Kern's horse shoeing shop advertises wagons and clothes service
An old time classified page lists Kern's horse shoing shop offerings including wagon orders, garment dyeing, clothes cleaning, and repair ads. It also mentions Palm Beach suits, a meat market, lawn mower sharpening, and various local business notices. A cottage fire on South Jackson street caused minor loss covered by insurance. police officer M A Lawrence resides there.
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South Jackson Street
W. M. Ruffin
M. A. Lawrence
Knuckle’s
North Third Street
Kern
Morrison's
Marriage Licenses Listed for Hammons Sturdivant Slay Gaines
The Day's records show marriage licenses issued to George W. Hammons and Mrs. Pearlie Sturdivant James L. Slay and Miss Gertrude Alice Gaines and Leslie Walker and Miss Elma Heard, reflecting standard clerical filings.
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George W. Hammons
Mrs
Pearlie Sturdivant
James L. Slay
Miss Gertrude
Leslie Walker
Miss Elma Heard
Documents Filed For Record In Union Parish Officials
Public records list filed documents including tutorship of minors for Wink, a certificate of inventory, and bonds for J. D. Miller as sheriff and tax collector of Union Parish Louisiana, with governor certification noted.
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Wink
J. D. Miller
Loouisiana
Union Parish
Drunkenness Fines in Local Justice Court
Jennie Allen fined $10 for drunkenness, Geo. P. Hanton fined $19 for begging on the streets, John McGowan fined $2.50 for drunkenness, reflecting a sequence of petty offenses adjudicated by local authorities.
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Jennie Allen
John McGowan
Monroe Mayor Announces Cures Chills and Fever
The document cites No. 6664 claimed to cure chills and fever as the speedy remedy. Signed by H. D. Apgar, Mayor of Monroe, with date June 6, 1916.
Man fined for street begging over General Hanton claim
A man who gave his name implicating Gen P Hanton and claimed to be deaf and mute was fined $10 in city court this morning for begging on the streets. He asked for a free ride and promised to leave town immediately. Judge Schutze told him he did not believe in unloading on other communities and that he could move on after serving his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. P. Hanton
Schutze
Local Ad Seeks First Mortgage Loans in Monroe Ta
An advertisement notes ready access to place good first mortgage loans. Commission reasonable. Contact R. Lb. Blanks, post office box 660, Monroe, Ta. 19-tf.
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Monroe
Elks Plan Flag Day Observance at Court Square
Elks meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday June 14 to join Flag Day ceremony with the Daughters of the American Revolution at Court Square. Grand Lodge authority makes observance compulsory for subordinate lodges. statement signed by BR. 13.32 Degrapfenreid. News-Star wants and brings results.
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Court Square
Grand Lodge
Officer Fatally Wounds Stranger Black Man Under Coal Chute
Police Officer Tom McElwee fatally shot a Black suspect under a coal chute at 11 last night. The assailant, armed with an iron rod, lunged to strike McElwee as the officer, warned by a neighbor’s dog, fired twice, wounding and killing the intruder instantly. The victim’s identity remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McElwee
McElwee
Percy Awl
State Training School
Mr. McElwee
Chamber of Commerce to discuss fair and Fourth of July plans
A general Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Tuesday night to discuss holding a fair and planning a Fourth of July celebration. Deputy Sheriff J. W. Pickering of McGehee, Simpson County, Mississippi, traveled to Monroe to arrest Ode Williamson, wanted for murder in the June 10 killing of Walter Nichols over a child dispute. Williamson initially denied involvement but later admitted the crime and agreed to return with the officer without requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Pickering
McGehee
Simpson County
Mies
Monroe
Ode Williamson
Mississippi
Williamson
Walter Nichols
Wiliamson
Thomas resumes plumbing and tin shop with Beechwood address
C L Thomas announces reopening of Plumbing and Tin Shop inviting customers to visit or call 781, with cheerful estimates and after 5 p m calls at Beechwood Highlands country estate. District Attorney F M Odom attends Monroe Police Jury session for the day.
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Beechwood
Highlands
F. M. Odom
Monroe
Hog profitability hinges on growth and health
The notice claims hogs stay profitable from birth to market age if healthy and fed B A Thomas How Powder. It asserts the powder prevents cholera removes worms and cures throat ailments. It promises refund if it fails. It also mentions rain forcing a flag day program to Eth's hall instead of court square.
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B. A. Thomas
Court Square
Th Eth
Epworth League Conference to Convene in Alexandria
Alexandria La June 14 the Louisiana state Epworth League conference will meet here Friday for three days One hundred delegates from all parts of Louisiana will attend Key leaders of the Southern Methodist church will be on the program The General Epworth League will be represented by Rev Paul S Powell of Cloverport Ky Dr Paul B Kern professor of English at Southern Methodist University Dallas will make an address John J Saint of New Orleans is state president.
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Alexandria
Louisiana State Epworth League
Louisiana
Southern Methodist Church
General Epworth League
Paul 8. Powell
Cloverport
Paul B. Kern
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
John J. Saint
New Orlean
Austrian Attacks on Italians Fail
London reports a lull in Verdun fighting as German forces prepare fresh assaults on French defenses. In Vaux sector a violent bombardment occurs. Southern Tyrol sees Italian resistance halt Austrian attempts. Rome says Austrian attacks along the Posine line fail. Russians near Cyvernowitz and may seize the Bukovina capital. Russian rail lines north of Czernowitz are cut, severing Austrian communications.
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Associated Press
London
Verdun
Germany
Perris
Vaux
Tyrol
Rome
Posine
Cyvernowitz
O' Bukowina
Czernowitz
Redraft Salary Bills for Louisiana Parishes and Sheriff Expenses
The text lists salaries by parish class, noting Class E parishes at 2500 and Class F at 2000, with specific parish allocations across Caldwell Concordia and others. It also records sheriff offices expense allowances by parish totals, detailing many parish-by-parish amounts, including Acadia 4500 and West Feliciana 1060, among numerous entries.
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Ascension
Assumption
Bossier
Claeborne
Grant
Lincoln
Morehouse Pointe Coupee
Richland
St. Bernard
Franklin
Union
Webster
Caldwell
Concordia
Mast Carroll
Bas Feliciana
Evangeline
Jackson
LaSalle
Livingston
Madison
Plaquemine
Red River
St. Charles
St. Johy
Tensas
West Baton Rouge
Careron
Catahoula
St. Helena
West Carroll
West Feliciana
Acadia
Allen
Acension
Avoyelles
Beauregard
Bienville
Cameron
Catahonia
C1aiborne
DeSoto
Erangeline
East Feliciana
Iberia
Iberville
Jefferson
Je Davia
Lafayette
Lafourche
La&al
Madigan
Morehouse
Natehitoches
Oug’bita
Pointe Coupee
Sabie
St. Jame
St. John
St. Lancers
Vernon
Washington
West Felicia
Winn
Democrats Open National Convention in Harmony
Delegates gather in Coliseum as President Wilson imagery anchors campaign design. Speakers include ivynn and anticipated suffrage hearings set for Thursday. Delegates expect a smooth platform with no major disputes amid women suffrage demonstrations along Washington street.
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White House
National Committee
Wrntton
Wilson
Brian
Wilken
Marshall
Washington Street
Daniels
News-Star Want Ad Delivers Quick Results
In a brief notice the News-Star highlights the effectiveness of its cheap want ads. The column asserts ads yield quick responses, illustrating practical value for readers seeking fast outcomes.
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News-Star
News Star
Markets Summary From July Det. Dee Report
July market figures show mixed trading with prices around 12.50 to 12.93 for various items. Notable values include 12.58 12.60 12.34 and 12.74 with minor fluctuations noted across different entries.
New York Market Report June 14 1916
New York stocks and commodities update dated Wednesday June 14 1916 lists price movements with entries such as Spots 12.80 and unsettled close. figures for Yeary and other items appear, including multiple entries around 12.7 to 13.0 with varied decimals and unclear codes, indicating a fluctuating market snapshot from the era.
Market letter notes brisk Liverpool arrivals alter cotton outlook
H R Speeds Market Letter from Monroe Louisiana June 14 1916 reports 19060 bales arriving at Liverpool and lower ocean freight rates to British ports. American markets open lower but weakness at Liverpool may lift prices southward as larger exports relieve cotton scarcity. Weather favorable, and rumors of Watkins Bureau semi monthly crop report showing a 1.1 point rise to 78.5.
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Monroe
H. & B. Beer
New Orleans
Liverpool
Atlantic
Watkins Bureau
Weather and crop outlook amid unsettled patterns
Weather forecasts show generally fair conditions for the west gulf states yet unsettled rain in the western central belt and showers in the South Atlantic States. Texas requires rain for crops while dry warm weather is desired to promote growth and cultivation. Weevil spread risk rises with continued showers, affecting Alabama Mississippi and central Texas. Trade concerns in England reduce cloth and yarn shipments, while spinners face weak demand despite favorable overall sentiment amid crop size uncertainty and peace rumors in Europe.
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Weather Bureau
West Gulf States
South Atlantic States
Texas
Alabama
England
Manchester
Japan
Wallea
Russia
Galicia
American Motors Across Russia Support of Front Lines
American automobiles auto tracks and motor cycles are seen along the Russian front with aviation camps storing dozens of American motors and spare parts for aeroplanes. Behind the front, American products indicate widespread American manufacturing activity and trade efforts in Russia.
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Seventh Army
Great Nunre
National Civil Service Model Draft Recommended for State
Mtawa Ont June 14 The final meeting of the National Association of Civil Service Commissions convened in the city will receive a model civil service act prepared by a committee and recommended for adoption by all the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otor
Mtawa
Ont
National
Assly of Civil Service
Cammdeagl
Tada
Taken Up Jersey Pony Ad Taken In By Hollingsworth
A pony about three months old is reported taken up. Owner may claim by paying feed costs and the advertisement fee. Contact Mrs Hollingsworth at 205 Bry Avenue to recover the animal.
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Palm Beach
Smith Bros. Ltd
Joe Kern
Lee Avenue
Bivside Heights
Jack Selig
Tim
Jack Selix
Fim
Sam Inzina
Chase & Collens Co
Ss. W. Ramsey
Allen’, Pharmacy, Ltd
Chase & Colleng Co
Phon
West Monroe Poduce Co
Charlie Barr
Wexler’s Cigar Store
Alice Gaines
Geo. P. Hanton
H. D. Apgar
Imioney
WH. Degrapfenreid
Wexler’s
Messenger Service
Taxi
C. L. Thomas
Epworth
Ivynn
Platform Committee
United States
Investicnte the
Dance Brothers Motor Car
Ian Goan
Monroe Hardware Company
Auto Department
Grand Street
Dee
New York
Scnvnwkrb
AE Inscueeeee
Eaxier
H. R. Speed
Chicago
Egan-Walsh
Eleanor Welsh
Charles M. Bare
Church of Our Lady of Angels
Brooklyn
Jamey Walsh
Tasmany Helland
Diwtri
Harlem
New Jersey Assembly
State Senate
Thim
SPV
Barrain
Singer
Lawton Avenue
J. L. Kalicki
Wilow Baby Carriage
Oereen
Bry Avenue
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