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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1925
Page
7
The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with mixed early moves as July and October futures fluctuated. Private reports indicate Texas received ample rainfall, fueling concern that continued rain could delay planting and support prices.
New York cotton futures end a quiet session with a net decline of 3 points. Prices at the close show small moves across front months as traders weigh weekend cover and rains in the south against easy Liverpool cables.
Liverpool cotton market shows steady prices with American middling fair at 14.02 and middling at 12.62. Sales reach 4,000 bales including 8,600 American, receipts 6,000 bales with 400 American, futures closing steady with May through March quotes around 12. Rest of details truncated from fragment.
May 9 Chicago market notes show butter gains with creamery extras at 40 and firsts around 37 to 39. Poultry alive prices ease with fowls at 26 cents and turkeys around 20 cents, across various counts and grades.
Wheat prices dropped as the government crop report showed a larger winter wheat yield than expected. Buying pressure arrived during the downturn but failed to sustain gains, with May and July futures sliding while corn and oats followed the weaker trend.
May 9 report from JAS City shows cattle prices for heavy steers 1125 pounds at 1085 to 1125. yearlings around 1110. medium weights 1085. heifers 725. sows and cutters 283 to 435. stockers and feed cattle 160 to 1230. hogs and sheep prices noted with ranges for smooth skins, wool grades, and wooled ewes.
Renewed activity looms west of the river as Dr. Griffith of Houston blocks up a large acreage about three miles west of the Dixon area for a test likely in sections 2 8 or 4. Shreveport interests push west of the Dixon well with tests northeast of Calhoun. Texas and Shreveport operators signal rising oil activity within ten miles of Monroe in coming weeks.
The Richland Parish Police Jury voted to discontinue Traffic Officer Geo L Bryan on the Richland highways effective June 5. Uncertainty remains whether another highway traffic officer will be named. Debates over enforcing traffic laws for tourists and interstate travelers have heated town discussions.
A Ford driven by Miss Alice Allen of 707 Nelson street collided with a truck driven by H S Clawson at the Oak and Vicksburg corner at 5 30 yesterday. The truck turned from Oak into Vicksburg and struck the Ford breaking its front wheel. No arrests were made.
Two local churches plan business meetings tomorrow to discuss filling vacant pastorates. First Baptist will convene after morning service with Rev. Frank Tripp preaching and potential calls for a successor. Christian Church members meet in morning service to select a new pastor after Rev. I. E. Adams has resigned.
The Fourth District Court in Ouachita Parish orders a sheriff sale for the case of The State of Louisiana vs. Mrs Eunice Garland and J I Roberts. On May 16 1925 at the Monroe courthouse front steps, cash sale with appraisal to highest bidder, listing numerous household items groceries and business goods seized as defendant property under writ of fi fa.
A reader notes that someone is seeking a farm like the one described and checks want columns daily for details about the available property. The item emphasizes ongoing interest from a prospective buyer in regional farm offerings.
Passengers and crew cling to life as the Norman steamer capsizes on the Mississippi River. Clarence Miller jumps in twice to rescue Mrs Shearer and her son, while Charles E Shearer and others risked their lives. R O Schaefer, L L Hidinger, and Major D H Gillette describe the chaotic scene and acts of bravery as the vessel tips and sinks.
The Rev. Carl G. Gernaint of Alexandria announces the first Monroe Lutheran service to be held Sunday night May 10 at 7 30 at the Jewish Temple Annex on Jackson Street. Rabbi C Schorr and his congregation permit the use of the annex. All Lutherans in Monroe and vicinity are urged to attend with visitors welcome. The sermon topic is The Shepherd and His Sheep.
Urania Petroleum reports the No 6 well failed with the liner left in place and a screen to be set after a packet is placed to back water flow. A new rig move will target the No 7 location in the southwest corner of NE quarter of SW 18-10-2E. The GM Anthony Gibbon says development proceeds with no further delays.
Tomorrow is Mothers Day in Monroe with gifts of candy and flowers reflecting the growing observance. Churches will feature mother themed sermons and special flower offerings, and white or red carnations will be worn to honor deceased or living mothers.
In Vienna last night a woman shooter fired five shots during a performance of Ibsen's Peer Gynt at the National Theatre. One person was killed and two wounded, all members of a box party. authorities investigated the motive and secured the suspect.
Judge Chas Schulze ruled that the accused, claiming to be Ike Murphy, is L A Lozer who owed a board bill to E T Hart. Lozer alias Murphy denied knowing Hart but witnesses and a mill bookkeeper identified him as Lozer. He was sentenced to 15 days for nonpayment. trial ended with the defendant insisting his name is not Lozer.
Scout Frank Dill of Bastrop visits Monroe. Thirteen dozen eggs were stolen from D M Dowdy on Pine Street. Suspects named. Marriage licenses issued for George Wise and Bessie Mae Parham and for Curtiss Alexander and Lillie Tatum. Dr B E Barham admitted to Riverside sanitarium. Louisiana syrup shipments to Mississippi noted. Mother's Day service planned at First Methodist with Rev Freeman preaching. R M Tucker fined 50 dollars or 50 days for DUI and 25 dollars plus costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. A collision on Jackson to Bry street damages Mrs Rowland’s car and a Ouachita Electric vehicle.
Dr. S H Puckett, aged 85, of Wham Louisiana, collapsed in the business district this morning. Pedestrians called an ambulance which rushed him to the sanitarium for treatment.
Small classified listings offer a practical route to liquidate valuable items with minimal cost. Even modest ad purchases can attract buyers and unlock significant value from unwanted possessions.
Anatole de Monzie, named to succeed Etienne Clemenceau as Finance Minister of France, demanded changes in government policy toward the Catholic Church in Rome and retention of French representatives at the Vatican as a condition of accepting the post amid a looming severance of diplomatic relations.
In the case P. E. Walker vs Emma Easterling No 13 015 the Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court seizes and schedules sale of Durant Roaster Motor No 143 114 tag 14910 at the courthouse front door Monroe on May 16 1925 between legal hours. Sale cash with appraisement to the highest bidder. Monroe La May 5 1925 Sheriff May 5 9 14.
Washington reports the week starting Monday will bring showers and cool first half in the Gulf States, followed by fair weather and normal temperatures in the latter half.
A 1925 notary public record notes stockholders W M Washburn and T L Tippit notarizing amendments to Articles II V IX of Cornie Mercantile Company Inc charter. Domicile set in Union Parish Louisiana. Corporate powers vested in a three member board of directors, each a stockholder with at least one paid share. First directors named W M Washburn and T L Tippit with stated post office addresses.
The document outlines a charter amendment for Cornie Mercantile Co Inc. filed in 1925 in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. It names W M With burn as president S J Heard as vice president and T L Tippit as secretary and treasurer, sets terms for directors until January 1925 and annually thereafter, and describes meetings notices ballots proxies and quorum requirements. It also covers duties of officers, director eligibility, charter changes dissolution with two thirds stock approval and notarization with witnesses and public record endorsements.
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