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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1898
Page
2
Gas and Electric Light announces lower rates for lighting and fuel with an improved gas plant. The message promises cheaper service than any city, promotes expanded power plants, and asks customers to report defects via telephone number 87 or at Alamo Plaza.
Gentlemen gather at a San Antonio beer hall as details emerge about a major fire at Sancet Wood Co. The incident prompts discussion of cheap hay and genin, with observers noting the blaze and onlookers nearby.
A Paradise store ad announces liquidation of a broad stock including bicycle whistles bird cages pumps brass tacks paper iron stove and glassware. Nickie and Dime store went out of business and this stock was purchased for THE GREAT FIVE AND TEN CENTS STORE located at 38 South Figures Street next to George I. Stumberg's. Also mentions THE KING BARGAIN STORE and outfits by SAM ANTONICO.
The notice invites buyers to Sunset Weed Co to place wholesale orders for flour and produce with bulk pricing. It promises to establish a lasting business relationship and urges customers to visit to see prices and terms for large quantities.
A crowded Sunday with multiple denominational events. Baptists, Presbyterians, Spiritualists, Episcopalians, and the First Spiritualist Association announce services, Sunday schools, and meetings on Main Plaza West Commerce Street Montane Street Pine Street Government Hill and nearby halls. Notable figures include Rev W H Dean Rev Charles Daniel Nill Rev W S Mogginson and Rev Allen Franklin Brann. Also listed are parish prayers, catechism, and church governance notices.
The Porty-ffth District court entries list cases including John Dobbin et al v Whi Hoeelling et al with jurors yet to reach a verdict, Dillon v Kirchner bond case, and Pedro Martines v GN Ry Co damages granted. Other dispositions include taxes rulings, garnishments dismissed, contracts and notes with various verdicts and appeals, plus property and land case on Avenue D. The report covers multiple cases from city and district courts with monetary amounts and outcomes.
Miss Margaret Mather presents Gyrmbellne at the Grand Opera House next Friday and Saturday with a scenic display across Britain and Rome. The production blends comedy and tragedy, aiming for historical accuracy and picturesque settings, featuring Silas Mather’s interpretation and a strong supporting company.
A survey of Cymbeline productions from its early performances in London and America to a renowned 19th century revival by Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. It traces Imogen’s evolving portrayal, notes on notable actresses, and the play’s rarity in America. It highlights scale, stage changes, and lavish spectacle surpassing earlier Shakespearean productions.
A dense OCR of jury cages schedules shows dates Monday February 28th 1925 and March 4th listing numerous cases across multiple courts with numerous parties including building loan firms banks railways and various individuals. The fragmentary text names defendants plaintiffs case types and court entities in a long sequence without clear outcomes.
Persod Menon We. Ritchie of Dennison Manufacturing and Mr Ilood of a Philadelphia photo supply house are in the city. Wm Bender of R F Blair Tablet Co Huntington Pa also attends. Chas Horton of Bradley Hubbard Manufacturing Co Meriden Conn is present. Ed Schunke, Nic Tengx salesman, departs tomorrow for Laredo on Redmien excursion to visit relatives.
A jumble of railroad personnel from Southern Pacific Santa Fe and Iron Mountain are active with transfers promotions and trips. Wires run hot after promotions while other posts report travel to Galveston New Orleans and Cincinnati amid local Skidmore and Texan events and a reading circle meeting.
Francisco Gareta was arrested by Mounted Police Officer Chas Van Riper on suspicion and possession of a gold watch with no clear account. Jake Wilkins, an escaped convict, was recaptured by Officers Brown and Van Riper. Luther Dixon, 18, reported missing from Sidney BL Wood's former store on South Flores Street. A Southern Pacific freight car derailed but was replaced without damage. Judge Dents will call civil docket tomorrow. Col. James P. Newcomb will leave for his ranch with a party. Recorder Dan Lewis will join.
The article portrays Mayor Ramsdell of Lynn as repeatedly elected by a mix of parties and praised for steadfast public service. It cites his 1897 letter endorsing Paine's celery compound as a aid to overcome nervous strain and fatigue, claiming improved appetite, steadier nerves, and better sleep as proof of the remedy's value.
Last Thursday evening a group of youths gathered in Mission garden hall to celebrate the birth day anniversary of Me. Charles F. Nuetzel. Dancing and a fine supper were enjoyed with speeches and wishes for the host's continued happiness. FOR RENT A modern four room cottage at 114 Matamoras street with bath electric light and yard.
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