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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1898
Page
8
Diamond Dyes offer simple use for home coloration. Priced at ten cents per package, they claim fast lasting tones that won’t fade or crack. The ad targets women seeking affordable, renewed dresses and even suggests children can apply the dye following directions.
State convict contractor Carmichael escorted prisoners to the penitentiary this week from Bexar county jail. L. Martinez received four years, Jesus Oropeza two years, Jose Cuesta five years, and L. P. Reese eight years.
Local ad highlights cheap stoves agate ware and kitchenware with closing out prices on refrigerators and hoses. Real estate transfers show L Aubrey to J W Stuart, lot 2 city break 214 valued at 1800 dollars and additional property notes along Laredo street.
An old Texas advertisement promotes Hall's Great Discovery claiming to cure kidney and bladder problems for men and women, with a one dollar mail order bottle and two months of treatment. Included are testimonials from J. Wasshinich and a list of unclaimed packages at Pacific Express Co. office dated 1898 in Floresville and San Antonio areas.
A fire window display yesterday morning drew crowds as an unusual recruitment hangar advertised soldiers with colored art. The ad praised Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Helena brand liniment, claiming it relieves rheumatism backache sprains and minor injuries, sold by all druggists.
An article notes dances hosted by Miss Ida Lucian Woods for her pupils at Belknap Armory, a First Spiritualistic Society dance at Herff's Hall on Losoya Street featuring music and recitations, and Bam Crutcher’s dance at Pioxome No 15 Dwyer Avenue last night.
A wave of railroad officials and executives arrived in Fort Worth, including Hiwafld and Passatger agents, and George Kidd auditor of the Houston and Texas Central. President S. H. H. Clark of the Union Pacific left for the north with Craige Gould. Lone Star Steamship Line reportedly suspends freight service and schedules. Southern Pacific private car Texas carried manager Vari Vieck and superintendents Rice and Cotlinm from El Paso with Huntington heading to California. Two excursions from Mexico to be routed through today, hotel men and Beau Campbell groups arriving for brief stays.
The Victory of Pueblo marks a pivotal moment as Diaz advances on Pueblo with Maximilian’s forces threatened. After Mesa’s delays, the siege and capture of Queretaro follow, Maximilian is executed, and Juarez’s republic is restored. Celebrations and speeches occur across the republic. For sale or rent on Ninth Street lists a one acre yard with ten rooms and fruit trees, offered by F wy Collins.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Tee Car Coupler Co. will be held at their office at 108 Avenue C at 4 p.m. in April 2008 for the creation of officers. H Minnette, Secretary.
The Ivy Social club meets next Tuesday to discuss pending business including the Alice Ball on April 18 and reports on the grand annual picnic planned for May 1st. Afterward the monthly medal bowl will be held as favorable conditions and a new alley and equipment boost anticipation. A testimonial from T. S. Cailins of Moore SC praises Chamberlain's Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing a two year old's chronic diarrhoea after other remedies failed.
Miss Bertha Gueldner and Mr William Ebherbarat plan to wed Tuesday evening at St Josephs Catholic Church. A reception will follow at 409 Matagorda Street, hosted by the bride’s parents. Both families are prominent in city society and extend congratulations to the couple.
The Dubingki Electric company, San Antonio bound, reports the largest fan order ever shipped from the city. The shipment, due in early April, promises fans at the lowest price yet with a guarantee. Call No. 223 East Houston to inspect stock and rate options. Also new doors, screens, and roofing materials arrive from local suppliers.
Reported opening ceremony at Burnett and Cherry streets for St John s Episcopal Church Mission building schoolhouse free reading room and library. Program lists overtures solos duets and recitations performed by local musicians and students with Bishop Johnson presiding and readings by Rev Griffin Gants Ch. D. and Mr Bolton. Event includes church services and confirmation later that day. Progress Council picnic slated for Ave Grove on April tith with round trip and dances announced.
Evening Salvation Army meetings run daily at 3 PM at 402 West Houston Street with Sunday services at 11 AM and 5 PM and a junior meeting at 4 PM. An after-sunset talk titled the Man From Hell with the Night Cap on is announced. First Regular Services at Hertshall, with a children's lyceum at 2 PM and a lecture at 8 PM by Allen Franklin Brown on The New Heaven and the New Earth.
No commissions paid traveling salesmen. We offer one price for the same state and make, with salaries and expenses paid to our agents. Purchasers get direct factory supply, sq uare deals, and easy payments without notes. Thos Goggan & Bros, state agents for leading first class pianos.
Excelsior Guards plan a special meeting Monday night at the armory on Crockett Street. Attendance was faulted for some members, with a sharp start set for 8:30. Commanding officers Ellis and Captais oversee the event.
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