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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1894

Page

13

Progress in GaxEveport Dec 1 1804

Sparse OCR fragment reports progress in a Louisiana town with limited readable details. Potentially notes a dated public record or announcement but lacks clear names, events, or outcomes.

Farewell sermon for Rev J L Pierce at First Methodist

The Rev J L Pierce pastor of the First Methodist Church of Shreveport delivers a farewell sermon marking the end of a four year allotment. He is praised as a skilled preacher and steadfast leader, with his wife and children receiving the city’s prayers and best wishes for happiness and success in their new charge.

J.L. Pierce First Methodist Church Thin City Methodist Episcopal Church South Pierge Bia Biebopa Vierce Christ Ministry of Louisiana Jabip Shreveport Hymen Hyman Edward |Ook Bonlab J. Helpman de Wb Penick Natches Shreveport Grays LL Bulomas Alti Pune Rey J. L. Pierce Blanche Vandenberg Tonpe Nelson Homer Mary E. Constantine Maunfield

Local Washington column notes notices and holiday events

Washington News Our Washington column highlights a special notice about unauthorized possession and a blue panel marking subscription ends. It also lists a Thanksgiving service at First Presbyterian and references holiday railroad fares and local social announcements with names and places.

The Services Closed Under Rev Sid Williams

The article notes the closing of the programed services led by Rev. Sid Williams after two weeks of strong attendance. Williams is praised for engaging sermons and apparent religious influence, with attendees’ belief in his Christian faith highlighted and references to his departure toward Monroe for further services. The piece also lists local notices, personal items, and upcoming civil service exam details for December 1924, including age requirements and filing deadlines.

Sid Williams Imal Tle Tie Monroe Louis Shreveport Civil Service Commission Washington Tity Clty Clerk and Cartier United States H.C. MercaLr Sealy Board J. Hall Parry American Life Aq Accident Insurance Company Monroe J B. Williams Monterrey Mooringsport Tesday Hay W. HL Sem Jones Sid. Williams Jewne Worort Thas Town

Lands Exempt From Levee Tax Report Delegated

The Board of State Engineers reported land exempt from levee tax bounded by bluffs along Lede Lake and Cenes Lake near Albany. It follows the navigable channel of Terelver Bille to Red River with the line between Sections 15 and 20 in Township 19 north Range 14 east, noting the six parcels and a denial of the exemption in the Albany area.

Board of State Engineers Henry Richard Yon Lede Lake Cenes Lake Bayer Sara & Port Alhaiy Terelver Bille Soda Bayou Auld Bluffs Red Rivers Red River Toirnship Rane Townadip Nore Range Idwesk Pest Albany

ReformEfforts Urged by Citizens as City Sees Calls for Change

A fragmentary commentary urges civic reform in the town, praising women readers and Christian groups, naming Sid Williams and Gouncilman Alston as figures in the push. It notes concerns about corruption in Shreveport and New Orleans, plus calls for stricter council oversight after a looting incident and support for courthouse and railroad projects.

Sid Williams Symvathy Yamamov Ellepatrick New Orleans Shreveport Washington Taber

Best in the City Restaurant Ad Features Oysters and Cuisine

An old advertisement extols a commercial restaurant offering oysters and a full menu. It promises breakfast from seven to nine, dinner and supper hours, and a display of finishing goods, clothing, and accessories at low prices from merchants like A B Locums and a clothing house run by Jonathan Booth.

Pries Jotian Booth

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