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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1897

Page

8

Columbia Bicycles and Local Sports Recap

Columbia bicycles are priced at 85 dollars with W E Borch noted. Two Montana Street Joneshe and Dignowby High School boys played a baseball game yesterday afternoon, resulting in an 8 to 7 victory for the former. Frank Schroeder captains the winning team. CENENT AND LIME AT HENRY PAULY'S. TELEPHONE 13-ILmo. Dr J T Walton, writer of the Alamo Cry Advance, has been named captain and assistant surgeon of the Texas Colored Volunteer Guard by Governor Culberson and General Mabry. Columbia bicycles, 85 dollars, W E Reach. Bethel A M U church colored will host entertainment March 2. For Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Southern Pacific Sunset Route offers round trip tickets Feb 20, 27, 28 and March 1 for No 18 arriving March 2, return by March 12, 1807 at one fare. The Alamo City Advance changes hands to Abe Mills, with Dr J T Walton continuing as editor and Date Mills as local hustler and circulator. A report says Aan Was was run over on Avenue C, minor injury, no damage. chimney haze caused a restaurant incident on Doj Jo pos a Street. Illinois delegation of visiting editors toured with Captain W D Druse at city hall, enjoying a patrol wagon ride. Merchants begin spring window displays.

Columbia Bicycles E.borch Montana Street Nloes Frank Schroeder Cenent Lime Henry Pauly Telephone Ilmo Jas. T. Walton Wditer Alamo Texas Colored Volunteer Guard Culberson Mabry W. E Bethel A. Mu Church New Orleans Southern Pacifico Imin St Rate Alamo City Advance Parish Johnson and Bumbrey Abe Mils J. T. Walton Date Mills Aan Avenue C DojJoposa Street

Revival and social notices fill March area streets

The snippet notes a revival at St Paul M E church and a Mount Zion Baptist concert planned by Deacon Wil McBride. It references A M E church district conference at Bethel on Rayt Crockett street April 1 with Rev J Goins as presiding elder, plus various city visits and performances at local venues.

South Hackberry Street Epworth League St. Paul M. E. Church Wil McBride Mount Zion Baptist Church Roach San Antonio A. M. E. Church Bethel A. M. BE Rayt Crockett Street J. Goins

Big Hotel finance group meets to fund Maverick site

The Business Men's club discusses subdividing the estuary for a hotel project in San Antonio. committee leaders plan subscriptions, a $200,000 corporation, and a sale of stock to fund construction of a hotel on the Maverick homestead property with control kept by local investors. A Feb 24 meeting is urged to address profits and progress.

Ithe Business Men's Club Chas Hugo Ernest Steves John Frazer P. TH. Swearingen San Antonio Epporite Maverick Houston Street Avenue DB Aaid Sdldreses Evarion Protsar

Off for Mexico National Erimornal association departs for Mexico trip

The National Erimornal association and families left at 11 last night for Mexico. Delegates praised San Antonio's sights and hospitality at the Menger hotel with meals provided. Several named editors aided the visit. Minois delegation omitted from roster. Real estate transfers include Ellen Tribe taking part of Pine street lots for 1200, and Krug selling 180 acres under Perez survey for 2400.

National Erimornal Association Mexico Alamo City San Antonio Menger Kampmann Iis Emi T. G. Johnson Prank Grice Galveston San Amenio WI. ON Wheeler Jonenal Quincy AG. Hawley Advertiser Lockport W“yy Wats Journal Nashvile D. F. Shaw Telegraph Dixon TL. Wess 1 Arkansaw Traveler W. W. Davis Standard Sterling C. Ww. Tietfort Messenger Medora C. J. Lumpkin Enquirer Carlingiles Thomas& Rees Register Springfeld Greenleaf Savannah C. H. Backts Tasue Genoa Howard H. Burr Bra Murphysboro Bi Jenneth Abbott Argus Sandwich Fannie M. Starsey Universal Truth Chicago Frances E. Owens Telegram A. G and M. Br. Bernard Ellen Tribe Pine Street Frieda Richard 4 Lentz Caroline Langer Nest Main Avenue Anton Krug George Knoke George Elband Anton Perez

Buckuon Arnica Salve Listed as Top Healing Remedy

An 1880s style advertisement touts Buckuon Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, sores, ulcers, fever sores, and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It notes price about 28 cents per bottle and lists F Kalterer & Son as distributors. The text also covers local notices about visitors to San Antonio and public interest in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and upcoming stockmen convention events.

F. Kalterer & Son

District Court Proceedings Highlight Mixed Motions and Trials

The article lists various court actions from the Thirty-seventh and Forty-fifth District courts, including denials and grants of new trials, motions to quash, and verdicts. It mentions defendants such as Beakel, Schaner & Co, and Green Lewis, with outcomes including sustained swindling charges, appeals granted, and judgments for plaintiffs. Local notices reference Concordia Loge and a date in March 187? with tidbits of case names like Cox and Brackengillye.

Moxtons Fudge _ Grepu To Lhirty Seventh District Court of Yostontay Beakel Schaner & Co Tol Mefendant Guy San Antonio Aransas Bresvour Forest Ella Sumithva Joseph Smith Bertha Lewis Green Lewis di Vorce Ruler Go Shackle S. B. Gillett Anne Justice Court CG. Cohen Ashle John Ever Rarah Bowen John Kolin Radke Chartey Green Andreas Cox Bambag Maintiff

Woman Declared Insane After Lunacy Trial

Mary Marrhaan, about 39, wife of H A Merriman, was tried in Probate court yesterday afternoon by a jury and adjudged insane. She previously spent about three years in the insane asylum and had been discharged as cured. The case suggests religious influence as a factor, with occasional scriptural questioning during the trial. County Judge Peter Jonas presided in his first Probate court term.

Mary Marrhaan H. A. Merriman Peter Jonas Probnie Court

WANTS HIS MONEY

Washington report says W Benjamin a New York stamp dealer bought Turner manuscripts and turned them to the government after issues of reimbursement. He had paid Turner up to $2,000 for autograph letters and documents with pieces resold in New York and claimed Arnold and Washington letters among the pieces. Officials expect the manuscripts to be recovered.

Washington W. da. Benjamin New York Turner Congressional Ibrats Capitol Congress Benjamins Tenjamiie J. Plerston & Son Loneslag W. F. Havemuerer Benedict Arnold Metters Thaddock Atden

Annual masquerade ball lights up Missiongaden night

Germania Lodge Koiguts and La diea of Wonor hosted a crowded masquerade ball at Missiongaden with vivid costumes on exhibit. Harmonia Tadige celebrated an anniversary in St Joseph's Ball with entertainment and a pepcyyn. The Ar Beiter Verein children's mask hall succeeded thanks to committee members F W Lange Gloeckner and Louis Warner assisted by A L Schulz. Miss Katie Kuetn represented Die Light of Philadelphia in a creditable display. A $1,000,000 legacy from Augustus Smith of New York to Mrs John P Janeway of Phoenixville noted she is now a patient at Kirkbridge's asylum Philadelphia. Mrs Janeway's children will receive the fortune upon her death under the will.

Germania Lodge Koiguts Ladiea Wonor Missiongaden Aoor Harmonia Tadige Order of Sons of Hermann St. Joseph's Ar Beiter Verein Measra If. W. Lange Philadelphia Augustus Smith New York John P. Janewsy Kirkbridge’s Monairs Smith Janeway Kirkbridge Anylum

Teachers Disagree Prompt Dismissal At Military College

Prof Charles P Austin, a teacher at West Texan Military Academy, received written notice that his services are no longer required. The director Prof A L Burleson cited no reasons. Faculty tensions followed Christmas with resignation from Prof Dorset and potential realignment involving Prof Massey.

Austin Military College Chas. P. Austin West Texan Military Academy A. L. Berleson Yeaterday Dorset Massey Burleson

Boss Hustler Miner Brightens City Visit

Capt. C. B. Miner, western passenger agent for the Mexican Central railway based in St. Louis, headed the Hidi tora excursion in town yesterday. A known hustler for business, he is popular with travelers and praised by editors for his courteous attentions. He has many San Antonio friends who welcome his visits.

C. B. Biner Mexican Central Railway St. Louis Miner San Antonio

Dietrich Improves After Elevator Injury Report

Charles Dietrich remains hospitalized after an elevator accident and shows improvement though he complains of lung pain. Dr Burg attends him, with nightly updates noting his condition stabilizing.

Dietrich Charles Dietrich Qwan Dr. Burg Mr. Dietrich

Esquivel Ambushed at Elmendorf Indicted for Murder

Eugenio Esquivel, who entered a mint at Elmendorf in last November’s election, faces an indictment for assault to murder. He was found safe in the Campbell Hotel and dodged officers as Deputy Sheriff Trewin and a court session at the DJs schoolhouse watched. Two co‑defendants were arrested and released on bond.

Eugenio Esquivel Campbell Hotel Elmendorf Antonio Turin Esquivel Jusicecourt Ezquivel Irwin c Quivel

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