29 Feb 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1896
Page
1
A weekly display offers a finest assortment of trimmed hats plumes and artificial flowers. An invitation extends to all ladies to visit the shop and see a display believed to be unmatched by any millinery store.
Saturday afternoon at 4 30 Mr Thomas Phillips died after a two week illness. He was a beloved city figure, faithful to his duties to commonwealth law lodge church and God. He presided for about twenty nine years and was the oldest Odd Fellow in the world worshipping at the Triple Links for sixty years and attending every meeting despite weather.
The obituary recalls a long life of service and vigor of Mr. Phillips, honored by the Grand Lodge, laid to rest beside his wife as Odd Fellows and a faithful pastor spoke at St Mark's. Community notes ask about local industry plans and civic initiatives, from factories to development efforts, and mention local figures and shops.
Our people plan for two amateur clubs as the season nears. A meeting is set for Monday at 5 at The Progress to organize. Pete Weekbecker will play for Galveston, Bammert and Meyers aid Fort Worth, Billy Kemmer will be third for the Sand Crabs, Carl returns to New Orleans.
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