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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1896

Page

6

Grand ball at Concordia Lodge turns night into festivity

A grand ball hosted by Concordia Lodge 704 lit Hy, Muth's garden with admittance 25 cents. The event featured music and a festive mood as members and guests enjoyed an evening of dancing and socializing in the garden setting.

Concordia Lodge He Ant I Muth Admiigston Mra W. al. Parker Hulma Will Jonvo Sablual John H. Thian Chy City

Man Ends Life At Crossus Saloon In Peach Springs

A man identified as Allert Crook, about 70, shot himself in the head at the Crossus saloon door in Peach Springs. The alleyway discovery noted the act occurred the day prior. Crook, described as eccentric, had lived in Peach Springs about twelve years and settled his affairs before the suicide. He indicated where his receipts would be found.

SaXway Bros Albirueracr Crossus Saloon Pusch Springs Atlantic and Pacific Crook Gale Peach Springs

Futurity Stakes Won by Daly's English Bred Colt Ogten

The Futurity Stakes at Bay Race Track on August 15 was a premier American turf event. Ogten, Daly's English bred colt, led from early in the stretch to win by a length and a half over Ornament, with Rogers Rodermouund half a length back for third. Time 1:10. Weather cool. Stake value 57,290 with 45,200 to winner and distributed prizes.

Daly Ogten Lad Patterson Rogers Rodermouud Winear

Bank Failure Hits San Angelo National Bank

Texas bank disaster reported by special wire to Sunday Srayt from Washncrox on August 13. Citizens National Bank of San Angelo with capital 100900, assets 72000, capital imparted, bank examiner Gannon placed in charge. Berlin report notes Emperor accepts Bronsart von Schollesdorf resignation and appoints General von Genaler to command the Henaian division.

Washncrox Berlin Reichye Zor Genstal Bronsart von Schollesdorf General von Genaler

Church notices of worship times across city denominations

A compiled listing of church services and activities across the city. Denominations include Presbyterian, German Evangelical, Episcopal, Baptist, Methodist, and AME churches. Entries note Sunday schools, morning prayers, revival events, special sermons, and youth programs with locations on Flores Street, Jefferson and Travis streets, Garden Street, and nearby avenues.

Flores Street Selvel First Presbyterian Church Lly Steg Guther W. Barrey South Pina Strow Presbyterian Church Stonizit Suns Tapom Westie Liagas Jefferson Travis Stegots Row Euataee Ut King Bog Moets Krlotty Chas. D. Daniel Wil Prospect Aine Baptist Sueciien Sy. mi Thue Hays Willing Workers’ Guild of Se. John Hogkherry Treet Mantang Christe Snobhoy van Endeaver Sindy Peayer Thurstay Cathlven Avery Fat Bain Sehonlin Ony Korsey Newglae Law Sulth Epworth Leagie Westminster Church Garden Street King William Avery Sage Day School Westminstar Robert M. Hall

Populist Meeting and Party Officers Appointed

The Bexar county Populist executive committee held a secret session at Meyer's ball and accepted resignations of precinct chairmen. A new committee was formed to pursue the Populist congressional candidate Taylor McTae, including Captain D. M. Page and others. Adolph Jain and Manily Reve rent are noted, along with related local business references and a Texas newspaper loss at Fort Worth for $3,650.

Bexar County

Freeman Protester Returns From Frele Prosse

Fragmentary OCR shows a name Robt Hanuchke as a protester and a return from an event described as Frele Prosse with unclear context.

Mr. Robt Hanuchke Praptetor

Republican turmoil at San Antonio convention sparks clashes

A charged San Antonio political scene shows conflict within the Republican ranks as leaders clash over rival factions, accusations of usurpation, and calls for party harmony amid a contentious county convention and upcoming elections. Adolph Stulzan dies after being struck by a train near Yorktown, with his body sent home for burial. Real estate transfers and a streetcar sprinkler proposal update the local business page.

Tasca Tle Bexar County San Antonio Allison Sp Coney U.S. Marshals Office Allison Gua Windus Verrol U.S Republican Executive Committee Adolph Stulzan Yorktown Santa Rosa Hospital Innt Waddesday

Railroaders Convention Effort Aims for Large San Antonio Turnout

The railroaders convention committee plans a full program in San Antonio next month with speeches by state leaders. J Ey Galbraith of the International Railroad discussed convention rates, with a likely round trip of up to five dollars and thousands expected to attend. Names added to the visiting roster include J R Norton and Joan Ballons, with dates shifting from September 9 to 10.

Messrs Bert Shangle J. 2 Reon George Surkey M. KE Stevencon Pp. C. Woods James White Politica Lundora Ata San Antonio J.R. Norton Opera House Joan Ballons Cha Georges Wall

Midsummer Pleasures at St Alberta hall by Progressive Dramatic club

The Progressive Dramatic club held a midsummer hop on Saturday August 8 at St Alberta hall in San Antonio. Despite a lively scene many guests lamented Father Time would not permit longer revelry. The guest list included numerous San Antonio residents and attendees from nearby towns.

Progressive Dramatic Club St. Alberta Hall Jevaia Hona Susie Simpson Juliette Garrett Rosa Gorrell Julia Dugosh Tulle Elserson Carrie Watziarzick Anois Ztzik Liv Weiss Johanna Rosal Ko HH. Kyptor Poto Misertoh Rd, Staudt J. J. Atberger Win. Hoyo Jim Rauk Gessdortz Gus Mogozoray A. Blondin A. Schnewler Gus Baumgarten Peta Moergon W. Pinghaupt Wolas Pawalski Enttl Chiestik Deckmany Fregerson Kolodge HI. Wilke Vat Poleracek W. Danden

Sewer Work Progress Reported With Heavy Labor On City Lines

The sewer corps will not receive August salaries until mid September due to Labor Day closure. Work from Navarro Wheat to Soledad street will be leveled for sewer laying starting tomorrow, with rapid progress on the heavily used thoroughfare. Weekly totals show three foremen, inspectors, sixty laborers, eleven teams on the outfall contract, and 6,218 bricks laid per man daily. Across streets in ward 3 and McCracken Avenue there were 1,115 feet trenched, 1,010 feet completed, and 57 barrels of cement used for brick sewer laying.

Electaya Martin and Taylor Esat and Zavalla McCracken Avenue McCracken ‘Avenue

Old People Honored With Surprise Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Cornelius Gembler were honored at a party on Salado four miles east of the city for Mrs Gembler's seventy sixth birthday. About fourteen guests attended from the city and nearby areas. A large table with Chinese lanterns, a fine supper, dancing, and a string band lit up the night. A speech by Mr Herman Schnitze praised the elderly celebrants. There were German songs and a humorous tale about an accidental gun incident earlier that day involving Mr Gun Burst and a hunting accident with a Westrode powder.

Mra Cornelian Gembler Salado Mra. Gembler Ki. Bradon, Sr

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