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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1896

Page

5

Leap Year Proposal Sparks a Young Lovers Plan

In Beviaty era style tale Maude Sellers hesitates to propose to Tom Chambers until a leap year allows, with friend Blanche urging a bold plan. Tom grants approval, Maude declares love, and the couple wed, while reflections praise love’s power over vanity and social custom. Local notes from Luling report mild weather, a weather-related risk to fruit buds, a fall injury, and civic events including a revival, cemetery society, drummers, leap year ball plans, and local militia activities.

Mundo Sullors Maude Shaka-poere Sarah Maud Sellers Mead Sellers Frank Leste Blanche Fillett Maud Gid Blanche Tan Ghalners Blancha Manda Wered Maude Kureks Tom Maude Sellers Tom Chambers Lona Bashfainesa Tall Lim Tall Maudo Saad Mr. Sellers Leappear Tshail Nagid Mand Ned Misa Maude Ligur Luring Texas Ra Alosea Luling Broken Ara Y.M. U. Ay Iider H.R. Sanders Christian Church Luling Cemetery Buatnesa Ib Ia Jaciic Bridge Lipscomb Rifles

Yoakum social events and a fatal shooting shock town

The Yoakum community reports a busy period with a Methodists revival planned for February five, a large masquerade ball at the Opera House raising funds for brave boys, and Bishop Johnson directing confirmations at the Episcopal church. A foul murder occurred Monday night when Robt Graves killed AHeo flicks, stirring racial tension. Citizens contemplate Midwinter Fair attendance as a new brick building nears completion.

Yoakum Judea Win Thay Johnson San Antonio Episcopal Church Opera House Youkum Nolé Robt Aheo Ile Boyd

Waco News Highlights Local Events And Elections

The Lair Special reports on efforts to rebuild the cotton palace in Waco, a tight precinct convention for Melkinley and Reed, and a well attended Waco Medical association meeting. Socials and funerals are noted, with West End echoes amid community updates including the Good Templars officers elected and local topics such as a railroad tap to coal mines and a local option case.

Waco Court House Melkinley Reed Waco Medical K. of Pia Roy McCullough Kendea Wwarca Fra Independent Order of Good Templars West End

Local Social Gathers Mark Emma Murry Birthday

LAVERNIA report notes Dr Houston residence gathering for Emma Murry eighteenth birthday with many locals including Skull Wiseman McLemore and Allen. Kate Carver leaves for Laredo, Miss Murry visits, Midwinter Fair in San Antonio attracts youth, school enrollment rising, shipments to San Antonio and Shore Road streams bolster local merchants.

Lavannia Poxaa Gavernia Literary Lab Houston Buich Kate Carver Laredo Mis Jon Murry Florsayille Mr. Young Waco San Antonio Emma Skull Zola McLemore Tuhe Wiseman Amelia Murry Jauia Kable Yolvington Leah Mondy Katly Allen Moasta Murry Wiseman McCallum Young Warren Bowder

Local Meetings and Trade Notes Across Tom Green County

Several societies including the Shakespeare Club and Episcopal guild met this week in Tom Green. The County Teachers Institute meets today at the city public school house. San Angelo club promotes its 61st annual reception at the Pickwick on the 11th with a grand ball and supper. Milo maize demand rises as spring approaches. Catholic church bells to be blessed Sunday afternoon. Fr. Perry ships steers from Mile Maze and sorghum experiment. Henry Heine’s sheep flock in Crockett county sold at 120 dollars for about 4,100 head. About 100000 pounds of wool sold in New York this week, prices 7 to 14 cents. Hogs and milo maize prosper together in the country. Joe Thole, Dear Miles station.

San Ancuro Vpab. L—thy Shakespeare Club B. L. A. Society Episcopal Guild Christian Ladins’ Alu Aocraty W. 2. and I. M.society County Teachers’ Institute Bansion San Milo Malze Affernoon Perry Henry Heine Crocksett County New York Milo Matzo Joe Thole Miles Station

County cattle business expands acreage and buyers seek bargains

The subject has increased plans from 10 to about 100 acres in the project. In the southern part of the county cattle buyers are active, seeking bargains as the effort progresses.

Pearsall Pointers Special notice from Panrzail

Ligur Special. Pransam Texas. A 1-A hunting party left Mont Woodard ranch after a week in Panrzail. Included are Oren Scallen John Parker Detroit A W Adams Chicago J R Tondick E Wagner RR Merrill San Antonio. Dr Rankin to Astin for American Bible Society. Rain fell. hail stones large. D R Fant Goliad visited Pearsall. L L Hall WY Vasher on the list. Dr Arnold Rex Moore in San Antonio buying stock. Teachers Institute met last Friday and Saturday. 49 scholars enrolled Mexican Broo School organized. Miss Eio Da Wilbiss is the teacher.

Pransam Tex Pet Panrzail Mont Woodard Ranch Oren Scallen John Parker Detroit A. W. Adams Chicago J. R. Tondick E. Wagner RR. Merrill San Antonio Rankin Astin American Bible Society Hoongga D. R. Fant Goliad Poarsalla Hall WY. Vasher Atek Arnold Rex Moore Whch Eio da Ia Chargo

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