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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
9
New Orleans cotton prices ended the session with a net decline of 14 to 19 points as markets opened steady and then eased. Early gains faded with late call pressure, October and January posting losses while the market remained nervous ahead of the government report.
New York cotton prices fall 11 to 20 points with October 24.30 and December around 24.63 on open. Early selling sends December to 24.60 before a rebound to about 24.70 as Liverpool cables stay steady and Manchester trade improves. Private reports note liquidation and hedge selling in Liverpool amid fair spot demand.
Liverpool reports cotton fair demand with prices steady. American grades show good middling around 13.92 and middling near 18.57. Sales reach 10 000 bales, including 2 000 American. futures close steady with September 18.21 and October 18.08.
In Chicago on September 18 market notes report higher batter and mixed poultry receipts with quantities for eggs and dairy. Batter receipts reach 7 123 tubs while creamery products list several grade prices. Egg receipts total 7 912 cases with firsts and ordinary firsts priced and noted.
G B Pardue prominent Winnsboro planter and cotton buyer, 38, severely injured when crushed between a cotton gin press and a post at his Winnsboro gin yesterday. He was rushed to St Francis Sanitarium Monroe after surgery and blood transfusions, with a liver laceration reported as the most serious injury.
Hogs receipts 14 000 with tops at 18 50 and bulk weights. Cattle receipts 4 000 with grassers and short feds at 8 50 to 11 00. Sheep receipts 11 000 with natives mostly 5 0 0 to 15 25 and lambs 14 50 to 15 00. Used cars in good condition command demand and price in want ads.
Five miles north of Carthage Texas Ray Tiller Jr 6 and his father R D Tiller about 40 were shot while sleeping by gunfire from three arrested men Pete Riggin Repete Riggin and another unnamed man. The elder Tiller was badly injured and the boy critically wounded bird shot from close range. Authorities detained the suspects as a lynching threat rose.
Urania reports near Tullos excitement as three tests near the town push toward rock cap. Zeigin will resume drilling, after boiler repairs, from 1512 feet to seek cap rock within twenty to thirty feet. Tests Beckman Freeman and Clove Love span section 25-10-1E and 86-10-1E on local land parcels.
The local council formed the thirty sixth Boy Scouts group in Marion Louisiana led by Scout Executive J J Keith and associates. Eight boys enrolled last night: Arne Rea Johnny L Cobb Lavelle Edwards Dan Tarver Haywood Rea J D Cole Leon Russel John Miller Edwards. J E Commack named Scoutmaster.
Atlanta architects Marge, Alger and Alger visited Grammont and Catalpa streets project of Cumberland Telephone Company. They reported the building program satisfactory despite steel delays from Bethlehem, with steel due to arrive soon. Upon receipt, more workers will be employed and progress should accelerate.
Farmers urge Cham ber of Commerce and Farm Agent E R Strahan to help recruit needed cotton harvest workers. Names listed include W W McDonald nine miles south N W McHenry eight miles south Grayson Guthrie sixteen miles north R L Moore fourteen miles north and Frank Stubbs on the Stubbs plantation. Some agreements may enable farmer access to labor.
Assurance that Dr W J Mayo famed surgeon of Rochester Minnesota will attend the Louisiana State Medical Society meeting in late April next year is noted in a letter to Dr J Q Graves. Mayo will travel with Mrs Mayo on a private yacht piloted by Captain G B Cooley from New Orleans to Camden Arkansas, with plans to visit Monroe and explore new territory.
B F Kilpatrick 24 was hit as he stepped into the road from behind two parked cars near the Brown Paper mill gate. W M Stokes Jr drove the auto. Kilpatrick suffered forehead laceration and body bruises. He was taken to St Francis sanitarium by ambulance. The sheriff’s department investigated and Stokes was exonerated by Kilpatrick who said the incident was unavoidable.
Bill Jones a negro was arrested in Winnsboro after an all night chase involving Richland Parish sheriff and deputies. He had shot Sallie Berry a colored woman at Holly Ridge and wounded Charley Stewart. Jones sold the shotgun for $10 and was captured on Winnsboro streets while attempting to leave town. The slain woman's brother attacked the killer before officers intervened.
Hav-A-Tampa will play Clarks in a full nine inning game Sunday afternoon at Forsythe Park. The contest starts at 3 00 p m with Cascio and Clark as Hav-A-Tampa batters. The teams have split the season series and are expected to produce a tight matchup before local fans.
Miss Lois Leonard and Mr. Wheeler Liles wed September 16 in Ruston La with Rev Stevenson officiating. Liles serves with the Monroe Fire Department and received warm congratulations from many friends.
Police report details a 1925 Ford coupe owned by Mrs J P Brown stolen from 205 North Third street between 7 and 9 last night. The car has balloon tires and Louisiana license 110449.
The Coliseum Place Baptist Church in New Orleans announces Rev L T Hastings as its next pastor and the First Baptist Church of Monroe confirms Hastings will become its pastor. Church history notes 71 years of growth with 1400 current members and a seeking move to larger facilities. Hastings is lauded by multiple colleagues for preaching and leadership and will begin duties September 20.
Police seek Malcolm A. Jordan 17 who vanished after last night at his brother in law's home 404 Hart Street. He had been living there ten days with Sgt Edward B Clower. He left around 1030 PM and was not seen this morning. He worked at Missouri Pacific railroad shops and had not resigned or been discharged. No foul play is suspected.
The mother of Mrs. George reports her daughter vanished with little money after five years of marriage to a cafe employee. The family suspects foul play as the two young daughters Mada and Juanita cry for their mother. A distant sister in Los Angeles is the only potential lead. The woman is described as five feet three inches, 125 pounds, with blue eyes and dark hair.
A short run of classified advertisements brings in unexpected buyers, turning a modest listing into a sale of valuable property. Vendors note steady interest and quick closings drawn by targeted cheap ads.
Miss Alta McBride hosted the Girls Sewing Club gathering with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mrs. J. A. Garnett and other local ladies, plus several young members and visiting relatives.
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