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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1898
Page
7
A damaged text fragment from an old newspaper advert describes medical elixirs and remedies. It mentions Alfred Kent of Kant's restaurant in Port War Texas and claims cures for rheumatism. A letter invites readers to contact Professor Pritadelphia for more information.
San Antonio prepares to host the Cincinnati Reds as they arrive March 2 after leaving Cincinnati February 28. Frank Han croft and John A. McPhee lead coordination for hotel and travel with a San Antonio party headed by Simon Welch. Weather has been mild and grounds are improving. expectations run high for a strong season with players like Krueger and Rutherford noted for upcoming play and local enthusiasm.
The article profiles Buck Buckingham Ewing as the famed Cincinnati Reds manager captain. It cites John B Day former New York Baseball Club president praising his arm, catching, and fielding, and compares him to Mike Kelley as an equally polished player.
reports from a New Orleans writer detail ex Missionary Frank Danny’s joining Abner Powell’s New Orleans club. He previously starred for Little Rock in the Arkansas League with a .402 average in 683 games, excelling at shortstop with few errors. Also noted are Galveston Sea Crabs signings, umpire plans, and Boston’s publicized salary list.
The report covers quail hunting setbacks due to migration and weather, a Madison Square Garden shooting tournament with many industry participants, and changes at the San Antonio gun club including new officers and equipment advances. It notes a significant quail harvest decline and mentions regulatory moves barring paid agents from events, while highlighting promotions of shooting as a respected sport.
A birthday anniversary celebration for Mr Ed Gallagher filled the Zouave Armory on Soledad Street. Dancing lasted into Wednesday morning with many attendees including Misses Katie Salter Emona Salter Dewees Taylor Varga Browley Hennessey and others, plus Messrs Ed Gallagher Geo Salter and John Boyle. An office for rent at Kampmann Building offered electric elevator steam heat and transom service.
Near St Charles Minnesota the Harms family cares for flermayn Harms who has slept almost continuously for 18 to 20 years. He eats only when fed and wakes briefly then returns to deep slumber, defying doctors. Once a prosperous farmer, his illness has emptied the family treasury as attempts to treat him continue. The case remains unsolved despite decades of efforts.
Public notice states F. J. Bettel deceased and business to continue under Albert Beitel as manager. Creditors are asked to file claims and all legitimate outstanding bills will be paid. retirement of the office is announced and ongoing operations will proceed under new management.
In Stockdale Texas this week editor Stansen notes unusual quietness as winds and mills fail to disrupt a calm, while locals report mixed activity. Irene Covington remains confined, depot agent L T dropmns reports steady rail business, and Teachers Institute set for late March in Barcelina. White family from Nashville visiting Dr J B Holland as spring outlook nears. Epworth League attendance high despite bad weather. Walter Sutton and M S West travel to Floresville on business.
A light rain fell here on Wednesday with forecasts of more rain soon. Farmers in the Melon Growers Association shipped nearly 8 percent more watermelons yesterday as they work to supply the country. A. Davis and family have moved to Pearsall and will settle here. Local youths plan a grand bath next Tuesday night. Miss Della Bussy returned to Cyra after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs J B Heater of Ban Anton arrived in Pearsall last Sunday and remained through Wednesday.
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