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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1898

Page

8

Local notices and ads mix in busy city scene

A fragmented era of notices and ads details social events misaddressed deliveries and a murder suspect clue. Entries note a social gathering at a local hall and moves of several residents, plus a police clue about last week’s assault on Grosser on the Frederickburg road. Also advertised are millinery sales, doll displays, ostrich farm goods, a Zouave armory event, and funeral notices for Miss Tahiel.

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Local Gossip and Train Delay Report From St James

Reports from the St James area note the grand jury’s nine indictments and editor J C Crawford visiting from Royston. Southern Vacile train No 20 arriving late from the coast after a 12 hour delay. Frank Arnold returns from a brewery trip. AL Indl and Casino Association events plus several local business notices and arrivals at 327 Alamo Millinery.

Chinapien MOK Pauly, Jr Pauly St. James Alamo Pinea OlWats Alanio Te Grand Jury J. C. Crawford Texas Railway News and Ulustraver Sheelty Royston St. James Hotel Casino Association AL Indl Frank Arnold Lone Star ‘Brewery Louis Obicago Paul Kowty Wally Muevel Barrera

Breiting and Sandone Talk Klawiudales Plans for Spring

A dated sports dispatch quotes Breiterstein and others discussing training, travel to San Antonio or New Orleans, and hopes for a pennant race with the Clawiduatleas. The speakers urge readiness, caution about early reports, and confidence that the team will be in first-class condition for the season opener.

Af Dueadore Breiterstein Agers Suring Quintera San Antolo South Pw Reds Bon Antonie T Tare Rexas New Orleans

Bryan Callaghin Faces Local Political Challenge

A warm member notes many candidates claim they can beat Bryan Callaghin but cautions aspirants against underestimating him. The piece references Brysa Gallaghan tied to a legendary Irish king Keien Lovenwbe and the historic battles, underscoring Callaghin's political toughness in San Antonio.

Bryan Callaghin Hake Brysa Gallaghan Keien Lovenwbe Indland Batte Contarl Wwe Bryan San Antonio Bin Vanquist Melfage

Death of Mrs Crecencia Beckmann in San Antonio

Mrs Crecencia Beckmann longtime San Antonio resident died at her home 117 East Macon Street. Mother of Joe and Charles Beckmann and a daughter married, she migrated from Baden Germany and had lived in the city forty eight years. Death credited to heart disease after a short illness.

Crecencia Beckmann San Antonio Iast Macon Street Joe Charles Beckinon Heecased Baden Germany San Antionio Prat Heer Joseph Beckmann

Straw Lupe Preserves and Sundry Light Incident

An unclear report from Bodton Thea wire describes a chaotic scene involving several named individuals and a life ending accident. The article notes witnesses examining multiple cases and mentions a reporter’s assessment of local cork and stint factors, with references to Utah andgrass fields.

Speuwat Bession Luis Dee Pasalveos Loaians Arene Cok Utah Bodton Thera Wire Sit Provincsroma

Nicotine Smoking Myths Debunked By Doctor Testimony

A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece quotes a doctor debunking nicotine hype. He says nicotine is not a deadly poison in household use, that most claims are exaggerated, and that smoking mainly stimulates the heart. He notes altered mood and drinking as added risks for smokers in poor health.

Smokeis New Orleans Times-Democrat Heriby

County approves bonds for officers in latest term

The county commissioners approved bonds for sheriff John P. Campbell two thousand dollars? actually fifteen thousand with sureties Hennes, Amand, Sullivan and Bywaters. Clerk Nae Davis and precinct officers also posted bonds. A district attorney and probate court terms closed. W Smith and Carlos vow not to qualify until after Christmas. Joseph J. Sweeney now leads the justice court and can perform marriages and hold first inquests.

John P. Campbell H. Hennes Amand D. Sullivan Stoptunson Nae Dawis Bond Dan Lewis J. D. Straus T. Tt. Shook M. Gillelle Loui Jose Cassiano J. Johnston Finuk Meg Newton Ag McNewton Had

Cotton Market Prices and Honest Reporting Urged

An extensive cotton merchant argues that accurate public price reports are essential. He warns misrepresentation pushes farmers to sell elsewhere, depriving local merchants of trade and profits, and stresses willingness to match higher prices to keep business and farmers loyal.

Signal of Liberty stage melodrama enthralls Grand Opera crowd

The Sigmal of Liberty melodrama was presented by Jossey and Marvin’s company at the Grand Opera yesterday, drawing praise for the performance and shifting scenes. Ne W. W. Craig as British news correspondent and Sills Nerenico Toward as New York Earth correspondent were especially well received. Meanwhile Se. August Grasker, wounded last Wednesday near the city, shows gradual improvement as doctors monitor his condition and seek a bullet in his body.

Nerenico New York Spain August Grasker Geo Saur Ox Avenue

Xmas Market Planning Meeting At St Mark’s Church

A meeting arranged for December 6 at 2 o'clock at the rectory of St Mark's Church to organize the Christmas market. Ladies are requested to attend and show interest in the church market venture.

Denengber St. Mark's

Unclaimed Express Items and Railway Official Visit

The Pacide Express Co lists unclaimed parcels for the week ending December 8 with a long roster of named recipients. The Houston and Texas Central general foreman C. G. Nichols arrives in the city from Heriton to spend Sunday with his family, stopping at the Alhieke hotel on 814 Aymine Dtr Nichols Street.

Tadges Pacide Express Co A. G. Tips R. Monro John Baum Enigelhanit Chas. Lucas R. W. Dosey Phansaton J. Rieks Phas‘od I. Hernandez C. Thunge Adelina Greruin A. B. Hanzel C. J. Ingersall Geo.Belletby Jas. Manning WA. Cowen S. Brcckburn Mr Tavis Ren Ws Tiyons Robb McCann A. &. Thompson D. L. Caston Frank Sendeher J. J. Pope W. G. Souer A. V W. Locke R. H. Voltrath Johns Longford W. Sotumant Flora Radic P. We Kittrick Ino H. Schmidt Alb Smith Rent Tusa Ohnalohe String Geo We. Beggs Inv G. Black Af. Wanklon Mr. Ly Williams Laura’ T. Rieder Lovie Wei Terms C. G. Nichols Houston and Texas Central Wirtroad Heriton

Bargain Textile Sale Advertises Cambric and Domestics

A cluttered ad markets yard wide Lonsdale cambric and unbleached Canton muslin at low prices. Includes Dressed China Darts, Della toys, blankets, and various fabrics. Emphasizes quantity, sale prices, and Monday Tuesday specials with cheap yardage and bulk deals.

A Nice Pram and Wedding Toasts in Ledon Press

A fragment from The Leadon notes a marriage between Amlee Burden and Mr. Mas, with editor J. L. Buaten-tten and Hymen's rites referenced. The poetic lines praise love, Cupid, and mutual happiness, with playful wishes for the couple as Hornby’s editor Morney’s wife is referenced in a jovial, ceremonial vein.

If, Wornby the Leadon Crive Mornay

Local gasoline engine ad promises low power costs

A fragmentary classified note touts a new 4% horsepower Van Duzen gasoline engine, claiming easy operation without engineers or firemen, low maintenance, and a rough price around twelve dollars a month for water pumping.

van Duzen Holt Aring

Polish Mowiyy Men's uniow program at St Albert's Gall

An April program listing a live theatre night includes Deception an original farce and Scenes from parlor melodrama. Casts name John Feely Merril man Edward Gorvall Dennis waity Lucy Zixit Castle and others as performers in multiple acts and musical pieces with special prices at Millinery.

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County bids for supplies to Bexar county houses and offices

The Hon. County Commissioners Court of Bexar county invites sealed bids for furnishing a wide list of items including groceries medicines stationery wood and coal and clothing and lamps for the jail and poor house and other county offices. Bids open 10 o clock a m Monday December 12 3809 at San Antonio Texas. The court reserves right to reject all bids.

Bexar County of Aid Court San Antonio Texas Ateaid W. Smitts Texan Co Texage

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