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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1897
Page
4
Voters of San Antonio are urged to elect T. B. Johnson for city treasurer in the 1897 election. He pledges radical reform in handling the city's cash and methods of public finance.
Local notices report Roll Bros offerings of whiskies and cigars with a Banner club meeting set for next Thursday. various ads tout furniture, insurance, and a mix of city happenings including marriages, court actions, and business solicitations. Readers are invited to call Sunset Wood Co for wood and coal, and to visit nearby shops for deals on shoes, beds, and reparations.
Maunyon's Medical Institution advertises mail consultations from Philadelphia. A staff of doctors diagnoses diseases from letters received nationwide and prescribes treatments. Services are offered for a fee per disease with no upfront charge, promising permanent cures via Weyl methods.
Daily in stalled Lotus Lodge No 8 VI elected for ensuing term Oldtiarn C. C. Thee VOOR D Oppenheian prehit O. Woorian M. of War C. lL. Miller M. of A. Tutus Tenge RK of bt and 8.2 Wm. Volbrecht M. of F. Lows 4 Sehnudt M of Fi Fred. Aung Stickel O. 42.5 Wiley Marshall rep to Grand lodge Woodman honored with jewel by Theo Harris for diligent service as chancellor commender Mrs. Wools math praised. a few well chosen words voiced.
This week at St Jo church notes a Gothic style sanctuary erected recently, costing 85 dollars donated by parishioners. St Joseph’s society has 14 members. Assets total 25,260.72 with Bhilden holding 11,927.50. Sodalists approach the communion table this morning.
Yoakum and surrounding towns face a sharp grippe outbreak with many affected. Local death rate for the past year described as high. efforts push to revive Confederate Veterans and Goliad Volunteer Guard. Reports mention a planned district meeting, epidemics, worship and literary events, church dedications, and rising real estate activity amid community fundraisers and fire department support.
Local candidates rushed to finalize election tickets with high hopes of securing offices. Rumors name several aldermen and city officials in line for posts, with committees assembled and announcements expected before Thursday. A supporters meeting in Atulexenski’s Mall drew candidates and speeches as river water ran low and preparation continued.
The list corrects times and locations for church services across denominations. It covers Methodist, Presbyterian, Cumberland, Protestant Episcopal, Baptist, Lutheran, Christian Science, and Colored churches with service hours, Sunday schools, prayer and league meetings, and pastors names where readable.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a dispute over riverfront land lines west of an east educt area, detailing measurements and walls, including a 70 foot river bridge alignment and a 27 foot street offset. Mentions parties such as the Danshiers and a society event, with shop names like Bell's Jewel store and a schedule from 1 to 1 o'clock.
The message notes a candidate decline from the Rigliute Ward race and asks to remove the name from the slate. It mentions business reasons and a withdrawal from the candidacy with the position in a local context. The language is garbled but centers on an electoral withdrawal.
The piece discusses candidates and party dynamics, naming Tolmy Stevens, Ferdinand, St Middy, Varies P. Brown, Bryan, Augustus, Dan, and Our Henry. It suggests splits, loyalties, and strategies around ticket formation and endorsements in a tense election climate.
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