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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1897
Page
23
In a comical case from the Atlanta Gas Journal, elderly Wheeler says his long luxurious whiskers, prized by him and his wife, were shaved off. Wheeler sought a court action, but the judge dismissed the case after Wheeler promised to avoid his wife until whiskers regrew.
Fragmentary report discusses a man named Neern Beenwae Ne and a preacher of color connected to Jeffcrack City and St. Louis Republican, detailing his indolence and neglect of farming duties on a neighboring farm as part of a local matter.
Rev Peter Sears preached baptism to a crowd when a darky opposed his interpretation. The confrontation escalated after an exchange of views and Sears struck the man, leaving him unable to argue. Sears then wore striped clothing and argued with a felon on baptism at a cafe distance.
An aged fragment urges stronger church action to curb moral drift as young people migrate to cities. It cites alleged church navy zeal and calls for league involvement to combat temptation and loneliness, noting how home ties and inviting services can steer youths away from sin.
The text asserts that true virtue lies in humility and giving, citing Methodists as examples where the humble convert to thrift, cut costs, save, and donate. Wealth and power accrue to the righteous while the ungodly waste their resources, and the key maxim urged is to seek the kingdom first.
Notarized charter documents establish Gull Lumber Co Limited as a Louisiana corporation of 10000 dollars capital, 200 shares at 50 each, with power to sue and be sued, purchase and mortgage property, and appoint officers. Domicile in Shreveport Parish of Caddo, directors three stockholders R. K. Finney A. C. Dist and others, annual meeting first Monday January 1888, dissolution rules and notice requirements detailed. Endorsed by district attorney and clerk with official seals.
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