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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
8
New Orleans March 21. Cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 6 to 8 points. Prices ranged Mar 25.51 May 25.72 July 25.95 Oct 25.08 Dec 25.12. Spot cotton closed steady 18 points down with 1,293 sales. low middling 24.25, middling 26.65, good middling 26.25. Receipts 3,331, stock 278,882.
New York Cotton reports quiet but steady futures trading. Prices slipped 6 to 17 points from prior closes with March at 25.55, May 25.78, July 26.05 and December 25.49 while opening steady for March 25.55 and other contracts.
Liverpool notices a quiet cotton spot and steady prices with grades ranging from strictly good middling at 15.01 to good ordinary at 12.66. Sales total 4,000 bales with 1,900 American receipts and futures closing quietly with March to December values listed.
Stock market summary from Kansas City shows cattle across categories with ranges for beef steers yearlings cows heifers canners and cutters vealers and feeders. Hog prices include packer top bulk sales and weights. sheep show top ewes and shorn wethers with price ranges.
Batter creamery extras 45 1-2, firsts 40 1-2, eggs higher firsts 29 3-4, ordinary firsts 28 to 28 1-2. The report notes batter prices and egg values in Chicago, showing a rise in egg firsts and steady batter rates.
Chicago traders saw wheat rise early on March 21 as official data showed Canada has 35 million bushels left for export this season. Reports from Texas signaled poor crop prospects, while corn and oats followed with gains and provisions held firmer.
The C O F C membership committee held an evening session at the Chamber rooms and will meet again tonight at 7. The drive is planned to open next Wednesday but may shift a day or two. Secretary Donald F. Walker reported membership set at 12 dollars instead of 25.
In city court this morning four defendants faced charges. Henry Smith paid a 406 fine and costs for speeding. Mrs. M Horton was found guilty of fighting without a jew remark and fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 25 days in jail. W C Horton appeared on the same charge and was discharged.
A 17 year old boy was arrested by City Detective L V Tarver after confessing to forging and passing several bad checks in Monroe. He was traced when he phoned Berry Service Station for five gallons of gas and ten dollars in change, prompting a tip from Circle S Station. The suspect’s forged names included Krauss and Kahn and Mrs Alvin Had Other, with other checks linked to P T Smith A E Robertson and N L Stuart. Authorities believe he is connected to additional forged checks in the area.
Casualty lists show 809 dead and 2,916 maimed with Murphysboro tally reaching 202 as 11 more bodies are found. Debris removal continues while Red Cross urges sightseers away. towns including DeSoto and Parrish report heavy losses and funerals. Medicine and supplies flow in by carload as victims are moved to nearby towns.
Illinois towns Parrish DeSoto and Indiana Griffin were virtually annihilated with no rebuild expected. State Senator Eneed refuses to abandon DeSoto claiming his father is buried there. In Griffin an aged man vows to return and rebuild despite all houses being destroyed.
Shreveport notice states effective today the Louisiana Oil Refining company cuts Smackover and other grades by fifteen cents and Cotton Valley to $1.10. Announcement aligns with Standard Gulf postings, with Louisiana Atlantic and Shreve El Dorado Pipe Line companies maintaining their prices.
Abe Wade and Joe Duckery, both negroes, were found guilty in district court of manufacturing whiskey and possessing whiskey. They received 60 days in jail, a $300 fine, and an additional four months imprisonment if unpaid. A quart of whiskey was found, and a still operated behind their Wall Lake area home. Mrs Bettie Hartley appealed district court after a $250 city court fine for possession of whiskey. Hugh Dearie, federal agent, was acquitted of assault and profanity charges in a related matter. J G Brown was found guilty of manufacturing and possessing beer. sentencing to follow, after a beer plant and 100 bottles were found at his West Monroe store.
Wexler Garage No. 2 will open at the northeast corner of North Third and Washington tomorrow. The small but attractive station features colonial architecture with a tall old English fence background and a distinctive multi color composition roof. Only Texaco gas and oil service will be dispensed with full service offered.
Fire destroyed one house and damaged two others outside the city east of the ball park. Sparks endangered nearby homes as the Chess Wymond Lumber Company properties burned. Fire Chief Roddy put damages at about 890 dollars.
J. W. Curtis filed suit in the Sixth District court claiming $345 for injuries suffered April 9 1924 at the Brown Paper Mill while working as a cross tie maker. He says an ax cut his foot and ankle during duties.
G. W. Booze, shot by accidental discharge while investigating his garage for an intruder, remains in critical condition at St. Francis sanitarium. Authorities reported his condition as very serious for the past day.
Dr Waldo Briggs dean of the St Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons was found guilty by the Missouri state board of health of assisting in the preparation and sale of fraudulent credentials and medical diplomas. His license to practice medicine and surgery in Missouri was revoked.
Large crowd attends the Camp Fire Girls ceremony at the La caar s Point camp on the West Monroe side of the river. About 300 girls participate as awards are given and a huge illuminated cake is donated to Mayor Browning of West Monroe. Funds aim to reach around 1700 with ongoing drive into next week despite weather and travel delays.
L. J. Hart entertained his brother Dr. E. R. Hart and Mrs. Hart of St. Louis for several days in Monroe. The trip began as a 20th wedding anniversary journey planned in New York but included a Havana stop with dentists from New York and New Orleans before returning to St. Louis.
Gussie Fortenberry five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Fortenberry, Whitehead plantation, is in the sanitarium with a fractured leg after her father backed the car and ran over her while she was behind it. The accident happened about 430 yesterday afternoon.
Miss Oma Grigg aged 17 died from pneumonia early this morning at her parents home in West Monroe. She was a native of the parish, attended local schools and the West Monroe Baptist church, worked as a cashier at the Grand Floral Shop, and is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur P Grigg and a brother James Grigg. The body was taken by rail to Arcadia for funeral services.
A West Side Committee on the plant proposes accepting Proposal No 2 from Louisiana Light and Power Co to furnish electrical energy. The group cites lower costs, better service, plus potential town growth and street improvements, arguing cash savings over a 25 year franchise and avoidance of higher rates under the current system.
In Memphis, R Holland believed paroled from the Louisiana penitentiary is detained for further inquiries into the January Fidelity Bank branch robbery that netted about 5000 dollars. Bank attaches identify him as a participant. He faces charges of robbery a pistol carrying and breach of peace.
Special to the News-Star reports a St Patrick’s Day bridge party hosted by Mrs H A L Swan with grey and white decor. Prizes went to Mrs Geo T Madison and Mr P M Biddison. guest prizes to Mr and Mrs Lb H Fox. consolation prizes to Mrs Jas A George and Mr L W Burrow. Attendees included many local residents. visits noted from Eunice Eldridge and Mrs Jas A George, with Rev N E Joiner to preach at the Methodist Church Sunday evening.
Ruston Kiwanis Club held its largest meeting this year with 29 of 35 members present. A Boy Scout program featured talks by D F McLaurin and George Hubbard, music by Brewster Hill, and other presentations. Delegates to the International convention were elected, the club agreed to lend Ruston Hotel facilities to the White Sox, and several local residents were noted in community news.
Thomas Price Jr a 12 year old member of Ruston’s troop one was buried with scout honors in Ruston Cemetery after dying from a long illness. The funeral drew all local scouts in uniform, the casket bore the American and troop flags, taps was played, and fellow scouts served as pallbearers.
Special to News-Star Ruston La March 21 Executive J J Keith attends a Boy Leadership training course for Scout Executives and Scout Masters from the Valley Council. Sessions cover patrol method teaching games psychology of boys and planning programs with speakers Rev S E Fadden Rev Alonzo Early Prof Jack Hays and others expected to attend.
Rev Frank Tripp of Riverside Sanitarium Co announced the new facility will open Thursday March 26 for public inspection. Afterward it will be open for reception of patients daily following the initial viewing. Delays in cement work previously postponed the opening.
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