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The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1897

Page

3

Geronimo Surrender Story Of 19th Century Campaign

The article recounts the final pursuit of Geronimo and Natchez by U S forces in the Sierra Madre with Captain Lawton and Lieut Gatewood leading a long march through hostile terrain. Gatewood faced Geronimo unarmed, persuading him to seek unconditional surrender after a tense face to face meeting.

India South Africa Sonora Geronimo Natchez Cushing Crawford Splder W. H. Lawton Fourth Cavalry Sierra Madres Gatewood Ishmael Plains

Soldier Charisma Recalled In Gatewood Portrait

George L. Kilmer praises Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood as a magnificent soldier figure. The description highlights his tall active bearing and Cesarian countenance, with a firm determination and sincerity that earned respect despite comparisons to a Chiricahua war chief.

Charles B. Gatewood Cesarian Chiricahua Band George L. Kilmer

Convention Trip Tickets For Young Peoples Society

National Convention of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor will meet in San Francisco July 7 through 12. Texas & Pacific Railway offers regular first class one way tickets at 23.00 with selling dates June 29 to July 3. Stopovers allowed on the outbound trip. Return tickets valid in San Francisco July 12 to 17 and later dates through Aug 9. For details contact F. M. Donohoe UT A.

The Young People’s Society of Christian Endavor San Francisco Texas & Pacific Railway F. M. Donohoe

Local Ad Promises a Week of Joy After a Meal

A cheeky old ad invites readers to visit A. E. Maloney's opposite the V S P union depot. Patrons are urged to eat their fill and savor his famous smiles, promising happiness for a week.

A. E. Maloney’s S. & P. Union Depot

Whiskey Ad Promises Pure Mellow Taste at Maloney’s

The ad touts the best whiskey in the city described as mellow, pure and wholesome and points readers to A. E. Maloney's located opposite the V. P. Union Depot.

A. E. Maloney’s V. 5. & P- Union

Strayed or Stolen Horse Near Shreveport

From the residence of Frank R. Hicks in Shreveport on Friday night May 28 1897 a red sorrel mare about 15 hands high long bodied shod on front feet held her head very high and is about 6 or 7 years old A liberal reward will be paid for her return to F H Hicks or Ed Nix.

Frank R. Hicks Shreveport F. H. Hicks Ed. Nix

Valuable Property for Sale by Hicks Bros at Milam Street

For sale at a reasonable price is the residence of Captain George L White on Caddo street between Spring and Market. It has five or six rooms tub and underground cisterns a servant's house and sits on two lots. Also a triangular strand plat adjoining Mr B S White's foundry with improvements set for rental. See Hicks Bros 205 Milam street.

George L. White Caddo Street Spring Market Streets Strand B. S. White Hicks Bros Milam Street

Epworth League Convention Toronto Ticket Sale

The Cotton Belt Route offers one fare round trip tickets for Shreveport travelers to Toronto for the Epworth League International Convention July 11 to 18. Sale dates are July 11 to 14. Fares: 36.20 round trip, return by July 25 with possible extension to August 12 if return tickets are deposited by July 25.

Toronto Canada Shreveport

Harness and carriage shop moves to Tex avenue building

August Abert announces relocation of his harness and carriage shop from Texas street to 810 Tex avenue. He pledges better faster service at the new, handsome building.

Texas Street Tex Avenue

Plumbing Shop Moved to 307 Milam Street

The plumbing shop of Messrs H. Dillenberger Jr. and Co has moved to 307 Milam Street next to the Columbia club rooms. If you have no time leave your orders by phoning 66 Citizens' Company. Ju 16 1m

H. Dillenberger

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