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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
8
Attend the Monday sale at Famous for discounts on Spring and Summer skirts. Made from tropical fancy worsteds veils chiffons and serges in black white navy brown and more, with tailoring and trim details. Skirts usually 6 50, now 4 80 all week with a wide choice and high quality workmanship.
Market notes show New Orleans cotton prices with bids and closings around 10.7 to 10.9 per unit and 1050 bales traded. In New York July futures quotes hover near 10.7 with quiet trade and minor fluctuations. Beers Incs.v listed with prices around 16.7 to 19.7 in the same issue.
The Liverpool market shows a reactionary trend with futures and spots down 6 points. A cable notes European traders await a break to buy against commitments. Claf line investors buy in cotton goods, while Borden procured 250 000 regulars at Fall River for July and September at 37 16. A Texas farmer questions the government report of 81.1.
May reports show Texas crop conditions at their worst in years as showers threaten cotton. Despite a firmer market with July slipping then recovering, outlook remains critical with a west rain formation and heavy moisture accumulation. Liverpool edged up while New York and markets see a quiet spots but firm prices and sellers exiting on notice day. Hayward & Clark.
At the Grand tonight audiences see A Mexican's Gratitude Playing Patience and Wilbur Wright's Aeroplane. The Moving Picture World hails the Wright film as thrilling and historically remarkable, praising its aerial man on a bird like craft. Rizal and Atima gain favor with patrons as Williams and Van Allen entertain in vaudeville. The Air dome promises comfort and ample seating, aiming to be Monroe's summer resort.
Mr. W L Smith returns from Memphis on business. The Lyric Theatre shows will run with electric ceiling fans for comfort. Meek Co advertises Red Brand Candies and 15 cent candy lines. Fox Grocer Co Ltd sells Welch's Grape Juice and Pond Lilly floors. A marriage license issued to Lannie Averett and Sadie Curtis. Dr H F Cann announces dental services in Monroe. Chris tian Aid and band concert cream sale at Court Square. Meek Co promotes Royal Dragon Tea and Chase and Sanborn coffee at Walker's Grocery.
On June 15 a stall will launch a cash register coupon system offering five percent off all cash sales. Coupons will be redeemed as cash at the stall counter. An elderly woman escaped injury after attempting to jump from a carriage near the Monroe Hotel, but was thrown to the ground and bruised. Endom Transfer Company owned the carriage involved.
Secret Service Agent Oldfield arrested Sam Lima a fruit merchant as head of the Italian Black Hand in Marion Ohio. He left for Columbus with a trunk of letters found in Lima's store. Some letters bore skull and crossbones while others displayed bleeding hearts pierced with daggers.
A special four sleeper troop train from Fort Logan H Roots will depart Little Rock at 6 p.m. tomorrow, travel via Rock Island to Crossett, then join the A L and G line to Monroe. It will reach Vicksburg at 5 p.m. and return by the same route, delivering to the U S and P at 1 30 a.m. on June 11.
Charles Vicarrie, alleged leader of the Black Hand operators, was arrested here by postal inspectors and police. Authorities believe Vicarrie can shed light on the Italy killing of Detective Perosini.
On Monday June 14 Miss Orella Parker will open a private school in the College of the Parish High School. Those wishing to pursue one or two grades should call at 803 St John street to consult Miss Parker between 9 and 6.
The message claims business growth due to low prices and proper treatment. It invites customers to try the store, asserting they will save money on purchases and referencing J. Meek Co at address 8-tf.
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