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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1909

Page

5

Adelaide Thurston to bring Contrary Mary to Sugar's Theatre

Miss Adelaide Thurston, famed actress and Daughter of the Confederacy, will perform Contrary Mary by Edith Ellis at Sugar's Theatre Thursday night. The tour, praised as prosperous, elevates American stage and showcases Thurston's Southern appeal and advocacy of refined, noble drama.

Adelaide Suhurston Adelaide Thurston Miss Thurston Southland Daughters of the Confederacy Fitzhugh Lee Contrary Mary Edith Ellis Sugar’s Theatre Maude Adams Red Wing Minn New York Sun South Clean

Yorke and Adams Star in Africa at Sugar's Theatre

Yorke and Adams perform with a large company at Sugar's Theatre on November 4, offering a new potpourri of mirth and music titled Yorke and Adams in Africa. The show is created by the same producer and promises a lively stage spectacle.

Yorke Adams Sugar’s Theatre Yorke and Adams Africa

Allen's Fever and Pain Powders Advertisement

An ad for Allen's Fever and Pain Powders from Phoenix Drug Store promises headache and neuralgia relief when other remedies fail. The notice reads as a brief retail slate typical of early 20th century drug advertising.

Phoenix Drug Store

Forrester Engages Fifty for Chorus Durbar Show

B E Forrester hires a company of fifty to back the show featuring Aaron Hoffman style humor and a famed chorus. The act promises the famed Ju Ju Girls as part of a dazzling entertainment package.

Pittsburg Detroit World Series Pictures Shown At Grounds

The first game of the Pittsburg Detroit world championship series is projected at the new million dollar grounds in Pittsburg. Enlarged pictures of top players from both teams are displayed. Showings occur today and tomorrow with a complete change planned.

Pittsburg

Old Citizen Dies in Simboro

Mr. J. W. Mitchell of West Monroe died in Simboro this morning while visiting. He was seventy five years old and had long been active in business in Old Trenton and West Monroe. His name and character were highly respected in the community.

J. W. Mitchell West Monroe Simboro Mitchell Old Trenton

Prince Ito of Japan Assassinated in Manchuria Mystery

Hirobumi Ito, a prince and elder statesman who shaped Japan Korea policy, was killed after alighting from a train at Harbin Manchuria. The event shocks Japan as mourning spreads and Koreas Crown Prince grieves the loss of his tutor and ally.

Tokio Hirobumi Ito Japan Korea Harbin Manchuria Privy Council Ito Prince Ito

True Christian gentleman laid to rest in Monroe cemetery

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Presbyterian church just after the 9 25 W S P train from the west arrives. Interment follows in Monroe cemetery. Prince Ito prepared for return home and placed on a railway train. Russian Minister Kokovsoff briefed for a conference in Harbin on Manchuria administration with finance as the focus.

The Presbyterian Church Monroe Cemetery Ito M. Kokovsoff Harbin Prince Ito Manchuria Kokovsoff Japan

Japan Deliberations Shape Long-Term Policy Outlook

Observers say hopes and wishes voiced in current discussions may influence Japan's policy direction for years to come, signaling possible shifts in economic, security, and diplomatic priorities.

Japan

New weekly newspaper to be published in Rayville Louisiana

Rayville announces the start of a new weekly paper owned by Richland Publishing Company with Duncan Buie as president Horace B Chambers as vice president and T H McGregor as secretary and treasurer E C Criser to head the mechanical department The plant will have modern equipment and be among the finest in North Louisiana The city previously saw a roundup of numerous idle negros by officers and citizens leading to several to be jailed for 4 to 14 days on the streets amid rapid growth with many new homes and contracts being let

Rayville The Richland Publishing Company Duncan Buie Horace B. Chambers T. H. McGregor E. C.crisler Louisiana George Wesley Smith

Fifty Leper Outbreak Review Grants Possible Freedom

Honolulu reports fifty of the first one hundred examined at Molokai have been declared nonleprous and may soon be freed. Examinations under a legislative resolution found no disease traces, sparking hope among the 875 outcasts and suggesting hundreds more may request re examinations.

Honolulu Molokai

Confessed to Tripple Murder Reveals Details

A man confesses to three murders after weeks of denial describing theft of rings and valuables hidden in a corn shock. He recounts police cross questioning and being forced to reenact scenes, while offering a $500 reward for the killer. The case ties to a dispute between the Van Royens and McMahons over property.

van Royens McMahons McMahon van Royen

Revival at First Baptist Church Surges in Attendance

The revival series led by Rev. Bennett from Texas grows in power and attendance at First Baptist Church. Sixteen new members joined since last Sunday. Services continue this week at 3 PM and 7:30 PM with wide cooperation across denominations.

First Baptist Church Bennett Plains Texas

Baseball Notes: Sentell purchase, league expansion

Brooklyn seeks to acquire Sentell the Mobile shortstop. Minnesota Wisconsin league to add two cities to form an eight club circuit next year. Bridgeport official James H O Rourke elected salary of 500 a year the league first salaried official. Indiana lacked a champion team yet produced two star pitchers George Mullin of the Tigers from Wabash and Charles Adams of the Pirates born in Tipton.

Brooklyn Sentell James H. O'Rourke Bridgeport Indiana Hoosier State George Mullin Tigers Wabash Charles Adams Pirates Tipton

Stockholders Meeting Notice at Union Bank November 1909

To the Stockholders of the Union Bank and Trust Company the annual meeting will be held at the bank Saturday November 6 1909 between 10 a m and 4 p m for electing a board of directors and other matters. H D Apgar cashier.

Union Bank and Trust Company H. D. Apgar

Weekly Gold Bond Draws Announce Free Certificates

An ad states a $25 weekly prize in gold bond certificates given away each Monday. Customers are urged to inquire at the Monroe Drug Coupon store for details and participation terms.

Monroe

Exclusive Jersey Butter Sale by Fox Grocer Coe Ltd

Mrs Dr W B Miller announces Fox Grocer Coe Ltd will have exclusive sale rights for her celebrated Jersey Butter until further notice. Includes a brief note referencing President Taft at Vicksburg and an advertisement in V S P. 22 61.

Fox Grocer Coe., Ltd Jersey W. B. Miller Taft Vicksburg

Wiley cites Chinese civilization at statistical banquet

Dr Harvey Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry and pure food declares at the American Statistical Society dinner that China is more civilized than the United States in a humorous critique of statistics and health. Dr John S Fulton and Prof Le Grande Powers also spoke as more than three hundred statisticians attended in Washington.

Washington United States Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry American Statistical Society Wiley John S. Fulton International Congress of Hygiene le Grande Powers Census Bureau

Remedy boasts Rexall Mucu-Tone for coughs and colds

A local Rexall store endorses Mucu-Tone as excellent for preventing catarrh and colds. The ad cites a physician’s cure record of thirty years, offers a money back guarantee, and lists bottle prices at 50 cents and 1.00 with typical relief after three large bottles. The Monroe Drug Company promotes Rexall Remedies exclusively at The Rexall Store in Monroe.

Rexall Monroe Monroe Drug Company

Pittsburg Detroit Games Pictures Show A Complete Match

The page features photos from the Pittsburg Detroit games highlighting prominent players. It also lists entertainment items including The Awakening a Cupid prank and Wanted A Child a father's conflict with an elder brother over a child. Edison presents Why Girls Leave Home a refreshed comedy.

Cupid Edison

Vaudeville Attractions Change at Swisher and Evans

Vaudeville entries include Swisher and Evans with a comedy singing and dancing act and Walter Stead the English comedian. An entire vaudeville change is set for Thursday night.

Swisher and Evans Walter Stead

Admission Rules for Children at Event

Adults pay full price while children under 10 are charged 10 cents. All children over 3 years must hold a ticket for entry.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Widely Sold

From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by Allen's Pharmacy and New County Drug Store.

Chamberlain United States Allen's Pharmacy New Couth Drug Store

Claims notice for W. A. Swim interdict filed by curator

All persons holding claims against W. A. Swim interdict must file with H. A. Moore curator without delay. The notice states a deadline and identifies the curator handling claims.

W. A. Swim H. A. Moore

Local Father Praises Foley’s Orino Laxative

Mr. F. G. Fritz of Oneonta New York reports his daughter benefited greatly from Foley’s Orino Laxative. He calls it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The laxative is mild pleasant and effective and cures habitual constipation. For sale by D. H. Key.

F. G. Fritz Oneonta N. Y Foley D. H. Key

Union Oil Mill Free Meat and Hulls Delivery

See or phone the Union Oil Mill West Monroe for fresh meat and hulls. Free delivery. Home phone 48 Cumb, phone 268 23-8t.

Union Oil Mill West Monroe

Capudine Headache Relief Adette

Boost for headaches colds heat stomach or nervous troubles capudine relieves quickly in liquid form. Pleasant to take and acts immediately. Available at drug stores in 25c and 50c sizes.

Capudine

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