25 Dec 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1896
Page
1
The Progress notes gossip and local chatter in Shreveport including political figures and clergy, with mentions of Gov Foster, Mayor McKellar, and Dr LaPrade. It references a church and schoolhouse activities, roof repairs by W B Weaver, and a Christmas tree event at Jordan Street Sunday School, all captioned in a lively, period tone.
Crowded streets and busy merchants mark a ten day holiday scene as residents plan gifts and acts of kindness. A wreck near Sodus killed three and injured several, while Miss Mattie Allen returns home for the holidays. Notices include new home framing on Sprague street and local shop promotions on Milam street 208.
A local dry goods house advertises a new stock of Ladies capes cloaks jackets and children's wear in plush and cloth. It promises large stock, men women and children items, with prices set to attract buyers and claims staples and all dry goods will be sold at unprecedented low prices.
Oysters fish and game in season promote the shop of Mr Serwich. His oyster bar lists offerings and his workers are praised for customer service. The note highlights that the staff always please patrons and uphold busy shop standards.
Stray or stolen notice seeks information on a small bay mare 14 hands tall, 5 or 6 years old, with a long bolr and mane, left-side mane, and a small star on the forehead. From J B Slattery pasture 8 miles south of Shreveport, La, around October 12. Reward offered for tips to A C Mitchell or H V Rogers, Shreveport.
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