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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1899
Page
11
A letter laments bribery and corruption in elections, arguing ties to a strict British law. It cites three English bribery cases and notes severe penalties, urging similar enforcement to curb vote buying and protect the franchise for honest candidates and voters.
The Viking Library entertainment on the 14th was a leading local event. The marriage of Luther De Vil Wiss and Paunie Tinden, prominent locals, is announced for February 22. Tr Hooker traveled to Moore this week to defend a case believed smallpox but shown as grip. Mr T J Mover and family visited for trade. Mile(H) Mille of Dilley paid a visit here.
A reader touts Chametsiaim'y Cough Renely as the only medicine that helped his grip cold and chills after trying various tonics. He praises the 60-cent bottle and congratulates the manufacturers while claiming the product cured him. The note appears in a casual testimonial style amid other brief market and tournament items.
Galveston and Atlanta contend Lt Dixon's report on Mississippi and Texas civilians attacking the Tenth Cavalry near Tex ana, Ark amid a wave of outrages. The Fort Gibson post at Warloom details troop movements, resignations, and reassignments as officers report to duty, while local residents debate responsibility and possible investigations.
An old notice claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia from the grippe. It asserts tens of thousands used it with no pneumonia cases, urging readers to use the product to avoid danger and warning against other treatments. Sold by all druggists.
The past week shows feel of strong demand for cattle and calves with steady prices in many markets. Texas and Kansas shipments report steers selling around 3 to 5 dollars, with shipments from St Louis and Chicago-area markets indicating good value for feed and beef. Several notable sales and transfers are listed across counties and yards, including cattle movements to markets at Waco and Midland and multiple farm and property transfers.
Quiedily Martild Ti Reininger and Ida Behraub wed yesterday afternoon in the private office of County Clerk Newton. P L Shook officiated as relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride wore a near wedding dress of white velvet.
Delegates from San Antonio and Maydale attend the Woodmen of the World head camp in session from February 34 to the night of the 16th in Memphis. Maydale elected delegate to the sovereign camp. Captain Napier praised hospitality. Next head camp session planned for Fort Worth. Dispositions from Forty-fifth District Court listed, including tax cases and divorces, with multiple judgments and guardianship matters.
A brief note expresses gratitude to friends who aided in the burial of the writer's beloved husband, Piper. The message, dated in memory of Caroline Pynr, acknowledges the support and sympathy received from many friends during the period of mourning.
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