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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1898
Page
5
A short poem excerpt by Phoebe Cary contemplates clouds resting on the present and sorrow of past days. It asserts there is no human fate so dark that the heart cannot glimpse a sunny spot by turning its perspective toward dawn.
Shreveport items note fair committee progress and street work, Insurance and life agencies promoted by W C Agurs, May 2 trade display planned, public library additions, Ben Hur theater success, Dr T E B Schumpert to modernize Y M C A, and local business promotions at Lee Show Case Co.
A lively procession of horses and carriages gathered on Fairfield avenue Greenwood and Murphy streets near evening Wednesday. Mrs Foster hosted a reception for her sister Mrs John Burrus Parker of New Orleans. Two horse drawn outfits, one with four horses and another with two, but at Murphy street and Texas avenue the pace quickened and the riders disappeared toward Cross Bayou. Both outfits belonged to Cooper Bros.
The editor enjoyed a visit to Parkview Sabbath school last Sunday. This Baptist organization emphasizes Christ, the crucified, as its central aim. Jordan Street members joined superintendent Brother Davis in a cordial reception and praise for the lively, earnest teaching and singing.
Rev W H LaPrade of Shreveport spoke last Thursday night at Grand Cane Beacon. The lecture offered eloquence wit and humor and a small audience was amply repaid for the mite contributed to the worthy cause.
The Douglas Literary Club in Shreveport met at Pickett street to plan an April event with two committees for arrangements and invitations. Members discussed Will The Negro, as a Race, Succeed, with readings, discussions, and music, deferring a final conclusion to the next Wednesday night session.
W M Smith finished painting The McCoy House for Judge Perrin and A Levy's residence. He invites all who need a first class workman to drop a card or call at Mack Wellmans store. Contact W M Smith for orders and service.
Special notice states the Life Insurance of Virginia office has been moved to the Randall Filiquier Building G P Reynolds. Superintendent.
The United States government has renamed the purchased warship Ama zonas to New Orleans, reflecting a change approved after acquisition. The vessel’s new designation aligns with standard Navy naming conventions for capital ships and imparts a fresh identity for its forthcoming service.
Warning against trading for a promissory note for fifty dollars drawn by W McD Roach in favor of J C Tinkle with twenty five dollar credit and a bill of sale for a horse dated November 30 1897 payable nine days after date The consideration of both note and bill of sale has failed and both are null and void dated February 25 t W McD Roach
A rehearsal is announced at Jordan Street Church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Tomorrow rehearsal continues during Sunday school hours for those taking part in the Easter exercises.
Qd account of meeting of Southern Lumber Manufacturers' Association at Memphis February 15 and 16. Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Memphis at one and one third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan. Dates of sale February 14 15 and 16. Return limit February 19.
Texas and Pacific announces a special sale from Ft Worth and eastern stations to Abilene Pecos and stations via Alexandria and Eddy New Mexico at one and one third far for round trip tickets. Tickets valid 30 days from sale through April 30 offering the best time to see Western Texas. Email E P Turner Dallas for details.
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