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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1897
Page
8
The M C A convention wrapped up with sessions at the association rooms on Losoya street and First Baptist church. Dr Gov T Winston of the State University at Austin gave the principal address as delegates prepared to depart this evening after a day of general inquiry meetings and services.
A fragmentary column lists saints and feast days for the coming week including St Apello St Elphese St Marcellinus St Anselm St Botet St Teonides St George and St Fidelis. It notes Father Sheehan leaving for Cuero for two weeks and planned return to San Antonio, Rev Father GI of Chicago visiting to recuperate health, Capt J A McCormick Texas delegate to Mobile May 11, Bishop Forest becoming Supreme Spiritual director of the Socialists, St Joseph's society meeting, St Marys Sunday school entertainment at Beethoven, Agel wth Gneholle Central Union meeting tomorrow night, and a decorative rocker prize at the Be flows Wolfson drugstore.
Cullen's condition near Ardmore Indian Territory remains unclear after he shot himself while his books were checked. The incident involves William R. Cullen agent of Wells Fargo Express Company. Reports suggest domestic trouble unlikely and smoking may have contributed. Thompson, his mother in law, has traveled to Ardmore.
Fragmented notice details an ordinance amendment in San Antonio city records. Includes approval date April 12 1897, signatures City Clerk Bryan Callaghan and Thro. Vincke, plus references to horse and cart regulations and police oversight. Also mentions Easter dinner at Menger Hotel, equipment sales, and local society events.
Commissioner Court weighs Prof Carl Kecks request to use the second floor veranda of the new courthouse for weekly May to August concerts but Judge Green cites heavy docket and interference with court. commission considers alternative use for first floor veranda. Local notices include ads and brief regional items.
April letter from Yoakum reports LB Stephenson and others left for Pilgrim Lake for several days. A Skull Creek trip near Eagle Lake yielded a pleasant time despite weather. Yoakum Gun Club met to plan a May outing at the park. A local engineer from Waco to take an exam in San Antonio. Bishop Forest departed for Yellow Banks to consecrate a Catholic church. James Jones notes Doctor King's New Discovery helped his wife recover from severe illness. free trials offered at F Kalteser & Son's Drug Store.
Karnes City Texas April 17 cards announce the marriage of Miss Nora Drake to Mr C L Burghard at the Presbyterian church Thursday night April 22. Nora is daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Drake long resident here. Burghard is manager of the firm at Buchel Wagner Co. A moonlight excursion at the Vielena bridge Monday night is noted along with local courthouse youths. County Convicts under Mr Coleman making improvements on thoroughfares. Larkin Smith of San Antonio visited relatives before returning home Tuesday.
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