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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
5
Announcement of Rav. 4. VL. Alford’s farewell sermon at Jordan Street Church with invitations to friends. Reports say the Monday school and charge workers urged his return, but little hope of success. The Presiding Elder offered no encouragement, and local leaders fear a future departure would be a grave error for the congregation.
An emotional presentation at Jordan Street Sunday School Sunday morning featured unanimous resolutions praising Superintendent C. D. Dicks for a year of faithful leadership. The school pledges support if he continues, and requests the Presiding Elder aid in retaining him for next Conference year. Resolutions also express gratitude to Rev. J. M. Alford and commend his pastorate and service to the school.
In Shreveport Louisiana a small best Foca years old and about 14 hands high is missing from the Fron the¢d B. Slattery pasture about the day of October. Descriptions note a long hide and tat on the left side of the neck with a star on the forehead and other marks. Reward offered for information. contact A Mitchell or H v Rogers in Shreveport. Also mentions Dr T E Schumpert and a hotel contract, plus a December 5 1896 meeting of the Sareveport Medical Society with resolutions mourning Dr Morgan Bill and sympathy to his family.
A Saturday incident at Mr A Kabu’s store startled proprietor R A Gray and others as the elevator collapsed. Porter Geo Washington barely escaped serious harm, turning pale at the near miss. Merchants remain hopeful but seek a cotton mill and other factories to boost prospects.
The Texas & Pacific Railway offers round trip excursion tickets from all points on the system on December 21 and 22, 1896 to Southeastern states at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid 30 days from sale. Send eight cents postage for a copy of the officer publication. Gaston Messier, G P and T A, Dallas.
An advertisement touts the ratio of summer tourists choosing the Fort Worth and Denver City and Union Pacific routes to Colorado. It highlights shortest travel time, fast through trains, courteous service, and comfortable accommodations, urging travelers to try the line despite the noisy summer heat. The ad signs with Gulf Hartwig at 604 Geavier Street, New.
Shreveport Louisiana market closure shows easy sales since last Friday with mixed cotton grades including low middling and good middling. The statement lists stock on hand, recent receipts, and price ranges for bacon, lard, breadstuffs, coffee, tea, sugar, molasses, produce, and farming supplies along with animal hides and wool market figures.
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