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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

6

Local trades and services station listings

Have your lawn mower sharpened on an ideal Lawn Mower Grinder. Krickel's Horseshoeing Shop at 304 North Fourth Street. We ell Aqua Vitae Water of Life. NEW SOUTH DRUG STORE, 21-61. See Ratcliff Pharmacy. Have your pictures framed at Griffin Studio with new mouldings. Phone 6. Must finish five wells in ninety days. Do you want int Cotton Queen Oil Co. Inc. We have proven oil lands.

Cotton Queen Oil Co, Inc Mr. Ratcliff Ratcliff Pharmacy Cotton Queen Oil Co Mr Ratcliff Krickel's Horseshoeing Shop North Fourth Street Int Cotton Queen Oil Co. Inc Griffin Studio

Senator La Follette to Speak at Chautauqua Tomorrow

Senator Robert J. La Follette of Wisconsin will headline the Chautauqua program tomorrow night, drawing large crowds as a national figure in politics. The day features J. M. Totten and company magicians, the Frank Lee Short Players with Rostand’s The Romancers this evening, and the Metropolitan Quartet delivering lyceum entertainment tomorrow afternoon followed by La Follette’s lecture.

Robert J1. LaFollette Wisconsin LaFollette Monroe J. M. Totten and Company Frank Lee Short Players Frank Lee Players Edmond Rostand Metropolitan Quartet Lyceum Senator la Follette

Morgan and Bro Wood Coal and Building Materials

J E Morgan and Brothers advertise a full range of building materials including wood coal concrete lime cement and grave goods for domestic and blacksmith use with services and delivery offered by a local firm.

Lansing to Succeed Bryan as Secretary

President Wilson is near selecting Robert Lansing to become secretary of state, replacing William Jennings Bryan. Lansing, currently counsellor and acting second secretary, is favored by several cabinet members and will be discussed at the cabinet meeting during a New York trip.

Washington Wilson Robert Lansing William Jennings Bryan Lansing State Department White House New York Leusing

Urban reform ideas spread from earlier cities to Boston era

A historical analysis argues that public baths playgrounds and schools emerged slowly from 1870s onward. It describes a model town starting at a railway station with park shaded streets clean business areas free of poles and wires and emphasis on pure water food and pest control to create a modern civic image.

Milwaukee Brookline Mass Boston Cambridge Ford Bridge

Indians Threaten Settlers In Yaqua Valley

Reports from Washington describe desperate conditions in the Yaqua Valley as the United States considers landing forces to protect settlers from raiding Indians. A ranch believed American owned was surrounded for four days by 800 Indians, and half the valley has been devastated. Settlers vow to defend themselves until Marines arrive. Ammen's Toilet Powder promotion note follows.

Associated Press Washington Yaqua United States State Department Villa

Funeral for Louis Guerriero Jr. at St Matthew's Church

Louis Guerriero Jr. aged 24 years and 20 days died at his parents' home after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be at St Matthew's Catholic Church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning conducted by Rev N F Vandegaer with interment in the Catholic cemetery.

Louis, Guerriero, Jr

Blackmans Medicated Bricks Stock Offer

Blackmans Medicated Bricks offered for stock at 25 cents per brick. Chase and Collens Ltd 10 tf.

Blackmans Chase & Collens, Ltd

Public spirit through parks and voting duty urged

The author calls for lined, fenceless streets opening to parks, playgrounds around schools, and public buildings set for convenience and beauty. He insists every citizen must vote, declaring nonvoters traitors to their town, and questions whether nations should spend billions on death rather than life.

Europe

Arrest and Guilty Plea In West River Theft Case

John Wilson was arrested Monday afternoon for breaking into a Black man’s home and stealing clothes. He pled guilty at 5 PM and received a one year penitentiary sentence. The incident occurred on the west side of the river below West Monroe.

John Wilson West Monroe

Morgan George Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in New Orleans

Mr. Morgan George is in New Orleans where he underwent an appendicitis operation this afternoon.

Mr. Morgan George New Orleans

Police Headquarters Open At City Hall Inaugurated

Police headquarters in City Hall will be formally opened tonight under Inspector Lawrence. Night sergeant is M C Flewellen and day sergeant is A J Tatum. All calls should go to headquarters and ring phone 376 when an officer is needed.

Lawrence M. C. Flewellen A. J. Tatum

Fresh country eggs offered at Walker Bros Gro Co

Fresh country eggs priced at 15 cents per dozen are advertised by Walker Bros Gro Co in the 22-11 notice.

E.c Walker Bros. Gro. Co

Villa Troops to Protect Americans in Yaqui Valley

At Guaymas harbor on the Colorado Admiral Howard and General Leyva pledged 1500 Villa troops to guard foreigners in the Yaqui valley. Marines are not expected to land unless new outbreaks occur.

Associated Press Guaymas Mexico United States Colorado Howard Leyva Yaqui

Prickley Heat Ad Promotes Heat Powder at Warren Taylors

Ad touts Warren Taylors guaranteed heat powder for prickly heat. Mentions location 127 South Grand Street and a date 22 31 indicating a storefront listing.

Warren Taylor South Grand Street

For Rent Ads Offer Furnished Front Room and Two Rooms

Classified ad notes a beautifully furnished front room and two unfurnished rooms available at 411 Calypso with modern conveniences. Suitable for a couple. Phone number 945. 22-71.

Wheat and Corn Market Figures for June 22 1915

Crop prices for July and September contracts listed with high low and close figures. Wheat July 3.02 to 1.00 1.91 and September 1.00 1-4 98 1-2 99 7-8. Corn July and September show varied trading at 73 72 and 72 4-8 71 1-4 72 1-8. Oats July 438-4 42 7-8 and September 37 5-8 38 3-8.

Cotton Market Outlook and Weather Notes from 1915

J. V. Windes & Co reports July contracts liquidating with further futures shrinkage in American markets. Weather in the cotton belt remains hot with rain scarce in South Texas. Government acreage and crop reports due July 1 may shift sentiment. potential acreage cuts of 10–15% could push prices up. Spanish cabinet resigns after failed loan vote.

Monroe H. & B. Boer New Orleans Wire Liverpool Texas Mobile Concensus Bureau Washington Bureau

Sheriff's sales list one includes multiple Monroe notices

Public notices of writs of seizure and sale in Monroe Louisiana list several defendants including Hudson Potts Bernstein and Shellers versus Mrs R A Cleary No S697 and Crescent Cigars and Tobacco Company versus Louis Baur No 8654 with sales dates June 26 1915 and May 10 1915. Parcels sold include farm land portions in sections 6 22 18 and 32 with improvements and other property such as a Geom Smokehouse building and various farm equipment and animals. The Monroe sheriff John P Parker Jr issues the notices with cash terms and appraisement not applicable to the parcel at 450 feet by 150 feet near First Street and Youngs Bayou.

Nonroe State of Louisiana Parish of Ouschita Sixth Judicial District Crescent Ciger and Tobacco Company Louis Baur Monroe Geom DeSiard Street Parish of Ouachita Sixth Judicial District Court Ida Williams C. M. Goodwin Towit John P. Parker, JR News-Star Sixth District Court The Mutual Building and Loan Association Jerry Mitchell Louisiana Firsts Street Young’s Bayou First Street

Restoration of Citizenship Request for Elijah Thornton

Elijah Thornton applies for restoration of citizenship as noted in a brief notice. The filing references a 14 to 3t in 10 days timeline.

Elijah Thornton

Directory of local lodges and clubs in Monroe area

Directory lists Western Star Lodge No 24 IF and AM meeting on Walnut Street with Worshipful Master M Munhotland and Secretary J D Oakley Ouachita Lodge No 2 IOOF meets Thursdays in Eagle's hall with Noble Grand W C Brown and Secretary kK A Young Henry W Allen Camp No 182 UCV meets on call at the courthouse Commander W F Renwick and Adjutant W A Kelly Chess Club meets Tuesdays in Ferrand building Grane Street with President J G Weaks and Secretary red b Gibbs Holly Wood Camp No 659 WOODMEN OF THE WORLD meets first and third Wednesdays in Owl hall with Consul Commander Stokes and Clerk G W Hill Monroe Union No 1811 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners meets Wednesdays in Moose Hall Owl President W K R Williams and Secretary Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers Local Union No 1 meets Thursdays in Moose Hall South Grand Street Monroe Nest No 1756 Order of Owls meets Fridays at 116 DeSiard Street with President & Barrow and Secretary J J Wilkine

Western Star Lodge IF. & A. M.—Hall Walnut Street M M Munhotland J. D. Oakley Ouachita Valley Blackmon Garvey Ouachita Lodge No. 2 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Eagle’s Hall W. C. Brown Noble Kk. A. Young George L. Wood Woodmen of the World West Monroe A W Carroll W. A. Birkpatrick Chess Club Ferrand Building Grane Street J. G Weaks Red B. Gibbs Holly Wood Owl Hall W. M Stokes G. W. Hill Monroe United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Moose Hall Owl W. KR. Williams Painters, Decorators and Order of Owls DeSiard Street Barrow J. J. Wilkine

Fragmentary Time Fragments in Uneven Notation

Readable fragments show scattered times such as 10 20 a m 1 6845 p m and 7 15 mm with unclear context or event details. No clear persons places organizations or outcomes are identifiable.

Arkansas Louisiana & Gulf Train Schedule Note

Northbound No 2 leaves no. 1 arrives daily except Sunday at 5 50 p m No 11 arrives bundage only at 6 35 p m

Arkansas Louisiana & Gulf

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