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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1898

Page

4

Community Notices and Local Happenings Unearthed

A chaotic fragment list of local events and notices from a recent page. Items include meetings at Harner hall, a federal court session involving W. 2. Anderson, real estate transfers, a public sale, a charity ball postponed to December, and plans for a February masquerade at Mission Garden. Also noted are arrivals, editor visits, a livery inventory sale, a fire scare from crossed wires, and a call for solicitors.

Harner Anderson Geo W. Russ Bondar John Guthivie The Lioerne Last Ely Avas Selovatts’s Hall Mission Garden Lotte Bom Vs. Wuetherieb San Francisco Luis A. Frankel Blum Messrs A. E G. Staace J. Avteveson St. TI. Sydnor Olmsland Geo. Browder Hulda Koerps Belknap Zou Riebe Mitelite Cart Franklin Immer Hall San Antonio Improve Order of Elks

Desperate Battle at Omdurman and a Big Prize Catch

Graphic account from a correspondent describes the Mahdist defense at Omdurman as British forces under Kitchener advance, with Lancers and Egyptian troops, volleys of shrapnel, and Maxims, as black troops hold and natives fall. Also notes George K Nichols winning a farmer's exhibit prize with a 24 ounce Sheldon pear.

Englan Egypt Omdurmian Kitchener Napoleon Acital Ontdurman

Grand Jury Declines Indictments On Slot Machines

Dallas reporter recaps County Attorney Cullen s remarks after the Waco grand jury found slot machines had grown from few to many used for petty sales to a money making game. They will pursue all future infractions, despite no indictments this session.

Cullens Themny Pallas Will Amore

Preachers Plan Monday Huntdown as Deer and Birds Noted

A crowded gathering of Mellhudist preachers and local figures from Cleveland, Morrisown, and San Antonio prepared for a hunt in Keystone area. The outing yielded four deer, one javeline, one wolf, and abundant birds, with Miss Delia Duely near illness and Miss Sallie Sanders visiting a relative. Local pharmacists and storekeepers were mentioned amid weather and seasonal notes, predicting a good season ahead.

Pearcall Pex G.B. Warton San Antonio Minton Morrisbown Gillett Tiohn DeVekbiss Delia Duely Anemmonta Dey Misa Sallie Sanders Fryt Talla Alphia Courge of Pharmacy A. Meer Hoover

Editorial on peace, empire, and politics amid treaty news

A clipped editorial comments on preserving sovereignty while paying debts, predicts swift retreat from possessions, and notes shifts in public focus to industry. It discusses U S Spanish relations, peace aims, and the Philippines, urging prudent governance and restraint as expansion debates continue. It also mentions enlistment trends, party disputes, and agricultural exports to Asia.

Nicaragua United States Sprin Havana Sam Philippines Cvankhia Iganda Navy Department Cuba Lodtge Aloe Mic United Congress Cina Japan Baglern Wala al Sind Bailey Wheeler Fa Regifar Balloy

Smallpox Quarantine Enforced as Cameron Faces Outbreak

A smallpox scare grips Cameron Texas with a citywide quarantine and travel restrictions. Officials seek exact case numbers believed near one hundred and warn of rapid spread if weather holds. Citizens urge caution to prevent transmission to nearby towns and townspeople.

Disease outbreak prompts quarantine doubt and inquiry

A suspected smallpox case in McGregor leads to a health inquiry by County Commissioners and Dr. Halbert. Authorities plan no action yet while investigations proceed, with possible quarantine if necessary. The case spurs official review and heightened health caution in the region. Special wire reports also note the Colonial Dames and Boston Art Club closing a colonial pictures exhibition featuring noted artists.

Winco Pox Preetinh John D. Freemin G. I. Halbert Montgomery McGregor Halvert Wayor McCulloch Cth Smith Hey Halbert Shealth A Boston Colonial Pictures Colonial Dames of

Married couple from Sherman defies age rule in St Louis report

A Sherman Texas girl Zula Benson aged 16 and Flrbork Randall of 808 Bell avenue St Louis sought marriage licensure but were blocked as she was under 18. The guardian Deputy County Clerk Puck consented after a letter arrived, and the couple reportedly married. Also include brief notices on Gen Wesley Merritt’s return from Paris and bids for coal for Bexar County in 1850 with opening date and court reserve.

Sherman Texas St Louis Floré Flrlbork Randall Bell Avenue Zula Benson Lcense Puck Randall Duck Ihat Register Landinal Miss Benson

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