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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
6
Early morning fires persist through the month with community notices of rough weeks. Baseball games fill the week as revival services at Jordan Street Church draw crowds and praise for Rev. W. W. Drake, whose earnest sermons are described as powerful and honored by God. Attendees urged to attend both morning and evening services for uplifting tidings.
William E. Gladstone, the Grand Old Man of England, died at his home at Castle House on a Wednesday. He was renowned worldwide for his long political career and influence in British affairs.
A group of railroad officials visited the city this week to meet with Mr. W. B. Jacobs to arrange the installation of tracks and spurs extending to warehouses and compress facilities planned near the junction. Jacobs is known for undertaking large scale projects.
Many who drilled and manoeuvred at the Fair Grounds during Encampment week will not do service in Cuba. The terse line hints at veterans or cadets facing a change in deployment plans amid ongoing military considerations.
The editor praises the Weiler Rifles rules and regulations. It demands unanimous consent to move the company to ward and reserves a personal or proxy vote for the editor.
All Louisiana agents may sell round trip tickets to Shreveport at one and one third fare with selling dates May 1 and 2 and return limited May 3. War liar is abroad. Stifle him.
Place marketed as rest and health retreat six miles from Marshall Texas with mineral waters praised as unsurpassed. Advertises contact C. J. Randall in Shreveport or Marshall for details.
Attendees urged to join revival services at Jordan Street Church. The item hints at ongoing prospects amid wartime conditions and mentions plans for a bicycle brigade for Cuba, with some people on the anxious seat.
The Texas and Pacific Railway announces ground trip excursion tickets from Shreveport to Sonson Springs and Rosborough Springs via Marshall. These destinations offer several days of enjoyable dining and rest.
Wynson's Springs health resort opens for the season with Mr and Mrs Charles J Randall of Shreveport in possession, promising an unusual attraction. For terms and address contact Mr Randall here or Marshall Texas.
Meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly in New Orleans authorizes all agents to sell tickets at one and one third fare. Tickets go on sale May 17, 18, and 19 with a final limit of June 4.
The seven block in Texas between McNeil and Louisiana streets faces delays and hardship as the paving contractor works slowly, causing traffic disruption and resident frustration.
Rev. C. F. Evans, former pastor of the First Methodist Church in the city, unexpectedly appeared among friends last week after four years away, drawing warm reactions from many well wishers.
Captain Peter Youree is the new president of Commercial National Bank. He is away in Mexico on a short business trip after an excellent selection.
General Conference of the C. M. E. Church in Columbia South Carolina grants coupon agents authority to sell round trip tickets at a first class limited fare. Sale dates April 30 May 1 and 2 with return limit June 1. R D Yoakum, General Passenger Agent H E and W T Ry.
Cut rates to Thynson's Springs available from Union Depot. Write C Randall in Marshall Texas or Shreveport for rates. Waters noted for cures. Tables superb. Scenery grand and picturesque in rural beauty.
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