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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
2
Local items report Mandy denying theft amid lively city life. Steam whistles mark New Year as court-house square hosts Saturday auctioneers led by Constable McDuffie. Weather, church services, repairs, and public notices fill the week with social and civic notes from Opelousas.
Announcement to Shreveport readers that Woodfin Furniture and Carpet Co will open around January 15 in the former Hodges Dry Goods space at 207 Texas Street between Spring and Market Streets. Local residents are invited to visit and see the new store.
Through Mayor McKellar's courtesy The Progress editor received the honor of laying the last brick in paving the Milam street block between Edwards and Market. The event marked completion of a local improvement with attendance noted by residents.
Dr. John Comegys resumes practice in the rebuilt office above Borel's drugstore. The space has been remodeled to accommodate the public and resume dental services.
The notice lists lodge meetings across several fraternal groups in Shreveport. Ascension Commandery No 6 meets the first Monday monthly at 7 to 7:30, Shreveport Royal Arch Chapter No 10 meets second Monday, and local lodges of Masons Odd Fellows Rebekah Red Men Knights of Pythias Golden Eagle hold routine gatherings. Also notes Osceola Tribe and Pontiac Tribe schedules, all at Scott building and nearby venues with varying start times by season.
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