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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1896
Page
8
Fragmentary items show market bids for medicines and liquor, street repairs, police actions, missing items, and public notices. Mentions of city officials, judges, and the Menger hotel with scattered dates, addresses, and local commerce references.
Fragments forecast a volatile week with storms and rain or sleet. Mercury period promises bright sight January 25. Four major eclipses noted: sun annular June 15, moon partial February 28, total sun August, moon partial August 22 93. City tax collections and fee ledger listed with amounts in late 19th century style.
A matinee and evening program featured Olis Skinner's company presenting The Grace de Grammont, praised for faithful staging and costuming. The bill included Merchant of Venice with Shylock Portia by Skinner and Miss Treax Sauceda, plus Catherine and Petrucinin. The Good Government Club notes a Texas State Agency report on night driving sobriety measures and sewer funding debates.
An advertisement touts a treatment for consumption claiming affiliation with the Brompton Hospital. It lists Drs Andraw Clark and Anduw Wilson as proponents and states efficacy from the start. Physicians of the Vene Druze Co. will meet at the Menger Hotel San Antonio during the week, with free consultations and hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Social notes recount a New Year reception by Arwud Mra and Mdwant Moysing, a Mexican Social club ball at Turner hall with about forty couples, and a grand supper. Emile Ploper’s reception, a wedding at St John’s Lutheran church, and a lively New Year outing in Studebaker wagons are described, with a large party at Geo Plummer’s and many attendees noted by name.
An unidentified man calling himself John Bartlett entered R Alter man’s second hand store at 805 West Commerce last night. He bought multiple clothing items and used a $30 check drawn on the San Antonio National Bank signed Shiner Brothers, asking $20 cash back. The owner doubted the check’s validity and alerted Officer Dawson, who arrested Bartlett and referred the case to the Detection Squad. Bartlett claimed origin from Atascosa county and said he had a silk handkerchief and silk scarf for a pal for his wife, while a 9 card? was found on him.
An ad touts Venos remedies curing a totally paralyzed girl and other ailments at the Menger Hotel site in San Antonio. It claims dramatic recoveries, testimonials from physicians and parents, and urges readers to obtain Venos Curative Syrup and Electric Fluid for paralysis, nerve disorders, and various illnesses.
A busy regional note lists Southern Pacific crews planning moves to Del Rio and San Antonio area ports, rail handling of livestock to Waco and Alvarado, a child burned by hot water at No 116 Duval, and executives like Monom and Johnson traveling by private railcar. It also covers Rathbone Sisters installation with officers named, and local ads promising deep discounts on ducks and guns as the season advances.
Seventh Day Adventist at 26 East Commerce street announces sale Sunday at 7 30 pm. Present Truth meeting. Baptists and Episcopal churches list sermons prayers and services with times, including Trinity Mission and St Johns Episcopal. Notables include Prof Fred Lang and Mrs W G Batley performing, and Willing Workers guild meets Saturdays.
The Gran Opera Company presents Black Hussar with new intensity and praise from the Fort Worth Telegram. Audiences applauded the performances while critics noted strong voices and artistic singing, with humor elevating the show. Bianka and Tilda were seen at the mayor’s office arranging 2,500 printed blanks for the city attorney’s office. Bids for printing came in from several firms with varying totals. The event signals a broader, high quality touring company surpassing prior expectations.
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