M. Washburn G. Surghnor Lowise L. McGuire Order of Eastern Star Annie DL. Bennett Stella Courtney Improved Order of Red Men Eagle's Hall Lodge J. Jamert Ouachita Valley Owls’ Hall S&s. C Ouachita Lodge No. 2 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Eagle’s Hall W. C. Brown Noble RK. A. Young Ouachita Lodge Knights of Honor Red Men’s Hall Opera House Wid Atkinson Ro W. Wioberry Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Annex Hall Theresa Baur Carl Walker Knights of Columbus Catholic Hall P. Hartley Adolph Renaud George L. Wood Woodmen of the World A W. Carroll St. Matthew's Benevolent Society T W H. McMillan Catholic Knights of America JB. Larkin W. A. O'Kelly Henry W. Allen Court House W. FP. Renwick Loyal Order of Moose Ensei T. J. Naughton J. W. McWiane B. E. Lodge Jackson Street Abe Kaplan Ford Levi Italian Society of Cristofore Columbo Eagle's Hall P. Guerriere George Romano Chess Club Ferrand Building J. G Weake Fred K.gibba Holly Wood Owhall W. M. Stokes G. W. Hill United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Moose Mall Awl W. BR. Williams Painters, Decorators and Parlor City Grove No Woodmen Circle Etta Gossett Play Anding Order of Owls Owl Hall DeSiard Street S. Barrow J. J. Wilkins St. Joseph Oowls Hall Vito J. Casio Tony Tichli Moosehall Oakland N. Third Street B. A. McDonald Vine Street H. L. Bracey Catalpa Amalgamated Association OF Street & Electric Railway Employees OF America J. T .Tolson W. N. Brock Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific Beeen Seer The Iron Mountain & Southern Wombie Collins Natchez Express Littl Rock & Alexandria Little Rock & Lake Charlies Farmerville Express Little Rock Lake Charles Natchez Little Rock & Alexandria Womble Express Arkansas Louisiana & Gulf Newe-Star
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