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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1894
Page
5
Local column in Washington News discusses a correspondent’s insights and cautions readers about circulating reform friendly pieces. The issue includes a special notice warning subscriptions marked blue pencil are ended and to renew with cash. Also notes death of Captain W T Boardman and various notices about travel fares, railway surveys, stray stock, Thanksgiving services, and advertisements for Plantation Cure and other local offerings.
The Rev J L Pierce pastor of the First Methodist Church will preach his farewell sermon in Shreveport as he leaves the regular pulpit after the four year limit. He has served humbly and ably, earning respect from his congregation and other denominations. His wife and children accompany him, and many local friends wish the family happiness and success. The notice ends with a local advertisement for Plantation Liver Pills, sold by several merchants.
Dedicated Sunday night with Rev. J L Pierce delivering a sermon praising sound doctrine and gospel truths. The simple edifice was adorned with floral designs, and a good congregation attended. The church was presented for dedication by B J Rudder B F Gilliland and B B WeCnutchen, with roles as stewards and trustee.
The Board of State Engineers reports land exempt from levee tax as not benefiting from levees. The parcel runs from near Albany along Soda Lake Cross Lake Cross Bayou to Red River then upriver through Sections 35 36 Township 19 North Range 14 West and adjoining lines to Twelve Mile or Soda Bayous back to Albany. Include boundary lines and navigable channels as described.
The protracted services by Rev Sid Williams closed Tuesday night with a large audience. He impressed listeners with earnest preaching and personal magnetism, reviving churches and adding members in Shreveport's port Plantation area before leaving to Monroe. The notice also covers local social events, appointments, and upcoming civil service exams in the city.
The piece unions criticisms and hopes for reform in Shreveport politics. It notes citizens and church members seeking ethical change and rail development while praising women’s potential to cleanse public life. It mentions Sid Williams and Councilman Alston as figures in the reform push.
An advertisement boasts a top city restaurant offering oysters saltwater fish celery and a la carte meals with specific hours for breakfast dinner and supper. It also promotes a Texas singer and touts a mammoth clothing house Jordan Booth with claims of low prices and broad stock for clothes and accessories.
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