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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1896
Page
8
fragmentary notes on mayoral race dynamics, tax issues, and city hall politics. references to Elmendorf, Our Henry, and Chamber of Horrors. calls for an economical administration. mentions taxes, bonds, and public notices. hints at upcoming Alamo Battle publicity and local entertainment plans.
Thirty seventh District court updates show George Bucklin vs Henry Burks motions for new trial and appeal filed. New suits include Summerville Woolen Mills versus Wood for debt 540.50. Real estate transfers list Jacinto Castillo to Selig Deutschman and Thomas Ryan to Raymond Martin among others. several land parcels and mortgages described with values and locations around the city.
Public auction to collect unpaid 1895 taxes on parcels and lots in San Antonio Texas, with dates starting January first Tuesday 1897 and continuing daily until sale completes. Notices published in Daily Light November 1896 list affected properties and penalties. Proceeds apply to taxes and costs with 10 percent penalty.
A party in honor of Miss Mickie Hill last Friday night featured lively dancing and games with humorous costumes. Attendees included Mesdames Rowney Terrell Hil and Minnie Terrell as well as Messrs Watts Davis Walker Echols and Bellinger among others. Refreshments served corn bread beans and bacon.
A fragment on a Creole gentlewoman praising her refined English learned at Ursuline convent. It notes a clear, bookish flavor, a southern sonority, and delicate refinement. Occasional literal French translation is mentioned, delivered with naive dignity and poise.
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