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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
24
Fragments indicate Jules Dreyfuss & Company, Ltd promotes new clothing hats and updated styles. The text is garbled but suggests announcing latest fashion items and urging readers to call before making purchases.
A report from Shreveport notes multiple weddings this week. Eugene Perronivel of New Orleans marries Mary Jackson at her brother Walter Jacksons residence. The groom works at the New Orleans Custom House and is brother to C E Perroncel, parish treasurer. The couple, and their families, are prominent in local society.
The Wednesday afternoon society pages report three weddings in Shreveport. Carrie Florsheim wed Henry Weil in a bright ceremony. Catherine Hamilton married W. F. Corbin in First Presbyterian Church with a large bridal party. James Murray and Mabel McFarlin, both locals, tied the knot as military preparations loom for him. The Progress extends warm congratulations and best wishes for the couples.
J R Chandler transfers to D J Evans the West half of the Southwest quarter of section 11 township 2 range 15 8566. A Baldwin transfers to S B McCutchen lots 3 and 24 birds of lot 9 in J B Allen subdivision section 10 township 17 range 14 containing 60 and 25 acres. Also the South tink of the Northeast quarter and the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of section seven township 17 range 14 815 000 Roland Jo tod L Nalbot 32 acres NE quarter of section 35 township 18 range 14 82 500.
A historical notice invites readers to discuss life insurance options with W C Agurs, agent for Mutual Life of Kentucky. The brief prompts engagement and outlines how residents can explore policy plans and benefits through the agency.
Spectal inducements for April and May offered to all who desire to visit Hynson's Springs. Address C J Randall at Shreveport or Marshall Texas for terms. After April 13 the Sunser Limited Train will go Chicago to San Francisco on Tuesdays and return on Thursdays after April 7. Service to be discontinued for the season April 24 westbound May 3, resuming in fall. Mr James Heffner confined to bed with a broken rib. Fishermen say the fish are holding a jubilee.
Akimoto's Royal Yedo Japanese Troupe appears at Part View Theater Monday night. The venue has been prepared for a summer season with the company to operate. Refreshments will be available but no intoxicants will be served.
The writer expresses fatigue and disgust with constant reports of Caddo and Trelevant Rifles drilling, urging relief for a suffering public from nonstop military readiness statements. The tone pleads for restraint and a return to normal life amid ongoing drills.
WRANK Oysters keep fresh and cooked to order with style. The restaurant serves meals at all hours and boasts 16 saloon congestion. A popular Indies resort hotel with modern appointments and superior furnishings. Travelers urged to stop for comfort and attention from Frank Serwich, proprietor.
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