Local Notes Rattle Through Marshall Street and Town
The Progress notes a clutter of local items: Julia Watts, a colored resident, builds on Rankin subdivision. Hicks loses a Jersey cow. Jordan Street’s drop offs damage cars. Marshall Street could use grading. An oil mill will open across the river. Allan Samuels, a colored resident, reports a new house on Marshall Street. Mayor McKellar’sTar remark provokes playful chatter about his reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Samuels
Marshall Street
Two Able Young Lawyers Vindicate Johnson Case
The Progress praises Capt. P. M. Welsh and Mr J.M. Foster Jr for their management of the Johnson case. It notes strong testimony and justifiable death penalty, while commending clear and forcible presentation to the jury that saved the accused. The paper applauds ability and tact in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
P. M. Welsh
J.M. Foster, Jr
Our
City
Local notices and remarks from Alexandria
The item notes various local happenings and people including the discharge of Mr Cobb by the grand jury, plans for an Alexandria fall fair, and public praise for Commission Wise. It highlights Mr W E Maples offering defense without fee if the grand jury returns a true bill, and praises Mr Hamilton and Mr Keplinger. Also mentions A Zorn’s new line of suitings and local tailors Hodges and sample store promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Maples
Cobb
Maples
Mr. Maples
Local notes celebrate new baby and community chatter
A roundsman observes Rob Colquitt celebrating with high spirits over a new baby at his home and extends congratulations to the family. The column also mentions Judge Hicks and Claude Hicks departing for Nacogdoches for a suit, praise for Head of De Soto News, sparrows scavenging bread in a yard, and Bayou Cook oysters at Serwich’s restaurant with Hodges’ Sample Store selling shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Colquitt
Rob
de Soto
George E Head
Mansfield
Head
W. K. Henderson
Fairfield Avenue
Seminary Opening Under Favorable Circumstances
The Kate P. Nelson Seminary will open its Wall session next Monday under favorable conditions. The Progress praises the school as advancing among the Souths best instructional institutions and lauds principal Miss Kate Faye Nelson as a practical, energetic, and experienced leader in a growing local educational effort. The piece commends women pursuing independent endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate P. Nelson
Kate Faye Nelson
Elegant hotel planned over Frank Serwich's Market street restaurant
The Progress notes a bijou resort for trainers by Mr. Frank Serwich over his Market street restaurant in Shreveport. Nine rooms, three convertible to two-room suites, gas and electric bells, baths, and a sample room for drummers. Guests receive courteous attention under the European plan with no loungers. Also mentions Schwarz's market on Town market and E. W. Frost's recent Texarkana land purchases and plans in Tuxedo Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Serwich
Market Street
Serwich
Shreveport
Bopers Drug Store
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Wlisscof
Herman Zoding
Eureka
T. Abbott
Local Editor
L- M. Carter
EF. G. Beard & Co
Julia Watts
Rankin Subdivision
Mr. Claude
Hicks
Fairfield
Jordan Street
G. W. McKey
Keithville
MH. Rore
Jordan Treet
Homesville
Southern Tailoring Company
J. M. Tucker
Natchitcebes
Southern ‘Tailoring Company
Opera-House
Mercere Tillman
Joe Gamblin
George Edbery
Texas Avenue
FBI
Rothenberger
Caldwell
Texas Street
M. T
Rosen
Texas ST
Alexandria
Allendale
We, Us & Co
Boroque Street
W. E. Hamadton
Hamilton
Mr. M
Keplinger
Mrr
Keplinger Wewell
A. Zorn
Milam Street
Hodges
Robert
National Employment Bureau
W. O. Hicks
Claude
Nacogdoces
Texas
Fresh Oysters
G&me
Abrman
Georgia
Lippman
Twaan
Dupriss
Neweuoville
Meyer. T
W. J. Wilder
Albany
Angie
P. P
Ora. J. M&m. Richardson
Piedmort
5. C
P.P. P
Mot Springs
Ark
Gavanoah, Ga
J. D. Johnston
Johnston & Co
Lippmen
Atlantic
Pacific
Lippman Bros
Lippman Bleck
Savannah
I, Schwarz’s
Opera House
City Marcet
E. W. Frost
Texarkana
Tuxedo Park
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