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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1896

Page

8

Saengerfest tickets selling fast with seats near gone

Saengerfest preparations intensify as visitors from Corpus Christi and others order seats. About 1,700 capacity at Be thoven hall, 4 thousand souvenir programs distributed, Carl Beeck's band to greet arrivals. official roster lists officers and organizers. Volunteers and press seating arranged as rehearsals begin.

Messrs. Gorgon & Bro Montell Pogle Pass Corpus Christ Refugia Gogean Shout & Chairs Alraady Terun Hugo-Schmeltzer Drys W. Lehnwirth Eretary C. BR. Mueller Serreinyy Marl Bock Mreetor

Gambling exposure lawsuit filed in federal court

In Peoria Illinois, Robert R. Beard receiver of the First National Bank files suit against Milmine Bodeman & Co of Chicago and New York City members of the Chicago Board of Trade and Stock Exchanges. The complaint accuses 15. J. Cassatt, bank president, of misapplying 50,000 when he allegedly withdrew funds and lost them on the exchange board in a failed bank scandal.

Osicaco Robert R. Beard First National Bank of Peoria Ilinois Milmine Bodeman & Co Chicago New York Chicago Board of Trade and Stock Exchanges Theae George Milmine Charlen KE. Milmins Edward C. Boileman New York City J. Cassatt Téia Cassatt National Bank of Ikinota Baal Dtendante

Georgetown Society Gossip from Georgetown Texas April

About ten couples danced at the residence of Capt A S Fisher with a good time reported. Louise Ward of Austin visits. Mrs McCreery of Austin stayed for San Jacinto Day with Mrs Kate Makomson. G B McGuire, Southwestern University student, won the oratorical contest at Sherman and returned with praise. Prof H A Shands lectured at the Althean society on Books. Bishop Kinseying will visit May 1. Postmaster Brooks is convalescent. Nellie Steele elected fire queen at the courthouse on San Jacinto Day.

QroxeBrown Tex A.S. Fisher Mieg Louise Ward Auustin McCreery Austin San Jacinto Kate H. Makomson Robert Henkle Commercial Hotel Hong North Carolina G. B. McGuire Southwestern Diversity Sherman Last Wok Kinselying Grace Georgetown Brooka Convaloscent Nellie Steele Court House

Blackburn divorce case moved to Cotulla in long court process

In Pearsall Pointer s special report from April 25, the Blackburn divorce case, pending for a long period, is moved to Cotulla due to lack of evidence for an appeal trial. Local society notes mention a bazaar, church entertainments, and community visits, including a 70 dollar fundraising event for a new Baptist church.

Ligur Pearsall Blackburn Nailer Ollie Hartness Fannie Hindes San Antonio Teague Pestsall Literary Society Young People’s Society of the Christian Church Loma Vista Hol. Ponda Col D. R. Fant Pryor Walker Colorado County

High School Exam Result Pleases Caldwell Readers

State University Professor Taylor praised the Caldwell County high school pupils after his examination. The democratic county executive committee plans a Lockhart meeting on May 2. Assessor Cain asks for enrollment corrections, while local families report a promising corn season and note a San Jacinto Day trip to San Antonio. A Nixon ford accident cost a wagon but spared the rider, and a cemetery event raised $25 thanks to Misses Hardoman and Webb.

Siour Sprein Luke L. Burton Prof. Taylor State University Lockhart Caingives San Jacinto San Antonio R. Leek Hardoman and Webb

Dudley Gains Eastland as Democratic Leader in Texas

Spacial Wire reports on April 2 in Dallas county where the bimetallist faction met, endorsing J. G. Dudley as head of the Texas Democratic organization. They backed incumbents for re-election, Calhoun for Congress, Connor for district judge, Maxwell for representative, and chose delegates for June primaries and forthcoming state conventions.

Dudley Eastland Despay Lion Basonano Tex J. G. Dudley Texan J. P. Calhoun Congress P. W. Connor Accond A. I. Maxwell Talrty-Oret Wotga Sea

Harmonious county convention endorses nominees

The Austin area held a smooth county convention with T. W. Gregory as temporary chairman and I. Moore as permanent chair. Both factions pledged undivided support for the nominees, with acclamations for several county and district offices. Also noted were officials named for the state supreme and appeals courts.

Avastin Tex T. W. Gregory Moore Silver- Ito Hoth L. G. Denman The Supreme Court W. L. Davidson Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals W. M. Key Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals R. E. Brooks A.S. Burleson EF. G. Morris Ward Wodes Alex. Walker, Jr

Avenged His Daughters Wrongs by Special Whip to the Surpay

Near Watagasaa Mies Marlon wed Green which at her father in law s will he abused her brother returned home and her angry husband sought vengeance entering the house was shot by the father in law who surrendered. Also Oscar Owens held over for counterfeiting by U S court after serving on a prior jury learning methods. Holmes Castle leased Fort Worth building corner Third and Rusk for one year at 1000 dollars paid monthly.

Cormpt Er Reno O.T Watagsa Mies Marlon Green Weath Holmes’ Castle Epcetus Susuay Licng Fort Wont Texas Ireland Hampton Minnie Willams A. G. Loving Mra. Kk

McKINNEY and Abilene News Snapshots

A scrambled wire report from McKinney Texas notes a young man named Johnson charged with rape in a marital case. Abilene items include J W Call & Co filing for creditors and mortgages tied to A J Rushing and Abilene National Bank. Local ads promote tailoring, a farrier, and tickets for a Beethoven hall football event. A Cuban sympathizer reportedly sent men to enlist in the Cuban cause via New Orleans.

Susday Lion Mckinney Texas Johnson Jal Adv Abilene Saxpay Lion Abaline Tex J. W. Call & Go Dry Goods Charles C. Basa Asalgnoo J. P. Green Abilene National Bank A. J. Rushing C, P KOOH Farrier South Alamo St. Dam Polles Granil Senger Beeethoven Hall Rannert C. FE Wynna Arthur Storms W. O. Rigaby APS Ae Ba New Orleans Tle Caban

Charleston Chimney Sweep Imps and Lively Rumors

In Charleston, tiny chimney sweeps, barely clothed and sly, climb open fireplaces selling by contracts. Observers recall their ragged clothes, rhythmic calls Rehr rah yeh, and tricks like brushing against pedestrians. A trapped sweep prompts a bricklayer rescue, revealing harsh work conditions.

Charleston Rehr N. ¥. Tribune

When did they live a question concerning the Te ka tw ere

A discussion on early Swiss lake dwelling peoples and the time spans of their occupation. M Vouga proposes stone builders lasted one to two centuries by the lakes, followed by bronze workers for two to three centuries, with 3,000 year mud layers covering their sites. The record remains a muddied but valuable history.

Pro-Materio Switzerland M. Vouga Fern Youth

Grant Statue Unveiled in Brooklyn in April Ceremony

A statue titled Speotsi Wit to the Sunparesi was unveiled in Brooklyn on a sunny afternoon in April. The equestrian statue of Gen. Grant received a grand reception with attendees drawn to the New York unveiling.

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