Letter From San Antonio Club Member in 1883
A dated 24 July 1883 letter from Hubert Schmerbeck Jr., quartermaster, to Crescent Social Club officers and members in San Antonio Texas, expresses gratitude for club hospitality, mentions enlistment rumors and possible military moves, describes excursions to gather shells and swim, and recounts a shark sighting aboard a boat.
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Lacely
Hubert Schmerbeek, Jr
San Antonin Zourves
Crescent Social
Crescent Social Club
San Antonio
Pexas
Erlends
Galer
Cupper
Mifenls
Aaluulme
Lrief
Thaiagh
Savanmanh
Richmond
Timars
Tetas
Texas
Finil
Molille
Br, Schmerbeck, JR
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure
An advertisement from Waco Texas promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder issues, gravel, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, rheumatism, and more. It claims mail order, $1 for a small bottle, two weeks’ treatment, and endorsements from LB Loveless in Waco.
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Hall
Waco
Texan
Texas
Bordwell
Loveless
Check Thiet and Lohmann Face Burglary Claim
An unclear report names Adolyi Lohmann and Check Thiet in connection with a burglary. Readable fragments describe creasing reams of secrets and items valued at about $81 were taken. Authorities note possible involvement by two suspects, with limited detail on locations or dates.
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Adolyi Lohmann
San Antonio seeks market house plans 1803 notice
City resolves to invite architects to submit plans for a central market building on Paschal Square. specifications require 40 meat stalls, 2 vegetable stalls, a 120-beef refrigerating plant, ice box, restrooms, ventilation, drainage, and a cement or aluminum construction with slate or copper roof. Budget not to exceed 40,000 dollars. Awards posted for top three designs. August 1803.
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San Antonioy
Ciy Council of
San Antonio
Paschal Square
Sin Antonio
Lang
Ban Calpaghan
Muayore Theo
Mayors message hearing and surprise party noted
Notice announces Mayors message printing of 200 books to be received at Cry Clerks office at noon on August 8. The Hon. Mayor Theo Vinke will open the proceedings with Gilly Clerk Led 1 Old Style Stag Party. A surprise party for Mr Albert Toll occurred at his residence with numerous gentlemen guests including Edward Schwabe Gerhardt Heye Richard Heer and others. The event featured Chinese lanterns a progressive euchre dinner and a jolly smoker on the lawn lasting past midnight.
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Cry Clerks
Theo Vinke
Gilly
Albert Toll
Dakota Strett
Messra
Edward Schwabe
Gerhardt Heye
Richard Heer
Alex Waes
Chas. Dullaig
WI Nagel
August Proll
Jake Baum
Otto Ankerson
Frank @ossharde
G. Frovbel
Ferd
Schaezler
Jag. Merweck
Jins Han
Why Not Have More Spring Pigs for Markets
A fragmented article argues farmers should raise more spring pigs. It notes sows well cared for in winter yield early spring litters and that farm size and facilities determine brood numbers. It claims spring pigs yield good market values, with pigs weighing 170 to 210 pounds now preferred over heavier stock.
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Tawnunover
Broad Town
Iga Tyler
SlaydenNominated At Democratic Congressional Convention
The Twelfth District Democratic convention held in Migslow honored H J Blayden on a unified slate with platform support from the national and Galveston conventions. The body endorsed bimetallism 16 to 1, praised the war’s end, and elected L J Onton chair with a slate of district officers and committees.
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Tay Democratie
Migslow Warden
Thin Gisitiet
Mtr
Shinydean
Onion
Mhatin
Marghall Wicks
Carios Ree
Ree
Wv. M. Loring
Mason “County
Moon
Crodwallars
B. Callaghan
Bexar
Thompson
John B. Shields
Presidio
Joh B. Wernette
Medina
W. B. Anderson
J. S Dik
Val Verde
B.D. McNalty
Bex Ar
A. U0
Ploves
Pemmanent
George
W. Ruse
A. W Secligson
Yous
Marfa
John Reinhard
Rendall
FB. Gillett
Krostdle
Gus Tolningsr
Comal
A. Py Dugan
San Baba
WW. T Merriwether
Bexar Platform
Resolutiona
T. C. Murphy
Sexar
A. We Moursand
Gillespie
Chalant
Galveston
Bush
Touston
Son
L. ¥. Brooks
Bonde Herain
Aledi- Te County
Het $Ice
Prankakrnaki
L. Augen
Siesple
P. G. Gillett
Prusidia
A. A.mllison
Boxar
Clilcara
Chicago
Spain
Porto Rico
Slayden
Congress
Judge Gatewood
Mr. Blayden
Blayden
Columbides
Jowit
J. F. Onton
Marshall Hicks
J. W. Hill
Tom Green
G. Taylor
Suttom
J. G. Griner
Va Verde
Mr. Go, Jacklaon
Liane
Louisa Henne
Comat
Southern Pacific personnel and accidents report
The WWexar county board of equalization approved the assessment of the Southern Pay elfin Way. Chim Agent Andral Vaon of the Southern Pacific returned from the west and proceeded to Houston. J. C. Williams, Southern Pacific repairer, worked through quarters while his family spends the summer at Southerland Springs. John Brown, brakeman on the South ern and Dl Paso, was brought on No. 10 with a broken leg to the hospital where Dr. Graves attends him. Supervisors Colburn and Small of the Southern Pacific Ausiorary and bridge department returned from the west. Colburn went to Houston and No. 1s. Cher Gaer Witle Walton and Assistant Eddie Huat of the dispatchers office returned from Galveston after a week.
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Wwexar County Board of Equalization
Yeaterday
Chim
Andral Vaon
Southern Pacific
Fem
Houston
Cav
J. C. Williams
Southerland Springs
John Brown
Southerl
Dl Paso
Keri
Graves
D. Wt. Colburn
Mank Small
Southern Pacific Ausiorary
Bt Colburn
Cher Gaer Witle Walton
Eddie Huat
Southern Pacific Dispatchers
Southern Pacific Dispatchers’ Office Returned Yédterday From Gelveston
Local Racing Odds and Auction Listings Assist Readers
Odds posted on Chicago and Louisville races with Bennett & Breen listed as printers. Auction notes include 2600 pound body type for sale and a used, good condition Jenson Bros FTG Co listing. Fragmentary items reference 203 Alamo Plaza and Menger hotel area, with various vendors and prospects for buyers.
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Ture Exchange
Alamo Plaza
App
Menger Hotal
Chicago
Lovisgitla
Bennett & Brean
Norker
Sy ‘Oenson Bros! Ftg Ca
Comfort hotel runs by Schoeppl family continues
NOTICD Comfort Tex July 22 1868 announces John Schoeppl will continue operating the Comfort hotel with his wife following the previous management. The notice notes special attention to traveling men and daily Fredericksburg Stage departures upon train arrivals.
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Comfort
Tex
Tie Comfort Hotel
John Schoeppl
Eolleit
Predericksburg
Comfort Hotel
Nncks
Lizsig K
Schoeppl
Paine's celery compound praised by women in distress
Tired and despondent women speak through letters from Mountain Junction and Elino praising Paine's celery compound as a nerve restorer and blood purifier. Testimonials claim regained strength, relief from backache, and renewed energy for exhausted, deteriorated health, with druggists endorsing its use for women and families.
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Paine
Rosser
Mountain Junction
Penn
Wells, Richardson & Coy
Nova Scotia
Stalva
B. Bolest
Elino
Tenn
Stra
Stu
Sirsu
A. Rolsor
Chinamen Going Home Deportation Heads To San Francisco
United States officials plan to deport several Chinese prisoners detained for violating the exclusion act. Maratius Geo 2 will escort them to San Francisco aboard a steamer next Saturday. Guards include G A Hellig and Bidtney Shepherd. Deportation costs about 160 per prisoner, with most likely returning to China after earning savings through cheap labor.
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United States
Rebrecht
Oovey
San Francisco
Sal EL Pagone
Prisco
China
Sanitary Works Cleans Vaults and Prives in San Antonio
The San Antonio Sanitary Works reports cleaning vaults, privies, and premises at 406 West Houston Avenue, detailing cleanup efforts and location. No injuries or legal actions noted.
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San Antonio
Religious services and Sunday school notes across Hackberry Street area
Various churches report Sunday schools at morning times, sermons by Rev Causey and Rev Potter, First Spiritualist society events at Herst hall with Allen Franklin Brown lecture, St Johns Lutheran and Episcopal schedules, and Young People's Alliance meeting.
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Hackberry’ Street
A. Ing
Ila. Mand
Causey
Boldiers
J. Antwrieht
R. Potter
First
Herst'a
St. Joan’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Nuew
South ‘Presa
Conead
Goldes
Meeting of
Young People's Alliance
St. Jown's Episcopal Church
Hurnett
Cherry Street
J. A. Hutchegon
Death rate lowered and jail transfer in Kerr County
San Antonins see lower death rate after citizens learned about Duline’s mineral water. Wesley Wardin’s brother is held in Bexar County Jail with Sheriff Vann arriving for transfer to Childress County. A traveling goods firm advertises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy, praised by a traveling man as indispensable for travelers and skeptics alike.
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San Antonin
Duliing
Vann
Kerr County
Jett Hinchto
Childress County
Hardin
Dexparade
Ty. Wesley Hardin
Paso
Bexar County
Childress
Sheritt
Roberta
A. GC. Wolfe
Dundes
Marisur & Tibbetts, Implement Co
St Louis
Chamberlain
U. S. Wii
Program at First Baptist Young People Union
At the Young People's union of First Baptist church the program begins at 6 o clock with an address by Mr A W Shaw secretary A vocal music by Prof L D Dagsett visitors and friends are cordially invited
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Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church
A. W. Shaw
L. D. Dagsett
Invitaa
Novice to Contractors for Two Story School House
Advertisement for construction bid of a two story brick school house for the city of Sin payment due August 15th, 1693. Bids received at the office of James Warrenberger architect Milburn delivery Wagons at H. Henna 238 Flores Street.
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Elda
City of
Sin
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