Receivers announce Wabash retention and payroll pledge
Announcement from Lou's Missouri dated December 26 reports the first official notice of Wabash railroad receivers, stating officers and employees will be retained in current positions. It promises prompt payment of outstanding debts for labor and supplies and outlines time-sensitive actions across the system. The text also describes a church contest between San Antonio and Austin, with San Antonio totaling 48,899 points to Austin's 48,584, winning by 143 points and receiving a banner.
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San Antonio Veteran Dies After Long Illness
J C Ada aged 78 Civil War veteran and Confederate home inmate died after a lengthy illness. He served with company D First Louisiana and later rested in the state cemetery. The Central Christian church home notes his long service and ties to Austin.
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Newgies Show Appreciation of Hospitality at Saint Anthony Dinner
About 220 newsies gathered in the St. Anthony hotel hall yesterday for a Christmas dinner hosted by Nat M Washer. The banquet was described as complete and sumptuous, with guests reportedly more appreciative than usual for a city event.
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Christmas Banquet at St Anthony Hotel Hosts Notables
A grand Christmas banquet at the St Anthony Hotel featured Mr. Washer and guests from prominent circles enjoying a formal dinner. Attendees included Joseph Washer and Mrs A G Doger along with Rev Mercer Johnson and Miss Pauline Washer as a festive scene with Plaza entertainers and a Santa Claus moment. Meanwhile Salvation Army fed over 660 destitute residents at 618 West Commerce Street, highlighting aid to the city’s needy with a turkey dinner and warm hospitality.
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Old Arkansas Woman Greets Well Wishers On Christmas
Mrs Lucy Wagoner, claimed 110 years old, welcomed neighbors in her Arkansas home across the Missouri line. She said she spent as merry a Christmas as any in the state, lives alone in a log cabin, and earns by work in cat tan fields. Born in 1801 in Tennessee, she has eight great great grandchildren and many descendants.
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Christmas Feasts At Texas State Institutions Delight Veterans Pupils
Special to The Light from Austin reports Christmas was celebrated across state eleemosynary institutions. The Confederate home served 60 gallons of eggnog and seven turkeys to 450 old soldiers. The state insane asylum fed 295 turkeys to its 583 patients alongside other fare. The state blind institute hosted over 160 pupils at a dinner, and the state deaf and dumb institute held a monster feast with turkey, cranberry sauce, and celery for 306 pupils. Superintendent Wynne and Superintendent Thomas praised the events as a great success.
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Austin Death of Young Sterling Brought Funeral Arrangements
The funeral of Red A. Sterling, a Livelland salesman, was held this afternoon at the family residence on San Jacinto Street with interment at Oakwood. Sterling, aged about 8, died Sunday night from heart failure after being found in a bathtub. Two physicians attempted to revive him but failed. The report notes various ailments and mentions Kidney Pills as a remedy, with testimonials from Belvidere and Keeling, describing past relief.
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