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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1898
Page
7
Fragmented notes reveal political maneuvering around Alderman candidates, tax and sewer debates, alleged vote buying, and misgivings about candidates like John Walter and Tom Shieinssia. The chaotic text cites mayoral assurances and national figures, all hinting at a tense county election atmosphere.
Fragmented notes report on the market house project and west side boom, including remarks on Democratic and Republican figures, endorsements for county treasurer, and calls for unity. Mentions Waterworks, local ads, and a surge in West Houston commerce, with political chatter surrounding John B. Walter and others. Also cites St Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a household staple with druggists selling 25 and 30 cent bottles.
A handsome modern built cottage of six rooms and watch, electric light, nice yard at 214 Matamoras Street. T. B. Johnson, Light Office.
Mutual Electric Light Company promotes clean safe convenient illumination with modern machinery and courteous service. It invites patronage and claims customer satisfaction, listing telephone and office details. Also notes San Antonio Gas Company offers McAlester screened lump coal at four fifty per ton delivered and Tek 212 weight.
A former burglar recounts a winter night in a Green- Jagd area house where he found a comfortable room, oysters cooking on the fire, and a resolute man who invited him to eat. The pair discuss insomnia leading to late snacks, with the guest explaining his criminal career began from limited options and his insomnia.
A long-winded recap of recent hunting trips across Texas towns and ranches. Peter Shields bagged twenty guns at Newcom ranch last Sunday. Various parties from Rockport to Cotulla report quail and duck kills, including Con Roberts aiding coast hunts and Robinson preparing for Monte Carlo shooting. May include names like Lambeth Campbell Legantg Rod gers Kotula and Miller, with multiple outings along the S.A. & A.B. line and T. & G. N. railway.
OPPICORS INSTALLED Mortal Grove No Ly Wodmey Circle held an installation on Tuesday January 1 at Redmen's hall. Officers include Mrs Mary Seaborn as worthy guardian Kathrine Wald adviser Mrs Mary Rogers magician Meru Mary B Fensch banker Annie R Barnes clerk Mrs Clara Welter attendant Dr Albert Fensch physician Mary Umscield outside sen Unel Mary Voeleker and Francesa Marek board of managers. Dr Fensch presented a jewel of love wisdom and power to Mrs Clara Walter with praise for her eighteen months as head guardian. A testimonial note also quotes a testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm from W J Holland detailing relief from rheumatism and other uses.
Avalde Jan 3 report notes Br A Dibrell's ten day stay from San Antonio to Uvalde and the ranch. Mrs EF Tlackson arrives from New Jersey to visit her son Dr C W Harrison, accompanied by Miss M E Searing, staying through winter. Cold weather brings 26 degree readings. W W Taylor and wife visit after Judge Archer’s death. G I Hope returns from Aunestas Mexico with wife. Wid Mangum travels toward Kansas City with Minnthesa and Flo, then to Waco for further plans.
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