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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1929

Page

8

Fox scenting dogs and memory contest at Bootta Lake

Report recounts a hunting gathering near Farmerville Louisiana on Bootta Lake from November 12 1929 with a fox scenting dog named Wild Bill and a hot Mulligan coffee contest. Members listed include Colvin Posey Adams Robinson and many others. Winners credited in story telling with Wych Colvin and Clyde Barmore.

Brantly Fred Oscar Dowling Colvin Alma Richardson Mack Thelma Alva Robinson Tres Harry Ed Peden Jack Mc Elmo Hal Posey Wych Colvin Jagiewin Clyde Barmore Wych Col Jack Athon Adams Robinson Riser Saunders Jmmie”. Williamson Elmo Colva O. Clina Jan Adams Will Saunders Ed F Hartwell Bishop Robigon Ruston Tom Grafton Wyck Chester Norris Joe Harley Colvin Dunpach P. Colvin Ray Green Hal Bill Harrison Charley Singleton Cross Royds Howard Bill Floyd Weldon Mice West Rabb Will Lolly Gus ‘Blake Jim Tom Williamson Raymond Colvin Henry Matthews Ball School House Ed Hester Choudrant Bootta Lake Farmerville Louisiahs A. D

Chicago Tribune Editor to Address Club Next January

Robert McCormick editor of the Chicago Tribune will address the club next January. The event is announced by the National Broad Association and Gallender Aleo.

Een Be Oyie Aie

Fifty Airplanes To Take Part In New Orleans Carnival

More than 60 airplanes will participate in a two day air carnival at Meniée airport to dedicate the newer Southern Air Tracts port airport. Admiral A W Marshall will head six fighting planes and three observation ships from Pensacola. Major Clarence Tinker will bring nine fighting planes from Kelly Field. Captain B J Harvey will command eight planes from Crockett Field. Major Sumpter Smith will lead five observation ships from the Alabama National Guard. Banquets and entertainments are planned.

Orleans Fort Worth Meniétee Southern Air Kelly Field Texas B. J. Harvey Crockett Field Birmingham Sumpter Smith 108Th Alabama Nationals Guard

Recent Wall Street Crash Shows Value Of Thrift

The piece argues thrift would have reduced market turmoil, urging readers to avoid get rich quick schemes and rely on compound interest and reinvestment. It emphasizes slow, safe growth through fundamentals, warning that abandoning thrift invites financial disaster.

Wall Street

Astor Employee Hit By Eagle On Stage Parade Prep

Pate Frazier, an Astor Theater employee, was hit by a dummy eagle used for Armistice Day preparations. The impact occurred at 10 15 am on stage, knocking him unconscious briefly and leaving a gash on his head before medical staff stabilized him.

Pate Frazier Astor Theater Frazier

Brothers' Same Man Named Missing Heir Hoax Alert

Macon police thought they found the missing heir to a 250000 dollar Albany estate. A man calling himself Bob Kelly was treated to a meal then vanished. Another man, George Kelly, also disappeared. Investigations suggest Bob and George are the same person.

Macon Albany

Breaking Engagement Ring Ruling in St. Louis Court

St Louis November 12 Circuit Judge Kiloren ruled that breaking an engagement does not entitle the man to the return of his ring. Thomas D O'Brien gave Mrs Helen Appell an engagement ring valued at 600 dollars and sought its return to pawn it. The case involved a Soaple who was engaged three years.

St. Louis Kiloren Thomas D. O'Brien Helen Appell Soaple

Tech Auditorium to Relay Tech Mississippi College Game

Tech students and townspeople will hear a play by play of the Tech Mississippi College game in Clinton Friday. Western Union leased line will flash every play as Bulldogs chase a key conference result during Homecoming events. An attendance goal of 500 is set with tickets sold at downtown drug stores.

Louisiana Hilldogs Western Union Telegraph Company Bulldog Tech Auditorium Tech Millsaps Jackson Miss Quitman Long Techmen Clinton Mississippi College

Governor's Son, Nine Years Old, Steals Night Out

In Lincoln Nebraska on November 8, the governor Arthur Weaver and his wife faced anxiety when their nine year old son Phillip wandered off while they were away. Police searched until shortly before midnight when Phillip returned home and told headquarters not to search. He said he had just been out for the evening and called after his sister warned him police were seeking him.

Lincoln Neb Arthur Weaver Phillip

Slap On Back Saves Boy After Doctors Quit

In Chicago on November 7 a two and a half year old boy named Leonard Gilbert swallowed a screw. After two failed operations over five months a nurse lifted him by the heels and slapped his back causing the screw to drop free from his mouth.

Chicago Leonard Gilbert

New Orleans Sees Surge in September Construction

In September New Orleans reported a near doubling of construction activity compared with August, with gains concentrated where certain materials were readily available. The statewide impact varied by region, while the city saw a 38 percent increase in local construction output.

New Orleans Duatey Gourne

Yule Feast Jail Term For Peter Supenski

Peter Supenski, 35, jailed for 30 days after pleading guilty to stealing lead to fund Christmas dinner. He requested 60 days to secure another meal, but the judge denied the extra time. Pronounced in Ohiedgo on November 8.

Ohiedgo Peter Supenski Peter Supenski

Mystery of Lagniappe Explored by Local Cleric

Dr. Winans W. Drake of Trinity Methodist offers a new rendition of Lagniappe origin from New Orleans market history. He cites a tale of a market man with a pet monkey and the practice of adding a small gift with every purchase, a story linked to the word la gnniappe.

Leader Louisiana ‘Tech Winans W. Drake Truity Methodist Lagniappe Tech South Louisiana New Orleans

Arranging For King's First Visit To Pope

Pisately, Italian ambassador to the Holy See, arrived today to arrange King Victor Emmanuel's forthcoming visit to the Pope. The king's birthday on November 11 will be celebrated at the Vatican with a gala official dinner where diplomats credited to the Vatican and to the Quirinal will meet for the first time formally.

Pisately Count de Vecchi Holy See Victor Emanuel Vatican Quirinal

Lincoln Parish Grand Jury Report 1629 Adjourning

Grand Jury for Lincoln Parish Louisiana reports one true bill after special session. They completed duties and hand the report to the court on November 7, 1629, asking adjournment subject to further orders. Clerk L K Brooks attests.

Third District Court Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Robber awaits trial hangs self in jail

Chandler Oklahoma November 6 Fred Davis 24 held in Lincoln county jail for robbery of the Bank of Kendrick hanged himself with knotted handkerchiefs while awaiting trial after a running gun fight October 16 in which about 20 shots were fired He had brooded over a death sentence recently imposed on Ted Cole 17 who pleaded guilty to a firearms robbery in which no shots were fired Cole received the chair Davis asked jailers what sentence he might get for a robbery where a man was shot

Chandler Okla Fred Davis Lincoln County Bank of Kendrick Davis Saul Yager Tulsa Ted Cole Te Cole

Well Presented Pageant Ends Week Of Prayer At Church

The Methodist Church concluded its Week of Prayer with a pageant directed by Mrs. Allen Barksdale. An audience filled the church as gifts symbolized rededication, with music led by Mrs. S. L. White and a solo by four singers. Dorothy Williams, four, sang and charmed the crowd before Dr. Drake gave benediction.

Methodist Church Allen Barksdale Rodney Cline Poole Robison Robert Seegars W. R. Pratt Frank Morgan C. H. Carson 8. L. Cole W. H. Spinks Clay Skinner Margaret Davis Elizabeth Rainwater Agatha Morgan

21 Bodies Recovered From Volcano Ruins in Guatemala

Guatemala City reports twenty one bodies recovered from debris after the Banta Maris eruption. More than 300 residents displaced as lava streams move toward the sea along the Bamalea river. A new crater opened, El Palmar damage estimated at one million dollars. President Cha con returns to direct relief efforts.

Guatemala City Banta Maris Here Volcano District Bamalea el Palmar Chacon

Louisiana construction total tops 103 million for year

New Orleans reports construction outlay surpassing 103 million dollars for the year, a surge compared with September’s 5.64 million. Officials note continued growth in building activity across Louisiana, with the year-to-date total reaching just over the 103.8 million mark.

Louisiana New Orleans Lou

Red Cross Roll Call Appeals for Humane Aid

The Red Cross aids disaster victims on need basis, focusing on farmers in distress. It supports rural life through health services, home hygiene education, and veteran farm support, urging farmer membership to expand its relief and development work nationwide.

Red Cross Red Orxons Mississippi Delta American Red Cross American Farmer 12 American Hed Cross

Ward Marshal Sale of Ford Roadster in Ruston

Ward Marshal announces public sale in Ruston Lincoln Parish Louisiana to satisfy writ of fieri facias issued from First Justice of the Peace Court Ward One. October 28 1929 J T Richardson Ward Marshal seizes Ford Roadster motor number 1184110610 license 130047 for sale cash with appraisement at the court house front door on November 9 1929.

Taylor Bros. Grocery Will & W. J. Taylor J. G. Johnson Ward One Lincoln Parish Louisiana Ruston Court House Ion J. T. Richardson

Sheriff Sale in Third District Court Lincoln Parish La

Notice of seizure and sale under a writ of seizure and sale by the Lincoln Parish court for November 23 1929 at Ruston. A used 1927 Model Ford Touring Car Motor No 14366608 is offered as the defendant Sherman Cobb's property to satisfy the writ and costs. Sale terms are cash without appraisal. date is November 6 1929.

Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Third Judicial District Court Ruston Lincoln Parish Sherman Cobb

Beal Burrow Dry Goods Co. Va. No. 6504 Notice

Notice by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias issued from the Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled cause. The debtor and case details appear incomplete but indicate a civil enforcement action directed at Beal Burrow Dry Goods Co. and F. M. Hood in Lincoln, State of Louisiana. The record notes a writ and court origin with execution steps pending.

Sheriff Sells Cotton Gin at Lincoln Parish Sale

On Saturday November 6 1929 between the hours governing judicial salex a 2 stand Munger gin with boiler engine 2 stands press elevator seed house and appurtenances will be sold. The property seized as the defendant F M Hood s and will be sold to satisfy writ and costs. Terms: 42 months credit with bond. A J Thigpen Sheriff.

Fiouse Saeti Lincoln Parish Towwit Munger F. M. Hood A. J. Thigpen

Notice Of Administration Petition In Lincoln Parish

Third Judicial District Cort Lincoln Parish Louisiana Succession of T. M. Sholars deceased No 1402 Probate Docket MARY FANNIE SHOLARS petitions court for letters of administration on estate of late TY M Sholars intestate Show cause within ten days why petition should not be granted By order of the court date October 6 1929 Deputy Clerk Ross G Neill

Third Judicial District Cort Lincoln Parish Louisiana T. M. Sholars Mary Fannie Sholars M. Sholars A. D Ross GC Neill

Sale of Real and Personal Property in Lincoln Parish

Administrator Maggie Bartlett announces a public outcry sale of one half community interest in land described as N of SW Sec 26 Tp 18 N R 5 W Lincoln Parish Louisiana and a personal property inventory appraised at 2600 dollars to pay debts. Real estate sold with purchaser assuming mortgage, at least two thirds of appraised value, on November 23 1929. J A Bartlett Administrator.

Maggie Bartlett Third Judicial Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Lincoln Parish N. R J. A. Bartlett

Partition Sale Notice in Lincoln Parish Louisiana 1929

I will, under a Commission to Sell issued by the Third District Court, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, offer the 120 acre NEN of Section 17 Township 18 North Range 2 West for sale to the highest bidder on November 30, 1929 at the Ruston courthouse. Cash only, no appraisal, to effect partition by licitation between plaintiffs led by S. W. Holloway and others and defendants. Date Oct 30 1929. A. J. Thigpen Sheriff.

S. W. Holloway Holloway Third District Court Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Ruston Lincoln Parish Wis Nen Township 18 A. J. Thigpen

Glover v. Hays McDonald Property Seizure Notice

Law notice from Parish La. shows R B Glover vs Hays McDonald seized property in Lincoln Parish. 80 acres described as SW of Sec 12 and N of NW of Sec 13, T18N R4W. Sale to satisfy writ and costs, no credits or allowances stated. Sale date December 7, 1838, in Lincoln Parish.

Lincoln Parish Bey Nwia Ny R Ass McDonald

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Agin Pollahed Crook Ocean Grayhound Atlantic Pacific South Henry H. Morse Florence Slave Company Boston Yeaday Montebarnat Hotel Lge Thy Esata Partay Gachival Astor Tnsures Rene Grand Jury L. K. Brooks Red Cross Roll Call Humane Appeal The Sheriff's Sale Administrator’s Safe R. B. Glover Hays McDonald Parish of Lincoln State of Louisiana Sion
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