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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1898

Page

2

Local Sportsmen Forum Advocates State League

The Sunday Light reports editor Pekmecky champions a Sportsmen's League to enforce game laws and fund convictions. It outlines a simple county led structure with elected officers, a pen for names, and low annual dues, arguing such an organization would deter violators and harmonize with game regulations. The piece urges reader input and names potential officers to organize a constitutional framework.

Dexas Sportsman Hias Auslinard Mineut Coriines Tils Ty Wogablier Wida Akewh Melgentioman Bavides Tiose Ferhires Trad Potmecky Bir Pomiecky Stierisusan Wll Tle Fee League Hick Gama Hoge Edlive Tly

Fragmentary Local Trade Names and Odd Phrases

Fragmented OCR text lists several shop names and places with garbled wording. It references wines and liquors, ports, and a stray mention of an elephant and a baby. Information is too incomplete to determine a clear event or news item.

DOGree 188 Dolls and toys on wheels catalog

A diverse sale listing describes dolls of many colors and sizes, toy furniture, wagons, tricycles, books, blocks, games, pet toys, vanity items, and decorative china. The notice enumerates accessories and boxes, with emphasis on a broad range of playthings and related goods.

Bail Granted in Murder Case in Wiel Court

Grand jury returned an indictment and the district attorney announced bail set at 5009 dollars. Judge J T Muartin granted the release as August 1 stands. Perry J Lewis and Salon Stewart counsel for the defendant. Observers noted the case as a bailiable one with the applicant restrained of liberty awaiting further proceedings. Local vendor OLGAIL MANTMACTERER, WC PRAZTER advertises fine Mexican cigars and Xmas goods at 12 in box for 1 dollar, 111 N Alamo Street.

J. J. Watcheson J. T Muartin Standike Perry J. Lewis A Muder Ik Weil Livbeas Perry J.lewis Salon Stewart Levy Turehesen Olgail Mantmacterer Prazter Xumas Goods Alamo Street

County election expenses and staff payments listed

County finances show judges clerks and room rents for general election purchases. Various names and amounts recorded for poorhouse jail upkeep guards jurors meals and damages totaling several hundred dollars. October 1830 figures include meals to jurors and road damages.

Itaanis Peen Wiach Ag Aveli G. W. Duke Henry Kraus Constantin Weiss W. Chappell Frank Dalestr Sam G. Aekles Sfodesto Torres E. Bellinger G. Ife- Tie Tt. Sernandez Lucien Ilacoste A.D. Jones 1. Sandoval A. Dugosh A. P. Stheiner A. S. Galonge W. CG. Wroeger J. C. Kerr Writ L. J. Suckenfuss C1. Carr Ws Wattinis L. Wolfson John P. Campbell Johm B P. Campbell Ch Weatherby Meltel Road

Pine School Institute Engages White School Teachers

The pine school teachers institute for the first third and eighth grades met yesterday morning at the high school. The session was well attended and described as an interesting and instructive adjunct to public school work in the city, highlighting valuable contributions to education.

Pine

Faithful Notice of Graves Funeral in San Antonio

In San Antonio on December 2 1809 Frederick Graves aged 72 years died. The funeral will be from the residence of his son in law Victor F. Vaugaun 110 South Olive street at 4 oclock this afternoon. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

San Antonio To¢lopham Frederick

New School House Near Park Place to Open January

The new public school near Athin ayenué at Park Place will be ready for occupancy at the start of the January term. It will have four rooms requiring four teachers, a principal and three assistants. Many applications are on file with the superintendent for submission to the school board. A writer is needed for the building and several applicants are on file.

Res Public School Athin Ayenué Park Place Thia

Religious Meetings At The Association Pass Unclear

The Association holds a 3 o'clock gospel meeting led by a Kansas City pastor. At 4 o'clock a men’s open meeting features four short speeches by local speakers with choral singing. A December public reception is postponed indefinitely amid limited attendance, and a social meeting for men is planned with members urged to bring guests. The New Year reception committee reports progress and a campaign to engage young men is discussed. The women’s auxiliary will host the regular monthly reception tomorrow evening with an excellent program announced.

Dirs, Saul Kansas City Tadies Sten Messrs J. W. Davi W. J. ‘Allen A. W. Shaw M. J. Eilem Coca Stavas A. W. Stay Y. M. OG. AL

Revival Meeting With Dr J P W Saul Takes City Stage

Evangelists of Kansas City Dr J P W Saul and colleague Lavlo begin a revival campaign in the city at multiple venues. Saul, a physician turned evangelist after conversion, has spent years preaching in Missouri and nearby northwestern towns. Services are listed at St John’s and First Church of Christ with German, Episcopal, and local congregations hosting events today and tonight.

JP W. Saul Vite Kansas City Lavlo Texas Alc A. Auditorlius Saul Yenra M.issouri

Local church notices announce Sunday services and events

The fragment lists multiple church activities including Sunday school at 6:80, morning service with a large choir, and welcoming remarks. It mentions St Tut's Moiseapatl church and The von Methodist church with services, prayer times, and an auction related to Lavish Aid.

Guin Sill TAU Ik Joy Lluy Mon Ami Sitet Aervice Cody Bist Spiritualist — Society Ranksin Brown Nomple Mile Quayttte

Woliy and Waixs NBLOVES and city notes

Wolff and Marx personnel departures and hires at San Rosa hospital visit. Miss Geffel resigns as agent. wedding planned next Wednesday. Mr Dan Marx visits New York office and stays through holidays. Mrs Towle of Philadelphia touts Chamberlyns Cough Remedy with claims of preventing croup in babies. multiple mothers endorse the product.

Wolff & Mar S. G. Lorene Alse Ituby Benett Helen Poros Joe ‘Tucket Madde’ ' Oliver Atta Oiatesier Sients Ttose Misa Ena . Kinetde Mrs. Heard aArthur Burteck Chaa Brewst Mm. Lujan Ed. Guerlo, Jr Garbarde Biles Hence Wiliams Lujan Airs Dyer Ass Ususcheidt Chas Mussle Dbentzler May Karthel Georgena Wolff & Marz San Rosa Hospital amoiHh Alexleo W. Towle Philadelphia Lenn Pista

New Buildings Report Shows November Totals by Ward

The city records for November indicate 42 total building permits across wards, with details scattered. Data includes ward designations and permit counts, noting costs and various classifications for new structures.

Wis

Unclear fragment from storefront ad in old paper

Fragmentary OCR text describes a store claiming "largest business" and "no loss" with promises of plenty and satisfaction. Mentions addresses and names like SENG BRG and E.Trowston St, but details are garbled and uncertain.

Cpace Seng Brg E.trowston St

Unclear OCR: Rail robbery victim sustains hand injury

Fragmentary text reports a passenger named Jack Waley involved in an International railroad robbery about a year earlier. It claims a gunshot through the right wrist and notes medical attention and use of the hand after treatment, with references to an ostrich farm and unspecified events.

Jack Waley

Judge Martin rules on mandamus in county election staffing

In the thirty seventh district court Judge Martin refused Percy A. Copinps mandamus to compel the County Commissioners to pay all election staff for November 8. The ruling limits payment to eight workers three judges four clerks and one presiding officer. A rebedding motion was granted and will be heard later this week by Judge Avrtn.

T. Marti Percy A. Copinn County Commissioners' Court Avnrtin Soene Republican Democratic Peoples Ask

All Aboard at Grand Opera House this December

Coming attractions headline Tae Ott Brothers at the Grand Opera House with All Aboard a farce filled with lively characters and rapid specialties. Dec 6 matinee 2 30 features bright performers and sweeping comedy in a city favorite.

Tae Ott Brothers Gre Grand Opera House Matlace

Moved store bargains and court notices mix

A damaged OCR page shows ads for moved stores, bargains on trunks and leather goods, plus court notices listing cases against W L Brady, Armstrong, and others. It references Edwin Chamberlain & Co, Horan & Co, and the District Courts with debts and garnishments. The fragmentary text mentions Truakes, Alamo product names, and local officials.

Alamo Vogler & Go G, Horan & Co W. L. Braley Horan & Co A. Wy Tiariet Fry Armstrong Justics Edwin Chamberlain & Co Fra Murray Et al Edina L. Setteete Ralph Frorichs Weary Smith Dept. State Percy A. Coppanl Peter Jonas Aman Wamius Slate Young Commissioners’ Court

Elks Memorial Attended By State Officials Arriving In City

State revenue agent Joe Teo Jameson and future secretary JD MW tardy arrived from Austin to attend the Elks memorial service this afternoon. Carl Drake is expected to arrive this morning.

Joe Teo Jameson Joseph D. Sayers MW. Tardy

Graves Funeral Service Held This Afternoon

The funeral of the late Mr FO Gravesntste was conducted this afternoon at 4:30. Attending pallbearers included Dr L Beau Mont, Jobe I Bohony I, P Andrews, J.T lvew, Voulthc, and Cody. The notice references Worldday Wines Cordials Liquor and Cigars and mentions Commerce Street bridge and Alsino Millinery in brief.

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