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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1892

Page

5

Cemetery site purchase debated by city council

A report on the proposed purchase of land near the Catholic cemetery is reviewed by Toombs and Sun from the committee. The discussion covers price at $15,000, alternatives, and the council's timetable while critics urge restraint and ward off elevated expenditures.

Gonneil Toombs Sun Jaininn Hetzer Bolt Ling Jore ‘Toombs Benjani Julies Carrie Wren Jinks Fata Aniaedd iv Central Victoriu Awa Moor Shreveport Atresia Connerl H. HL

Local grower touts fruit orchards and potato profits

Mr B B Todd, city seitor of the Times, shows peaches pears and apples grown in Ireland turf in North Louisiana. Mr J L McCain of Mooringsport notes profitable potato sales at 75 cents per bushel, arguing potatoes can be more lucrative than cotton in the area.

BR. B. Todd the Times Ureland Todd Louisiana McCain

Circus Couple Ties The Knot In Rumored Thrill Ride Wedding

In Laneame Tennessee Bolvar Missouri on the Mh inst a marriage ceremony drew unusual attention and uproar as Col Powell a Texas giant at Treot inches and Mixa flonrietta Mounty a midget inches tall wed. The bride’s widowed mother opposed the match forcing the couple to elope with the show manager boosting salaries to calm the family.

Tn Bolvar Col. Powell Texas Treot Mixa Flonrietta Mounty Circus

Fragmentary note on partisan paper pricing and access

A partial, garbled item references Matraght Ont Allisnes and People's Party paper, with scattered phrases about the Ping publication, a time at 18, and prices of six months at 5 cents per year. The text is too damaged to extract a clear event or names.

Matraght Ont Allisnes People’s Party Ping Pubfaba Palestya

Rumor and Reform Tales From Shrove Port Streets

A garbled editorial voice rails against law violations and foreshadows a coming Criminal Court action. It asserts weekly district court scrutiny of tavern conduct, saloon closures, and penalties for violators. It accuses officials of discrimination, property concerns, and proposals to curb abuse while urging public accountability.

Milan Wafoon Istill Feolilingg Paldes Taylor Tintriet Dvanels Ant

Shreveport Exposition praise and local marriage noted

The Shreveport Exposition earns praise for developing regional products and improving agriculture across North and adjacent territories. A quiet wedding at J D Lee residence joins T F Sorrels of Pine Bluff and Mollie Walpool of Shreveport, departing for Hot Springs en route to their future home.

Vauvewert Seotiscitia Terie Arkansis Shreveport J. D. Lee T. F. Sorrels Pine Bluff Ark Mollie Walpool J. L. Pierca First Methodist Church Hot Springs W. 8. Sorrels Fannie (Patterson) Sorrel

Longtime friend mourns death in railroad accident

The text reports the death of a man in a railroad accident near Newark Ohio. Stated are sorrowing friends and family, including T. J. Bryson and a wife in grief, with plans to return home while the community offers condolences and prayers.

TJ. Bryson Newark Whereis

City Churches Weekly Notices and Services

City churches publish regular notices of services and events. Congregations include Methodist, Baptist, and Catholic groups with preaching at 7:45 p.m. on Friday and Sunday school and prayer meetings scheduled. pastors listed include Rev W. S. Penick and Rev Cline, with Sunday services, Wednesday prayer, and youth gatherings noted.

Pire Pirek Evie Senin Evie Senin, Tet. de Ta. Mor, Lt Inyg Sa Wath Wha Wine and Fs), My Tity Publ Dania Les Niente TD Munday Tad Petty Tuesaday Mwvolhe BP Eday Rew Jackson San Kay Cline Priday Eutoolke Uriday Finst In

Fragmented Textual Fragments From A Murky Local Report

An opaque OCR fragment details a Sunday event with mentions of city leaders, district clerks, and community figures. It references votes, appointments, and local governance amid garbled names, dates, and places, with scattered phrases about unity, public opinion, and district affairs.

Fragmented text hints at agricultural trade or trip notes

The fragment mentions New Orleans and a transport or commerce theme with references to corn, cotton, and LivLiter, but the text is garbled and incomplete, making concrete details unclear. It lists names and locations in a disjointed way, suggesting a report on farming produce and routes through the west.

Chasis I. Guatta Mears Palmer New Orleans West

Doctor Kline Returns to City Amid Farewell Hope

An old friend, Dr Harry Fe Kline, arrives in the city after a lengthy absence, greeted warmly by lovers and townsfolk while a sorrowful summons to attend a bedside visit delays the public reception due to illness. Captain Eugene P. L. Bruck, a noted train robber, died after attempting to kill inmates, with Detective Jackson commended as a brave officer.

Harry Fe Kline Dr. Kline Eugene PL Bruck Alain Jackson Sommers Ame Rnlve Barrows

Cotton bale received at Werlvestay weighing 442 pounds

The bale of cotton received here is weighed at 442 pounds and consignments noted as 10 Wr, S J, Zalalor. Names mentioned include Mawr, J. L., and BT Holmes, with details tied to the delivery at Werlvestay.

Mawr J. L BT Holmes S J Zalalor

Public school funds misused on Market Street plan

Residents argue that the $1,100 should be applied to the public school, not wasted on the Market Street project. Nearly everyone except the City Council agrees, calling for prudent use of the funds.

Evra Tasme Ed Dada Market Street

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