Obituary of Henry C Blanks Longtime Columbia Resident
Henry C Blanks sixty five died at St Francis sanitarium Monroe after a lingering illness and was interred in Hillside cemetery. He spent his life in Columbia and left a notable family lineage. survived by wife Lilly Faulkner Blanks and son Henry Wayne Blanks of Dallas. He joined the Methodist church forty one years ago and lived a devout Christian life. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev Freeman presiding.
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Columbia
Henry C Blanks
St. Francis Sanitarium
Monroe
Hillside Cemetery
Mr. Blanks
R. A. Blanks
Caldwell
Fred A. Blanks
Jack W. Blanks
Robt. B. Blanks
Ouachita River
Camden
Arkansas
New Orleans
Blanks
Merchants & Farmers Bank of
Henry C Blanka
Lilly Faulkner Blanks
A. W. Faulkner
Louisiana
Henry Wayne Blanks
Dallas
Texas
Methodist Church
Freeman
Menin
Colgate to hear Pascal anniversary address today
Today marks the 300th birth anniversary of French philosopher Blaise Pascal as Colgate University hosts the commencement oration by Frank A. Vanderlip, New York financier, amid a day full of events including a Virginia battalion reunion and congressional races.
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Pascal
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Colgate University
Forty-third
Virginia Battalion
Mosby
Marshall
Oklahoma
Ohio
Illinois
Minnesota
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Abbe Delorme
Raoul Delorme
Montreal
Washington
J. Stanley Webster
Michigan
J. M. C. Smith
Arthur B. Williams
Claud S. Carney
Land Patents Issued For Ouachita Lands On Monroe Gas Field
Government issued land patents reward Ouachita parish owners after 70 years. Robert Lee Golson receives 40 acres in section 22 17 1 east. Isaac P Bass gains multiple parcels totaling about 277 acres in sections 34 35 19 4 east. William Oliver patents cover two blocks totaling about acres in section 36 township 1% north range 4 east. Parcels listed include 114 acres in section 2 18 north 4 east and others. All lands lie on the Monroe gas field structure.
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Ouachita Parish
United States
Louisiana
Robert Lee Golson
Isaac P. Bass
William Oliver
Monroe
Mysterious illness strikes Barnhill family in Louisiana
Associated Press reports from New Orleans describe Mary Barnhill 18 of Bunkie treated at Charity Hospital after a malady killed her mother and 14 year old sister Elma. The first victim, Elma, showed a pimple on the upper lip with swelling deemed blood poisoning and died. The mother fell ill with a similar pimple and swelling, prompting hospitalization in Alexandria while officials pursued diagnosis.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mary Barnhill
Bunkie
Charity Hospital
Elma Barnhill
Birth anniversaries mark several notable figures
Today highlights include Earl of Bemersyde Field Marshal Haig born 62 years ago to Mrs. William K Dick in New York. Vance C McCormick former DNC chair born Harrisburg 51 years ago. Max Pemberton novelist born Birmingham 60 years ago. Lindley H Hadley congressman born Parke County Indiana 62 years ago.
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Earl of Bemersyde
Marshal Haig
William K. Dick
John Jacob Astor
New York
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Harrisburg
Max Pemberton
Birmingham
England
Lindley H. Hadley
Congress
Washington
Parke County
Ind
Deaths in Family After Blood Poisoning Sickenings
A mother died last Monday after hours of great pain with a case of blood poisoning. The illness also affected her older daughter Mary who is believed to have contracted the disease from a kiss on the mother's death bed. Five children survive: two girls and two boys.
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Bunkie
Mary
Railway consolidation upheld under 1920 act in Southern Pacific case
In St Paul on June 18 a federal circuit court of appeals decree upholds the railway consolidation and control by self ownership and lease authorized by the transportation act of 1920 in the Southern Pacific Central Pacific case.
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St. Paul, Minn
Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals
Southern Pacific-Central Pacific
Warning on Mosquitoes and Malaria Prompts JIT Ad
A dated puff ad urges readers to buy JIT vapor spray to kill mosquitoes and other pests inside homes. It claims JIT destroys pests and germs, purifies air, and is safe for wallpaper fabrics and humans, with multiple bottle sizes and drugstore availability.
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Advt
Weevilnip for Weevils Offered in West Monroe Warehouse
Notices to farmers about ordering Weevilnip from C A Johnson and partners in West Monroe Louisiana. Claim suggests saving money by using the product with instructions and offers a Friday night dance near Swartz for public attendance. Also an ad line for Borden's milk.
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C. A. Johnson
West Monroe
J. P. Parker
Joe Nobles
Classified Roundup of Home Goods and Services
A collage of ads selling fans with 9 inch blades at 12 dollars down and monthly payments, a skin remedy called Blue Star for eczema and related conditions, Singer Sewing Machine Co listing phone contact, bedding including mattresses and prices, Greenhouse DairyGuarantee milk at 15 cents a quart with home delivery, and a note promoting News Star classified ads as the best method to dispose of property.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Greenhouse Dairy
News-Star
Notice of Final Account in Meyer Succession
State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court oversees the final account for the Succession of Mrs. Anna R Meyer case no 183%. Oliver B Morton acts as Testamentary Executor. Interested parties have ten days after publication to show cause why the account should not be approved and funds distributed as directed. Judge Fred M Odom signs the notice with Clerk Pat S Hamilton and attorney Adolph Wolff listed.
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State of
Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Anna R. Meyer
Oliver B. Morton
Fred M. Odom
A. D
Pat S. Hamilton
Sheriff Sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana 1925
The Sixth District Court sheriff will sell at the Monroe courthouse steps next to Drew Avenue a lot fronting 50 feet with 120 feet depth, part of Haynes Re subdivision in West Monroe, including improvements. Seized as property of defendant T. W. Tubberville to satisfy writ of seizure and sale. Cash with appraisement to high bidder. date June 19 1925. sale July 2 1923.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Monroe Real Estate and Development Company, Ltd
T. W. Tubberville
Sixth Judicial District Court
Ouachita
Draven
Monroe
Louisiana
Drew Avenue
Third Street
G. W. Barnes
Haynes
West Monroe
Seizure Sale of Bristol Factory Land and Carbon Plant in Monroe
The Sixth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana orders a public sale on June 23 1923 at the courthouse front. The parcel includes section 28 township 19 north range four east with meander line Bayou DeSiard and properties of Federal Carbon Company plus Bristol Factory burning houses machinery warehouses and related plant assets and rents. Also 21 bags of carbon black and costs.
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State of Louisiana
Sixth District Court
Ouachita
Bayou DeSiard
Bayou
Monroe
Little Rock R. R
R. R
Bristol
Federal Carbon Company
Sheesino
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Henry C. Blanks
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Monroe, la
Ford
Dodge Touring
Bill
Smith Bros. Ltd
G. B. Haynes
Swartz
Borden's
Borden
Collens Pharmacy
L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory
Louisiana Optical Company
Roy L. Carnes
Hector Ee
National Dental Parlor
Stag Smoke House
Greenhouse
Adolph Wolff
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