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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1899

Page

5

Light Rays and Shoes Advertisements Highlight Local News

A jumble of notices describes arrests of suspects in petty theft, shoe bargains at Sullivan Shoe Co and Sullivan’s Luna Co, and local people including Annie and Bianthe Browne registered in San Mureda. Reports mention a barber school ad, electrolin cures, ostrich items, social dances, and travel notes from Chicago and Cincinnati reflecting a busy rural town scene.

Annie Bianthe Browne San Mureda Pear Brust W. J. Moore Hustin Texas T. M. Witcow Oc Marfa Ebll Grteen Sullivan Shoe Co SDSL J. Kaufman Chicago Te Consin D. Levy Jackson Strant H. Vogler Alamo Pinan Sole Agemis Teoln Seara Academy of Lady of the Lake Tilmira Street Buchael Goggan Sullivan Luna Brim Street Ren Moler St. Touls Pedro Saringa Cothburn Minit Ifolelieck Gileaga Tod Ghieaga Aurora Amoericua Princess Delmore Sullivan-Rhoe Co Dadge Thomas McNeal Goirea Chas O. Bichlitz Clucionati Puto Albert Schaub Wangs Poton Dimendorf Herman Straus Geniai Cincinnati Times Sullivan's Callaghan Bs Market Manter Pago Anit Strout Cay

Local Notes and Advertisements From San Antonio

Local items mention a concert at Levthaven ball next Thursday, shoes and clock shopping at Sullivan's, a San Antonio Skat Club tournament postponed to Mission Gurdvo, and several notices from Laclede and the Laciede. Also advertised: DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve, One Minute Cough Cure, and various druggists offers.

Micklejohn Ue Katapiaanu Ranch Asbiog Kliding OS Levthaven Goudemer Sullivan's San Antonio Sullivan’s Shoe Co Eilife Daylaville Laciede San Antonio Machine and Supply Co, 125 W. Milittary Pines, 2104 —. Walson Dalles Lacede Sullivan’s St .Paul Perry Columbus DeWirr W. ToTossey G. B. Marvin O'Connor Jno Newman Eluan Laclede Ebuiteen Bkelt Fy Ralteyer & Son Springs I. Kalteyer & Son de Witt FE. Kalleyer & Son Hebrew Aid Association Turver A. J Tilmeek W. W. Duke Boerne San Agtouls Eva Files Filsboro Mira T. W. Itosgon Rak. Paekler Mlesnopy Via Hustler FL Kalleyer & Sot Amahda J. Dignowby

Adamless dinner and women’s rising independence

The passage reflects on women gaining social independence and debating whether men’s influence can be removed. It notes a shift toward female solidarity and asks if women are strong enough to abolish male society, suggesting a season that may feature a so called Adamless dinner.

Twalde Nods and Valley News From The City

In San Antonio yesterday Twalde Nods was reported to have recovered from a broken jaw after an altercation that left him with multiple injuries. Simmons, a prominent carpenter, was involved in the incident, while Sanders is said to be recovering from a prior confrontation with a Mexican man. In Garden news, the Avwisa Society has announced an Alpine garden project at a high altitude site near Acthtreus, plotting 6000 feet elevation with native trees and flowers to be showcased.

San Antonio Simmons Will Carpentera Ie Hodt Min Sanders Avwisa Society Mambertla Atohtreus

Volunteers and the country recruits in wartime tales

Post officers Captain B A Byrne and Captain Robert J Stevens recount experiences with volunteers during the war. They praise their willingness to work, discipline, and the easy country manner the men display, noting memorable moments at the corral, in transport, and during campaigns.

B.A. Byrne Sixth Infantery Robert J. Stevens Stevens Iim Byrne Ignormes Chickamauga Guba Gaye

Larkin Douglas bout ends in farce as crowd deserts arena

A two hundred strong Lone Star Athletic crowd boos as Kid Larkin 118 pounds and Willy Douglas 132 clash in a dismal exchange. Douglas hits the floor in round two amid miscalls and mistimed blows, the referee counts to ten, and the bout collapses into a chaotic laydown with spectators filing out.

Lone Star Athletic Club Kid Larkin Willy Douglas Larkin Douglas Harily Cornot Ahlow Iérite Tintachonreiter Yack Ren Krank Gabbart Gam Dawson Hart Ode Tabaey Jinb Halley Douglan Dougie Lavi Donzing Danglas

Laid to Rest in San Antonio Obsequies for Kenst Wehrmahn

The funeral of Ernest Welhahn was held yesterday from the family home at South Alma and Garden streets with large attendance and many floral tributes. Dr. Arthur Rochs spoke at the grave. Wehrhahn, 48, a native of Weasen Germany and longtime San Antonio resident, served as a gardener and was connected with local German social groups.

Kenst Wehrmahn Ernest Welhahn South Alma Garden Streets Arthur Rochs San Antonio Bouno Engelke Albert Thheiner E.G. Kocrps

Alamo City Commercial College Trainers Note

SIAKER and DOWNEY advertise Alamo City Commercial College offering comprehensive business training from start to finish. The note highlights large attendance enabling use of the best methods and references Geo. Dalling Block as the location for the school.

Siaker & Downey Alamo City Commercial College Geo. Dalling Block

They Never Agree On You And The Prayer Of Water

An odd fragment from the Wennington Star references a clash of phrases about amen, works, and a dismissive reply as a scene of disagreement or satire. The readable bits show a chaotic dialogue with altered words and misread OCR style.

Vin Wnebington

Second WAND TY115 Woragle at 10¢ a pound

600 to 1,000 rounds af Nanpintel Minion and Revs gomne Roman in esacs. Also a number of fonts of advertising tyne. sett VB TOHNAON Light Office.

Woragle Nanpintel Esacs Tyne Sett VB Tohnaon Light

Masquerade Balls Highlight Fortess Ferpsalchore Night

A San Antonio Jaegerdust Club masque ball in Mission parish drew about 150 masked attendees who judged six prize winners. Clowns and other masques filled the Moor, with Megara Otto Gerlach Arnold and Dietzmann among organizers. Other events included a Fourth Texas Infantry farewell masque in Mutch's garden with sixteen couples and a Turner society children's masquerade at Luter hall with lemonade and cake. A private Arbelt er Vereinhai dance followed tonight's activities.

Fortess San Antonio Megara Otto Gerlach Arnold Dietzmann Fourth Texas Infantry Mutch Simon Pendleton Bisa Kitty Evans Brown N. C. Hilmonds Frank Sehwarts Wm. Muth, Jr San. Antonio Turner Society Cully

Rooney murder case ends night session in mistrial

The jury failed to reach a verdict after deliberations in the Rooney murder case. Judge Green kept court open until 11 pm, but jurors reported no verdict and were locked up until Monday morning. Rooney's defense argued insanity.

Green Hans Rooney Bass Lowe W. S. Apneyson Colesel Lane Bessiors H. G. Carter Carlos Bee

County Warrants Drawn For County Services And Supplies

Internal entry notes numerous warrants totaling varied amounts for county needs including groceries for paupers, court costs, bridge materials, lithography for county officers, hospital supplies, inquest fees, household goods, and miscellaneous repairs. Names and places indicate precincts and vendors such as Steves & Sons, Maverick-Quarke Litho, Calestine Yeeker, Kateyer & Son, and others across county operations.

Sehmitt Paupcus and Poorhorse Onre Goal Co Deee Steves & Sons County Oficers Nat Sulgbacher H. Shock Stanbing Calestine Yeeker Kateyer & Son E.s.ee BR. Kret

Grippa recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe

Thomas Whitfield & Co advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at 240 Wabash Avenue near Jackson Street as a prompt relief for la grippe and a safeguard against further illness. The notice emphasizes availability at local druggists and urges prompt use for complete relief.

Thomas Whitfled & Co Bashc Aveni Cormur Jackson — Street Chicago

Dr Mackenzies Cough Drops Feature Advert

A historical newspaper snippet promotes Dr Mackenzies cough drops made from sugar honey and menthols. It also notes a boys gospel meeting led by Chas YW Whorrall from Peoria Illinois with a talk titled The Pattern of Man and a related men’s rally. Reading room and library open 2 to 6 PM with free writing materials. All men and boys invited. Ladies Auxiliary to hold a special meeting at 4 PM Monday in the association parlor.

F'O'elack Hey Chas Whorrall Peoria Ladies Austrary Association

MIMBERS MINTING NOTICE FOR YMGA MEETING

A meeting is planned for February 28 with directors, committee members, juniors, and the ladies auxiliary to discuss the spring campaign. Light refreshments will be served and attendance is urged to ensure mutual benefits to members. Let us rally.

Dneludlog

Young Men's Congress Suggested for Training and Debate

A proposal to form a Young Men's Congress modeled on the U S House of Representatives gains traction with several members showing enthusiasm. The plan aims to include state representatives, provide debating club advantages, and offer training in parliamentary procedure and extemporaneous speaking. A meeting is set for Saturday night January 25 at 8 15 PM at the YMCA.

Paattern United States House of Representatives Yobrumy

Unclear Bargain Ad for Small Power Engine Sale

An OCR fragment advertises a small power engine, claiming 4 to 6 horsepower, new and inexpensive to run, suitable for water pumping and other uses. It mentions minimal maintenance and low cost per hour, with references to a resort event at a Baltic term.

Tia Itite Ray Gondo

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