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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1897
Page
6
Dr John Gardner notes Shaker leaders at Mt Lebanon shared herb knowledge linking digestion to aging. Shakers developed the Digestive Cordial from herbs, claimed to ease indigestion and related symptoms. Trial bottles offered by druggists for ten cents to test suitability.
A pressed question notes that people mistook transient deeds for lasting value, underestimating permanently beneficial outcomes in daily life and governance. It contrasts short term acts with enduring impact, urging reflection on enduring ethics and social progress.
This week lists saints and feast days including Sunday St Anthony and next feast Purification Feb 25. St Louis college students enjoyed a performance of Pastorey with basement exercising rooms used. Missions planned at St Josephs April 4 and Castroville March 28 by Redemptin Fathers. Rev Brannan in Nanogdovhes. Sister Regis of Divine Providence dies Wednesday. Sanemanioe Cemetery society held no meeting yesterday.
The city seethes as candidates incluidos Newcomb Elimendorf Oge Callaghan and Lewy court the mayoralty. Callaghan signals candidacy while Lowy and Elmendorf push ahead with strong backing. Alderman Oge considered a run, a petition circulates, and early next week will reveal the real field amid party maneuvering.
Special wire reports Dr GF Gardner obtained a divorce from Pearl Gardner in Houston Texas on grounds of desertion and alleged adultery in a house of ill fame. The dissolution was granted minutes after filing as the parties, once prominent in society, faced separation.
An odd turnaway occurred on the Avene around 10 o'clock today. A wagon team dashed with the old tin in the weapon holding the volts, striking a buggy with Nisses Min and Tey Sehorn aboard. Aliss Eva was pitched into the fit, but crawled onto the wagon, and the team stopped after the rescue. The two girls were rescued but seriously injured. In Austin, retrenching continues as officials seek amendments to the city charter.
Madrid and Seville suffer extensive flooding as heavy rains cause river overflows. Wide areas are inundated with property damage reported. rainfall remains persistent with no end in sight and drainage systems strained.
A charter was filed with the state for the Geo Dulling Grocery Company. The filing lists capital stock and names A W. Eharities Wor and T. Dull as officers. Details appear in the special wire update from Austin.
The record itemizes numerous real estate transactions including transfers from REAL ESTATE TRANSPERIS to Wna Whitten for lots 24 in block WW and other parcels on Blaine Burarth and Dal mette streets totaling 1100. It also notes sales to August Hartmann 100 acres on the Franlcoa Fernandez and Angel Navarro survey for 1806 and other deeds: Mergele to Meerscheidt for blocks 15 16 amount 2000. Elsiner to Henry Minette for parts of blocks on Monterey street 2200. sheriff sale to D W Sullivan on Dawson Street and adjacent blocks for 2000. further transfers to Axel Meersch dht and G A Stieren for Sabinas Prospect street 2235.04. Vance to Meerscheidt and Slieven for lots on Sadie Vance Labor and Riddle streets 1200. Meersch dht and Sticron to F B Vance for Sabinas Prospect Hill lots 1200. Mathias Wegmann trustee to Collins Manufacturing for 10 acres of C F King survey west of city on Culebra road priced 56. The list includes numerous parcels, street names, and prices in the city’s real estate activity.
The funeral of Mawle Mc Gee was held yesterday afternoon at St. Tatelek's church and 211 Man Street. Pall bearers were six little girls in white. A fatal spell struck John McGee as the coffin was moved, requiring a doctor to attend. Mamie and Metine Mc Gee had also recently passed away.
A historic remedy promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for troubles and female complaints. It claims to improve appetite, digestion, strength, and mood, describing benefits for headaches fainting spells nervousness and melancholy with tempering effects on the organs.
Bradstreet’s weekly export data show U S wheat and corn shipments increasing with 1.1 million and 4.5 million bushels respectively. The weather map notes a moderate winter pattern with warmer conditions in the Northwest and West. News briefs warn of market weakness tied to May corn sales and include forecasts of colder temperatures across several states and regions.
A resignation letter from Lieut Hayes of the 18th Infantry at Port Sa Luis Houston was received at the post. He said he would be en route to Cuba, with seven days leave to Houston, but the letter was dated New York. Many locals regret his departure.
City election turnout data show 3M voters registered yesterday as part of a five day reelection period. Officials note registration momentum and urge eligible residents to complete the process before the deadline.
Washington dispatch says Republicans expect no major changes in federal offices for months after the new administration begins. Leaders insist the spoils system law will be enforced, and no one tied to political committees will receive patronage. The report also notes factions and personal temper flare amid party maneuvering.
The Divers and Rtublemen union installed new officers in Severs Wall last night. Following a resignation, Gus Peliver replaced Marking as delegate to the Prades Cannell. The grievance committee includes Paul Wohlfahr, Wm. Heiligmann of City Brewery, Ton Detling, and Conrad Krause of Lone Star. President Peitzer received a Noe watch charm from Lone Star members. After a brief speech, refreshments were served.
Hatter Gut han of the Garland News arrived in town today and is now discharging the duties of chief clerk base secretary of stile office.
Governor Culberson names Jane J. Peeter to a committee post for the Yorktown ship silver service. The Yorktown Athletic Association files a charter with the secretary of state. Capital stock set at 250 dollars. State printer handles volume 12 of the Civil Appeals report. M. K. & T. Railway paid the comptroller 31789.87 as the one percent tax on gross passenger receipts for the quarter ending December 31, 1896.
Five bidders appeared in the city clerk’s office after a notice from a former city engineer. The project involves moving three small houses back to the proper line on Elmirantreet, with proposals opened yesterday.
Special wires report the battleship ordered to visit Galveston February with repairs nearly complete at New York and Charleston duty done. The ship will proceed to Galveston for presentation, cost about 500000, aiming to remedy defects and be ready for the Pacific voyage. The vessel's deployment follows testing and state action on funding.
Georgetown Texas report covers settlers in Williamson county, a premonitory night, and a partial account of political events. mentions a masquerade in Washington and a court contempt issue, with scattered items on local society and a marriage notice in Kerrville.
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