Christmas Day Scandal Hits Moreauville Parish Church
A Moreauville parish chief and priest are at the center of a Christmas Day scandal after a church rebuilding fund suffered a fall from grace. Rev Arnaud, once hoped to be a Catholic star, allegedly consumed wine during a fundraising fair and wrote a church fund cheque before fleeing. The weaponized critique compares local press reactions and notes prior clergy missteps, while calling for mercy and prayer for the priest.
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Moreauville
Arnaud
New Orleans
Rev
Christ
Father Yacinth
Marksville
Sunk steamer City of Little Rock on Upper Red River
The steamer City of Little Rock under L. E. Kouns sank on her first trip in Upper Red River near Hurricane Bluff last Tuesday at 10 am. The vessel is reported a total wreck.
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City of
Little Rock
L. E. Kouns
Red River
Hurricane Bluff
Berkshire hog winner at Natchez fair
Mr. W. L. Foster returned Monday from Natchez Mississippi after attending the state fair with a car load of Berkshire hogs. There were two other competitors, including the finest in Mississippi, and The Progress notes that Foster won seven of nine premiums offered.
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W. L. Foster
Natchez
Mississippi
Cigar Leaf Grows in Florida and Texas Amid Cuban War Calamity
The Cuban war has devastated the island while demonstrating that fine cigar leaf can be cultivated in Florida and Texas as well as the West Indies, adding a profitable crop to the Southwest agriculture portfolio highlighted by Texas Farm and Ranch.
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Cuba
Florida
Texas
West Indies
Texas Farm and Ranch
Constable Sale No 118 Involves Furnishings In Caddo Parish
A public auction will be held at the Texas Street front door of the Caddo Parish courthouse on Saturday January 22 1898 between legal hours. Property described as one lot of household and kitchen furniture. Cash payable subject to apprisement. J A Cain Constable The Progress January 8 1898.
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H. Holzner
J. Rosse
W.T. Slaton
Caddo Parish
Texas Street
Court House
Towit
ANOTHER BIG CUT IN PRICES FOR DRY GOODS
A sustained sale trims dress goods and accessories across many categories. Cashmere, serge, broadcloth, satin, outing fabrics, and crepe are heavily discounted to prices as low as 1 2 to 22 cents per yard. Hosiery, blankets, comforters, counterpanels, scrim, paper, envelopes, notions, corsets, shoes, and trim items also see substantial reductions with multiple bulk offers and bundled deals. The sale promotes Ro G goods.
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Ro & G
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Morehouse Clarion
Met Rouge Democrat
Brother Todd
Iis
Berkshires
Constable Sale
J. A. Cain
Constable
the Progress
Meralr
Jordan & Booth
Edwards
People’s Store
Yesland
People’s ‘Store
W. G. Bullard
Nelson’s
C.A. Lark, JR
Milam Street
Shawine Parior
Market Street
M. Lewin
John H. Jackson
Propritor
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