DIFTING TOWNLETS And Local Improvements Shreveport
A jumble of notes reports repairs on Milam Street and street sprinklers. Mentions real estate, insurance offers, and the Cotton Belt railroad support. The United Confederate Veterans plan memorial day next month. Home Library Association adds books. Ben Hur play praised. Dr. T B Schumpert praised as physician and citizen. street paving progress mentioned with cleaner streets.
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United Order of Confederate Veterans
Home Library Association
Ben Hur
Excitement on Fairfield Avenue Horse Parade Amid Reception
On Wednesday afternoon near evening, Fairfield Avenue Greenwood and Murphy streets hosted a lively horse drawn carriage display in front of Mr and Mrs J B Poster home where Mrs Foster hosted a reception for Mrs John Burras Parker of New Orleans. Attendants saw a pair of carriages dash toward Murphy street chased by other equippages near Jordan street cross to Murphy street hill and spill toward Gross Bayou. A second moving church style outfit with two horses and carriage appeared on Texas avenue. Both outfits belonged to Cooper Bros.
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Fairfield Avenue
Greenwood
Murphy Streets
J. B. Poster
Foster
John Burras Parker
New Orleans
Murphy Street
Jordan Street
Gross Bayou
Texas Avenue
Messrs. Cooper Bros
Sunday School at Parkview Baptist Church
Our editor enjoyed a visit to Parkview Sabbath school last Sunday afternoon. The superintendent praised teaching Christ and Him crucified as the main aim. Jordan Street members joined the visit. Brother Davis leads Parkview with energy and zeal. The Sunday school is described as a glorious work with lively singing and well-handled classes.
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Parkview
Jordan Street
Davis
Parle View
Dr LaPrade Lecture At Grand Cone Beacon
Rev W 11 LaPrade of Shreveport delivered a Thursday night lecture at Grand Cone Beacon to a small audience. The discourse was eloquent witty and humorous and attendees said they gained pleasure and instruction from the evening.
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W. 11. LaPrade
Shreveport
Douglas Literary Club Confronts Race Succeed question
The Douglas Literary Club met at Pickett street with a plan to discuss whether the Negro can succeed as a race. A discussion followed led by John S Jackson and Rev J W Wiley, with several members supporting both sides. The topic was deferred to next Wednesday for continued programing and speeches by Townsend Willis Murdoch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Livary Club
Parish
Shreveport Watchman
H. Ralph
DHE Douglas Club
Douglas Literary Club
Pickett Street
L. Allen
John 8
Jrre
J. M. Blooker
J. W. Wiley
M- G. Grown
BF. Webster
Cora Allen
Messrs Blocker
Townsend
Key E
Minton
Key
Green
Neative
Subijeon
Addrosa
Ee Deck Reading
Mies Lyells
J. Murdock
Linsie Fadan
Hase Solo
Fine Workmen W M Smith finishes painting McCoy House
Announcement touts W M Smith finishing painting The McCoy House for Judge Perrin and A Levy residence. Claims first class workmanship and invites orders at May Wellmans store in IL cyre and Sign Paint.
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W.M. Smith
McCoy
Judge Perrin
A. Levy
Wellmans Store
W.m.smith
IL Cyre
Special Notice of Insurance Office Transfer
The Office of Life Insurance of Virginia has been transferred to the Randall Filiquier Building. G P Reynolds, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orice of Life Insurance of
Virginia
Randall - Filiquier
G.P Reynolds
Warship Ama zonas renamed New Orleans after sale
The United States government acquired the warship Ama zonas and renamed it New Orleans during the transfer. The change reflects the vessel’s official re designation following the purchase by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazonas
United States Government, Inc
New Orleans
Public Warntsis Note and Horse Bill Declared Void
Public warants warn all against trading for a promissory note drawn for fifty dollars with a twenty five dollar credit and a bill of sale for a horse dated November 30 1897 both considered void as the consideration failed in toto and both are null and void dated February 26 W M McD Roach
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J. C. Tin
Toto
Rehearsal at Jordan Street Church This Afternoon
A rehearsal is planned at Jordan Street Church this afternoon for those taking part in the after exercises during Sunday school hours tomorrow.
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Jordan Street
Cotton Belt Route Tickets At One Third Fare Sale
Due to the Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association meeting in Memphis on February 15 and 16, the Cotton Belt Route offers round trip tickets to Memphis at one and one third fare on the certificate plan. Sale dates are February 14 15 and 16 with a return limit of February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Memphis
Texas Pacific announces Western route sale to Abilene and beyond
Texas & Pacific announces a sale from Fort Worth and East stations including Alexandria La to Abilene Pecos and Eddy New Mexico with round trip fares at one and one third the regular. Tickets valid 20 days from sale date. Act fast through April 30 with tickets via Dallas agent or B P Turner general passenger agent.
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Texas
Ft. Worth
Alexandria
Abilene
Pecos
Eddy
Roswell
New Mexico
B. P.turner
General Passoned
Agenot
Dallas
Tex
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C.D. Hicks
Aguri
GA. Turner
Tali
W. C. Agurs
May
W. C. Agura
Tali Life Insurance
W. E G. Avurs
Gonsal Agent
Mutual Life At
Kentucky
Gotton Belt Railroad
Valley Midge Ete
W. W. Bonnd
V.s. & P. Railroad
Mer
L. 2. Crawford
Vivian Waa
Elnake Air
T. B. Schumpert
WM. C. A. Divildingz
al Aratola
Sgnitarium
Schumpert
Unday
Dr. LaPrade
Tlope
Dawaiy
Texas & Pacific
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