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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1896

Page

2

Churches Gather for Worship in Aug 1806 City Notes

The Sunday Light lists time and place of worship across denominations in the city. It mentions German Evangelical Lutheran, St Paul Episcopal, First Baptist, Westminster League, South Blackberry Methodist, and colored churches with service times and Sunday school details, plus notes on church events, revival plans, and clergy movements.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church A. L. Burkson OHS Luther W. Barron South Pine Strait Eustace King Dukes Leona and Zavala Street Lana South Blackberry Street Hn. m God Westminster Lengue Wed- Benday Robert M. S St John’s Episcopal Church Basnett and Cherry Streets Nolan Street Chrisman Wawedvar Sc. Paul Mo G. Church G. J Epworth N. A. Mills Beeo Bem P. UL Pau Ite Wil A. M. Williama St. James A.M North Concho and Zayalla Lin.x Sociary of Christian Endeavor D. Wi Tt. W. Roberts Bethel A.M. E Crockett and Swiss Streets

Catholic Week's Calendar Reflects Saints and Vows

Catholic news lists saints honored through the week Saint Bartholomew Louis Zephyrinua Joseph Calasante Augustine of Hippo and more. A chaplain in the Bosrne' Mifirmary attended and Masses were held for departed Incarnate Ward superiors and deceased members. Sister St Anthony and Sister St Gabriel took perpetual and annual vows at Ursuline chapel as others prepared for a high mass legation.

Thos. Garvin Ofes Catholic Central Union St Mary's College Pathor Smith Lowell Maas Vathor Pavisob St. Mary’s Church Ursuline League of the Sacred Heart St. Mary's Pariont Shaefer & Bradon St. Louia College Society Texas California Bauday St. Philip Bantzi St. Bartholomew Apostle St. Louis St.Zephyrinua St. Joseph Calasanetus St. Augustine of Hippo St. Job Nd Baptist Santa Rosa Chapel Ursuline Chapel St. Anthony St. Gabrel Janes Wolf Ed“atshler St. Mary's

Sewer Report Details City Brick Sewer Progress

Weekly sewer work reports show activity on the GQuauil system with 1,000 feet of trench opened and 770 feet of 44 inch brick sewer laid daily, plus 130,080 bricks used. At the Toside system daily metrics include 6 masons, 5 pip layers, 6 teams, and 3 feet of 8 inch pipe per day. The Commerce street trench receives a new brick supply from Beckmann kilns. The outfall sewer project reports discovery of fossilized leaves in rock near the top flyer. Some blasting avoided dynamite in favor of sharp picks. work continues day and night to finish Commerce Street improvements and connect to Main and Pedro avenues.

Gquauil Lklo I. 13 Washington Angloversa Beckmann Commerce Street Main Avenue San Paedro Avenue iMimira Street Fourth Ward Pipo Sonora Martinez

Appeal From Justice Court Civil Case List

The following civil cases appealed from Justice Nevine's court were filed in district court yesterday. George Tk Ankaraon versus A W Dunlap et al with warrant BGO 9. Joe Ipguiflch & Co versus WoC with an account claim of 117 783 dollars. Noyodich & Co versus We with unspecified action.

Justice Court Nevine Gurl George Tk. Ankaraon A. W

Polite Highwaymen Stop Two Courtry Ladies in Taxing Style

Two men halted a farm wagon traveling from Medio Creek to town near Leon crook. One asked permission to search the wagon while the other searched for money. The women surrendered purses containing 2 and about 3 dollars but the robbers declined the sums, then left without further violence.

Mary Krave Dora Tiesan Laveson Street Medio Mra. Krava Mra. Beson Leon Crook Mousy Persmission Giean Jack

Bronchos top Houston 9 to 4 in second game

Baseball recap shows the Bronchos defeating Houston 9 to 4 in the second game. Austin beat Galveston 11 to 6. Buck Miller sent home from Houston to cut costs, noted for his steady play. The piece ends with an unclear line about “Siyésy” and Cierman.

Bronchos Houston Austin Galvaston Buck Miller Miler Cierman Fease Rumap Cranks Miller Kreaman Big Mike O'Connor Tus Houston Post Percy Griffin Galveston McCloskey

Labor Day plans brighten San Antonio's Colored Men’s group

The Colored People of San Antonio form a Labor Day association at Odd Fellows hall with J Townsend as president and Frank Cowie secretary. Officers and committees are named, and a celebration is set with home industry prizes, music, and programs announced for the city event.

San Antonio Colored Men's Labor Day Association J. Townsend Frank Cowie Isaac Mellroy Monger Caldwell Frank Lewis Wri Sommers Joe Mellroy Eek Tevin Frank Lewin Wri Sommers Hipanes J. 30 Ahollburn Shad |Porter Restlyy Tabloa Rank Trewin Robert Buckner

Indignation meeting over seating of delegates in San Antonio

In a spirited gathering at the McKinley Hobart club, about fifty colored men met to condemn the congressional convention seating in Mission Garden and to back Judge Noonan for re election while denouncing the Lily Whites and Colonel Newcomb. Speakers included Barb Growther Nat Sulzbacher and Dr Clifford.

Hobart Tooms Stevens Che Clifford Foilt Mission Garden Jané Bexar Tomas P. Newcomb Judge Noonan Congress Dr. Tacrvil Bexar County Park Worth Noonan Texas N. W. Cuney St. Louis McKinlay Bart Crowther Col Nawtomb Nat Sulzbacher Col. Newcomb Drnse Sud Roberta Church Fir Corbett San Antonio Nat. Sulzbacher Gol, Newcomb R.H. Harbert Tie

Riverside Park Labor Day Sports Schedule

Labor Day events list for Riverside Park on September 7 includes dancing contests for ladies and gentlemen, multiple 100 yard dashes, hurdles, and age group races. contests also feature three legged races, potato race, apple eating, and novelty contests for married ladies, young ladies, misses under 11, and fat or lean men.

Riverside Park Ifty

Democratic Address Announces Nomination for Congress

An address announces J Li Slaylen as the Democratic nominee for Congress. The copied text shows party alignment and a formal nomination. It lists the candidate’s name and the page’s purpose, signaling a campaign presentation and political backing.

Drought Yet Thins Cotton Crops Across Several States

Reports from Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina show major crop damage due to drought. Cotton yields fall 30 to 50 percent with sea island varieties faring best. Agricultural officials in multiple states warn of substantial losses and waning pasture quality.

Jackson Miss John MM. Attey Congress Columbia Tallahassee Pla Commissioner of Agriculture Raleigh N.C Drouth Atlanta State Commissioner of Agriculture

Populists Nominate Felix Greenwood for State Senate

The Galveston Populist convention nominated Felix Greenwood for state senator after a lengthy session. Thirty delegates from eight counties backed the resolution endorsing the party platform and urging reform supporters to back Greenwood. The committee also pledged to back McRae in Congress and to support the St Louis delegation.

Felix Greenwood Galveston Wonier Conriess Ylor McRae Wi U Tien Pesas St. Louis St Tans

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