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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1898

Page

8

Community notices and obituaries from The Progress

Mr and Mrs Curtis Scovell return from their bridal tour and condolences are offered to a bereaved wife and orphan children. Elias Lake distinguished himself at a big tire. The Progress notes the death of A S Wilson in San Antonio and W A Bercher in this city. Condolences extended to Mrs N B Murif. Sidney Finnegan injured fighting flames. Mrs H B Hearne dies in Hot Springs and will be buried in Masonic cemetery. Morris Scimanski’s residence burns, building owned by Will Piggott. insurance said to be moderate.

A. 8. Wilson San Antonio Sidney Finnegan H.B. Hearne Hot Springs Masonic Morris Scimanski Theuilding Will Piggott

Confectionery and Grocery Advertises Fresh Goods

A local ad notes fresh candies and cakes daily and invites orders. It lists offerings including fresh oysters in any style, fish, game, fruits, and nuts at George Kerry on Texas Avenue. The piece also quotes partisan belief advocating sovereignty over nations after the Spanish American War and suggests Spain should pay for the conflict.

George Kerry Texas Avenue Spain Ifit

Movement to investigate the T P and Pee Gee railroads grows

Citizens push for joint Police Jury and City Council action to enjoin further payments to the Pee Gee until it fulfills its contract. A bold call to residents urges support for accountability while a local dry goods business owner pitches himself as a public candidate and promotes sales. Also noted is W B Weaver, a trusted roof painter, seeking work in Shreveport and guaranteeing his craft.

T. P Pee Gee

Keys Lost on Patent Holder in Shreveport La

Person reports lost keys found on a patent holder with the name cut in the rim and Shreveport Louisiana on the reverse. A liberal reward is offered for return to the owner.

Shrevepart la

Everything First Class in the Family Grocery Trade

CALD HICKS promotes quick action and leading in the market. The ad touts new goods, prompt free delivery, and a growing trade under WEAKS and WALTERS. Also notes Norton’s Monthly on a Nebraska governor who defies a mandamus and threatens self pardon if jailed.

Norton’s Monthly Nebraska Supreme Court

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