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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
8
Local notices list kerns horse hoeing shop offerings and a cal to Eagle's hall for Red Men officer nominations. Mentions Ansco Cameras at Phoenix Drug Store, store renovations on St John Street, and various local ads for groceries, produce, drugs, and timber goods along with a court damages award in a market encounter case.
Our store will be closed Saturday 6th for inventory. Southern Grocer Co. For a Weak Stomach, Chamberlain's Tablets advertised. G H Johnson from Shreveport jailed after police call. trial set for afternoon. Buster Brown haircutting offered opposite New South Drug Store by F T Smith proprietor.
Documents filed for record include chattel mortgage from J. S Sutton to A. E. Mitchell. Release of mortgage from M. A. McHenry to Mrs. A. E. Hollingsworth. Sale of land from Mrs. A. E. Hollingsworth and Miss Livania Estick to J. C. Steele. Quit claim deeds between RB. Jones and The Realty Investment Co. and J. C. Steele. Cancellation of tax deed by B. C. Dawkins and M. Unger to John Richardson.
Marriage Licenses listed Willie Mary and Sylvia Williams in City Court. Arthuria Bailey discharged for disturbing the peace. Lottie Nabors fined 17.50 for resisting an officer. Frank Hall fined 100 plus costs for acting in dangerous and suspicious manner. Henry Gray released for suspicious character. Buster Reed sentenced to thirty days on the street for dangerous and suspicious conduct. Also ad copy for shoes and clothing, a V. S. & P. shop fire damage report, new dress fabrics, and Doc Moores Market reopening details with updated phone number 112. Fox River batter priced at 35 cents per pound. Zimmerman and Bridwell noted as Cubs batters hitting .300 or better.
Three two month old hound pups, two males and a female, long tan ears and nose with white and black spotted bodies and long white tails. A liberal reward is offered for return or information leading to return. Contact J. T. Austin in Monroe Louisiana. Pitcher Dick Rudolph, now with the Boston Braves, once tried out by the Giants and released by McGraw.
Owner Brasher pitches as agent with customers waiting and a ready sales network. Contact phone 669. Note indicates listing service with a one month term.
Three small houses on street railway are now rented for 32 dollars per month. Price listed at 2250 dollars. Contact Warren Taylor at 27 61 W. Jefferson Street. Also requests trade for a piano and offers two 60 by 142 foot lots on Pear Street near Jackson. A four room cottage on Orange Street offered for sale or rent by Dr H F Cann with phone 274.
The letter from C. E. Averett disputes a News-Star report on the incident with Mayor Benson. Averett describes a confrontation over hog impounding, states he did not refuse orders, and claims eye witnesses will support his version of events including a struggle involving a gun and rescues by bystanders.
The News-Star recaps a confrontation between Mayor R P Benson and Marshal C E Averett with Deputy H E Averett. Both sides give similar accounts of the hog incident and ensuing fight. Auditors’ findings fuel local tensions, but the paper claims neutrality and emphasis on the unusual news value of the encounter.
A concise report highlights that Aas performers dominate in obtaining top results, with emphasis on consistent scoring and high placements across events. Names and exact meets are not provided in the fragment.
The Liverpool market notes for Friday June 27 1913 show 7 000 sales activity. Prices and figures include AT RON Sosein for September October with 4 6 28 6 30.
The North Louisiana Electric Railway from Shreveport to Monroe appears ready to begin construction soon. Bonuses totaling 50 000 were voted by Homer Minden and Ruston with Shreveport's request around 75 000. West Monroe will be asked for a small sum. Director J T Austin said bonds have one offer and two others are negotiating, promising electric lights and power at about half the usual rate for the West Side.
The New York Journal of Commerce reports overall good cotton conditions in Texas and Oklahoma. In Texas many correspondents note room for improvement but predict a slight rise above last month’s 87.7 percent. Oklahoma prospects are described as very bright and earlier than a year ago. Signed by E. D. Windes.
Galveston June 27. Executives of legitimate clubs meet to discuss actions to shut down clubs formed for gambling liquor selling or other illegal aims. Texas has 140000 bona fide club members. Legislature urged to pass a law abolishing the evil without harming legitimate clubs.
Governor Brown, the outgoing executive, will take a short vacation after retirement. Rumors circulate that he may enter the race for the United States Senate.
Atlanta reports all arrangements completed for the inauguration of Governor John M. Slaton set for tomorrow. The advance guard of visitors from across the state has begun arriving as the legislature now in session joins in the ceremonies after the parade of military and civic organizations.
The union will hold its annual convention next month in Chicago. Delegates from member shops will gather to discuss industry issues and union priorities.
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