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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1898

Page

16

Community notices and political chatter in Shreveport

Fragments report Mrs Sy hosting a patriotic event with thanks to residents and church helpers. Local candidates are named for city council and congressional posts, with praise for Crain family roots and a note on Me Enery's gubernatorial bid. Kansas City envoy Leigh visits amid quarantine as D P McCallum joins the Weather Bureau after Davis moves to Charlotte.

D. P. McCallum Idaho Falls Charles Davis Weather Bureau Davis Charlotte North Carolina

Coming marriage announced for Me Curtis Scoville and Ming Mary Taw Yuiglee

A notice states Curtis Scoville and Ming Mary Taw Yuiglee will wed at St Marka Episcopal Church next Wednesday at 8:30 PM. The Progress plans to publish a follow up feature after the ceremony. Dr Randolph’s comments on the disease differ from the opening lines.

Me Curtis Scoville Ming Mary Taw Yuiglee St. Marka Episcopal Church Dr. Randolph

First Blood For Councilman Bernstein Tuesday Night

Opelousas Tribune reports a councilman from the old Sixth Ward, L. B. Crain 86, claims victory after H. H. Youree resigns. The piece references tariff doctrine and calls for taxing luxury items while keeping necessities free.

Opelousas Tribune

Abe Meyer for councilman in old Sixth Ward

The Thibodaux Sentinel notes Abe Meyer, a Shreveport business pioneer and loyal Democrat, as a candidate to fill the Sixth Ward vacancy after H. H. Youre’s resignation. It lauds his vigor, cool conduct, and progressive spirit to guide the council. The newspaper also reports on unique corn husk coverings observed by Theophile Thibodaux, grown by Alexander Chenet on Bush Grove plantation from seed sent by a friend.

L. Grain Crain Shreveport Abe Meyer Counccilman Bixth H.H. Youre Meyer Thibodaux Theophile Thibodaux Alexander Chenet Bush Grove Chenet

Fresh Goods and Low Prices from Weaka and Walters

Weaka and Walters announce a planned large family grocery business in Shreveport. They promise polite attention, fresh goods, low prices, and prompt delivery as they monitor markets to secure the best value for customers.

Shreveport Weaka & Walters

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