Drifted Townlets Morning Services Marked By Frost
The day opened clear with a heavy frost and cold air. Churches were well attended as thoughtful sermons were delivered. The Woman's Parsonage at Jordan Street Church raised 4.35 for the parsonage fund. A large audience observed the exercises. Mr and Mrs HT Keith and Mrs CD Hicks joined by transfer after morning services. All Sunday schools were well attended, with the Jewish school notably large.
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Home Missionary Society of
Jordan Street
HT Keith
C.D. Hicks
Cotton seed hull wagon accident and street work on Texas avenue
Early Monday a wagon loaded with cotton seed hulls overturned on Texas avenue. A wheelwright checked the damaged hub and spokes while artisans labored on Mrs. Riggings' new building. Mornings were chilly with misty air and rain expected tomorrow. Omaha business men visited town. Mr. J C O Wimbish began laying another track for the Cotton Bell, promising steady progress.
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Texas Avene
Texas Avenue
J. CO. Wimbish
Ramblers Refusal by Foster Appointees Hinders Health Board
Del, J C Dennis and Mr S C Thomas, two governor Foster appointees to fill Board of Health vacancies, have refused to accept. Long rows of cotton bales along the street present a pleasant sight though the staple has fallen from its former financial strength.
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Del
J.C. Dennis
S. C. Thomas
Brother editor quote sparks odd usage of entailed tramp
A brother editor comments on a newspaper usage error, noting the word entailed is correct yet unusual for describing a tramp. The brief exchange highlights language quirks and editorial oversight in early 20th century press.
Farmers shift from cotton to cane in lower parishes
The report notes farmers in the state's lower parishes abandoning cotton in favor of cane. It suggests The Progress may misjudge local trends, while acknowledging that this area has historically valued cane cultivation over cotton.
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Louisiana
Salvation Army Invades Minden As Pension Probes Spread
Uncle Sam hunts pension agents amid a phat tail tale while the Salvation Army moves into Minden. Local readers witness a clash of federal inquiry and charitable outreach as authorities pursue leads and residents react to the unexpected visitation.
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Sam
Sabine Free State Launches by J A Tetts in Many Parish
Brother Roy of St Bernard Voice says his parish is on a boom while The Progress notes cautious improvement. J A Tetts rejoins the press ranks by publishing Sabine Free State at Many in the same parish.
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Roy
St. Bernard Voice
J. A. Tetts
Journalists Brotherhood
Sabine Free State
Moon in Stillness Reveals Best She Is
The sentence notes the moon as an individual figure who shows to best advantage when she is still. It emphasizes calm presence and stillness as key to her appeal.
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Stull
Reverend C D Shaller remembered as popular local pastor
We hear of Rev. C D Shaller horne every once in awhile. Our people will remember him as being one of the most decorous and popular colored divines who has ever been stationed here. He was pastor of St. James church, a position he held for the full term five years. He is now at Thibodeaux.
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C.D. Shallerhorne
St. James Church
Thibodeaux
England man aged 195 calls grandson a kid
A grandfather aged 195 in England described his 70 year old grandson as a kid. The remark highlights affectionate humor across generations and ages.
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England
Turnip of Red Top Variety Reaches Ten Pounds
The News reports that Catahoula parish raised a ten pound turnip of the Red Top variety. The claim highlights local agricultural yield and a notable produce size within the parish. The report emphasizes the remarkable weight as a standout farming note for the area.
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Catahoula Parish
Street preacher reports souls saved in Shreveport visit
A card from a street preacher in Shreveport, Louisiana says he has preached in public halls and streets, gained forty seven souls for his labor, with eighteen conversions among whites and the rest among blacks. He notes God’s power to all people and thanks a local store owner who offered light and hospitality to the congregation on February second.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
The
Progress
Evangelist Watson Praises City and Salvation Army
An evangelist from Shreveport praises the city, stores, police, churches, and the Salvation Army. He claims many souls were saved and asks divine blessing for the city’s finances and eternal home while urging readiness for Jesus’ return. He expresses gratitude for a store owner’s hospitality during the service.
Fall Fair plans advance with Retail Dealers group
A Times report notes progress on a proposed city fair. Isaac Barron chairs a committee to lease fair grounds and draft plans for an annual fair, with a new fair association to be formed and incorporated. The group says $7,500 must be raised and seeks cooperation from Wholesale Dealers, Board of Trade and others.
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Retail Dealers’ Association
Retailers’ Association
Isaac Barron
Urther
Wholesale Dealers’ Association
Board of Trade
Mass Meeting Called in Shreveport for Subscriptions
Citizens of Shreveport are urged to form a mass meeting to raise funds through installments not exceeding 20 percent of each subscription. A committee will be appointed with instructions to proceed immediately, and a secretary is to open an office by March 1, 1898. The outcome depends on swift liberal support. The Progress will report later due to press deadlines.
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Shreveport
Guatemalan President Barrios Assassinated
Washington reports that Guatemalan Minister to the United States Senor Lazo Arraga received an official cable from Guatemala’s foreign minister announcing the assassination of President Barrios and the elevation of First Vice President Manuel Estrada Cabrera to the presidency. No further details were provided.
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Washington
Senor Lazo Arraga
United States
Guatemala
Barrios
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Fatal Fire at Pittsburg Ice Warehouse Disaster
Fire swept the six story cold storage warehouse of the Chautauqua Lake Ice company in Pittsburg, destroying nearly 2 million dollars in property. At least six lives were lost and many residents injured.
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Pittsburg
Chautauqua Lake Ice Company
Colonel Babcock Seriously Ill at Palmer House
Chicago February 10 Colonel A C Babcock is dangerously ill at the Palmer House. His notable enterprise was aiding the Texas state capitol project at Austin with his son in law ex congressman Abner Taylor and John V and C B Farwell.
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Chicago
A. C. Babcock
Palmer House
Texas State Capitol
Austin
Abner Taylor
John V
C. B. Farwell
Bicycles Exempt From Execution in Topeka ruling
Judge Hazen in a state district court holds that a bicycle is a tool and essential to a man’s profession, thus exempt from execution. The decision follows a levy on a citizen’s bicycle to satisfy a judgment in Topeka, dated February 146.
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Topeka
Hazen
State District Court
Prominent Cherokee Leader Died in Tahlequah
D. W. Bushyhead, a leading Cherokee figure and member of the recent Dawes commission, died in Tahlequah Indian Territory from Bright's disease at an advanced age. The report notes his long service and role in negotiations. Separately, Madrid reports a Manila fire destroyed about two hundred buildings, including some significant structures.
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Tahlequah
I. T
D. W. Bushyhead
Bright
Dawes Commission
Madrid
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Boy Severely Cut By Barbed Wire Near Terrell
Ten year old Waugh Hunter fell into a bundle of barbed wire and suffered deep cuts to his face and head. He was cut to the bone in several places and was treated locally for his injuries.
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Terrell
Tex
Waugh Hunter
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