Local Column Highlights Shreveport Community Notes
The grand jury will convene on May in Markey street as locals recount visits from Mr. Troupe Nelson and Mrs Jett. News covers church meetings, revival progress, and praise in Shreveport with sermons by Rev Murrill. It notes social calls, business tips, and upcoming evangelical events, plus ads for Plantation products and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troupe Nelson
Jett
Shreveport
Claiborne
Nelson
Alliance Farmer
Gus Hendrick
R. W. George
Dudge W. A. Hendrick
I. W. Pickens
Reiser
H. R. Hood
Wild Lucia
J. H. Billingsley
DeSoto Parish
J. J. Hollingsworth
Keachi
H. W. Rickey
Jordan Street
Gladstone's Wisders Gl Adly Advices Jam Trade Rise
An interview in the Westminster Gazette features Gladstone urging English fruit cultivation and jam making. A supplier notes growing demand for preserves and explains jam’s cheaper appeal versus butter, praising English fruit quality from slower ripening climates and Scotland’s strawberries. Ireland has strong potential for fruit growing and exports to boost prosperity.
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Gladstone
Wisders
Critiy Dent
Imoene
Elaine
Sony
Scotland
England
India
Ireland
Weshminster Gazette
Folklore Tales on the Sun and Moon from Pueblo and Talmud Sources
A compact survey of sun and moon myths from Charles F. Lummis Pueblo Folklore and Mrs. Leiber Cohen’s Racher Masoch translation. It recounts the Sun as Allfather and Moon as Allmother in a Navajo inspired tale where the Trues remove the Allmother’s eye, dimming the Moon, and a Talmudic variant where the Moon’s light is reduced until God grants stars for company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Lammis
Truaes
Curious Rhinoceros Horns Aims Of Ancient Cups
A Victorian note explains rhinoceros horns are hair interwoven into a dense core, not bone, likened to corn stalk pith. Historical use mentions royal cups for poison tests bubbling when tainted, with acids said to rapidly decompose the horn. Also brief social quip about marriage expectations from two columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Equal to the Occasion at the Fair
A Yorkshire farmer sold a horse to an army contractor at a fair. The next year the army buyer accused the horse of being a fraud and unsuitable for military use. The farmer coolly retorted that they should try it against the navy.
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Navy
Philadelphia Record
Out and Not Out. A brief quip from the York Tribune
A short cricket style exchange notes someone named Sponge planning a loan and Gaggs replying he was out when called, thus not out now. The item appears as a humorous snippet from the 5 York Tribune.
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York Tribune
Organization forms Pontiac Tribe No. 12 corporation
The document outlines the formation of Pontiac Tribe No. 12 of the Improved Order of Red Men in Shreveport Louisiana as a corporation. It lists officers, charter terms, corporate powers, asset transfer, by laws, and eligibility, with signatures of sachem Bernstein and other officers and a notary. It also contains unrelated notices and meeting summaries about agriculture and local business advertisements.
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Pontiac Tribe No
Improved Order of Red Men of
Louisiana
STAVE
Lovisen
Ehly
Ane
MD. Wicks
Tobbowdie Nadeiead
Douisianea
Qatar
Iiveat Fond Adinbusier
Paris
Sd Corpardion
Pride and Order
Oem
Shreveport
State of Louisiana
Suchen
Saganore
Kenie
Wampum
Phallot
Ouchoiwe
Eachem
Order of
Red Men
Great Council
Order
Disgrave
Sagamore
Sanape
Ehind
J. M. J*oster
Egan
Red River Parish
Hawkins
Board of ‘Trade
G. W. Montgomery
Madison Parish
MM. Lee
Lincoln Parish
W. C. Vance
Bossier
J. M. Foster
Caddo
E. J. Gamble
Natchitoches
Jno. Randolph
Gran
Q. Hollingsworth
Red River
H. G. Ovtin
Bienville
Major Lee
Col. Schuler
DeSoto
J. Henry Shepherd
Shepherd
Pipes
Jackson, Miss
Plantation Chill Sales Dominate Local Market
Local ads promote Plantation Chill care ex ceed ing all other chill preparations with a guaranteed bottle. Sold by F. F. Rorrxsox and W. A. Hory, as well as 8. Dores at Ash Point and T. J. Martin.
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I’. Y. Rorixsox
W. A. Hoey
Dons
Ash Point
TY. J
I. F. Ropinson
W. A Hvey
R. 8
Dones
I. J. Martin
F. F. Rontison
W. A. Huey
Ft. 8
I. F. Rentoson
W. A. Huxy
St. 5
PeRonmeux
W. A. Hory
Doxa
T. J. Martin
Missionary
Harry
Dorks
Martin
F. F
Dores
Rank Serwieh Dinner Guide Sparks City Debate
A service listing in local pages promotes Rank Serwieh as a top meal option, drawing mixed reactions from residents. Critics question accuracy while supporters praise consistent quality and value in dining options across town.
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Local Record
Real estate transfers include W W Pory to LP Harrel and Mary Clair to C Williams, described parcels around Bethany and adjacent townships. Transactions mention retrocession by Mra M Blackburn to L F Pearcey, War Hoose to Abe Meyer, and Verona Nethery to WA Kent with multiple lot and section references.
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Pory
Harrel
Mary Clair
Williams
Geo, Smith
LP. Griffin
Bethany
Mra. M. Blackburn
L. F.C. Pearcey
Abe Meyer
W. Hamilton
Bo Abe Meyer
Miss Verona Nethery
W A. Kent
Sw. Sec
Constable sale under writ of fieri facias No 4418
By virtue of a writ issued by Hon. C L D Hicks justice of the peace the constable has seized and will sell at public auction at the court room door 205 Milam street Shreveport on Wednesday January 30 1895 the following property to wit one trunk and lot of wearing apparel terms of sale cash subject to appraisal Kelly constable The Progress Jan 19 1895
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Eli Page
Ida Jefferson
Ueim
Cld
Hicks
Pescein
Fourth Ward
Caddo Parish
Milam Street
City of
Shreveport
Caddopariah
Kelly
Constable
the Progress
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T. M. Comegys
Terak and
Paruete Oy
Memphis
Lewisville
Sos
Tesarkana
Ookead
Houston
Ayes Shreveport
Rene Yao Om
Nets
Leyes Houston Sr
Sire EL Ope
Mails
Vance of
Markey Street
Frank Lerwich
Jordan Street Methodist
Old Mission
Frank Serwich
The
Holiness Meeting
M. Murrill
Christ
Jesus Christ
D. L. Moody
D. IL. Moody
Texas
Devine
Emma Washington
Mary Lewis
Our Parish
Mary
Emma
J. M. Rice
American Refrigerators Transfer Co
August Mayer
8. M. Stoner
American Life and Avesdesmt Insurance Co
BSN
Thomas Balfe Sr
Ion
Carey Y
Ittsburg
DR. C. Ratzburc
Tedas Street
Bedexheimer
SUN and
Alan
Mamma
Loudon
W. Ke, Maples
J. L. Har-grove
M. Bernstein
W. H. Busby
Julius Bernstein
Benjamin
Junior Sagamore
Schnitt
M. Medupe
Ponrth Warrian
Curnay O Afen
Peayer
Coward
Bive
Prank Raccivel
Foye Braye
Wo. Maples
L. Hargrove
C.D. Heckss
Notary
Loutsean A
Panisipper
Siti
Janay
Leonard
Clerkiaodl
Cotton Growers’ Meeting
Mr. Mayer WB. Tayto
Stringfellow
Woo
TSSS
Voorhees
Nin
Fete Know
Reall
Louisana
Vair Grounds
P.O
Market St
Alogue
E. Phelps
Mammoth Shoe Cum Hat Store
Constable Sale
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