This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
6
The Ouachita National Bank of Monroe sues Hope Ross in Fourth District Court. A writ of seizure and sale directs sheriff Milton Coverdale to sell 425.07 acres in sections across Township 17N Range 2E at the courthouse front door in Monroe on July 30 1927. Terms are cash without appraisement.
A writ of fieri facias summons sale of seized items including furniture groceries sewing machine cash register a Ford automobile Motor No 12693302 and appraised costs. The sale takes place at the court house front door Monroe Louisiana on Saturday July 9 1927 between legal hours. Terms are cash with appraisal benefit to the highest bidder.
In the Fourth District Court Ouachita Parish Securities Sales Company of Le Inc v Spangler et al No 2769 B the writ of fieri facias directs sale of a Ford Truck with motor no 12241263 and costs. Appraisement set in Monroe June 28 1927 with sale dates June 28 to July 2.
The People's Homestead & Savings Association vs. R W Whitehead is advertised for sale by writ of fi fe. The property is the north half of lot 19 in block 103 of McEnery's Lee Avenue addition, Monroe Louisiana. Sale at the courthouse front door between legal hours, June 7 1927 with multiple weekly notices.
In Ouachita Parish Louisiana the Fourth District Court ordered the sale in the People's Homestead and Savings Association versus Albritton case number 14922. The property comprising Lots five six seven was seized and taken into possession during legal hours on Saturday July 16 1927.
Burns & McDonnell forecast Monroe population hitting 40,000 by 1940 with an average water use of 100 gallons per capita daily. They base design rates on metering, note summer demand peaks up to 150 gallons per day, and calculate an hourly peak around 225 gallons per capita. They also estimate fire-flow needs and reference growth trends from Exhibit No. 2.
At West Monroe Methodist Church South revival Rev Albert S Lutz urged church leadership to combat alcohol abuse and gambling among men. He preached The Last Judgment outlining judgment standards and the nations and individuals to be judged. The Woman's Missionary Society Night was planned for the following service.
Leslie Smith, a night brakeman for Louisiana Sand and Gravel, fell from a gondola car around 10:30 pm while leaning to pick up a lantern. He sustained neck and shoulder injuries and was admitted to St Francis sanitarium after a doctor was summoned.
Notice of foreclosure and sale of eight parcels in Block F of G B Haynes addition to West Monroe Louisiana by Milton Coverdale sheriff. Writ of fieri facias and all costs mentioned. Dated Monroe Louisiana June 14 1927 with sale dates June 15 21 28 and July 5 12.
The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans offers property to be sold at Monroe Louisiana on Saturday July 23 1927 between legal hours. The tract is the south half of the northwest quarter and southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 2 township 17 north range 2 east. Sale cash for due portion and credit terms for remaining dues per installment.
Three World War memorial trees planted by the Young Woman's Methodist Auxiliary in Monroe honor Mrs. Elizabeth Russell Ansley Dr. Lomidias Barkdull Faulk and Ellis Brown. One tree, Ansley’s, has died likely due to damage by local schoolchildren. Faulk died near No Man's Land in the Marne battles as a medical corps officer. Brown died in a training camp from influenza before combat. A replacement plan is underway.
H Q Joffrion of Bogalusa Louisiana, a conductor on the New Orleans Great Northern freight train, was seriously injured when he fell between two box cars at Gatesville. He spent a restless night but rested a little better today at the hospital after being rushed there on a special train.
Bastrop June 27 special stockholders meeting called by president George T. Madison for July 1 to approve charter changes. Planned increase capital from 50000 to 75000, issue more stock, enlarge board, add trust powers, and rename to Bastrop State Bank & Trust Company. Bank shows over 1250000 in deposits with Madison as president, Gladney vice president, McBride cashier.
The cars of J. E. Evans of 417 Grammont street and Mrs. George Love of Fifth and L streets collided yesterday about 10 45 p m on De Siard street between Second and Third. The left sides struck bending Evans hub cap and bending Love hub caps and two fenders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.