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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1896

Page

2

Grand Opera House Folio Valued Minstrels Entertain Monday

Amusements note Richards & Pringle Famous Georgia Minstrels perform at Grand Opera House Monday February 24 with acts like Bully Korannds The Only Japanese Billman Vernon Pickaninny Quartet and more Watch the 11 30 a m band parade and 7 15 p m tree concert in front of the theatre by an Ancyt band traveling Everything now this season.

GRAND OPERA _HOUSE Richards & Pringle So Georgia Minstrels Bully Jaivan Billman & Vernon Terry, Moore

San Antonio Area Railings and Local Notices

A mixed San Antonio page lists property trade inquiries, a high rope performer tour across several fairs, sporting goods ads, a county jail note, a funeral, arrests for abusive language, a paper art show window, acquittal in district court, travel notes, rental listing, a champion bicyclist passing through, social events at homes, club meetings, a Mexican Workman Circle anniversary invitation, a junior class program, and local arrests and a counterfeit bill incident.

San Antonio Rockport Ate —Pro de Gay Southweaterb Park California Chicago World's Fair Electrical Park Chicago Spokane Falls Black Eagle Great Falls Montaos Cheyenne la West Konstan Atreet Frank Joseph Gropscher Weat Houston Street St. Joseph’s Camerery Frank Giovanni Alain Avenue Oficer Lador Wom Nic Teng Clement Gonzalap Thirtyseventh Frank J. Dyer Cripple Creek West Commutes Laredo Muststream 4. R. Bowman Sabinal Tex Maverick Madison Atreat Bar A. Zimmermann Sunget Aoseral Iianeah Piccard San Pedro Avenues Tielknap Rifles Ariit Tomnorrow Harmony Bowling Clan Harmony Club Mutualista Washington Aquarea M.O. A Sultenfuss Maud King East Street West Houston Street

Amusements At Granh Opera House A Rainy Day Matinee

A toll sized audience attended Edwin Ferry company at Granh Opera House for matinees, presenting Ingomar with Yerry in the title role and Myra Lea Cavalier as Parthenia. Virginia and Virginius were also staged, with Goo as Tetlins and Miss Cavalier in Trnckler Virginia. Tonight Hanon and Ttgthias will close the engagement.

Edwin Ferry Granh Opera House Tetlins

Details perfected for the grand reception of Cardinal Satolli

A detailed plan for Cardinal Satolli’s arrival and public reception is outlined. The procession from the Southern Pacific depot, routes through Travis Park and Oak Street to Alamo Plaza, reviews at Alamo and Main, and a brief service at St. Mary’s followed by a civic address are described. Officials, marshals, and participating societies are named. no admission tickets will be sold.

Southern Pacific Holy Rows Satolli Pontif Leo XII Yathoer Orban San Antonio Waoldor Mogars James Wahrenberger Wm. Campbell Tho Cardinal Satolli St. Toseph's Hall Fifth Cavalry Band Grand Marahil Alexander F. Poltok Alda—Chas Bacherer Sam Dwyer Thos. Watulavztek John Bitters Pat O'Poole Vincent de Paul Society Sisters of the Incarnate Word Ionor J. W.tynan Peter Vor Idaguer J. A. Forest Bryan Callaghan James Waldranbarger Victor Kaze, Jr San Fernando A.D. Flores Sovciety Union Mexicana Society Benevolencia Sociaty Mutualista Tomor Cow Travis Park Travia Atroat Avenue L Oak Stroat Flowa Oak Austin Stroat Precaasion Iowa Austin Ohost Forrest Caramontes Dwyeravennue Edward Dwyer

Minstrels revival at Grand Opera House Monday night

Richards and Pringle present Georgia minstrels led by C. T. M. Tenchards with Billy Kersands and Crescent City quartet. A compact troupe of Black performers, boasting twenty five years of management. An errant report misstates an accident involving a reporter, with no injury details.

Grand Opera House Richards & Pringle Georgia Minstrels Billy Kersands Jalvan Craig, Hillman and Vernon James White James Moore W. C.terry O. F. Alexandar Neil Moore Crescent City

Amateur Hobos Walk From Austin to San Antonio in 47 Hours

University students Otto Praeger Frank Crosswell and others undertook a strenuous pedestrian journey from Austin to San Antonio. The group completed the trek in 47 hours 10 minutes of walking time, with heavy mud and rain along the route. Three men dropped out along the way. Praeger and Crosswell finished the last leg, while Pfeuffer left for New Braunfels to return home. Weigh-ins showed minor weight loss for some participants. The walkers plan to return to Austin by train that night.

Austin Atratin Road Otto Praeger Frank Crosswell San Antonio Frank Newton Otto A. Pfouller Frank Crosswall Blanco River San Darcos Otto A. Pfeuffer Nan Braunfala Creasweall Praeger Wallears Austin la Buda Bada Kyle San Starcos San Marcos Hunter New Braunfels Farm House Selma Hunter Station Cresswell Pfeuffer Newton

Railroad Notes Tinto the Southwest and Scheduling Changes

Rail notes report several dates in March April and May for excursions and schedules. Patrick Ryan named district commissary agent for Pullman. Colonel Peck leads Homeseekers excursions as Eads and Waterman set to attend Sabbath events in Santone. Katy timetable updated Houston to Sant Mareon at 5 05 pm for connection with International to San Antonio. departure 6 23 pm. Navy ship Harpetofora arrives San Marcos at 6 pm missing same evening connection. passenger layover to next morning. Mexican International shops to be moved from fire damaged C P Diaz Durango.

Tunto Southwest Patrick Ryan Pullman Company C. B. Peck Out Service Association Moessts Homer Eads C. A. Waterman Iron Mountain Santone Katy Houston Smithville Sant Mareon International San Antonio Harpetofora Navy San Marcos Paussanora C. P. Diaz Max Durango

San Antonio Brings in Prospects For Texas League Start

San Antonio announces signings of players including Parvin Carrallton Caulkflower Novina Matsery Thornton Crotty Griffin Gull Bisey Cole White and other names as coach Jim Nolan plans to return to organize the squad. Also notes Diamond Nors and Mughes arrivals plus captaincy for Hugh Dedy and possible New Haven signings.

Jim Nolan Las Liane Manay Ggr Brophey San Antonio Rank Parvin Carrallton Flurry Caulkflower Washington Wim Novina Columbus Upge Lou Matsery Madleon Ind Wage Beight Fielding Jack Thornton D. C Dan, Crotty Butte Mon Capteala Percy Griffin St. Louis Cadar Galulta Caster Felder Age Haight Weight Delding Tantmet Rogers Bitte Mughes Mexico Ho Iy Hugh Dedy Bostona Tod Sullivan Yale Murphy Charlie Bastian New Haven Texas Longo Bastian Jim Nolan Brophey War O

Rock Quarry Bid Sparks City Council Decision

San Antonio council weighs bids for rock quarry on Sowar Farm. R G Scott offers 16 cents per cubic yard for loose form and 15 cents for solid form plus to clear 52 acres, totaling about 764 dollars, higher than Meusebach at 640 dollars. Scott’s bid includes cleaning and gritting the farm stores, and officials are urged to carefully compare bids with advertised terms. Pack Pray.

Sowar Farm San Antonio Lignt R. G. Scott City Sewer Farm Meusebach Scott Connell Pack

Scarce Book Offered By A. J. Bowell

Baseball fans see a note from Henry Moos offering scarce prints on sale postpaid for 21.50 each. The advertisement mentions the book by A J Bowell and lists the Texas Rangers association with a promotional tone and location at 618 & Cammorca Bt.

Texas Rangers A.J. Bowell Henry Moos Cammorca

Funeral Notice for Eckenroth at Milam Lodge aid service

Died at 7 15 last night at residence corner Matamoros and Frio streets anginger Company No 1 funeral this afternoon at 4 45 under Milam lodge auspices First department will attend friends invited to attend choir prayers and religious gous i roral 223 86 Nee Tenth

Eckenroth Matamoras and Frio Anginger Company No. 1 Milam Logge Firs Department

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