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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1896
Page
8
Due to a rush of business the regular bargain list could not be prepared this issue yet the store pledges to save customers money on every item in its line. The firm will underprice any price quoted in this issue regardless of loss.
Local paper recounts a scene on Milam street where two men stood in heavy rain discussing intently, soaking witnesses amused by their obliviousness. The editor also notes catalog of wares at F Marren & Son and recalls a humorous possum feast sent by a friend, Tony Curtis.
W T Wiz11s of Shreveport La reports two heifers taken up about three miles from the city. One is about 14 months old, white and brown spotted. the other about 20 months old, black with an cut tail. Both are part Jersey. Owners may claim by paying expenses and charges.
Judge Land rules the door between the corridor of the Phoenix hotel and Rhodes barbershop must remain open to protect the interests of third parties. Mesers Caperton and Dreyfuss have appealed to the Supreme Court.
Local column reports the death of George W. Phillips in Alexandria and reflects on his life as a ship carpenter and Mason. It extols his character, mentions his three orphaned children, and offers condolences from the community. A Kansas City Shreveport and Gulf Railway event and other brief notes follow, including weather and local happenings.
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