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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1898

Page

9

Tess Alf air in the World of Baseball

A satirical take on Mike O Connors managing the Senators facing umpire disputes and Brontho habits. Captain Farley and his men prepare to mold the team for pennant contention as a new season opens with adjustments and expectations.

Tess Alfair Baseball Mike O'Connor Senators San Antonio Austin Mike Mickey Bledgel Dronche Cheftaii O'Connor Hall O'Connor Pedro Wack Chuny Boland Rome

Major League Dustups and Old Time Baseball Tales

A long, rumor-filled column recounts past spats and rowdy moments on the baseball diamond, notes on managers and players, and nostalgia for early club histories. It mentions Tim Hurst, Jack Sheridan, and Charlie Snyders, along with Chicago players heading to Texas league teams and the Cincinnati Reds preparing winter training under manager Bancroft.

Spalding Aparn Tim’ Hurst Cinelmatic Hawley Jack Sheridan Nationals Rochester Charley Snyders

Early Opening for Texas League Sparks City Cheer

The Texas league plans an earlier start with a schedule committee meeting on May 31 in Houston. San Antonio is expected to host Austin, while Reds spring plans shift to Houston and Galveston March 19 and 20, cutting San Antonio to two Sunday games. Managers seek March 22 as original target, and Bronchos' Farley builds team ties while Cripp retires as mascot.

San Antonio S. Larkheed Russell Norton Dwyer Avenue B. F. Yoakum Vance San Peidre Gene Bar- Cholomess Austin Dr. C. BE Fister Health Meoral Galveston Wheaton Sur Pure Jennings John A A. K Peter Shields Stouston Welton Ward Brondon Cincinnati Reds Reds Bancroft Nera Houston Galveston Satuday Heda

Terrell Opens Bath Access for Chiclawati Reds Visit

Terrell offers bath access to the Chiclawati Reds, noting civic readiness and good road conditions. The league meeting this month will discuss abolishing bunt hits, with counsel to coach from behind the plate as the game begins. Ground preparations were completed with a stern roller, restoring excellent field condition.

Che Tedvy Park

Landreth Seed Potatoes Offered by San Antonio Firms

S. T. Huth & Son advertise Landreth celebrated seed potatoes in ten varieties including Early Rush Early Oic Extra Vermont Beauty of Hebron and Peerless. They offer discounts for freight in transit and trade concessions with planting after February. Watie & Son promote measures paints and seeds at Market Street locations in San Antonio.

Landreth S. T. Huth & Son Market Street San Antonio Texas Vermont Hebron Burbank Masure Jn Ik Lithe Nouna L. Huth & Son

Skidmore News Items Highlight Travel and Weather

Postminster George of San Antonio and Assistant General Superintendent Tieberty of the Washington Highway Mail Service passed through Skidmore en route to the coast. Alf Dickman, a San Antonito drummer, stopped here. John Pettijonn has left for Mexico to take a railroad position. Light showers early in the week gave way to general rain by morning. Farmers and stockmen welcome the rain as it boosts vegetation for grass and crops. Local farmers have been planting corn the past week. Dr W R Miller spent Thursday in Beeville handling business.

Skidmore Postminster George San Antonio Tieberty Htailway Washington Alf Dickman San Antonito John Pettijonn Mexico Br. W. R. Miller Beeville

Assignee's Sale of Mt Rhein Store Goods in San Antonio

Public notice states that on February 19 1898 at No 5 East Houston Street San Antonio Texas the assignee L Dreyfus will sell for cash to the highest bidder the entire stock of Mt Rhein dry goods notions boots shoes feminine etc conveyed to the assignee by Rie on February 1883.

East Houston Street San Antonio Texas Mt. Rhein Anid Rie L Dreyfus

Obituary and civic notes from Dallas time

Chief Arnold laid to rest at Greenwood amid a vast procession. Rev G W Truett prostrated by the tragedy, mournful reflection on Arnold’s life and death. City salary debate sharpens, green faction claims muddled, Will A Watkins hosts recital for cellist Schroeder. Eugene Lynn report.

Chief Arnold Greenwood Cemetery G. W.truett Dallas Tex Chree Arnold Dallna T. G. Arnold Times Herald Fadeloas Nis Sustor Geo. W. Tenere Arnoli Truett Truct Sref O. H. Sherman Sam Wishburn Manufacturer's Association Grant Green Will A. Watkins M. B. Schroeder State of Theo Thomas Mr. Schroeder Eugene Lynn

Texas congressmen clash over prosperity rhetoric in congress

The Houston Post reports Dr. Burke of Texas and Rep Toc Henry attack the idea of prosperity with poetic and rhetorical barbs. They deride claims of rising railway earnings bank clearings and wage gains while praising agrarian bluntness, urging a shift from poetry to business in Congress.

DR. Burke Texas Congressman Burke Tob Henry T Henry Aly Burke Mr. McKinley Dingley Mr. Burke Washington Houston Postly Burke Ohio Congress Nis Veston Tribune Dem Jon

Invest in improved or unimproved property for returns

Don’t let your money idle call on John T. Hambleton & Co. for investment options in business property, farms, or ranches on East Commerce Street promising steady returns.

John T. Hambleton & Co Commerce Street

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