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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
8
Cotton futures closed steady with gains of 6 to 9 points led by January March and May contracts. Openings showed January at 22.27 and May around 22.26 while Ouachita Parish sheriff sale announces Monroe property for October 24 1925 to satisfy a writ of fi fa against Ww. 8. Fuller.
Cotton futures closed steady with a net gain of 5 to 9 points as the market rallied from the opening. December rose to 22.43, January to 22.42, and March to 22.40 amid expectations of colder weather in the belt and a private crop estimate of 14,150,000 bales.
Liverpool reports steady cotton market with strong demand and steady futures. American grades lead sales of 4200 bales in 7000 bale total. receipts reach 38000 with 35000 American. Futures close steady with October 12.40 and nearby contracts around 11.95 to 12.01.
Open higher as weather woes in Canada and Europe boost buying. December wheat climbs to 1391 2 and May to 140, with corn and oats strengthening on the same favorable sentiment and ongoing commission and seller activity.
Poultry alive ready receipts show 13 car lots, fowls 17 to 24 pounds, springs 22, roosters 15½, turkeys 20, ducks 25, geese 19. Frank Monroe 35, a young Confederate veteran, dies in Hopkinsville Kentucky.
Police report a man described as 22, 120 pounds, 5 feet 4, light complexion and blue eyes stole a total of $300 from Olia and Jena during the weekend. Other notes mention Mrs. M J Davidson undergoing surgery, Reverend Freeman’s revival, Lera Bryant heading to Panama Canal Zone to teach, and the burial of infant Lavelle Rayville with services at Rayville cemetery.
Under court order in the matter of the succession of Ozella Davis, the Fourth District Court of Ouachita Parish Monroe Louisiana will auction at the court front door on October 4 1925 two parcels of ground Lots 1 and 2 in Brownville subdivision plus a household furniture inventory. The sale requires cash payment of at least two thirds of the appraised value. N G Tippit Administrator R H Oliver Jr Attorney. Sept 21 1925 Monroe La. Sept 22 29 Oct 6 13 20.
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court Mrs. Tille Wolff versus Marcus Kaliski notice of seizure and sale of a Lot in Square Ten Layton's Second Addition Monroe fronting 150 feet on Ouachita Avenue depth 150 feet sale date October 24 1925 at front door of Monroe courthouse terms cash includes costs local notice dates September 22 1925 through October 20 1925
The State of Louisiana Fourth District Court Ouachita Parish seizes and offers at public sale the western half of Lot 10 and all of Lot 9 in West Monroe. Property fronts 120 feet on LaZarre Avenue with depths around 157.5 feet one side and 156.5 feet the other, to be sold at the courthouse front door in Monroe during the scheduled calendered hours.
President Coolidge urges intellectual demobilization after war and warnings against intolerance. He stresses harmony among diverse groups and respect for religious liberty as essential to national progress and human unity. The piece notes his Omaha visit for the American Legion convention amid a cold rain.
Rev. W. D. Kleinschmidt, presiding elder, lists the 4th quarterly Methodist district conferences with dates in Gibsland Dubach Eros Ouachita Haynesville Homer Athens Simsboro Arcadia Marion Farmerville Beinville and Burk Place leading to the Louisiana general conference in New Orleans November 4. Social notes mention visitors and students across Ruston.
A brief note highlights how investing a few cents in classified ads can lead to selling high value items. It emphasizes cost efficiency and broad reach, encouraging readers to use print classifieds to maximize proceeds from property sales.
H. L. Gaskin of the national Scout council urged more local leaders as three million American boys seek enrollment while only one million can be served. He outlined brief daily training for leaders and noted Louisiana Children Home work in Jennings. A Scout campaign finances meeting is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday October 14 with Sara Davis as financial chair.
The Tennessee Supreme Court granted John T Scopes five days from Oct 5 to answer the state's preliminary motion to strike his bill of exceptions filed in the Dayton evolution case. The move argues the bill of acceptance was filed too late and lacks specific evidence coverage.
Good condition used cars are in high demand and owners can fetch strong prices by describing their vehicles clearly in want ads.
Herbert L. Gaskin national council representative leads a Boy Scout leader training course at L P S Campus starting 3 p m today and running through Thursday. He addressed both high school boys and L P S students on character building and citizenship. Over twenty men have signed up.
The American Legion asks national guard companies in city to join Armistice Day parade. Eligible units include Company G under Captain Louis F. Rolleigh Service Company with the 156th Infantry band led by Captain Miles and the Medical detachment commanded by Captain DeWitt Milam. Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls are also expected participants.
Mrs. Blanche Green reports nine children brought to Monroe and Ouachita parish by the Louisiana Children's Home Society to be placed in local homes. Ages range from babies to ten and eleven. three Jennings children await placement. Mrs. Green and Rev. F. M. Miller are at Hotel Le Grand this week to assist, with twenty eight children now in the home system.
W. E. Freeman faced charges including drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon, fighting, carrying a concealed weapon, and drunk and disorderly after a disturbance at a residence on Benjamin Street last night. The incident involved Freeman and police responded to the scene.
Police reports record two morning crashes. On McEnery street an unknown driver backed into a car occupied by C H Mallard causing minor damage. On North Grand street Nancie Rogers and Willie Wilson collided. no injuries noted.
The Southern Novelty Co with capital of 250000 will build a large factory in Ouachita parish likely West Monroe. Officers elected last night include President W E Neil Vice President M L Reddoch and Secretary Treasurer C D Miller. The firm will produce wooden scooters and related devices and has ordered machinery. no stock is for sale.
Freeman allegedly assaulted residents at the E. B. Kelly home later cutting Mrs. Kelly’s finger and firing a pistol several times. Police found him missing when they arrived. he was arrested by Sergeant Pet and Officer Ham this morning while en route to work. A similar disturbance at the same house occurred Sunday night.
A male deer presented to the city zoo at Forsythe park by Perry Lime and Cement company has been moved to the park and placed in a new home. No name has been given to the animal yet.
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