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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1895

Page

2

Advent Calendar Saints and Historical Dates

A fragment listing saints and historical events by day in December. Includes St Eligius December 1 and St Barbara December 4 notes, with references to Jay Gould’s death, Richelieu, St Habas, St Nicholas of Traki and Marshal Noy, providing a dated litany of names, feasts, and notable years.

Aday St. Eligius Noyon St. Bibinia Jay Gould Jastley St. Francia S Xavier Indies Hindustan Japan England St. Barbara Thertyr Richelien St.Habas Pelesting Gedron Brook Haydl Diavoverad Nicholas Traki Russia Worme St. Ambrose Marshal Noy

Grand Jury to Be Empaneled in Forty Fifth District

The Forty fifth district court will empanel a new grand jury after discharging yesterday’s panel. Six weeks earlier a juror body reported fifty indictments, the second panel nine. two grand juries are now required for Gexar county. Jury members summoned include Otto Wahrmund, Sain Bonnatt, Wood Tord, Simon Koenigheim, J. N. Rouse, Ed. Bradon Sr., J. M. Versida, W. C. Sullivan, Francisco Rute, A. P. Gulick, Id. Nicholson, John Wikisud, Henry Vink, Walter Grano, F. F. Colling, Anton Adam.

Forty- Fifth District Court Keen Gexar Newton Forty-fifth District Court Otto Wahrmund Sain. W. Bonnatt Swood Tord Simon Koenigheim J. N. Rouse Ed. Bradon, Sr J. M. Versida W. C. Sullivan Francisco Rute A. PB. Gulick Id. Nicholaoa John Wickisud Henry Vink Walter Grano F. F. Colling Anton Adam

Greatest and Meat Representative Edition: South West Texas

Promises a comprehensive newspaper edition covering San Antonio and Bexar County with broad representation across professions and businesses. Urges readers to secure inclusion before publishing deadline, asserting wide reach and equal opportunity for all.

Southweet Texas Simost San Antonio Ivory Bexar County

Licensed to Wed Morris Johnson and Rosa Lea Hil

John Schuh and Gertrude Cur vier announce plans to wed. The couple seeks church and community support for the marriage ceremony and future life together, with details to be arranged by families.

Morris Johnson Rosa Lea John Schuh Gertrude Curvier

New Suite in Court Gaorga Koomer vs. Wiles and Debts

A court case lists Gaorga Koomer versus F Wiles over debts including 296.74 dollars and 2048 dollars involving San Antonio Brewing Association and W H Dirks. The filing references a five year term and related financial claims.

Koomer F. Wiles Dobt San Antonio Brewing Association W. H. Dirks

PUBLIC LIBRARY BAZAAR APPOINTMENTS LISTED AT ALAMO

Appointments for the Alamo public library bazaar on the west side of Alamo plaza are listed by booth. Booths include table, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Gypsy, and fish pond with numerous named volunteers and committees. The fair runs December 12, 14, and 14, featuring tiles from the San Joan mission floor and Marian Candelaria, a centenarian Alamo survivor, as a guest at the Alamo table.

Bootha Alamo Plaza Alamo Public Library Absha K.v. Drouth Vinteno Kotula Smith 4Iza Gallagher Ive Graves Anita Withorn Macy Bhyers Mise Gallagher Lilie Wynne Nannis Hill Chrlaging Walthall Maria Lacoste Jimmeline Stoner Meadamer ‘Mingaley J. H. Belland Brazelton Jaud Hannah Hall Kate Sweenay Juele Myara Nellie Lytle Blanche Gabriel Glennon Victorine Zannont Anna Johnson Masdames Monzerrate Merdinand Herff Oge Monahan Nora, Corbett Nina Gaonelon Delia Saunders Jose Oge Bella Shea Daisy Marackeau Watson Alice Herff Mamie Callaghan Amelia Lacusta Genevieve Godwin Meadamnica Etta Porter Leona Peyton Katis Butterfield Lara Moyer Essie Crawford Louise Urnschetd Mesdames Id San Joan Mission Mairiam Candelaria

Day Bet Opens Fabulous New Furniture Store

The opening promotes a large new store with artistic furniture carpets draperies lace curtains and holiday novelties from factories. Doors open Monday December with a grand display and special prices to attract the public. A free handsome souvenir glass goblet will be offered to visitors.

Bev Dec. Ltd Jivery Glastor

Church Services and union meeting in city churches

A consolidated notice lists Sunday services at First Baptist Church and St Mark's Episcopal Church with details of times and pastors, plus a large union meeting for city Christian societies at Madison Square Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening. J J Manton, treasurer of the State Union, will speak about the San Antonio convention. All are invited.

First Baptist Church Vravia Park Villa Gastaco Uist Trinity Isalon Laurel Atroot A. Rose St. Mark's Church A. L. Burleson St. Paul's Church W. RK. Richardson St. John’s Episcopal Church Cor Mer Burnett Cherry John's Hoke Madison Square Presbyterian Church San Antonio J. J. Manton State Union

Elks Memorial Service Today at Grand Opera House

The Elks of the city hold their annual memorial services this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Grand Opera House public invited. The program includes singing, addresses by notable members, and a death roll listing Col. H. G. Andrews Col. H. B. Adams Hon. S. A. Wils and Dr. M. Fetterman. Members assemble at the lodge hall at 3:30 p.m. and proceed to occupy seats on stage for the services.

Grand Opera House The Elks of Roy WR. Richardson H. G. Andrews H. B. Adams A. Wils TM. Fetterman Opera House

American Lady Arrest Sparks Drunken Disorder Claim

A blonde described as Floranco i'nart, age about 25, was jailed by Officers Dawson and Portar on charges of orderly conduct. She claimed she was an American lady, married, and a proper woman who merely entered a saloon for soda but admits enjoying beer occasionally. She requested her husband be sent for to post bond, naming him Frank Chaw the Chinaman.

Floranco I‘nart Saya Allo Ulnetoad Dawson Portar Bond Frank Chaw

Notice of charge for bicycles on interstate transport

The Southwestern Passenger committees issued a circular effective December 1 1895 announcing new charges for baggage and bicycle carriage. Bicycles, tricycles and baby carriages will pay excess baggage rates, with a minimum charge of 24 cents per item, not part of regular baggage. Articles may be checked for accompanying passengers with regular tickets but not to wagon-transfer points. agents must collect charges on duplicate checks. The total material cost for the finishing work was reduced from 77,900 dollars to a lower amount.

Texas

Turning Exhibition At Burner Hall Receives Success

The fourth annual turning exhibition by the active turners led by Prof. Conrad drew a large audience at Nacogdoches Street burner hall. Performances included free juvenile exercises, horizontal barn by youths, vaulting by girls, club awing by boys, a Pfeiffer solo, girls drill, youths, single stick, and sidehorse acts, followed by a concluding dance.

Burner Nacogdoches Street Conrad F. Pfeiffer

Deed of Chattel Mortgage Filed By J M Seavis

Late yesterday a deed of chattel mortgage was filed appointing George Rampson as trustee of goods in the Iron clad and related warehouses on Alamo Villita and South Forest. The action secures numerous creditors including Newton & Weller, Carr Coal, Sweet Spring Milling, Mettrew Milling, Crescent Tobacco, Fort Worth Paper Co, and Washburn-Crosby among others. Also notes a quiet marriage at Mrs Nobles home and Belkoap Rifles election for officers tomorrow.

M. Seavis J. M. Seavis George Rampson Alamo and Villita Streets South Forest A. [. Frank 3. D. Dietrich & Co Menger Dozier Bakery Otto Rock Pulitzer & Wolf J. Eikel & Co Dally Storr Campbell & Conroy Paul Wagner Wagner & McVicar MM. J. Hoinz C. A. Mor- Tul G. Il. Guenther & Son Washburn-Crosby Co Mettrew Milling Weneker-Morris Candy A. Flaghan & Co Saske Bros N. C. Thompson & Co Joseph I. Fried- Tan Dunkley Colery Co Fort Worth Paper Co Crescent Tobacco Co Eddy & Eddy Gravely & Miler ‘Tobacco Co Steiphorst & Co Texas Seed Co Marines Bros Wolaon Spies Co Price, Rooker& Co Kypfer & Seng C. MM. Alken A. Baum New Orleans Coffee Co Levy Brox & Simon Gus Wohner Monteonaur G. B Bonro Deshman Bros Doyer &Bantlebon Alania Butter Co Hugo- Behmeltzer Co Elhondatt & Co Southern Brokerage Co

Poultry Exhibit Entries Secure for Alamo Plaza Show

The Poultry Breeders association opens its Big Poultry and Pat Brock show at 203 Alamo Plaza Tuesday morning. The exhibit features 250 coops, entries from Dallas and San Antonio, and a white collection of turkeys and chickens. An incubator display and door voting add interactive elements for visitors.

8. A. Poultry Brovdera Association Alamo Plaza Pat Brock Dees Grandberry Dantsma Austit Plymouth Giyen

State Saengerfest Preparations Start In San Antonio Hall

Delegates from German singing societies met at Scholz's hall to organize for the next state saengerfest in San Antonio. Prof W J Schuwirth was made temporary president in Mueller's absence, and plans were made for the event in Beatio von Maenmnercher hall late April or early May 1806. Next meeting set for Saturday night at 8 in Beeth leyer hall.

Scholz San Antonio C. TH. Mueller Saongerbund W. J. Schuwirth Beatio von Maenmnercher Hall Wagner Meambara Suenger Bund Beethleyer Hall

Granodp a’s Glasses and a Child’s View of Grandpa

A child recalls his grandfather needing glasses and calling them “apecs” while reading, then misplacing them many times a day. At night the family gathers around the table and the grandpa, still wearing his glasses, nods off in his chair, prompting the child’s amused observations about dreams and sight.

Papa Mamma Ra Ladies Home Journal

Mary Anderson Recreates Stage Dreams in Cave Hill

Mary Anderson recalls years of solitary labor shaping a theatre in Louisville from New York City lessons. She describes turning a den into a stage, constructing characters, and practicing solo nights in Cave Hill Cemetery to master Juliet's voice and emotions with her mother as sole critic and aid.

Mary Anderson Louisville New York City Vandoubois Clifford Claude Colonna Romeo Sloane Juliet Cave Hill Navarro

The Girl Who is Employed Warns Against Bohemia

Ruth Ashmore advises young women in December Lincths Home Journal to resist Bohemia the social life that erodes respect and wages. She argues a woman should seek work and conduct that earns lasting esteem, noting Bohemia promises laughter but brings tears and debt.

Ruth Ashmore Lincths Home Journal Bohemia

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