Real Estate Transfers in local deeds listed
Mrs A P Caldwell transfers the east half of the southeast quarter of section 21 township 19 range 16 for 200 dollars. B McCutchen sells lot 6 and 2 3 of lot 9 of Allens subdivision in section 10 township 17 range 16 for 1500 dollars. West Shreveport Land Co transfers lot 2 block 7 for 50 dollars to Frances Evans. Mary Ann Woodruff sells 3 acres bought from Mrs S E Pennington in section 13 township 17 range 14 for 850 dollars. M A Prince sells lot 50f block B in 10 acre lot 8 and 9 for 900 dollars. Arkansas Construction Company deeds lot 7 block 51 Vivian for 1 dollar to McLemore and Martin. Arkansas Construction Company sells lots 5 and 6 block 54 Vivian for 67 dollars to J Q McLemore. S B Posey transfers 10 acres in southeast corner of southeast quarter of northeast quarter, section 26 township 8 range 16 for 50 dollars. Miss S F Sewall transfers lot 5 block B and lot 2 block C ten acre lot 37 for 1 dollar. Mrs N L Stephens transfers lots 53 and 54 ten acre lot 34 for 300 dollars. R M Garlick transfers the east half of southeast quarter, northwest quarter of southeast quarter and one half of east half of southwest quarter, section 3 township 18 range 16. J O Ward transfers lot 1 block 18 Shreveport to Robt Elflein for 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Caldwell
Jessie Hostetter
Mary Ann Woodruff
Mary Dorsey
S. E. Pennington
S. B. Posey
J. G. McLemore
Township So
R. M. Garlick
W. R. Bradford
Range
J.O. Ward
Robt. Elflein
Shreveport
Lady Type Writer Seeks Position in Business House
A young woman described as an adept stenographer and typewriter seeks regular employment in a business house. Offers best references. Has attended Soule College. Address The Progress Shreveport La. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soule College
The
Progress
Shreveport
Presbyterian General Assembly Meets in New Orleans
The Presbyterian General Assembly in New Orleans from May 19 to 31 authorizes all agents to sell tickets at one and one third fare. Ticket sales run May 17 to 19 with a final limit June 4. R D Yoakum G P A H E and W T Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
New Orleans
R. D. Yoakum
H.E
W. T. Ry
Commercial School promotes practical business instruction
The advertisement offers book-keeping, commercial law, shorthand, typewriting, penmanship and related courses taught by experienced instructors. Terms are reasonable and courses are complete. During summer months preparation for fall employment is emphasized. Particulars gladly furnished on application.
Driftings from the town gathered at the state convention
Miss Johnie Abbott represented the First Church Epworth League at the State Convention in Alexandria last week. T J Tidwell, a leading cotton planter and citizen, visited the city last Saturday and reported good rains improving the cotton stand. many growers must replant. The town buzzed as cutworms attacked gardens and two large felons were choked to death Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Abbott
First
Church Epworth League
Alexandria
T. J. Tidwell
Bossier
Shreveport Cotton Mill Hints and Gov Taylor Remarks
In a jumble of notes from The Progress, Shreveport is urged to secure a cotton mill, with talk of improvements and theater prospects. A grand jury urged moving the jail from the courthouse square. Dallas visitor J L Johnson of Graham Paper Company socialized after business hours. Gov Bob Taylor of Tennessee states he will retire from public life after his current term, reflecting on a long political career and steadfast principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Johnson
Dallas
Graham Paper Company
St. Louis
Lee
Columbia
Ark
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Elusive ascent to power and the weary ache of ambition
The speaker reflects on striving for high political position to aid others. Success came but felt like a rainbow ever out of reach, a phantom that lingers above hope. He notes that climbing to prominence leads to longing for the humbler, warmer ground below.
Verdict in Abbott Trial Sparks Debate Over Mercy
The jury found S T Abbott guilty as charged after a full day of court. Judge A W O Hicks defended the defendant and Hon John R Land prosecuted. The note of extreme mercy in the verdict drew surprise and concern for Abbott's life and his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Abbott
the Progress
John R. Land
A. W.O. Hicks
Land
Hynson's Springs Health Resort Opens for Season
Mr and Mrs Cha s Randall of Shreveport are in possession. This guarantees an unusual attraction. For terms address Mr Randall here, or to Marshall Texas.
Grand Lodge Eks Meeting Ticket Sale in New Orleans
Ticket agents are authorized to sell round trip fares for the Grand Lodge Eks meeting in New Orleans from May 10 to 13. Sales begin May 8 and are good for return by May 20. R. D. Toakum, G. P. Agent, HE and W. T. Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge Eks
New Orleans
R. D. Toakum G. P. Agnt HE
W.T. Ry
Frank Serwich Hotel and Restaurant on the European Plan
Frank Serwich offers a modern hotel with well furnished rooms and a restaurant serving fresh oysters and choice meals at all hours. No saloon connection, popular with ladies and gentlemen. Travelers receive good attention, comfortable accommodations, and moderate terms. Proprietor Frank Serwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Serwich
Texas & Pacific Excursion Tickets To Spas From Shreveport
Texas & Pacific Railway plans round trip excursion tickets from Shreveport to Hynson Springs and Rysborough Springs via Marshall. These destinations are pitched as excellent for a few days of rest and eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas & Pacific Railway
Shreveport
Hynson Springs
Rysborough Springs
Marshall
Euting
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. McCutchen
J. Riley
Allen’s
West Shreveport Land Co
Frances Evans
M. A. Prince
Cora E. Price
Arkansas ‘Construction Company
McLemore & Martin
Church Vivian
Arkansas Construction Company
J. Q. McLemore
Vivian
F. Sewall
T. E. Schumpert
N. L. Stephens
J. B. Stephens
Commercial School
Court House Square
Gov. Taylor
Parkview
Akimotos
Yedo
Prince Akimoto
Pittsburg
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