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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1896
Page
6
A San Antonio commentary urges a thorough change in Bexar County leadership. It criticizes current officeholders, hints at possible Democratic and Populist candidates, and calls for independent, principled opposition to end long-standing party entrenchment.
Local items list a domestic five event this week at Worrr and Mann's as part of a schedule of sales and gatherings.
The many friends of 231 and Mrs Constantine Weiss of No 114 North Street mourn the loss of their six year old daughter Eda who died Friday evening at 7 1 oclock. She was cherished by the family and admired by all. The funeral Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock drew a large crowd with pallbearers Mrs G A Fim John Moras cizhetz Arthi Lohse and Jou Mar Bozowicz participating.
An international body of physicians forms around climatology to study climate related disease. Dr Rowley, secretary, calls for a convention in San Antonio on February 20 22 at the Menger Hotel, with about seven hundred delegates invited and editors from leading magazines likely in attendance.
Mr Albert Wegel a popular plumber with Schavfer Bradan has returned from Kerrville where he completed a plumbing job for Capt Charles Scheavner His health greatly benefited by the trip and he has regained his strength following a two month rheumatism illness.
The baseball editor of the Litre received a Jan 6 letter from Ted Sullivan stating he forfeited the San Antonio franchise. J J Stevens, president of the San Antonio Baseball Association, said he would notify directors of Sullivan's short-horse actions. Rooters are indignant as the city awaits whether a team will play this season.
Social notes recount a string of gatherings and entertainments. Miss Lablie Llant is honored in the Wearmeny club rooms. local youths plan leap year parties. Mike Holdatheiner visits Milas Rebecca Deuteeh on South Flores Street. social hops and masquerade balls fill January and January Is. A concert and ball by Beethoven Mivnucrehor, a jolly masquerade at Arbeiter Vornia bath, and theatre party at Grand Opera are noted alongside a reception committee list and a large birthday party for Mrs Nottle Meyer with many young friends attending. A Friday evening gathering at Ida Barker’s home features musical performances and recitations. An orchestral concert at Mie Slian Garten, with a long program, is announced with specific pieces and performers.
A local ad highlights scroll saws lathes table and pocket cutlery and carpentry tools at J C Tips 11 West Commerce Street. Seasonable specialties include sausage and neat choppers with a likely price noted as 12 27 ft.
An extraordinary San Antonio case reports Harry Castes, aged three, rising to walk after 20 minutes with Veno curative syrup and electric fluid. Testimonials claim rapid improvement for Col. Pat Fields, Clark Rameey, and many others. Veno offers free examinations and medicines via Dr. Jones and local druggists.
A compilation of Sunday worship times and activities from First Baptist, Prinity Mission, Hill Baptist, St John’s Episcopal, Trinity M E, Epworth League at Seventh Day Adventists, and related church notices. Includes sermon times, Sunday schools, youth meetings, and special guild gatherings across multiple streets and venues in the area. Contextual notes on service leaders and location details accompany the church entries.
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