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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1898

Page

8

Local ads mix chatter on shoes and gowns

A garbled page shows Sullivan Shoe Co. promoting shoes and millinery with scattered notes about new stock and prices. It also cites other merchants, a jewelry and hardware listing, a wedding in San Fernandes plaza, and various dated references, all in a stray, OCR-like tumble.

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Sullivan Shoe Co Promotes Quality Footwear and Local Pride

The notice touts Sullivan Shoe Co offerings with emphasis on genuine quality shoes for men women and children. It mentions local improvements and a civic focus, alongside several promotional lines and advertisements for various goods.

Prisoners Trace $1009 Loot In Arkansas Case

In PexarkanaArk Dec 10 Charley Mayer W G White and Joe Coleman, men held on suspicion of robbing J F Heilman in Peoria Ill, were stripped by officers amid a demand for cash. They were found to have about 1000 dollars sewed in their clothing. A special grand jury has been convened to probe the case.

Myo Pexarkana Pexarkani Ark Charley Mayer W.G. White Joe Coleman Nen Sia

Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shot in Grigg County

Special Wire reports from Hopkingville Sy reveal Lindsay Mreenan and his son Charles aged 10 were involved in a quarrel that led to a gun being fired at the father. The shot struck the elder on the left side near the heart, with doctors fearing a fatal outcome as the youth defended himself after the father allegedly abused his mother. Other men intervened briefly before the youth overpowered his father.

Patni Hopkingville Dee Lindsay Mreenan Grigg County Panter Charles Shin

Southern Gentleman and Cast Impress at Grand Opera House

Minneapolis Times reviews a December 14 Grand Opera House performance led by Clay Clement as General Carroll. Clement’s natural, distinct stage presence and musical voice shine through, supported by Duffield as Judge Flhearty and Mason as Philipp Durand. Mrs Clement, Miss Aczelia Thompson, and a comic negro servant add warmth in a well-cast, tasteful production. Aguinaldo comment closes with a garbled note about friars and danger.

Creneral Carroll Clay Clement Clement Flihearty H.8. Duffield General Carroll Mr. Duffield Chas. Mason Philipp Durand Mra. Clay Clement Aczelia Thompson Jeffrey D. Williams O'Malley Minneapolis Grand Opera House

Thief Steals Large Cash Haul From Houston Widow

Special to Sunday Light reports a bold street robbery in central Houston. Mrs. Catherine Whalen, widow of John Whalen and mother of James Whalen, lost a large roll of wills money from a silk underskirt pocket while viewing an illuminated street parade with her son-in-law and daughter. Three pins were pulled from the pocket as the thief lifted the cash, leaving no clear clue. The incident occurred near Main Street, and the money had been kept in bank before recent withdrawals amid concerns about bank failures. No suspect identified.

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Coal shortage spreads through New Mexico and West Texas

The city faces a coal famine as retail dealers exhaust supplies and mines fail to meet orders. Demand has surged since the blizzard, threatening widespread shortages across New Mexico, Arizona and portions of West Texas. In Phoenix, 480 couples attended a dance at Muth's pavilion with Mr. and Mrs. Tigman noted for serving arava polonaise and supper until midnight.

Dee. LO Feir New Mexico Arizona West Texas Phoenix Club Dade Muth H Tigman

West Texas A&M A Triumph Over High School

West Texas A&M A defeated High School 16 to 6 in a rough game at Sim Petro field. Schlamp and Moore scored for the winners, while High School struggled with fumbles and strong West Texas defense. Multiple players and officials are listed, with notes on subsequent city warrants and departmental inquiries.

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Standard Pianos and Organs from Trusted House

Reliable house with two years standing offers standard makes of pianos and organs. Commission agents promote Planog and other brands, while well known piano makers are available from Gorgan & Bros, Lobsters, Rond & Co.

Planog Atrangros Tuksownn Commission Gorgan & Bros

Local Transfer Co Addresses and Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The text notes BAGGHAGH TRANSIMER CO relocating to 401 East Houston Street and offers trunk checks and carriage services. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials from W. Whittemore of Grand Rivers Herald and mentions M C A state secretary Jacson J H Palmer promoting travel and inspection work.

East Houston Street Carter & Mulualy Transfer CO

Dolls and toys on sale in varied doll sizes

Readable fragments list numerous dolls including bisque and china limb dolls in sizes 16 to 24 inches, various dressed and kid dolls priced from 1.00 to 2.00. Additional items include doll shoes hats bustles dresses parasols and tea sets amid a display of 120 to 236 toy items on multiple counters.

EOE Mok Millinery CO Providence Sullivan Anton Halamuda Moresville Rome Moramtllinery CO Sullivan’s Sullvan Shoe Co Pera Partes Audi de Cfna Dall

Week of Prayer for Young Men Began with Noted Speaker

A week of prayer activities opens with an eminent speaker addressing boys at 3 PM and men at 4 PM. Special meetings are planned each night at 7 PM in the association hall, inviting all men to attend and participate. Violin, guitar, and mandolin instruments are advertised for sale with Christmas seating options and substantial discounts. THOS. GOGGAN & BOS.

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Dewey Way to get more cruisers in Mawiki waters

Special wire reports Admiral Dewey will be strengthened in Mawiki waters over the next several months by the addition of several more cruisers.

Dewey Washington Admiral Devey Mawiki

Stele and Chickering Upright Pianos Offered Cheap

Thos Goggan and Bros advertise new Stele and Chickering upright pianos at bargain prices this coming week, urging quick contact for best selection and savings.

Ste Thos, Goggan & Bros

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