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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1896

Page

16

Bargain House Pledges Lower Prices This Season

Due to a rush of business our regular bargain list is delayed but we pledge to save you money on every item in our line. We will undercut any prices quoted in this issue, regardless of competitors’ offers, and deliver good value to customers in this city.

Sity Russia Ins Morar JB Slattery Henry EuQuavitt Temes Heffner Tyre Tene Republican Party Uamb Mesery Alex.ernmtein Lem Gassine Walter Matesl Hey Sisto

Prominent Architect D Wortz Leaves Shreveport for East St Louis

The well known architect Mr D Wortz relocates from Shreveport to East St Louis. His departure is noted as a loss for Shreveport yet a gain for East St Louis. The notice advertises Stoves and cooking ware, quotes prices, and highlights local business activity around Texas Street and nearby premises.

D. Wortz Shreveport East St. Louis Helen Planard Shreve Park East St. Dowie Tim Adien Tim Jahr

Shreveport Public Spirit Spurs School Building Drive

A tribute notes Shreveport citizens funding and support for new public school buildings. It praises local enterprise, predicts growth as projects proceed, and highlights anticipated rail development, streets, a courthouse, and better schools as signs of a bright city future. The writer calls residents chosen by God to bless the community.

Texas MehnOrait UC Billauery Lanthe Way Commie of the of Health Shreveport Lbstat

Obituary and will details for Captain J G McWilliams

The aged Shreveport resident Captain J G McWilliams died after a long illness. The will, filed before Judge A D and J Alexander, distributes about 100000 in estate. Specific bequests include 10000 to Miss Amia Ford and John McWilliams Ford, 5000 to Andrew Oneris Jr, and the brick building interest to John McWilliam. His daughter is disinherited. the will leaves funds for grandchildren in trust until majority.

McWilliama Dodge A. D Alexander Market Street Commercial Alley Hyams Book Store Amia Ford John McWilinius Ford Enah Andrew Oneris, Jr Iria John McWilliam Alex Audar John Pud Joh Ford

Frazier Bound Over to Await Grand Jury Action

On Saturday Judge Land heard the case against Joseph Frazier and bound him over to await the next grand jury action for firing into Jim Cade's house in Ward One. He waives examination on a change of venue against C W Lan. A notable figure in the matter is Fedley and the end remains unresolved. Frazier is about 60 years old.

Land Joseph Frazier Gary Jim Cade Distie Hoy Bayng C.W Lan Fedley Brazier

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