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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1898

Page

7

The Sunday Light PLSL SSATCHES Political Notes

A garbled political summary recounts county and congressional races with mentions of candidates Cor Comeress and a Democratic hopeful, alongside criticisms of tax collection, city fees, and public works. It notes a local fire inspector’s costs, the mayoral satire, and includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by Dr J T Terry of Trimble.

J.T. Terry Trimble Yann Ciamberlain

Collector Max Suter Rescues Dog After Impound

Max Suter of Oley intervened when a dog faced three days more in the pound before euthanization. He paid the release fees and returned hours later with the dog in his arms. The grateful owner thanked him and asked the dog to shake hands with the rescuer.

Little Pony Deointe Wight Oley Max Suter Sutor Max

Comfort Hotel to Continue Operation by Widow

Notice from Comfort Texas dated July 22 24855 states the widow will continue to run the Comfort hotel as conducted by her late husband John Schoeppt and solicit patronage for pleasure and health seekers. Special attention to traveling men with Fredericksburg stage daily on train arrivals.

Comfort Tex Comfort Hotel John Schoeppt Fredericksburg Dacia MHS Schomppl Froprieteces

Engagement Announcement in Goldenburg Bee

Local society page reports an engagement in the city linking Milas Nettle and a popular traveling party. The notice appears in the Bee, noting families Mr. and Mrs. ire of this city. Further details are limited due to OCR corruption.

Milas Nettle Goldenburg The Bee

Taxing Franchises and Banks to Ease County Burden

County Commissioner Ti. B. Sallway defends taxing corporate franchises and bank surplus to fund county operations, arguing current exemptions burden homeowners. He cites statutes, notes banks and private lenders escape taxes, and urges proportional taxes on all property to reduce levies on farms and homesteads. He warns of court challenges but says the law supports equal assessments.

Ti. B. Sallway UE Equalization Bexar County Salliway Congress United States Mortrase Aise Commissioners' Court Western Unford Telegraph Company Cavera Alles Unea

Concert Program Full of Classical and Military Pieces

The program lists works by Wagner, Rienzi, and Cavalieri, plus marches and solos. Performers include a cornet soloist and a band under Vandercook with high school cadet exposure. It features intermezzos, a grand warrior march, and a battle hymn amid a varied lineup by Quinn and Ariner, proprietors.

Puyt I el Blars Querture Si Dutals Tinder Palins Mowers Walts USLE Apa A. Conrads Feta Melo Patpourel Ange Iecseersides Vandercook Coons Tevesteeeny Aes Mercy Beyer Sousa Ball Musin Aréiat's Orvhoghens - Quinn & Rariner

Novice of Truster's Sale In San Antonio Texas

The notice describes a June 7 1892 event where Miss Ade la the Beam pledges a promissory note for 1500 dollars dated June 7 1890 in favor of CAL Mersin with a vendor's lien, trustee N A Young is involved, parcels in San Antonio Texas including multiple blocks and lots, and a trustee sale scheduled for September 6 1898 at the Bexar County courthouse to Adelaide Bean. The document also lists transfers of other lots and mentions the annual stockholders meeting of the San Antonio and Arafisas Pays railway company on September 7 1893.

Adela CAL Mersinin HW. Tournai N. A. Young Trist Heart Bexar Couny Recorda Jang San Antonio Bexar Spoanty Texas San Pears Creek I. N. A. Young Sl. Tournat Bexareminty A. T Adelaide Bean San Antonio and Arafisas Pays Railway Company Bexac County A. D Durnose Af. D. Monsertatic Reagan Houston

One-Cent Rate Proposed for Peace Jubilee Parade

A plan led by Judge Grit Jones seeks a one-cent tax to fund a three day Peace Jubilee. The program would feature a grand parade, barbecue, and a large ball with decorations and historical tableaux. Meetings to organize have not yet been scheduled.

Grit Jones America

Railroad Officials and Travelers Report From the Southwest

The dispatch notes Major John C. Lewry, Iron Mountain passenger agent, arriving from Austin. Masa heads to Kansas City to join Frisco freight contracting. I M Poth of Southern Pacific back from a brief outing. J Ven Raub moves for health. Tom Talgert on Southern Pacific as foresterly conductor. Aransas Bass excursion from Kerrville area. Superintendent J L McQuetany of Southern Pacific returns from California with family. J Cunningham meets them at El Paso. G W Graves of Gale Sherg reports a heavy rainfall at Stockdale.

Touvy Sartayiin Michmond John C. Lewry Iron Mountain Austin Masa Kansas City Dukes Frisco Tinesos I. M. Poth Aransas Pass Trauston Bel Myre J. G. Sehvelver authory-Pacific Hid -Anlighter Ola My. Stongerrate Familly On Augustta Strees

EXAS DAY AT OMAA SETS TEXAS DAY CELEBRATIONS

August 18 designation by Trans-Australia Exposition marks Texas Day with expected heavy Lone Star attendance. Governor Culperson plans to attend with staff and notable citizens. railroads offer reduced rates and round trips from August 36 with return ten days later. Rock Island links Texas and Onia, offering direct or via Ansys City routes with layover options. Local agents will provide details. A gospel meeting for boys under sixteen will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev B A Hermann. men’s rally led by Rev J M Lewis and others. Birth announcements: Adela Cervantes, Haphemlo Castanella, and a birth for W E Taylor family.

Omaa Texas Culperson Fins Ania Rock Island Ponmiercie Boween Onia Pinnin Gabice Ot Rouge Ansys City YMG B. A. Hermann Claeck Val Saya Cally Ata Pa

Arrests After Assault at South Concho Street

Tomas Ramos, musician with a shoemaker business on South Earedo Street, was arrested Friday night by Deputy Sheriff Charles Scureiner on a charge of assaulting Mortes, a waiter living on Cottcho Street. Mortes suffered head injuries and a fractured skull. Morley, claiming Ramos struck him, filed a complaint in Judge Jones' court.

Tomas Ramos Charles Scureiner Ramos South Earedo Mortes Weiter Cottcho Sheet Whch Raning Ant

Runaway Farm Wagon Spills Vegetables on Commerce Street

Yesterday afternoon a runaway wagon laden with vegetables overturned after hitting a telephone pole near Nayarrsistrest, spilling produce across the street. The horse bolted down the road narrowly missing George Elchiltz and a city sprinkler before stopping near Mary’s Street. The driver sustained noticeable injuries.

Commerce Street Nayarrsistrest George Elchiltz Mary's Street

Burglar Strikes Mary Parlé Home in Paris Area

Police report Mary Parlé of 119 Genter sirset had her residence burglarized Friday night. A purse with cash and gold was taken, a gold watch and pistol left untouched. Neighbors Milas Sean Wille at 108 Center were seen near the scene as the owner returned to find the door forced open.

Paris Mary Parlé Genter Sirset Mia Pacis Sperft Milas Sean Wille Aurion

Night incident near Goliad road ends with gunfire

From New Braunfels Brn Olio and a friend camped along the Goliad road to clear grounds. A tall negro sought water, then attacked the pair at midnight and a firearm exchange followed with two shots fired.

New Braunfels Goliad Elb

Buckeye Pile Cure Ad Claims Fast Relief

An old medical ad promotes Tabler's Bucksyyd Pile Oints as a safe cure for piles. It claims rapid relief, a buckeye-based active ingredient, and a nonoperative treatment with a 60 cent jar or 75 cent tube option. Sold by BH, Reugs and CO, Schasse, etc.

Reugs and CO Schasse

Licensed to Wed and Public Health Notices

The notice discusses vaccination requirements for school admission and vaccination schedules, with details on primary and secondary vaccination, doctor certificates, and indigent pupil coverage. It also mentions a separate incident at the International depot where a debtor paid with a guitar after a dispute over owed money and a board charge.

Wealth Office Lteally Hapie Pen Chicago International Depot Trois East’ Commerce Alreet Avtids Laura Rave

United States Postal Service examination notice

Official notice invites applications for clerk and carrier positions in the United States Postal Service. Requirements specify ages 18 for clerk and 24 for carrier. Applications must be filed by the deadline with proper name and details to ensure correction time. Eligible remusab lasers of the United States may enter the Service without discrimination based on race or other factors.

Carvier United’ States

Exhibition of Civil War Plates and Hawaiian Views

A local event tonight at 8:20 reports plates showing Schetzy and Dewey warships with Rough Riders images. Brewer will present Hawaiian views and famed leaders, including Uncre Sam, at a public display with free admission.

Sehtey Dewey Balton Brewer Hiver Yide Park Santiego Sam Aldo

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Bundae Ong Growtort Smilies Captain Ant Joan B. Waller Moody Gang 4A Conta Didate Thad Jonalill Bucker Court House Jon Nm Thytlverskie Park Beck N. Orbs. Co Mageagal HAG Rollie Russe Eese Iexpress Pacific’ Express Cay We. Andrews J, Maurer O J Carter Baulks Rucker Ates WT. Cunningham B. A. Smith Lea-Matt C. B. Show Mra. C Brancets San Antonio Mande Co H. L. Herbesch B. Taylor Kelis M. Thomas Doak J. J. Huett South Cherry Harbert and Wife T. A. Eller Starr Street Suibese Seo-Shu Peace Jubluese BLOAT Arl&t Wirt Worth Adela Cervantes Dakota Street Haphemlo Castanella el Faso Street W. E. Taylor Butteson Street Shoemaedi Fou Bagan Joe Orgaudie Fuga Lieck Mary M. Mmcsonnell Matilde Medrano Josefa Orosco Otice TN United States Cryvity Service Lawey and Schery Emerson's Loan Office Aokies Emerson
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