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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
5
Judge Madison adjourned court after a week in session. Local ads mention hotels in Mineral Wells, a pantry distributor in town, and shops like Kern's horseshoe ing shop and a wagon maker. Also listed are medicines, kitchen pans, travel clothes, delivery services, and church notices with memorial services and local personalities.
A pamphlet from Mrs. M Summers of South Bend Indiana claims a home treatment cures rheumatism sciatica lumbago backache kidney pains and neuralgia. It promises relief without climate change by banishing acid from the blood loosening stiff joints purifying blood and restoring energy. Address Box R South Bend to receive the proof.
Local retailer advertises sharp markdowns on corset covers chemises and drawers. Corset covers 25 to 50 cents, chemises 69 cents, muslin drawers 59 cents, all for Monday only.
The Salvation Army moves its headquarters to 221 St John Street opposite City Hall with Adjt W R Winsett in charge. The relocation enables an Emergency Home and a free employment agency. the Army will vet and aid worthy cases and operates nationwide from Philadelphia.
In Cleveland on June 10 an unidentified man was possibly fatally shot during a quarrel with striking workers at the H. Black Company plant. Benjamin Aquino, a cloak maker, was arrested after a crowd of pickets harassed him for displaying a gun. Aquino allegedly fired on pursuers as he fled, injuring one.
Church holds Sabbath services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayers meeting Wednesday led by Rev. C. S. Newman D D. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. every Sabbath with J Arthur Smith, Superintendent. Strangers and visitors welcome.
Yesterday's results show St. Louis defeating Boston 2 to 1 and New York beating Pittsburg 6 to 3. Philadelphia won over Cincinnati 4 to 1 while Brooklyn triumphed 4 to 1 against Chicago.
The article lists final scores from multiple AL games: New York 9 over Chicago 2, St Louis 5 over Boston 4, Cleveland 5 over Washington 2, Philadelphia 5 over Detroit 4.
The report lists game results with Mobile 6 and Atlanta 3 New Orleans 9 Memphis 8 and Chattanooga 7 Birmingham 2 Montgomery 6 Nashville 2. The fragment records several city teams' outcomes with no additional context or dates.
Results show Yazoo City beat Jackson 9 to 6, Vicksburg defeated Greenwood 8 to 7, and a 4 to 4 tie between Hattiesburg and Meridian after 12 innings.
Harold Kling, Syracuse University shortstop and Chicago Nationals catcher’s brother, signs with the Detroit American club and will join the team next Thursday. Also scores from Waco 8 Oklahoma City 5 Houston 8 Galveston 3 Dallas 3 Fort Worth 1 Austin 11 San Antonio 8.
Services at 11 a m with subject God the Preserver of Man. Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Wednesday service at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesday and Friday. Authorized Christian Science literature available to read or purchase. Public invited.
Outfielder Bill Kay purchased from Montgomery Southern League team by the Albany club. Kay played here in 1909 and 1910 and led the New York State League in batting both seasons.
St Matthew's Catholic Church lists summer service hours with First Mass at 6 30 and High Mass at 9 30 am No evening services noted for the season.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m and an evening service at 7 45 p m with Arthur Randles Price serving as rector on Trinity Sunday.
The Eagle Patrol of the Boy Scouts defeated West Monroe 18 to 6 on the West Marron diamond. Listed are Eagles J Guerriero C, H Ray P, L Fischer 1B, H Bauer 2B, R Bennett 3B, C E McKenzie SS, B Smith CF, R Mallory RF, J Mangham IF. West Monroe lineup includes C Ransom, 8 Flynn, Flynn P, S Mitchell 1B, W Wilkerson 2B, R Parker SF, P Flynn 3B, Marx CF, H Parker RF, B Rhodes LF. Umpire Fred Young.
Advertisement notes 85 ladies figured Lawn and Dimity short kimonas priced 50 cents to 1.25 dollars each with a limit of two per customer. A special Monday price of 25 cents offered. Meyer Bros. location listed as 10-11.
Advertisement notes a Raney canner in near new condition plus 450 cans of 38 lb capacity for sale. Contact H. W. McEnery at Comb, phone 162, listing 10-41.
A father seeks help for his daughter described as a nervous, rundown case. A local druggist recommends Vinci cod liver and iron tonic, promising money back if no improvement. Within ten days the father reports dramatic change and requests another bottle. Allen's Pharmacy promotes Vinci to treat debility and chronic coughs.
The Methodist Episcopal Church, South schedules services and activities: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship with sermon Loyalty Put to the Test, 7:15 p.m. Epworth League, 8 p.m. worship with sermon The Vice of Gambling. Monday 8 p.m. steward's meeting. Tuesday visiting day for Woman's Missionary Society and Young Women's Auxiliary. Wednesday 8 p.m. prayer meeting.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 on Branded Ingrates Evening service at 7 The Sphere Not Prohibited Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 Strangers welcomed J A H Wharton Pastor
The News-Star notes St Hyacinth's Academy commencement exercises set for Thursday evening June 22 at St Matthew's Hall. Graduates include Misses Georgia Rose Lorraine and Lily Mary Bozone who lead in a play and other exercises. Mr E Wheatley of Greenville is visiting Monroe.
Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Pastor F Lyman Shows leads services in this church parish setting within the community.
The Gaar revival opened last night under a gospel tabernacle on Trenton street West Monroe. The well known evangelist spoke encouragingly about spiritual awakening. A rare treat is promised for listeners. Services are tonight at eight Sunday at eleven morning and eight evening all are invited.
We offer fresh luscious fruit available by order with ice cold delivery. Place your request with Monroe Grocer Co and enjoy prompt service. Orders welcomed through 10-5t.
To the many friends who were 80 kind and sympathetic in our recent bereavement we thank Dr Snellings for his constant care during the past ten months and Misses Campbell and Dean for their unceasing efforts for the comfort of our beloved daughter and sister. H C DOWNS AND FAMILY.
Twelve dozen ladies fine sheer lawn waists odds and ends sizes in one lot priced to clear. Each item worth at least $1.25 but on Monday only 69 cents at Meyer Bros.
Market report for Saturday June 10 1911 shows New Orleans spots at 15 16 4 and sales of 41 bales with highs and lows. New York spots listed at 15 90 with various figures for futures contracts and closes. markets described as quiet with several price points and futures symbols referenced.
New Orleans wires say the market fell after a press report that the first new bale of this year was ginned at Rivera in Nueces County Southwest Texas yesterday, the earliest on record, with unsettled cooler weather and showers forecast west of the Mississippi. Texas last year sold the first new bale on June 28.
The report notes the largest new cotton movement on record before September 1, totaling 125,923 out of 133,238 for the belt, with Alabama and Georgia crops late. Weather remains hot and dry, rain is uncertain, and higher prices are expected next week unless moisture arrives. conditions drift toward lower markets if showers appear. Weevil kill reports from Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas offer some relief. ER. D. Windes.
The Q and C line adds a 12 section Drawing Room sleeper from Vicksburg to New York starting June 4 via Chattanooga Bristol Lynchburg and Washington. Hon J B Aswell comments on new Rich monds entering the race and will be a factor as the campaign progresses.
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