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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1899

Page

6

LIGHT RAYS AND LOCAL NOTES FROM GEMS SOCIAL CLUB

Captain George A Lowther missed last Tuesday’s bowl event due to jury duty in a murder case but plans to return next Tuesday to face Captain T S Grewley’s team. RK Becker advertises furniture at cost and odd cud sales. Church services at St Mark’s on Travis Square with Lent schedule. Electroim remedy promoted by Vogdner & Co. at 874 Alana Plaza. Various local notices include marriage, address changes, sales, and public notices with multiple names and places.

George A. Lowther Gem Social Club T. S. Grewley RK. Becker

Auction, crime, and local notices in a fragmentary report

Fragmented OCR notes report on an upcoming auction of cattle and stock goods, a kidnapping and assault case in Whistiee Shook's court, and various local business and social notices. Names include Leonora Norwood and G. W. Carter with associates. a dog gift from a friend in Mexico City and a St. Louis druggist visiting the city.

Anuay Shook Leonora Norwoort Auler G. W. Carter Janes Appewhite B. Webb Rhein & Galey Larry Bult Mexi

Masquerade Ball and Lodge Jubilee Delight the Evening

A verbose social segment describes a masquerade ball at the Sry Antonie Deutscher Keeger Verein with music and dancing, prizes, and late hours. Guests include J. H. Johnson and L. Dy Dacus in uniform, with Max Landauer and Janni Kurz among attendees. The Twenty Fifth Anniversary Ball at Maithiu lodge No. 22 featured 62 couples, fine orchestral music, and generous refreshments.

Mr. Gorem Miss Watlie Muta Chale Nowies Licuts J. H. Johnson L. Dy Dacus Geskles Tyro Leutenants Max Landauer Jannet Welthouse Jani Kurz Latiwane Prof Vtolionbeck Sry Antonie Deutscher Keeger Verein Mrstaches Mouteck Mervie Herlalob Alxih Annie Wavat Bauer Spahng Nid Maler Miller Tey Bixth MS. Rapp Maithiu Todge U. Wa A. Hi, Young Mra.r. F Piano Hovss of Texas Mesays Thos Gogean & Bros Slessys W.H. Cowley A. Spence Att Sonne PB A. Sinthoben Bert V W

Reading room and library hours and meetings today

The reading room and library reopen today from 2 to 6. Boys aged 10 to 16 are invited to a gospel meeting at 4 pm and the Men’s rally at 4 pm with Rev. A Bowen as speaker. A cordial invitation is extended to attend these meetings in San Antonio. Ladies auxiliary YM,CA meets Monday evening at 8.

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City Might Own New Electric Plant With City Control

San Antonio could buy a city owned electric plant under a plan by H J Sallayay. The proposal, ready for the city council, promises direct city control and improved service, with ownership of the plant by the city and reduced night costs for residents. The plan will be presented once mayor and aldermen are organized and the new administration settles in.

Dudge Netterville Devine Andrig Cutenant Texas Morris San Antonio Rhein & Oaley Ardugis Pass Sap Depot Bmergenthaler Gunrale Crastor J. G. Carris Austin San Antonio Street Railway Company Carson Stret Ldlaon Company St. Mary's Street William —Lanila Culm Porto Rico Mexico Rodrigues Alan’Insurance Pat Bergin Hicks New Braunfels Avenue Block W. D. Sggra Syra Iga Keller Leal Gueks Mrr H. JB. Sallayay Amg Dbo Elty S Eolliway Uhta Manor Inos Ughta

Hustling for Home as troops rush to stations

Soldiers from the Third Tex213 crowd ticket desks at major railroad offices including International and Great Northern and Southern Pacific as they depart. Officers like T I Kingslet George Smith and Wirtlesey distribute travel passes while others bid farewell and buy keepsakes before leaving.

Strilvoat Lleket Ine International Pacle Etborgs Tigh Battery Veuth Ehoy Fen Tui Eneh T. I. Kingslet Loulaville Nashville George 2 Smith Fund Loe Hank Queen J. Andrews Southern WH. Wirtlesey Big Four W. D. Lawson Aty Iw A. Reinhardt Southern Pacific J. F. Moises Minas Central Charles Hightower International Great Northern Save Antonio

Plowder Bayt Club Plans Midweek Meeting on Festival

Security Eight and the Business Men's club invite city ladies who can attend next Wednesday at 4 o clock in the club rooms. Mr Trimmond to discuss plans for the Battle of Flowers. Secretary Right notes caution on crowding at Al ump plaza and possible attractions on Municipal and Military plazas to ease congestion. A G A R reunion in St Tan is to be integrated into the Tower jubilee program with further details to follow.

Right Rlys Henta Hammionis Right

Inseol Stings and Wasp Dangers in Homes

The text warns that stings from bees and wasps can cause death by throat swelling and suffocation. It notes variability in reactions, describes venom components, and gives old remedies such as raw onion application and ammonia dressings. Seasonal surges in stinging insects are expected with hot weather.

Archer fish shoots water to snag prey from above

A report explains how archer fish spit two droplets of water up to six feet to dislodge prey resting on branches or flying insects overhead. The sharp jet knocks the prey into view and forces it toward the water where the fish captures it.

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Moved to Elegant Rooms in City Landmark Building

InseRANOD DULUING and MALLISTER Tlago have relocated to elegant rooms at 118 East Horaton corner St. Mary’s, with the telephone line 413 and office numbers 212-11. The move signals a refreshed address for their professional services in the downtown area.

Duluing & Mallister Tlago E. Horaton

Patti Patti Fulfilled A Prophecy In Wales

The article recounts Adelina Patti choosing Baron Cederstrom as her third husband after stories of prophecies in Paris and Florence. It notes a 1953 Belot volume claiming a Florence pendant predicted three marriages, burial events, and Patti’s successful American tour before two husbands died.

Brecon Wales Adelina Patti Baron Cederstrom Patt I Vienne Adolph Belot Paris Belot Monte Carlo Patti America Cald Belat Florence Marquis de Crux Aonth Nicolini Patti Syn Wirguis

President As Elevator Boy In White House Prank

An amused account recalls President delivering Senator Cullom from illness by using the private elevator. After a cane aided climb, Cullom was ferried upstairs with papers for a district judgeship. The president then humorously acted as elevator operator, depositing the senator on the ground floor.

Waite Jnquire Diffenity Cenator United States Cullom

Discovery on air generation aids submarine navigation

French physician Joubet proposes a chemical substance that purifies respired air and restores oxygen, enabling 21 hours life in a diving bell. He notes nitrogen in air remains, and oxygen can be replenished as carbonic acid and vapors are removed. The finding could impact submarine travel.

George Jsuter Joubet Cdra Egypt Floriona

Amusements Review of Giraud Opera Louse and Broadway An Evening

The Giraud Opera Company staged The Louse of Cuun Hallow with Miss Louise Blanchette and Miss Hollinger drawing praise for mountain life and love plots. Miss D Arville starred in The Highwayman at Grand Opera House with daring carriage robbery and strong stage presence. The Broadway troupe offered program highlights including Pim Shawphy, Married Men and Hoyt's Day and Night with favorable notices for vocal and dramatic flair.

Giraud Opera Louse Stage Vary Yell Valine Cuun ~ Hallow Syhiels Dey Uassee Vienay Moore Miss Hollinger Glyde Louise Blanchette Georgia Broadway Opel Lieatea Canille Arvile Miss D'Arville

Grand Opera House to Host Tim Murphy Comedy Night

At Grand Opera House Monday night only February 27 the crowd will see She Carpetbagger a new comedy starring Tim Murphy governor of Mississippi and rival candidate in a moonlit duel scene. The cast includes Ginthce Agnew Alma Kramer Hattie Williams and George Edeson with plans for a later Broadway style performance of The Highwayman. Reserved seats go on sale Sunday.

Grand Opera House Tim Murphy Allasissippi Magnollia Tluaturphy George Edeson Sen Avil Mr. Tuoson Dany Grand Oper Stavol Broadway Theatra Opera Company Broasway Statron Doxy Oniller

Hoyd's Day and Night Bares New York Trip Comedy

A lively Broadway saucy satire titled A Day and a Night in New York premieres here, featuring Otis Harlan as a retired naval officer amid a constellation of theatrical figures. The piece promises risqué humor and urban wit with a colorful supporting cast including Devere, Wilson, Zimmerman, and Cowan.

New York Floyt Ig Ron Otis Harlan Hoytattera WW. M. ‘Devere Celia Clay Tk Wann Lies Wilson Charles Zimmerman Ed Garvio Robert Cowan Jules For

Pearsall Pointers and Local News Briefs

Pearsall Texas notes report artesian water flow from a ranch well at ten gallons per minute. A marriage, Franie Hides and Kr Taher de Villelas, occurred at the Naplat Guaveh church last Wednesday. Local residents Martin, West, Hindes, Hall, Kerrlings, Bishop Johnston, and church events are mentioned amid weather, court sessions, and farming openings.

Pearsall Tex Applewhite Taher de Villelas Naptlat Guaveh A. Starratt Lading Martin and West Ie den Frank Hindes Ar. I. O. Hall Jing City Aes Brown Harry T. N. Kerrlings Bean Uain Johnston Episcopal Church

Health for Ten Cents and the Cascarets Claim

An advertisement argues most diseases stem from constipation and urges buying Cascarets Candy Cathartic at ten cents to purify the blood and restore digestive health. It promises quick relief by stimulating the organs and maintaining overall body order.

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