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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1925

Page

5

Monroe Store and Office Equipment Company Charter Filed

Readable text shows the charter filing for Monroe Store and Office Equipment Company Incorporated in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. It outlines corporate name purpose stock capital set at five thousand nine hundred nine dollars ninety cents, board of three, officer roles, and charter terms including dissolution and amendments. Notarized May 11 1925 with witnesses and clerk certification.

Monroe State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita John M. Breard State of Louisiana General Assembly Monroe Store and Office Equipment Company, Incorporated Wiachita Parish United States Board of Directors Dan Armand Breard Armand V. Breard William F. DePriest Willaim F. DePriest Armand B. Breard A. D Armand V Breard William F, Depriest C. L. Melebach J. Fillmore Meadows Ouachita Parish Leon H. Pooser Fourth District Court Fourth District

Cotton futures close steady with modest gains

New York cotton futures end higher by 37 to 45 points after a volatile session. Prices for July to December contracts rose as market participants covered positions and warned that Texas rainfall has been insufficient.

New Orleans Texas New York

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Sales Report

Liverpool cotton market steadies with sales of 5 000 bales including 4 000 American. Receipts total 13 990 bales with 5 800 American. Futures steady with June 12.60 and March 11.93 as key closing levels.

Liverpool

Chicago Markets End of Day Batter Eggs Poultry

Batter receipts total 27 264 tubs and eggs 48 075 cases with higher dairy lines and creamery extras 421 2 and storage pack 311 4. Firsts range 391 2 to 40 for batter and 29 to 30 for eggs.

Ghicago

Wheat Prices Rally on Crop Damage Report in Chicago

Chicago open on June 9 shows gains as wheat leads with a 5-8 to 1-8 cent rise after a heat wave report cut Kansas yields. Corn and oats follow higher on crop worry, while provisions firm up on grain strength.

Chicago Rye A. P Kansas

Chicago Market Headlines Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago market report June 9 shows hog receipts around 21 000 with weights and prices varying from 10 25 to 12 40 for heavy hogs and 11 00 to 11 35 for packing hogs. Cattle receipts near 8 000 with tops at 11 15 for heavies and vealers near 9 00. sheep around 8 000 with fat lambs 15 25 to 15 75 and yearling prices 13 75 to 15 50.

Chicago

Notice of Filing of Final Account in Ouachita Succession

Notice is given to creditors and interested parties to show cause within ten days from this notification why the final account of Peter S. Mulhearn as administrator should not be approved and homologated. Judge Percy Sander presided on June 1, 1926, with Dawkins and Dawkins as attorneys.

State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court William Blackford Peter S. Mulhearn Percy Sander A. D Leon H. Pooser Dawkins Attys M. F. Atkins M. A. Norman Percy Sanede Pats Hamilton

Federal charge of motor theft pressed in federal court

F O Brown special agent of the Department of Justice filed a federal count of motor theft against H G Benners alias Chester Robt in Rayville after his Saturday arrest for passing bogus checks. Benners faces Louisiana charges after trial for theft of a Dallas area automobile and cashing bad checks. His 17 year old wife, who married him in Houston, returned home with no charges filed.

F. O. Brown Department of Justice Houston H. G. Benners Clais G. Robt Chester Rayville Benners Alais Chester Sanity Commission Brown Texas Riverside Dallas Louisiana Hughes Bros Shreveport San Antonio Roper

Lapetra Given 60 Days and 500 Dollar Fine

In district court yesterday the sheriff's drive on May 25 and 26 against stores violating the jake laws led to twelve arrests. Joe Lapetra pleaded guilty and drew a sentence of sixty days in jail and a $500 fine or four months additional imprisonment. Eight have been tried. six were found guilty and sentenced to prison. Acquitted: A Collman and H J Gryder. O M Hollingsworth to be sentenced later this week.

Sheriff's Department Jake Joe Lapetra H. J. Gryder O. M. Hollingsworth

Rowe-Wallace Urania No 1A Test Promises Oil Sands Proof

Urania district braces for a key test as Rowe-Wallace Oil Co plans Urania No 1A at 960 feet. If successful, two oil sands may prove, altering drilling focus and signaling potential pools north of Urania with several wildcat wells planned.

Urania Rowe-Wallace Oil Company

Local youths escape from Louisiana training facility

Three boys escaped from the Louisiana Training Institute early Monday. They left scantily clothed and had not been found by noon. A Saenger Theatre fire escape accident injured Paul Brown of West Monroe. A series of local civil and social notes follow, including nine marriage licenses issued and community events at the First Baptist church and neighborhood institutions.

Louisiana Training Institute Saenger Theatre Paul Brown West Monroe H. E. Roberts Brown

Fifth District Medical Society Holds Semi Annual Meeting

More than forty visiting physicians gathered in Monroe for a one day session at St Francis sanitarium. The program opened at 10 o'clock with Dr C H Mosely presiding and Rev Frank Tripp offering the invocation. Dr E M Ellis of Crowley spoke as president of the State Medical Society and Dr O E Denny of the United States Marine Hospital Carville La delivered a key leprosy address.

Fifth District Medical Society St. Francis Sanitarium Monroe C. H. Mosely Frank Tripp E. M. Ellis Crowley State Medical Society O. E. Denny United States Marine Hospital Carville Denny America Medical College Phillipine Islands

Delhi Organizes Business Men in New Chamber of Commerce

At a meeting in the American Legion rooms Delhi formed a Chamber of Commerce with the Baptist pastor as acting president and R E Wollank of the Bank of Delhi as secretary treasurer. Donald F Walker aided the effort, with 40 to 50 signers backing the plan. A special committee will recruit members and secure financial pledges.

The American Legion Delhi Chamber of Commerce Baptist Church R. E. Wollank Bank of Delhi Donald F. Walker Walker United States Chamber of Commerce

Autos in Collision: Sourell and Breard Truck Involved

A noon collision at Fourth and DeSiard streets involved W. H. Sourell of 617 North Second Street and a Breard Grocery Company Ford truck driven by a Black man. Sourell’s car struck the truck as the latter attempted to pass while turning into DeSiard Street. Both vehicles suffered damage.

W. H. Sourell North Second Street Breard Grocery Company Fourth and DeSiard Streets Sourell DeSiard Street

Gash on Head Is Clue Report Says

New Orleans fingerprints experts search walls and lab gear for clues. The Negro suspect will appear before the coroner this afternoon. Chief Strenzke hints further developments but won t specify leads. Professor Hendrix completed grading an agriculture exam and turned papers to Colonel Boyd to present to the coroner.

Page One New Orleans Strenzke Hendrix Turner Boyd

Ouachita Parish invites gravel surfacing bids

Proposals will be received until 10:00 a m June 10 1925 for 1500 yards of sixty percent clay gravel surfacing material price per yard F O B Fairbanks Louisiana gravel to contain maximum sixty percent sand and maximum twenty five percent. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids R O Morrison Parish Highway Engineer 6t

Ouachita Parish Fairbanks Louisiana Morrison Parish

Obituary of R. E. Davis of Tremont

R. E. Davis aged 65 of Tremont died at home Saturday morning after heart disease. He worked thirty years for Tremont & Gulf Railroad Co. Funeral was at home with Rev. Dennis, body taken to Houston for burial. Survived by wife and children Mary Brown, Coreane Bennett, Doris Martin, Juliette Davis, Lillian Davis, Robert E. Davis Jr., three grandchildren, father, two sisters and one aunt in Arkansas.

R. E. Davis Tremont Davis Tremont & Gulf Railroad Co Dennis Houston Texas Mary Brown Vicksburg Coreane Bennett Shreveport Doris Martin Tex Juliette Lillian Davis Robert E. Davis Mr. Davis Arkansas

Monroe Scout Council to Meet Tonight

The Monroe Scout Council will meet at the Boy Scout office in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 29 this evening to discuss camp plans at D Arbonne and securing adequate conveyances for the boys. All council members are urged to attend at 7 30 p m.

Monroe Scout Council Boy Scout Chamber of Commerce D’arbonne

Succession of George W Booze Probate Notice

In Fourth District Court Succession of George W Booze Deceased No 2367 Probate Docket notice to creditors within ten days from publication. Administeratrix Mrs Josephine K Booze requests approval and nomination of executors and distribution of assets as of June 8 1925. W M Harper Atty. Publication June 9 12 17.

Notice of Dissolution of a Medical Partnership

Notice from Drs. Newton Wright and Wolff announcing the dissolution of their partnership effective June 1 1925 by mutual consent. Dated May 18 1925 with signatures I J Newton G W Wright and M M Drs. May 19 22 26 28 June 2 4 9 13 16 18 announcements of public notice.

Drs G. W. Wright

Absence Notice From City Office Through October

A notice states the official will be absent from the city until October and will reopen the office after that period. The document lists dates May 19 22 26 28 and June 2 4 9 15 16 18 as upcoming schedule or events.

I. J. Newton M. D

West Monroe Industrial League Mulls Rate Talks and Growth

A special West Monroe Industrial League meeting at City Hall discussed eliminating unfriendly switching charges and arranging future talks with Couch interests, W S P and Missouri Pacific to adjust rates. Plans for a large electric sign to highlight industrial advantages were outlined, with power offered by Couch interests if a site near the viaduct can be secured. Expansion of commercial interests and new riverside locations were noted, along with rushing the new post office at Wood and Cotton streets.

West Monroe Nener

Revival Draws Crowds at West Monroe Tabernacle

The Assembly of God revival in West Monroe continues to attract growing interest. Sunday night overflowed the tabernacle as services draw attendees. After the message the altar filled with inquirers willing to consecrate. Rev. FE R Fitzgerald of Wesson Arkansas assists Pastor E L Tanner this week.

Assembly of God Tabernacle West Monroe Tabernacle FE. R. Fitzgerald Wesson, Ark E. L Tanner

Tomlinson Hudson Choudrant Wedding Quiet in Iuka Miss

Miss Olive Clio Hudson of Iuka Mississippi wed Mr. Orrin Tomlinson of Choudrant Louisiana in a Sunday morning ceremony at the groom’s parents’ home. The event featured pink and white decor, a Lohengrin Bridal Chorus processional, a double ring ceremony by Rev J F Naylor, and a three course dinner before the couple's departure for Iuka then Monroe.

Choudant Olive Clio Hudson Iuka Orrin Tomlinson Choudrant Lohengrin J. F. Naylor Mrs. Tomlinson Miss Monroe Methodic Society P. P. Knowles S. L. White Ittee W. Inschmidt Birkham Dickson Shreveport B. F. Smith Helen Graham Nashville Tenn Ars Peabody College Carter Luscher Mobile Ala McDonald J. H. Mays Harry Howard Sallie Howard C Has. Moore Port Arthur Texas QO. E. Hodge W. M. Davis Mineral Wells Dallas Helen Carter Lascher Heroled Warren Bessie McDonald Carolyn Lockwood Citors

Ruston Notes Highlight Club Year End Activities

Ruston notes summarize the Louis Moreau Gottschalk Club year end meeting with hostesses Mrs. Sims and others. A program featured selections from Pinafore and Violin and piano, plus solos and duets. Officers for the next year include President Mrs. V. C. Cupp and Secretary Katheleen Graham. The report notes community society events, visits, and a probate notice for M. F. Atkins estate instructing creditors to show cause within ten days.

Pecal News-Star Ruston J. M. Sims Louis Moreau Gottschalk Club Mesdames Sims J. W. Thurman A. A. Cann Walker Riser Sullivan Harry Howard Jewel Bond H. D. Wilson Corres

Dus Waiting Room 268 So Grand

Telephone 772 268 listed in the snippet. No further readable details provided to determine events, names, or dates.

DUS Grand

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Rowe Urania Field J. B. King E. M. Hammonds Bessie Nesbit Gilbert P. L. Wallace Bertha Moore Orrin L. Tomlinson Luka Erick N. Camp Gladys McCormick Calhoun Mack Loveline Verna Watt Luna John F. Dyes Pearl Lillian Coffey J. E. Bynum Evelyn Mangham Phillip F. Bernhardt Vettye M. Hilburn Geroge Cerneaux Jessie Donald Joe Mosley First Baptist Church Birdie Mobley Dorothy Richardson Delila Seaman Katie Mae Masling Everlena Masling Helen Carr Eleanor Butler Pearl Butler Robert Courtney Henry Leibricc Lloyd Walters Joe Masley Baptist Orphanage Fred Meadows Claiborne Parish Isadora Cascio Wood Street Cheneyville G. L. Ward el Dorado Riverside Sanitarium George W. Gaines Tallulah New C George W. Booze Josephine K. Booze W.M. Harper Industrial Body OF W. Monroe West Side Tomlinson-Hudson Ruston Notes Land Colorado Utah Yellowstone California West Missouri Pacific Western S. Betts Missouri Pacific Tlroad CO Ufe
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