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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1896

Page

5

Bee County Happenings On Week’s End

Sneak thieves entered Guy Adams home and stole trinkets and six dollars in money. Beeves trains departed for Fort Worth with three more set to go. Captain Walton resumes political run for sheriff after two years out. Mayer Guggenhelm leaves Beaville for Monterey after six years. Beaville endures a mild winter with a low of 36. Telephone links to Oakville and West ranch extend at night. Beaville Gwl club attracts new members, land prospects say lands are overpriced with poor investment returns. W M Smith assignment shocks town. he was a leading local businessman.

Bervinus Guy Adams Fort Worth Walton Sherif Mayer Guggenhelm Monterey Beoville Oakville West Ranch Beavile Gwl Club W. M. Smith

Kenedy County News Highlights Local Events And Education

The Kenedy county report notes the new one room schoolhouse bill, while the Mother church remains largely under local control. Local interest centers on a horse race between A. J. Stewart and Convors with a $180 purse. Enrollment in public schools stands at 115 amid calls for uniform texts and farming land prospecting increases. Mrs. W J Porter faces illness prompting hope for improvement.

Kannxes City Kenedy Mothertat Kenady Boridors A. J. Stewart Convors Koneds Teachers’ Institute W. J. Porter

Caldwell County civic notes and town followups

In Lutanxe on January 18, the city council approval of electric arc lights at main crossings is praised by citizens as a welcome improvement. Lipscomb gains eight new members this month while Luling plans to join regional progress. The Firemen's supper and ball added 36.25 to net receipts after expenses. The Luling Lyceum advances its program as city schools resume full operation with rising attendance. Farmers anticipate a productive spring amid favorable outlook.

Speeia Lutanxe Lipscomb Luling Ealk Y. M.C Luling Lyceum

Fiste Carnival Plans Via Dan Stuart Near Paso

Fragmented OCR text mentions Dan Stuart and a carnival near Paso with references to boxing gear and health items. Lacks clear event details or dates. content is garbled and promotional in tone with several misspellings and nonstandard terms.

Dan Stuart Ict Paso Vietor Fk Merce Atroat

Fisher Returns to Stage in San Angelo After Two Months

J W Fisher, the Mountain farmer, made a warm showing in San Angelo his first appearance in two months though still using crutches. A private school on Yates place was destroyed by fire this week and an explosion caused by lamp failures. Yates plans to rebuild, while Concho Valley directors and stakeholders held an annual session. Meats from Bowie-fed steers sold in Kansas City at 3.00 per hundredweight, averaging 1292 pounds, and a 1000-pound store shipment reached St Louis at 3.35. A firm lot of hogs from Sallinger near, marketed by Bisch ard and Wingate, expected to reach 500 head next year. Sanderson of Glasscock County sold his three-year-old steam at 27.06. Delegates to San Antonio cattlemen's convention returned with high praise for the royal entertainment.

San Angelo Jan J. W. Fisher Cratchee Tia Yates Sallinger Bisnchard Wingate Sanderson Glassconk County San Antonio

City Hall ownership dispute settled in Uvalde County

Ayabps Texas reports two year dispute over control of city hall settled. Also notes the death of Wattar Tally in California and Dr B M EHinca plans to stay locally. A jury pool of 50 for Juan Rodriguez murder trial and request for Preciliano Gonzales jury, winter school term opens with full attendance expected. Cattle from Mexico now held in Proadillo County for noncompliance with regulations.

Ayabps Lasis Sa Lis Horg Wattar Tally California B. M. Ehinca Juan Rod ‘Riguez Preciliano Gonzales Mexico Proaidio

Destitution Report From Newfoundland Coast

The Telegram reports severe destitution across Newfoundland with a thousand families starving in St Johns and calls for prompt relief. Vessels were driven ashore at Trinity amid last Tuesday's gale, and the herring fishery along the western shore fails due to missing cold weather, with only a few American ships loaded.

New Foundland Br. Joras N. F Trinity

Cholera Figures Reported in St Petersburgh

Health officials report fifty cholera cases and twenty one deaths in the week ending January. The figures mark a severe outbreak in the city, with the disease described as malignant. A Reuters cable from Valparaiso, Chile notes Chilean forces ordered to occupy passes near the Andes, sparking speculation of frontier movement and market reactions.

St. Petersbure Petensburg Jan Malicigus New York the Herald Valparaiso Chile Lima Peru

Gloomy Madrid Cuba Crisis Prompts Cabinet Crisis Fears

A Madrid dispatch in The Standard says political, military and financial circles foresee a Cuban crisis with press attacks on current operations and a predicted cabinet resignation. In Virginia a legislative inquiry into a recent altercation yields a written apology from Isaac Diggs to C Ty Boykin, accepted by the committee.

Spain Lanne the Standard Madrid Cuba Ridiwoxn Issac Diggs House of Delegulas C. Ty Boykin

Startling claims for Veno medicines sweep San Antonio

In San Antonio at the Menger Hotel Dr Veno advertised curative remedies for malaria dyspepsia nervousness sleeplessness and more. Col Patrick Fields sworn affidavit reports dramatic relief after using Veno remedies and a notary public confirms the statement as public record.

Yolo Veno Yono State OF Texas Bexar Ban Antonio Patrick Fields Iowa Street Seventh Ward

Anubements and Haverlys Mastongn Minstrels at Grand

A major minstrel show headlines the Grand Monday night with stars like Billy Rice Burt Shepard Charles Ernest E M Kayne Dave Montgomery Albert Hawthorne George Castle Bert Norris and W H Holbrook An upcoming feature is Richard Mansfield at the opera house next Thursday ticket sales opened with rush Mansfield presents The Story of Rodious the Student with his Garrick Theatre Stock company A correction notes a catalog error stating A S Me Daniel mislisted hospital service years

Haverlys Billy Rice Burt Shepard Charles Ernest E. M. Kayne Dave Montgomery Albert Hawthorne George Castle Bert Norris W. H. Holbrook Richard Mansfield Opera House Fhursday Avening Mansfield Lhat Mansfield Rodious New York Garrick Theatre Stock Company Jony Beason Metropolis

Short Stops and the Dilemma of Warrants in City Finance

An 1894 editorial discusses the dilemma of city warrants, noting that warrants for taxes have been issued and may be used to cover current expenses. It describes legal workarounds through warrants lacking full signatures, and cites past ordinances authorizing warrants to fund monthly expenses, urging relief and budget trimming for the next year.

Alty Mulding Aluce

Pearsall Pointers Cigar Special Trims Local Political Activity

Pearsall Texas January 18 reports populist organizer Taylor McRae in Posgall arranging clubs and hinting at a San Antonio convention. Local medical moves, new drug store opening, and a marriage in Dorby are noted along with visits by state figures and a few sick residents.

Pearsaby Texas Taylor McRae Posgall Pearsall McRaela San Antonio Hamilton Bennet H. Beaver Mosars Rex Moora Arnold Frank Burmeister Poornall Prince Ranch Burmeister Julia Roberts H. A. Harris Manor Exas Dorby A. P. Starrett Jno DoVitbiss Pallding Poavaail Sirs

San Antonio sewer contract bids sought for four miles of mains

Mayor Foxky Ellen Dorp announces sealed proposals for furnishing all materials and performing work on about four miles of brick or concrete sewers and appurtenances in San Antonio Texas bids due February 10 1896. Approximate quantities include 7690 linen feet of 36 inch sewer 11698 feet of 51 inch etc. Details and plans available at City Engineer C Pancoast’s office. A $500 liquidated damages cash deposit or certified check is required with each bid. The right to reject any bid is reserved.

Brestle 4. C. Pancoast iCity Engineer San Antonio Texas Foxky Elen Dohp Atles E. R. Nonrox

City Seeks Bids for Post-Oak Wood Delivery

Mayors office of San Antonio Texas announces sealed bids to supply iron oak post wood for schools. bids opened January 22 1896 at noon. wood to be four foot sound post oak delivered to city wood yard with immediate delivery. city reserves right to reject any or all bids. attested by E R Nextror city clerk.

San Antonio Texas Irom Bumendory

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