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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1898

Page

4

HaWin Stannentocks and Lightning Strike News from Jacksonville

In a letter from his son EAwin Stappenbeax with the Zouavas at Jacksonville, reports describe a lightning strike near a lemonade stand that killed two soldiers and shocked two others. The group reached camp near St Johns River by August 3, with Provost guards to be assigned and 30 000 spio llers reported in the area.

John Stappentock Eawin Stappenbeax Zouavas Thoksonville Piojie Olelock Grounila Miami St. Jehn's River Tean Eam Horace

Notice of Truster's Sale in San Antonio property

Notice announces trustee N. A. Young will sell parcels in San Antonio Bexar County to satisfy a $1,600 promissory note dated June 7, 1896. Property includes blocks 1 and 2 original city lots west of San Pedro creek. Sale at Bexar County courthouse steps on September 6, 1895. Adelaide Bean to receive deed. Also lists unclaimed Express items at Pacific Express office for J B Canill and others.

Misa Adel Jaide Geam C. A. Merriam IH. Tournai N. A. Fourgy Besar San Antonio Dexar County Texas San Pedro Creek N. A. Young H. Tournat

Transfer of Hummel Property and Deed Notices

Public notice details a warranty deed for the Hummel property on Avenue Gammeeree street from Drancia Smith to G A Stowers, with $31 633 paid in forty two notes at 10 percent interest. Other real estate transfers list L L Lacey to Amelia Bugs on Nebraska street and Henry W Colmy to Johanna Colms, plus numerous boundary descriptions and mentions of Sutherland Springs.

Hume Hummel Aveaty Gammeree Street Drancia Smith G. A. Stowers Stowers Furniture Company Internal Revenue Bago L. L. Lacey J. B. Stepaerd J. D.stephens J. M.stephens Amelia Bugs Nebraska Street Henry W. Colmy Johanna Colms Sutherland Springs J. Mdp Springer Fan Antonia

Market notes show steady demand and scarce hogs

Local market reports indicate hogs were scarce yet in demand at fair prices while dressed meats stayed strong. Cattle were mainly two year olds and yearlings as buyers expect heavy fall demand, with improved market tone from outside sales and steady prices in Texas stockmen activity.

Ike Pryor Frvans-Snider-Due Ca Paris Foxus T. Way Strahorn-Hutton-Evans Commission Co Tia John Ford Tone Waring Texas F. A. Moore Strahorn- Iiulton-Evans Commission Co Bee Cary Post Qleernitz & Davidson Lily A.C. Mansfield Bandera Lieborn & Morris Brothers Wic Washington Indian Territory Pryor St Louis National Live Tas Qualnlan Mound City Racking Co Sit W. 3 J. B Henrietta O. J. Beicharat Yorktown St. Louis Ma. J.oe O'Meara Carrizo T. CG Hazelrignis Hale Tao W. H. Jennings Jennings Aullowney Contmla Mexico Meury Shiner McMullen County Tench Col W. T. McCamphalt Storkmien Live Stock Journal Henry Shiner Tom _O'Connor I. T Shiner Mr. O'Connor Bill Mangum Jack Bill

Wolff and Marx Employees Return From Vacations

Megara Alberta Ira Hewitt and others at Wolf and Marx’s department store plan partial returns from Galveston Von Raub and other trips. Ethel Oliver arrives back from vacation. Mrs Bradon to resume duties soon. Sidney Ballard renews vacation. Mike Blum set to return later this week.

Mike Blum

Cavalry Camp Slayden News From Texas Camp

The four troops encamped on the target range engage in lively practice with sabers and revolvers. Troop M features absences and a desertion while Lt Tobin and Lt Lindsey handle duties. The first camp paper The Cannon Hall debuts, Major Easley tightens firing rules, and news of injuries, arrivals, and a deserter fill camp chatter.

Blayden Bexar Ce Rex Bust Phe Sien Avereke Eastey Thas Gringa Winchester Ensley Hardinod Larnest Barnest J Wn. Tobin Doerni Lindsey Hore Fuesday Howard Texas Troop M Uvalde County Hadra James M. Murphy Fasley Hell Baward Renner Tragp Madre Kgop M San Antonio Laurette Hubmes Edwards Wada

Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure

An 1895 Texan notice advertises Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims rapid relief, offers a $1 trial, and includes a testimonial from B D Loveless. Also notes Kendall & Rips dissolving their partnership with Kendall at 418 Navarro Street.

Taxpayers praised for timely payments and city debt relief

The community lauds taxpayers for timely last month payments and Max Sutor for extending time to settle city debts. Sutor has dedicated more effort to collecting overdue taxes than any prior holder, accurately tallying large and small sums with the help of Paul Kurtz.

Max Sutor Max Baerer Paul Kurtz

Megginson Preaches At Fine Street Church Tonight

Whispers from Ward 7 report Rev W B Megginson will preach at Fine Street Presbyterian at 9 86 after Maurer, while grocer Mr Emile Pre leaves for his father’s ranch. News notes cover local moves, trips, social plans, and returning residents across Riverside Park to Dashiell and South Mackberry streets.

Megginson Fine Street Presbyterian Maurer Emile Pre Ja¢ Rippstein Idano Street Bouth Olive and Wyoming WV. L. Barker H. Schumacher South Mackberry Omaha Streets St. Lodiz Chicago Riverside Park Wil A Joseph ‘Andrews Nellie Ward Aheta Oklshoma Afr Otie Ward the FaIly Jacksonville Pla Hit Gsime Jmié Mises Lita Wainright Norme Tyes Beaumont Jindle Audge Ives Tat Elty Mmisgés Waibright Felthouse Rankie Mary Reynolds Charlie Merchant Police George Reynolds Dashiell South Iacksberry Lockhart Reynolds Why Adolph Wernett Dakota Atitet Clarence Martin Bertrand Castante Jobnnle Rathmany Dashiel South Olive Street Joe Winters Sddie Joe Winter Woodcock Cactus Street Due My. Garrettpon Montana Street Mexginson Pine Street W. T. Schumacher Dako[tr Street el Paso

Dr King s New Life Pills Advertised Sample Offer

An old advertisement invites readers to send their address to Barklen & Co in Chicago for a free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills. It claims relief for constipation headaches malaria and liver troubles, asserting the product is harmlessly vegetable and guarantees no dangerous substances. It notes the pills act gently on the stomach and bowels and mentions a local seller F. Katteyer.

H. Do, Barklen & Co Chicago Dr. King F. Katteyer Theo Gist

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