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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

8

Local Notices and Classifieds Fragment Summary

A collage of small ads and notices includes services from Kern's horse shoeing and a sky wagon business run by Joe Keen, plus mentions of Davis family visiting Arkansas, a courier about heavy hauling and general drag, and sharpening services at Krickel's shop. Also listed are insurance, a steamer schedule for Nettie Quill, a city engineer from New Orleans, and a carpentry group seeking work by members.

Kern's Joe Keen Krickel’s North Fourth Street

Revival Services at Methodist Protestant Church

Revival services are conducted at the Methodist Protestant Church with Rev Jse Hearn of Grayson preaching. The meeting has generated much interest and the public is cordially invited to attend.

Methodist Protestant Church Jse, Hearn of Grayson

Revival at Methodist Protestant Church Continues to Grow

The revival at the Methodist Protestant church continues to grow with nightly services at 7:15. Rev. J. Hearne of Grayson conducts the meetings, preaching regeneration and entire sanctification as Bible doctrine and practiced by Wesley and other church leaders. The minister urges all to set aside prejudice and attend to see the subject firsthand. The Iowa State Federation of Labor has refused to endorse the fight against national issues.

Methodist Protestant Church Hearne Grayson John Wesley Finty Knox Iowa State Federation of Labor

Fire Destroys Boarding House on Catalpa Street

A boarding house at 217 Catalpa Street owned by M. Ho Marx and promoted by I. A. Jenkins burned early this morning. The roof was destroyed while walls remained. most possessions were lost with partial insurance. Loss estimated at £2500. Origin unknown. Fire district area, roof heavily damaged.

Catalpa Street M. Ho Marx I. A. Jenkins Jenkins Canot Fie

Tomatoes Prove Profitable Crop Across Monroe Area

The Monroe region shows strong tomato prospects with Fox Grocery Co owning a plantation in the colony and L F Alexander offering low city prices. Judge Lehusse also grows on Bristle Ridge, while 45 acres are on the Fox place. Louis Fox reports large crates shipped to Atlanta with a 1000 crate car to depart Thursday night. Fox will supervise prices personally avoiding commission houses. Yields were good though weathered by drought, and Fox plans 144 acres next year if this season succeeds.

Monroe Fox Grocery Co Colony L. F. Alexander Judge Lehusse Bristle Ridge Louis Fox Atlanta Mr. Fox

Lieutenant Governor Bilbo Bribery Trial Opens

The trial of Lieutenant Governor Bilbo on bribe taking charges opened in circuit court. After two hours of preliminaries a recess was taken, with the defense likely to seek a continuance and the State set to oppose. The defense has called over five hundred witnesses, including most legislators. New Britain hosts Connecticut Prohibition party delegates opening their state convention with platform and candidate selections planned for the November elections.

Associated Press Jackson Bilbo New Britain Conn Connecticut Prohibition Party United States

Ice cream factory closed by health inspector action

An Olive street ice cream factory owned by Gus Kokenas was shut down by Inspector R. B. Sadler on orders from Dr. Oscar Dowling of the State Board of Health. Insanitary conditions and failure to meet requirements led to the closure until sanitation and permits are secured.

Olive Street Fourth Fifth Streets Gus Kokenas R. BR. Sadler Oscar Dowling State Board of Health Kokenas Vicksburg Sadier Mr. Sassler Kokonas State House of Health

Missing Link Between Labor and Capital, Wanamaker Says

Philadelphia June 22 John Wanamaker told the Federal Commission that the missing link between capital and labor is misunderstanding and prejudice. He urged recognizing labor unions but severing ties to political parties to remove the barrier.

Associated Press Philadelphia John Wanamaker Federal Commission

Michigan State Firemen's Association Opens Annual Meeting

Saginew Michigan June 23. The Michigan State Firemen's association opened its three day annual meeting and tournament. Delegations from across the state arrived with bands to compete in hose races ladder competitions and other feats of firefighting efficiency.

Saginew Mich Michigan State Firemen’s Association

Elkins Jailed on Bigamy Charge in Union Parish

Floyd Elkins thirty years old was arrested in Union parish on a bigamy charge. A warrant sworn by William Wynn, father of Elkins’ first wife, accuses him of marrying Miss Kenney Odom while living with her. Elkins, formerly from the fifth ward near West Monroe, was jailed after his arrest.

Floyd Elkins Union Parish Elkins William Wynn Ward Five Wynn Kenney Odom Fifth Ward West Monroe

Charbon disease spreads to Winn and Grant Parishes

Dr Frank Collins of the Louisiana State Live Stock Sanitary Board reports charbon spreading beyond LaSalle parish into Winn and Grant Parishes up to the Caldwell line. Hundreds of head have died, and farmers risk losing entire herds. He urges farmers to burn or bury carcasses to stop buzzards from spreading the disease and notes carcasses not destroyed in LaSalle attracted buzzards. He warns veterinarians should be called if death is suspected and says he will return if needed.

Frank Collins LaSalle Parish Louisiana State Mett Collins Winn Grant Parishes Caldwell Peter LaSele LaSalle Catithoula

The Day's Records in La Parish and City Courts

Summary of judicial actions and filings across La Parish and city courts as reported in today’s local notices, detailing cases, docket numbers, and court actions.

LA Parish

Fox-Renaud Grocer Co Limited v Cann Civil Case

Civil case listing shows Fox-Renaud Grocer Co. Ltd. suing RK R Cann. Proceedings detail parties involved and venue with docket status awaiting further actions. The fragment confirms a civil action between the named entities.

Fox-Renaud Grocer Co. Ltd. Vs RK. R. Cann

Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples

Wil Brown and Hettie Griggs receive a marriage license. Biugeio Miano weds Miss Vencenza Cascio. Anthony M Guerriero and Miss Margaret Prewett obtain a license.

Wil Brown Hettie Griggs Biugeio Miano Miss Vencenza Cascio Anthony M. Guerriero Margaret Prewett

Partial mortgage release and local notices

Documents filed showing a partial release of mortgage from Mrs. Bertha Harper to Mrs. Bertha Harper. Killeden Planting Co. transfers land to Jas R. Henderson. Tutorship for minor John Burnett Dunlap noted. Discharges include C J Adams for weapons and language. DeVille and Richards for fish selling and fighting fines. Grace Bovtner fined for profane language.

8. C. Bby Bertha Harper Killeden Planting Co Jas RB Henderson John Burnett Dunlap C. J. Adams WD. DeVille Red Richards Grace Bovtner

Cumberland ad for J E Morgan & Bro Building Materials

Cumberland Phone 332 J E Morgan & Bro advertisers in wood coal blacksmith and domestic concrete lime cement sand and gravel all kinds of building material West Monroe Louisiana.

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Rain Washes Games

Results show New York 3 over Cincinnati 2 and Brooklyn 5 over Pittsburg 1 while St Louis 4 and Boston 3 games were affected by rain in Chicago and Philadelphia.

Chicago-Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis Boston Chicago Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland

Baseball Scores From The Day In Review

Indianapolis defeated Brooklyn 5 to 4 and St Louis beat Baltimore 3 to 1. Pittsburg logged a 5 to 4 win over Kansas City while Chicago and Buffalo both posted 4 to 4 draws.

Indianapolis Brooklyn St. Louis Baltimore Pittsburg Kansas City Chicago Buffalo

Southern League Scores Roster Update

Restants yesterday show New Orleans 1 Birmingham 6 Chattanooga 5 Atlanta 0 Memphis 8 Nashville 4 Montgomery 5 Mobile 2.

New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga Atlanta Memphis Nashville Montgomery Mobile

Texas League Scores Mixed Results Across Cities

Waco edged Galveston 6 to 5 while Houston and Dallas both posted 6 runs. Beaumont 6 For Worty San Antonio 16 Austir 7.

Waco Galveston Houston Dallas Beaumont Worty San Antonio Austir

Sportsmen and sports in baseball ethics featured

The Beaumont Enterprise editorial praises true sportsmanship in baseball. It contrasts the sportsman who accepts calls, plays honestly, and acts with dignity with the sport who bends rules and argues with umpires. It cites examples from American and English games and commends restraint and fair play.

Philadelphia

High Low Close Vet'y July 12 Market Tape

The report shows July figures with multiple price points and percent changes. Ort and She appear among the entries with values around 12.4 to 13.4 and 22.5 to 22.65, indicating trading activity across several securities.

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Trading Update

Liverpool on Tuesday June 22 1914 reports market activity with sales totaling 4060 bales. Futures show August September contracts at 7.01 down to 6.97 indicating a declining spread as traders adjust positions.

Liverpool Eoes Navy

Commodity Price Snippet for July and September

The fragment lists prices for CORN OATS PORK and LARD across July and September with values like July 659 2-8 68 4-8 69 1-4 and Sept Site We 67 9-8 for oats and pork 20.76 0.62 20.70 and lard 10.67 10.05 16.07 plus remainder figures for rinds and we 67 9-8.

Grain Market Report Tuesday June 28 1944

The J Louis Grain Market bulletin for Tuesday June 28 1944 lists price movements for various wheat corn and oats with end of day totals and demand notes from buyers and suppliers in the regional trading area.

Weather report notes steady cotton market amid pest spread

In Monroe on June 28 1914 the weekly government weather and crop report is praised as best this season yet markets stay steady as weevils spread in infested territory. Forecasts warn of hot dry weather and high temperatures in the cotton region. Washington weather bureau summarizes conditions in the belt for the past week.

Monroe New Orleans Government Washington Weather Bureau

Weather favorable week boosts crop growth across regions

The week saw generally favorable weather with good rains in central to eastern belts supporting strong plant growth. Western areas experienced warmth and occasional showers fueling rapid growth and improved outlook. Boll weevils are numerous in Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama. The next major market event is July notice day in American markets next Friday possibly triggering further liquidation of July contracts and a softer market.

Louisiana Mississippi Alabama H. & B. Berr

Henry Ward Beecher's Farm Creed

Henry Ward Beecher proclaims a farm creed stressing soil feeding, deep plowing, and subsoil tools. He urges firm ownership by good farmers, industry, and intelligence, plus strong fences barns stock and wholesome domestic life to avoid poor farming and shirking duties.

Henry Word Reecher

Eagles Convene in Helena for Montana State Meet

Helena Montana June 23 Hundreds of members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles arrive from across Montana for the annual state convention. Governor S V Stewart a past president helps lead the four day program featuring a street parade night electrical pageant banquet band concerts receptions and a crowd ball.

Helena Mont Order of Eagles Montana Therogram S. V. Stewart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barbara Aaarrasearkr T. J. Davis Arkan Fred RR. Mitchell P. Thornhill Columbia City Mr. T. Baird Gok Rider Fuest Monroe Hotel Sidney Kalin & Co New South Drug Store Prine W. E. Atkinso State Biehwey New Orlens Nettie Quill W. H. de. Graffenreid Jock Soc Oo Gell As Jane Gibbs Porter Austin, Trousdale, McReynolds & Petrie Trousdale Lee KR. OH. Thompson Howard J. A. Jenkins POX Grocery CO Mothers Country Brys Roont Jeff D. King Memphis, Tenn Santitary America International Sunday School Association Canada International Association Asia Europe American J. A. MacDonald Toronto Wooker T. Washington Tuskegee H. J. Heinz Wilburo F. Crafts Richmond P Holson James F. Adkins North Carolina W. F. McDowell J. F. Williamson Purley A. Baker National Anti-Saloon League Prantis EK. Clark The Christian Endeavor Society Wanamaker F. Elkins Akrafkerrses Cumberland J. E.morgan & Bro Beaumont Enterprise Press Dispatch Turner Wally Schang Schang Connie Mack Athletics Dispatch F.F. , Dalley Co Bette ‘ Ot O N. Y. Hamilton, Ont Shicago Windes Henry Ward Beecher Beagles N.O. Cotton N.Y S. J. Harman & CO North Louisiana New York Cotton Exchange Shreveport Nayward & Clark Carpenter, Bagget & Co Bartlett, Frazier & Co New Orleans Cotton Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Hartley & Herring
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