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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1897

Page

3

Fowling And Fowlers On The Coast This Season

Qual hunters are more anther ous than the quail with more red head and canvass back ducks along the coast this season. Early morning trips to Lake View bring varied results as several parties bag quail and doves last Sunday. Local sportsmen report strong interest in game laws and note a large, active hunting scene with trips from Floresville to Kenedy and beyond.

Lake View France W. H W. Fiel Wetmore Tschittardt Henry TH Robert Staton A. B. Critaur Marcelona Geo. Chabot Veith Eugene Cohen Kenedy Air Jungkind Calaveras Geo. I Haven Birmingham Als Gum Hollow Post John Dewees Floresville Lakeview Beisenbach West End Lake San Antonio Ratisac Vass Thas Mississippi St. Louis Union Tor Oeofaur Indiana

Desperadoes Stage a Mock Hold Up at Salado Crossing

A group pretends to ambush a traveler near Salado, binding him to a tree and rifling his pockets while his companion feigns injury. The ruse ends when the joke is revealed at a nearby camp, with the victim reclaiming some valuables and the assailants fleeing. The tale, as reported for the Light, preserves anonymity but confirms the prank.

Salado Viel Phis Thhem The Light

Miscellaneous Historical Items From a Period Newspaper

A collection of brief notes covers diverse topics including Japan’s demand on Doplity for extended performances, the 49 day tow of a large pontoon drydock from the Tyne to Lavana, Icelandic fishermen using oil to ease waves, Washington’s 1748 Clarke County cabin, the American Bible Society’s 1816 founding and 1841 incorporation, and an early New York bronze memorial plan. It notes Boues buying a replica statue in Paris, a Japanese baby tree used in marriage customs, and a possible joint act by James Kroger and Clara Palma in a forthcoming satirical production.

New York Charles Broadway Boues Washington Lafayette Ercells Maces Des Etas Uni Paris Karibaldi

Fort McIntosh social notes and garrison gossip

A Fort McIntosh social diary details a Friday evening reception hosted by Col. and Mrs. Simpson in their quarters attracting city and post guests. Debutante Miss Simpson is highlighted amid decor, with military staff changes, parade adjustments due to weather, and personnel movements including transfers, promotions, and birthdays. The piece also mentions musical programs, a concert by Misses Avey and Avery, and the Lpworth league gathering, plus local farm and ranch updates.

Chae Mins Simpson

Concert Fundraiser by Local School Orchestra

A concert organized by the schukina of Prot. Hot ten features Becks orchestra and proceeds benefit the Women’s sorlition for poor wer marriages. Selections include Calir of Bagdad overture, Mozart serenade, Bohemian Girl, and Won’t You Play House With Me. Performers include Miss Winnie Mott and Miss Mattie Avey with student choir and accompanist Miss Baunle Mokron.

Mathie Avey Atle Aves Mss Orenee Cappy Lillie Amd Valse Brillant Viekven Figsborg Stal Gide Daisy Rowney Smit Annte Gish Grea Galop de Blake Dannie Pickren Dan Juan de Mochet Iutastoy Berth Misa Dn Rowney Ming Jannie Tickren Phos Reggan & Bros Schukina Hotten Becks Wenn Elihhen Vrogram Calir Bagdad Hoosteers Crea Sunate Stozart Wionie Mott Giese Mattie Avey Potpovert Terete

Gossip of the Stage and Dire Eion Highlights

The piece surveys theatrical gossip from London and Manchester theater scenes. It notes Clara Palma as a clever character actress, Adele Ritchie’s hit in London, and mentions Bessie Hartlett Davis with her young son. It covers new mechanical effects by KH. A. Barnet, Danish plays under consideration, a new one act by Charles Leonard Fletcher, and J. E. Dodson’s Manchester debut with Toole. It comments on actors in the Phil harmon ic Society circuit, Nat C. Goodwin in An American Citizen, and George Backus’s success in Christopher Try. It concludes with remarks on the prompter’s crucial role in staging and the lack of a dedicated prompter in this country.

Sol Grath Russelor Clara Palma Adele Ritchie London George Backus Bessie Hartlett Davis KH. A. Barnet Dathos O'Neill Charles Leonard Fletcher J. E. Dodson Manchester Ingland J.lt. Toole Sir Augustus Haroold Stage Alte Ager R.E. Johnson& Co Agure Yanys Piancon Pughio Gerardy Norala Philharsmonic Society Gugerves Annie Teh Martin ‘Chugslewitt Nat C. Goodwin John McCullough Charles B. Hanford Virginia New Bon Roy Christopher Toledo Ohio Comedie Annie Irish Conserv Toire Studiea Unin Bo Paris Wwe

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