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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
6
Local brief items advertise meat market cash sales and delivery, car wash near Court House, general contractor estimates, and barbershop calls. Notices mention a MariannaArk visitor returning home and barber shops with locations on South Grand Street.
L W. Gresham invites the public to inspect his mattress renovation work at 116 Hall street. All work is performed and guaranteed by an expert mattress maker with listed phone contact 131m.
The Rev Williams pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church on Decatur and Ninth streets is granted a 30 day vacation by his congregation. He will leave tomorrow at 2 45 p m bound for Galveston Texas as a delegate to the Nations Sunday School and B Y P U Congress, then to Mineral Wells for a month.
London reports eleven hospital ships in the Royal Navy distinct from army hospital ships. Private yachts have been used to transport wounded over short distances. The article notes mobile base hospital roles, improved dressing stations below the waterline, and the Jutland battle losses to staff. It cites 10,000 beds, 1378 naval medical officers with eighty three killed or drowned since the war began, and overall good wartime health.
I will be absent from the city eight mten days. Drs. Adams and Graves will respond to demands of my clients. I. J. NEWTON, M. D.
Baton Rouge June 17 1918 harmony returned to the legislative session as cordial relations between the governor and senate were restored. Recess appointments were confirmed and talks between Lt Gov Mouton and the governor continued. A peace compromise ended the primary election dispute and woman’s suffrage advanced in the house with Orleans votes.
The article describes troop movements and the orderly departure of a transport ship. Families are advised to preplace safe arrival messages to ease communications. Soldiers, kept unaware of departure time, wave goodbye from the deck as the vessel sails into the harbor.
Ruth White was fed 12.50 in city court this morning on charge of occupying a room at Hotel Monroe for immoral purposes. The hotel keeper testified as a witness. Tom Daily was fined 28 for a drunk and down charge.
Street railway motormen present Judge Mangham with a meerschaum pipe as they honor him in a morning ceremony. W W Dillingham addressed the group noting the motormen requested the tribute and pledged support for Mangham's rules and leadership.
Plans for the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday night include election of officers and directors for the coming year. There is likely no out-of-town speaker.
The list of delegates chosen for the Colored Sunday School Congress to meet in Galveston Texas on June 19 includes R B Powell superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday School Rev C B Collins pastor of the First Baptist church Joe Duncan president of the Baptist Young Peoples Union and Rev Willians pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church The party will depart at 3 40 o clock Tuesday afternoon.
Chamber of Commerce president read two letters, one from Representative Webb in favor and one from Mr. Pipes opposing the bill in its present form. Pipes refused to support unless amendments exempted cities under 25 000. The hearing proceeds amid debate on union labor and the two man car plan, with officials noting May railroad receipts and potential mass meeting plans. A three member delegation was approved to press Baton Rouge as city concerns grow.
Central Savings Bank Trust Co announces readiness to deliver Third Liberty Loan bonds. The notice notes delivery availability for investors and specifies the bank as the handling institution with order numbers 17 and 61.
The ad offers hair cuts for all ages at 35 cents and includes Poster Brown cuts plus a note to save the difference to buy war savings stamps. Signed by M. G. Spaugh.
All persons with claims against the succession numbered 1579 must submit them to Millsaps Oliver and Montgomery, attorneys. The administrator CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY requests submission within ten days from the date hereof. Monroe Louisiana June 13 1918. A classified ad in the News Star will help find a renter for rooms.
Eleven year old Sam Ferrand Jr of Ruston remained in critical condition at St Francis san itarium after a fractured skull sustained Friday night when he was struck by a car driven by Charles Barden formerly of Monroe.
A. Trousdale reports over 500 residents have signed petitions urging the City Council to call an election under the Powell commission government bill. The number exceeds the required threshold, and the petitions will not be presented at tonight's Council meeting.
R E Heap returned from Kansas City where he attended the international police chiefs convention and began registration of female alien enemies. He said the next meeting will be in New Orleans and the I W W issue was a major topic.
Sheriff A. T. Grant reported a physician diagnosed Mae Grant with scarlet fever and the house was quarantined this morning.
The Ladies of the Episcopal Guild are urged to gather for work at Red Cross headquarters on every third Tuesday.
A license to wed has been issued to Clarence J. Addis of Alexandria and Iona M. Connella of Buckner.
The Kloos Bernhardadt suit was argued Saturday afternoon and the case was submitted to the court. The lease on the building occupied by Sig Haas and Sons is involved.
A brief ad note in the News-Star touts classified listings as an inexpensive path to fast results. It emphasizes affordability and efficiency for job seekers and advertisers alike.
For thirty days registered Dunroe male pigs for 25.00 each. Telephone 651. L. Fuller, 603 Jackson street. 17-6t. For Rent Furnished rooms for gentlemen reference required. Telephone 651, 603 Jackson street. 17-6t. For Sale Two teams log mules 4 to 7 years old weight 2600 pounds per pair wagon and harness complete. McGuire Cattle Co., Inc. 17-6t.
Advertisement seeks a young man under draft age to learn office work in a wholesale house. Starting pay is 15.00 per week with quick promotion. Address with care of News Star.
Fragmentary data shows spots and sales figures for oats with several dates and prices, followed by a legislative critique. The text mentions the States-Times at Baton Rouge urging frank public discussion on a vital issue before House committees.
John T. Garner aged about 76 died Sunday morning at 610 Sixth Street. A native of Alabama, he was the father in law of D. Stroud of this city. Burial took place this morning at City Cemetery according to the undertaker.
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