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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1897

Page

8

Catholic Calendar Blurred in Local Notice

Fragmented OCR details Catholic feast days for Stimlay Quinquagesima Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Mentions St Cunegundes St Casimir Marys services and fundraisers with unclear names and dates. Notes Adoration, suppers, sermons by Rev Fathi Rosshiel and Pastor Fenton. midweek Lent devotions and church services described in garbled form.

Igurtus Saterday Si Colette Virgin Innentale Conception Mirch Joseph San Fernando Society Aet St. Pactick Lather O'Callaghan Crulveston Baiek St Marys Soa Sut Povnaulo Cokelery Asseeiion Arliar

Ladies Meet for Flower Battle and San Jacinto Plans

PLUWEH BATE reports a meeting of the Ladies of the Flower Battle association held yesterday afternoon. Minutes describe officers appointed to manage funds for the Battle of Flowers event and plans to collaborate with the Daughters of the Republic for San Jacinto day activities. Fire calls interrupt the session as two blazes cause minor damage with totals near 257 and 875 dollars.

Indies Flower Battle Association Wis Hell Wortberg A. Hose Weathess Auinager Dart Dean Richanison Culberson Miss de Zavalle Battle of Flowers Association Daughters of the Republic San Tavinto Texas San Jacinto Parkhurst Cheninon Rame RD Sohanls Eo Milam i Paschal Square

Dress catches fire. woman burned near Mex city

Enveloped in flames, Ais Anderson's dress catches fire while preparing breakfast in West End. She is severely burned, removed to city hospital later, with Dr Hadra in attendance as kind friends aid her suffering.

Anderson West End Thames Leraml Abre Bbe City Hospital Hadra Bar

Revival Meetings at St Paul M I Church Drawing Crowds

A protracted revival at St Paul M I Church began on the 11th led by Rev. J. C. Morrison with strong preaching and many conversions. The effort, aided by Rev. St I Selle of Trinity, aims to uplift morals, curb vice, and encourage piety, with 24 conversions to date and over forty young men seeking prayer.

St Paul's M. I St. Paul Af. E J. C. Morrison Ils Dietion At. Paul M Ue Votproy St I. Selle Trinity M. BR Chureh de Morrison Cuero Plela Ana Logie Thin Ely Elogmida- Mon Cerium Oitk Edith S. Sinele Willie Devones Mack Henson

Accident injures German worker on Gulf Shore railroad track

Kalthasar Luehsinger, a printer by trade, aged decades, was admitted to the hospital after a pre-dawn fall between railroad ties on the Gulf Shore Valley line near five miles from San Antonio. He was en route to the city and sustained a broken leg. A farm wagon transported him to the hospital. The Frohsinn Ge Kgverein masker ball drew a large crowd at Mission Garden Inn last night with creative costumes and lively dancing.

Kalthasar Luehsinger Elf Gulf Shore Ado Dridge San Antonio Vic Frohsinn Ge Kgverein Mission Garen

Receiver Appointed for Alamo Heights Railway Company

The Thirty seventh District Court appointed W. June as receiver for the Alamo Heights Railway Company in response to a petition by Edward Kar. June has posted a $5,000 bond with sureties Dan Sullivan Herman Brendel and Thomas Hume.

HUM Edward ‘Kar Thirtyseventh District Court Alamo Heights Railway Company W. June Ile Beadh Dan Sullivan Herman Brendel Thomas Hume

Courtroom melee over exceptions ends with officers intervening

In a courthouse disturbance, Farst evening shout G ofefock Attor and Jats Routledge and Leo Tarleton clashed with wands and a cane. Routledge struck an adversary on the head, then Ivige Bob ieen arrived to separate the combatants amid a dispute over a motion in a case.

Farst Ofefock Attorheya Routledge Leo Tarleton Routledge Strink Farteton Ivige Bob Ieen

FILLING A BULLDOGS TEETH

A bulldog named Gem owned by Dr Ward of Scranton Pennsylvania had a gold filling in a canine tooth after a dental procedure. The dog endured ether anesthesia and a bar dam while the dentist completed the filling amid the master’s unwavering gaze. The incident sparked debate over whether hypnotic influence or strict obedience enabled the treatment.

Scramlem Dr. Wart Scranton Gem Hint Kavi Watt New York Sun

High salaries lure top buyers in department stores

The article, adapted from Scribner's, explains that skilled buyers in major department stores earn between 5 000 and 10 000 dollars yearly plus a share of sales increases, with some reaching as high as 86 000 dollars. It notes the impact of a 6 percent profit difference on a department selling 1 000 000 yearly and contrasts with lower paid buyers in smaller stores who receive little or no percentage, highlighting the scarcity and value of elite purchasing talent.

Anoney Elans Depintment Sureel Hopkins Adan Scribnos's

Two Horses Show Different Responses to Whips

An editor recalls a coachman explaining horses differ in temperament. One horse overworks easily and risks injury, while the other, eager yet cautious, can be driven hard yet will still perform at high speed without harm. The tale underscores natural variation in animal endurance.

New York Tit

Wordy excuses at Northwestern academy prompt per student rule

Dr H F Pink, principal of the Northwestern university academy, requires students to write full reasons for absences. One pupil sent a note citing earache headache stomachache and cramps for missing algebra grammar and English. The teacher approved the note but rebuked the omission of where the cramps occurred.

H. F. Pink Academy of Northwestern University Ruys Chicago Fisk Tis

Fragmentary Caption Placeholder

Poor OCR reads as a garbled chat between a doctor and a speaker about someone named Tom. The fragment lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities to produce a fuller news summary.

Blest Be the Tie That Binds Hymn Origin Story

A transcribed fragment recounts the origin of the hymn Blest be the tie that binds credited to English Baptist Rev. Jobn Bain, who died in 1817 after decades in ministry. It describes his London appointment, farewell sermon near Mainsgate, and emotional departure of his congregation, with references to Dr. Fawcett and others. The text shifts to note later missionary work by Mr. Cothring in 1860 and Armenian reception of a hymn in Avital, highlighting cross-cultural hymn impact.

Jobin Bain‘oxtt London Chl Mainsgate Yorkshire Haven Fawcett Taree Grattude Muncell Ryan Cofthig Aintab Artimnia

Turbulent Pick Sparks Confusion in Local Election

A misread, garbled report on a selection process triggers confusion among townsfolk. An official questions who is responsible for violent acts, while residents debate legality and public order as authorities attempt to restore calm.

Awaiting Jewish Moods for Revivals and Spirit

A fragmented historical item discusses anticipated Jewish religious revivals led by women's councils and Hebrew aspirations. It claims Jews eagerly engage in religion and politics, with a trio Jew not indifferent when urged by occasion, envisioning crowds inspired by Moody’s prophetic approach.

Moody Saii Er Tool Seine Tesjwers Moody

Young Author Sparks Mockery From Critics

A noted writer says a young author, praised by few and mocked by many, is certain to gain fame soon. His critic friend recalls his literary efforts and notes the author’s tactic of laughing at unfavorable reviews as a form of mild revenge.

Beverly Chom

Grandfather's Clock of Rare Heritage Revealed

A clock of exceptional value originally cost over £30,000. it records day, month, moon phases and hour strikes. The 14 foot high Wertheimer case features a bell chimed quarter and a second hand. Once owned by Louis Alsi Bernstein and Mrs Mary Winkler, the clock passed through several collectors including 7M Villegas and Rucarnacion Vigniu.

Byrok Fentin Rothschild Wertheimer Louis Alsi Bernstein Mary Winkler Tohar Dolores Casares Villegas Rucarnacion Vigniu

Choice Bargains in City and Rural Real Estate

Real estate ad lists diverse properties for sale including multiple houses on Fourth Street and South Pres Street, a two story brick house, three lots on Crockett Street, and a large riverfront tract near Rockport. Also offers 100 acre to 40,000 acre land parcels in several counties with prices and contact for Jolen T. Stableton & Co. Daily Light Building East Commerce Street.

Fourth Street Matamoros Penne Drusc Nowth Street South Pres Street Presa Slee Crockett Street Prospect Hill Lwodnrge Midway West End Nhvow Uworstorp Ostli Street Creysonayle AL Dubie Bae Bayern Burgaius Goversant Ath Dignewity Hall Tarmel Ivights South Weights Tobin Tel West Rockport Llano River Elmendorf Frio County Gonzales Jolen T. Stableton & CO Daily Light Ing. No East Commerce Street

Local notices mix community updates and obituaries

Monzaales County reports tight election questions on school matters and bridge plans while Helmont and nearby areas discuss county seat shifts. A death of John Willis Tinsley marks a young loss, with many marriages noted and social events postponed or rescheduled. Absent river reports signal prairie fire risk. farming, milling, and market prices for sheep and muttons are listed alongside local civic and religious notes.

Gouaies Meron A Sica Collins Tintonia Hanley Waelfic Iberia Hilder Alford Take Charles Ripple Slater The Hor Cultural Society John O. K. White Atte George Richardson Washington Mushington Pickwick Opera San Angelo Milling Company J. L. Millapaugh comeRe Devil River

Mixed Local News from Wilson County

Local brief items report teacher certifications being renewed, a Presbyterian church revival starting in nine days, witnesses traveling to Breville for the Tom murder case, Bishop Johnson sermonizing, and a wedding at the bride’s parents’ home. The Woodmen of the World camp at Stockdale reorganized, a false report about Rich Watkins’s wife denied, cemetery cleanup volunteers in Marclena, rock throwing at the Odd Fellows lodge punished, and a missing child inquiry into 11 year old Thomas.

Moresville Pex Presbyterian Church Breville Tom Johnson Vento J. C. Howstom Gertie Tom Stockdale G. Brooke Rich Watkins Marcllena Rocka Wilson Knnt County Thomas

Lignt Spectak and County News From Karnes County

Karnes County Texas reports varied local notes from Feb 28. A Kenedy doctor’s wife shows improving health while local post office concerns persist. Beeville witnesses attend a murder case. Farmers discuss corn, rain, and planned cotton planting. Community updates include church, school, and shop activity. bridge request on Ecleto creek. and waterworks news.

Kange Tex Orr Kenedy Cabeza Beeville Fom Donna Blackam Charco Thin County Honge News Power Press

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