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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1896

Page

2

Light Flashes at Grand Opera House Theatre Party

Wolff & Marx employees hosted a theatre party for Manager Walker at the Grand Opera house. The Roland Tico performance drew 103 attendees, seated in the parquet behind the orchestra railing, including Mr. and Mrs. Wells as chaperones. Also noted are grocery ads and a visit by Mrs. Rechenthein and her daughter Katie to Aug Rechenthein on San Marcos Street.

Wolff Gotda J-Eikel & Co Amrre Laura Clementa You Tordsy Aycutte C J. B. Flandera Pine Bluff Ark

Sullivan's Shoes and Local Notices Parade in City

A chaotic scan of market ads, notices, and events fills a page. Vendors tout patent leather shoes at deep discounts while public notices discuss council plans and a postponed concert.

Palestine Sullivan Alamo Plaza Bourn Taidies Vici Oxfords SuLtIvay Ahbris Callan Bill Hamilton

Amateur Baseball Moments From Local Grounds

Amateur baseball features a morning clash at Aransas Pass depot grounds on South Flores Street with Trilbys facing Pick Nino and nearby venues hosting Goliad Street Pinca versus Pick Nino at Jockey Club Grounds. The Jolly Ton hosted a ball last night at Limbarger's garden.

Trilbys Va Nino Formore Aransas Dpase Plores Street Goliad Strest Pinca Jockey Club Arounda Croscants Jtn Reds Jockey Club Krounds Jolly Ton Limbarger’sa Garden

The Churches Penalty Mission and Local Church Notices

Local church notices list services, Sunday schools, and meetings across multiple congregations. Entries include Laurel Street Mission, South Pine Street Presbyterian, West Westminster League, First Baptist, St. Pauls, Trinity Methodist, Episcopals, and others with service times, locations, and pastor names such as A Rose and Rev. Smith.

Laurel Streat A. Rose, Minster Mov South Pine Street Travis Park Lla Eustace E.log Sunaday School Paws Episcopal Church AL. Burleson A. m Eyanlug Rev. Smith South Hackberry Strees Methodist Church Loworth Locagno Bo'ctork St. John's Episcopal Church Epworth League Stromzees Inda Syplcom R. L. Soite First Church of Christ (Scientist Chandler Block Fatrance Sorviers Lly. Tu Veldaps St Pauls Mo H G. J. Starnes Order of the OB. i

Sale of the Gulf Shore rail property announced

The Gulf Shore sale sets a fixed price around 550, likely for the asset of the Gulf Shore line. The offering includes all paid property while certain rolling stock components are excluded. The exact bid figures and scope are described in the notice, with notes on included assets and exclusions.

Gulf Shore Rail Ghd Mandat

Gold Hatter Than Papsr Exchange Request At Local Banks

Amano called at area banks three days ago seeking to exchange a twenty dollar gold piece for some unspecified item. A note of 19 cent premium was mentioned and a copy ID with the transaction.

Papsr Amano Putboro Bus Jy Tusud Co

Walker Benefit at Opera House Impresses Crowd

Manager Walker and General Walker’s benefit drew a large audience last night. The Heed company contributed to the success with strong performances and thanks from attendees. Dr. Watts stood in for Walker at the footlights delivering a polished apology and appreciation to friends.

Walker Gen. Walker Opera House Wats

Funeral of Alisa Kallie Piercard Set for 10:36 A.M.

The funeral for Alisa Kallie Piercard will be held this morning at 10:36 from the family residence at 271 8 Poi venue. Pallbearers include Goodman, Jiore Malff, Sam 8, Crakauer, Mose Crank, M. Arthur Nickelsburyg and Bi Cabel.

Mizs Piccard Alisa Kallie Piercard Tugs Goodman Jiore Malff Sam 8 & Crakauer Mose Crank M. Arthur Nickelsburyg Cabel

Men Rally Addressed by Sir Wy Tayls at Pub Meeting

The notes indicate a 4 p.m. rally about a talk titled "Atnhood" to be delivered by Sir Wy Tayls. The event is at the alee au wil pub, with invites extended to the actor department and related parties for participation.

Wy Tayls Atnhood Andrawei

Train Fare Ad For Round Trip Tickets

An old notice advertises round trip train fares to Rack with limited 59 rand trip tickets. It mentions Amrit Std and a four to April quantity, indicating events around Sourday and 106. The fragment suggests travel promotions and time windows for purchase.

Court notes disruption in several civil actions

In Fort Worth district court, multiple cases proceed with varied rulings. Rulings include overruling defendant injunctive relief in Thoroton v Edwin W. va et al, and granting defendant’s motion to quash in a separate contract matter. Other items list attachments, garnishments, and unsettled judgments involving parties such as National Furniture Co and Francis Smith & Co, with monetary figures noted and dates uncertain.

Fifth District Court Mary O. Grandjean City of Sab Aptoulo James Thoroton Edwin W. Va City of Rackdale Ssottabul Defealact REW Suita Panto Nativant Parnitere Co R. Becker National Furniture Co Engelke Garnishee Garnishmens Francis Smith & Go Jamas 2 Telem4n B. G. Darlington Leonardo Garza Rick Ve. W. Sin Antonio N. Cade Nate

Pelicans and Bronchos Play in San Antonio Amid Round of Games

Baseball notes from San Antonio describe Powell's Peltesua traveling from New Orleans to meet the Bronchos at Rivera Park this afternoon with a listed batting order and fielding positions. The New Orleans lineup features Lindsay Sechr and Miller, with Dowin, Huston, and Pavel noted as established players. New Orleans returns tomorrow, while Clarksville professionals visit after North Texas exhibitions.

Powell Peltesua New Orleans San Antonio Southern Pacific Housloo Brophoy Brouchos Riveraida Park Joe Dowte Jack Huston Abner Pavel Auatla New OrJegna Clarksville Denison Tanguscin North Teray Thay Pricay Lulingiy

Market reports from Leone and New Orleans Cotton

Market notes from San Antonio dated April 11 1546 record quotations for May wheat and May cotton with openings and closings. New York cotton market shows daily sales and futures months. New Orleans quick middling cotton quoted with several June and July figures. Liverpool banked figures and forward splits noted with several monthly pairings and August values.

Alamo Hrockordge Co Algo Hse New York Dali Widdilog Tata New Orleans Tae Mverpool Kon Heveant Shulted Teeety

Too Much Water Damages Block Paving, Scott Claims

Walter Scott argues that excess water from sprinklers on block paving rapidly wears and erodes the surface. In a recent discussion with Alderman Oxo and a Light reporter, he warned the blocks will deteriorate faster than they can be repaired, risking long-term damage.

Walter Scott Marquita Oxo

Pupils Recital Set For Warner Hall April 15

Ars, Marla Born awards tickets to her pupils recital at Warner Ball on April 15 at 8 p.m. Assisted by Masses OG Thomsen, A Hraun, and Gra AlWers. The event is described as a funds-raising entertainment with compliments.

Ars Marla Born Tan Warner Ball Atb Masses OG Thomsen A. Hraun Gra AlWers

Welcome Visitar das and Prletes Start Agency Plan

A reading of the noisy fragment notes Welcome Visitar das and Prletes planning to establish an agency in this area. It mentions friends, beverages, a welcome and a call, with unclear references to locations and names. The text remains fragmented and partially unintelligible.

Ako Baltimore Atresty

Dear Old Lady Gone in San Antonio

A notice reports the death of Mrs Jane Davis in San Antonio at 7 am aged 74. An early settler born in Erinburg Scotland she faced years of rheumatism and leaves four daughters and one son, with grandsons listed. Funeral from 319 Montana Street at two this afternoon. friends urged to attend.

San Antonio Jane Davis Guppies Erinburg Scotland Alamo City Sleckman Buchetth Mus. Schurnder Sulthand Rolit Davis Eduar W. Tean Seguin Motorprise San Antigio GQ. A Bb. O Stapp Duccasea

Renters Quit Premises on Avenue D and Eighth Street

In a notice affecting the south side corner of Avenue D and Eighth Street and blocks along Avenue D between Sav ward and Eighth Streets, occupants vacate under orders. Changes on Natua ayo Me also indicate vacated premises.

Avenue D Eighth Street

Ensitta- Ta Mr A P A Smith's Lyxont Contribution

A fragmentary note attributes a misspelled contribution to A P A Smith in Lyxont. The writer blames typographical errors on the press-reader and a sleepy Morgenthaler. It suggests that mistakes occur even in well run households.

A. P. A. Smith

Small Colony Plans Fruit Farming With Mr Cook’s Prospect

Mr Cook of Philadelphia has attracted about thirty six individuals to relocate to San Antonio for fruit farming. The group, described as a mixed colony, plans to settle in the city or nearby countryside and engage in agricultural venture, following extensive advertising and invitations.

Cook Cormerle Philadelphia San Ansonio Tninl Abone Alther

Fupile Recital by Mrs M Born at Taven Hall

Mrs M Born presents a recital at Taven Hall with assistance from C G Thomsen and others. Student performers include Miss Oltrich, Miss Klappenbach, D Hello, A Funk, and more in Part I Junior Class and Part II Santor Class. Admission is 25 cents.

Mersin C. GC Thomsen A. Braun Gos. Allars Tavener Hall Erst C. ¥. Tiul Hig Js. Oltrich T. Klappenbach D. Hello A. Funk C. Nordgaan Bartholomaia Misa Neleher Jones Santor

Does it Onacarm You Frederick Grae and Jules Wallace Ball

Frederick Grae and Jules Wallace present a 3pm Odd Fellow ball featuring a slate writing act and Wallace’s messages from the dead. The event invites skeptics to attend and witness manifestations described as physical and spiritual.

Frederick Grae Jules Wallace Wallace

Camera Club Meeting Showed Enthusiastic Interest

The San Antonio Camera club met last night at a downtown location with many members and visitors present. Attendees eagerly viewed specimen photographs and discussed remedies for failures, benefiting from shared expressions. A membership is essential for amateurs, and the next meeting is scheduled for the second Saturday in May.

Camera Club Cho San Antonio Camera Club

Public libraries update on new arrivals and authors

Only two books arrived at the library, A Sonso-Boat on the Styx by Joh Kendrick Hangs and entoman Vagaband and Griters by P. smith Ate. A large batch of new tricks to arrive soon, plus a request from Kirk Munroe for a Texas revolution story, with many mandatory remarks about the library.

Tossa Sthert Styx Joh Kendrick P. Smith Ate. Wim Cornar Kirk Munroe

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