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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1897

Page

26

Sycamore Fallen: Hon Daniel Voorhees Dies in Indiana

The Progress notes the death of Hon. Daniel Voorhees of Indiana, a towering figure in Congress and Senate who opposed emancipation of the South and supported Southern liberty. His public life is praised as a guardian against oppression, a defender of states’ rights, and a friend of the Southern cause. Louisiana honors his memory in reverent terms.

Daniel Voorhees Indiana Congress United States Senate Dan- We W. Voorhees Louisiana

Memory as treasure box life scenes honored

A free lecture at the county court house tonight by Rev. W A Whittle is announced with public invitation. Whittle brings recommendations from Rev. W S Penick, an esteemed orator, and is slated to preach at the First Baptist Church tomorrow morning at 11. J M Davies of Minden, W. E. is in the city Tuesday. his wife is in ill health.

Court House W. A. Wittle Mr. Whitte Rev Penick Mr. Whittle First Baptist Church J. M. Davies Minden Wse

Progress hopes for new rails line and factory revival

The Progress urges the Center Line Company to invest in complete new rails, hinting at a renewed push for a basket factory that could boost the town and surrounding area. Notes visits by Hon. W. B. Simpson of Benton and John A. Hudson of Bethany, praises local citizens, and reports minor street work by Street Commissioner Wise on Lacy Street and Hicks Avenue.

Center Line Company W. B. Simpson Benton John A. Hudson Bethany Shreveport Wise Lacy Street Hicks Avenue Mr. Keeney Fairfield Mr. Wise Beudde-Gale Grocery Company Buffalo Standard Dunbar's Cove California St. Louis New York Texas Street

Madam Rumor on Ideal Citizenship and Local Figures

A fragmented column praises community leaders and institutions in Shreveport. It highlights Dr. VanLear on citizenship and church duty, notes Luchini Brothers and T. J. Bryson as civic assets, lauds E. P. Nelson Seminary, Jordan Street Sunday school events, and local officials like Sheriff Thompson Clerk Kelly Noel Busch Holzman and Lieutenant Busch. It calls for harmony among Hebrew Catholic and Protestant ministers and criticizes whisky traffic and saloon patrons.

Catholic Winter School Concludes Second Annual Session

After a successful term many good works were accomplished the Catholic Winter School will close its second annual session tonight. The closing exercises like the opening will be attended with great ceremony and pomp.

Carrolton News

Tailor Made Green The Clams of Gowns for Early Spring

A New York fashion writer reviews tailor made outfits for spring featuring type jackets and skirts, open fronted over narrow waistcoats, tall soft collars, and tasteful fabrics. The piece emphasizes avoiding extravagance while maintaining style, recommending a single walking dress in gray tweed or cloth as a practical chic option.

Pring New York Wil Leowe

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