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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
7
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with gains of 2 points to 9 up. Opening trades showed 1 to 9 point losses but a rally followed as December rose to 28.16 and March to 28.30 on short covering and trade buying amid rain and cooler weather in the west.
Cotton futures closed largely steady with mixed changes as traders priced the government crop report. Prices fluctuated in early trading, with declines offset by covering and trade buying, while December futures dipped briefly before stabilizing near the prior close.
Liverpool reports steady prices amid fair demand on September 24 with American cotton sales totaling 8,000 bales including 3,900 American. Receipts reach 7,000 bales, futures close quiet and steady with September at 12.52 and December at 12.84 among other months.
Chicago reports show poultry alive and various fowl prices with weak receipts for eggs and rising batter values. Receipts include 4,890 tubs of creamery butter with standard to extra firsts priced between 42 1/2 and 46 1/2 cents per pound while eggs rise to 34 to 36 cents for firsts amid 3,964 cases received.
Chicago wheat futures fell below 150 per bushel with December at 145 1 2 as traders dumped futures to curb losses amid ample Canadian supplies and weak European demand. Corn oats and rye posted new seasonal lows with scattered buying only in select months. Hog values rose while provisions markets tracked grain weakness.
Chicago stock prices show hog receipts at 17 000 with bulk good and choice hogs weighing 140 to 220 pounds trading from 18 85 to 18 80 with top 13 95. Bulk better 240 to 40 pound butchers range 13 20 to 18 65 while sows move 11 90 to 12 40.
The Louisiana Power company asks district court to empanel a jury of 24 freeholders to value land owned by Dr. G. M. Trezevant and H. H. Noland in the parish. The jury would determine compensation for land needed for a transmission line from the Sterlington plant to the Mississippi River, excluding the properties already agreed as acquired. The petition asserts failure to agree on land values and requests the jury to assess damages.
Thieves entered the former Joe’s cafe at 514 De Liard Street between 9 and 10 am yesterday, stealing a cash register valued at 150 dollars, six restaurant stools, and two chairs during a one hour absence. The cafe is under renovation for Black Cat No. 2, with police investigating but few clues.
Jimmy Summerlin is held on lie in wait and shooting with intent to kill charges after an alleged attempt to kill Dorsey Tellis in the parish. Tellis fled into the woods during a heated argument Saturday night, Summerlin pursued and fired several shots. none hit Tellis. Summerlin was arrested yesterday afternoon and confessed.
An unidentified Black man robbed Thomas Milligan near the Swartz railroad tracks yesterday. The bandit, about forty years old and 5 feet 8 inches, fled on a Missouri Pacific freight train toward Monroe after holding a gun to Milligan. Police searched but did not locate him.
The report lists hog price ranges from 12.75 to 18.25 for light hogs and 13.50 to 18.85 for heavy and medium hogs, with packing sows and slaughter pigs in specific bands. Cattle receipts total 9,000 with best matured steers at 16.25 and vealers at 13.50, while sheep receipts reach 18,000 with feeders 15.00 to 15.25 and other notes on feeding costs.
Colonel William Mitchell traveling to Washington in response to a government summons failed to pass through Monroe after Dallas urged a faster route. Monroe hopes to invite him to Armistice Day November 11 for the Huff Daland field dedication as chief speaker.
A delegation from El Dorado led by Mayor A. D. Murphy and including ex Mayor C P McHenry and city department heads arrived in Monroe to study Monroe’s city hall operations and discuss mutual friendship as El Dorado plans a new city hall. The group will proceed to Shreveport for further inspection.
A team from Ford, Davis and Bacon of New York will conduct an industrial survey of Monroe's light power and street railway plants. Commissioned by Harvey C Couch at city expense, the survey aims to value plants and may lead to an offer to purchase requiring a special election. Couch interests already control fifty plants, including West Monroe's municipal light plant.
LONDON reports the death of Lieutenant General Sir Pratap Singh Maharajah of Jammu and Kashmir. His heir is nephew Sir Hari Singh known last winter as "Mr. A." who publicized a blackmail scheme involving Mrs. Charles E. Robinson. Singh allegedly faced a $760,000 loss.
Urania Petroleum's Anthony Gibbons reports plans to spud No. 9 in section 19 10 2E at Urania Tullos oil and gas field. He says field outlook is strongest for gas and oil with Jackson outcrop guiding development and Stovall No 2 well underscoring southward drop off. Assignments recorded include Page to Zeigin and Collins to Hudson. Urania Lumber Co transfers leases to Hardiner Petroleum Co in 40 acres.
The Rotary Club voted at a noon meeting to plant evergreen trees along Monroe Sicard road as a beautification project for the first federal aid highway in the state. A committee will plan a free Oct 20 charity performance and programs for a concert by the Stanacola Refinery band in nearby towns.
Police reports show three automobile accidents in the area. Mrs R J McWilliams on Oak street was struck by a street car and hit Mrs M D Broderick on Holly street. both cars damaged. Willia Williams backing on Catalpa street damaged L H Marchi's car yesterday. Carl Ford turning from Grand to Oak street was struck by an unknown driver.
Monroe merchants manufacturers and civic clubs will turn out for Rayville fair next Monday designated Monroe Day. Plans include a dusting demonstration by Huff Daland Dusting Company a football game with a Louisiana Training Institute team and a fall style show by Palace Store plus performances by the Teflis Grotto band with more events to be announced. The Chamber of Commerce backs close cooperation with Rayville organizers to make the week’s events highly notable.
Fire Chief Frank Roddy and Assistant Fire Chief H E Roberts directed first term drills in city schools yesterday morning and afternoon. Georgia Tucker school posted the fastest exit in thirty nine seconds followed by Barkdale Faulk at forty two seconds. City High logged one minute thirty five seconds as drills continue biweekly to improve performance. Parish school to follow.
The Teflis Grotto announces a ceremonial Monday at the Masonic temple to debut its finely ordered scenery, hailed as the most elaborate yet attempted in northeast Louisiana. Many candidates are expected to join as the grotto, though young, shows rapid growth and rising interest.
A light rain fell from 9 PM lasting several hours in Ruston, but after the sun returned today the cotton crop is uninjured and picking proceeds nearly uninterrupted. The rain is expected to boost activity for local truckers and nearby farming interests.
At First Baptist Church a mid week prayer service led by Rev. L T Hastings approved a two week revival beginning the second Sunday in October. A Bible Institute singer from New Orleans will handle special music while Hastings leads all preaching. The Ouachita Morehouse Baptist Association meets October 7–8 at Oak Ridge with attendees from Monroe and West Monroe.
Bastrop Louisiana notes list visitors from Houston Oak Ridge Monroe and Annapolis with travel to New Orleans and Chicago. Social highlight is a large purple lavender themed party hosted by Miss Tina Collins for Mrs G H Beekman of Hollywood with prize drawings and an assisted lace tray gift.
Ruston district of the M. E. Church South holds a rally in Ruston on Sunday September 27 at 2 30 p m. Pastors and laymen from Jonesboro Clay Ruston Dubach Bernice Farmerville Manon Calhoun Eros Dodson Ouachita and Simsboro will attend. Bishop Sam R Hay F M Decker district lay leader and W T Whiteman will speak on vital subjects amid rising enthusiasm and expectation of a large crowd.
Ruston High prepares for the season opener against El Dorado High, 1924 Arkansas champions, at Memorial Park. Crowds and school spirit rise as cheerleaders are selected and Kiwanis discussions on education and scout programs unfold. Parish agents plan school canvassing for Boys and Girls Clubs amid expected enrollment growth.
The fourth annual Central Louisiana Fair known as The Most Entertaining Fair will run October 19 to 24 on Alexandria’s 225 acre fair grounds. Last year drew large crowds and with added attractions plus improved roads officials predict attendance will double in 1924.
Tommy Dorris aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs W E Dorris died yesterday at the family home near West Monroe after an operation for illness. He had studied in parish schools and did not rally from the after effects. Funeral will be held this afternoon at the home with burial in Smith cemetery.
Classifieds promotion urges investors to place ads in the News Star to reap large returns. The ad implies substantial profits from advertising sales and market visibility.
Calhoun September 24 Rev J L Lay at Claiborne Methodist Church revival urged obedience over success in fishing parable. He warned every person writes a record on memory conscience and community, noting families shape public character. Nightly attendance rises with growing spiritual interest.
A large egg plant shaped like a man’s head with two ear like projections was grown by J. E. Doughtie on the Columbia road Ouachita parish. Weighing several pounds it rests on a desk at Hotel Monroe drawing many observers and is said to be unique in the parish.
The Police Jury of Ouachita Parish Louisiana adopts the 1926 budget detailing expenditures from joint court costs to road maintenance and contingencies. Revenue sources include parish taxes of 21 1/4 mills and city tax shares with publication ordered in the official journal within 30 days. The ordinance was approved in Monroe on August 12 1925.
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