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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1896
Page
4
The Progres discusses calls for fair elections, a constitutional convention, and opposition to gold standard policies. It critiques political bosses and the penitentiary lease while noting editorials on silver and political alignments. The piece mentions Acadia College and local marriage licenses as well as a newly opened Colored Peabody Normal with staff and courses.
A brief, old fashioned notice salutes Mr and Mrs George Beardsley with wishes for prosperity joy and happiness. The writer asks fortune to smile on them and declares truth as their guide in a ceremonial tone.
Local items report Mr H Goodwin in charge of brick work for the new railroad shops arriving Thursday. Lea L Smith of the New Orleans Times-Democrat left for New Orleans. Bell phone poles in front of The Progress office were removed, eight men handling the job. A man named Win Smith, charged with horse theft from Dr A S Reiser weeks ago, was jailed Thursday. The Progress notes the death Tuesday in New Orleans of Mr J J Rayburn, father-in-law of Hon A B Weaver. Miss Mattie Allen, daughter of Mrs and Major N S Allen, is head bookkeeper at Breckenridge National Bank in San Antonio, TX.
A local ad notes readers enjoy reports on new enterprises while stressing the need for household goods dress materials and apparel. BEN HOLAZMAN promotes his stock, claiming very cheap prices this season and inviting people to inspect offerings and pricing.
Weekly real estate transfers recorded in the clerk’s office include West Shreveport Land Company to Mra MC Henry for Lot 1 Block 2, West Shreveport 200. Miss T A and WA Nelson to W B Ogilvie for Lots Ab and 12 Reynolds subdivision 600. W FP Dillon to J P Suot and Abe Meyer for Lots 16 17 18 in Smith’s subdivision west of NS OPR 115 acres 1,000. IBW interad W White for multiple lots in Weinstock’s subdivision 00. Perrin to Abe Wels for 26 feet off east side Lot 27 KWeacre Jot 4 Allendale 7. Dunwoody to Miss Annie M Currie for Lots 1 2 and 4 block 15 West Shreveport 450. B Herndon and T OL Stringfellow to BF Mullikin the northwest quarter and northeast portions north of Prairie River Wy 16 acres 1,250.
Buck Bradley offers bicycles for sale or rent with speedy, graceful wheels. An hour of exercise on a fine bicycle costs two bits. Also provides guns pistols locks keys and bicycle repairs at 413 Market Street, back of Drevfuas.
A collection of quirky city chatter touches real estate hints court openings and school exercises. It mentions Judge W T Slayton starting his office, upcoming commencements, and shifts in business as plow works and car shops begin. It references local figures and a few oddities at the mayor’s court and Schwartz's shop.
An old advertisement urges readers to seek education for their children and protection for loved ones, offering contact with Wm. C Aours at an office over Phelps' corner. It adds a note to leave job work at that office.
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