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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1898
Page
4
A customer questions prices at a Sunset Wood Co store, noting steep discounts and wholesale offerings. The exchange references brands, lower costs, and redirection to neighbors to switch to the store for shopping.
In the Gill estate case I D Leary objected to the receipt for the water and chain of the deceased Thomas M Mecensid. The administrator proposed equal division. Mrs Carrey received the watch and the claim was transferred to Mya Gi.
The report details numerous early modern theater offerings across cities. Drew, Coughlan, Guahsin and others perform in London and Philadelphia, with minstrel troupes and musical comedies in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia drawing large crowds and high prices.
The text notes a new company offering modern machinery and reliable electric light and power service for all purposes, 24 hours daily at reasonable rates. It highlights prompt connections at no charge, plans to estimate fixtures, and urges patronage with liberal treatment. The piece also mentions local events and notices, with ad-like content interspersed.
Alejandra Tromera, wounded last Saturday by Dionisio Gareia, died in city hospital. Gareia will be charged with murder. he remains in custody. The victim, a Mexican laborer about 40, left behind a wife and four children. Burial plans set by city authorities. Also notes sheriff C W O Hardman praised Chamberlains Cough Remedy in a testimonial.
John F. Tren shaw May Ten Broeck lead a strong company in a breezy farce filled with rapid specialties and lively gags. Henshaw shines as a bright comedian. supporting cast includes May tun voeck Mack Grinnell and Gardiner. A Sunday matinee and evening show feature about seventy five musical numbers amid a playful plot and clever costumes.
Odd assortment of notices records fraternal lodge events at Turner Hall Corpus Christi including installations of officers for A. O. U. W. Sunset Lodge and Cumberland Lodge No. 78. lists many named officers and songs. mentions Uvalde and local social notes with mixed items and a medical alert about measles.
Surt for diverts. M Ines Cribbin sues W H Cribbin for divorce in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Married in Little Rock Ark in June 1885. Plaintiff alleges cruel treatment in Texas and that defendant struck her. She left him and does not know his whereabouts. Plaintiff seeks custody of their one-year-old son John J Cribbin.
Week ending Jan 29 lists remaining items for collection or shipment and names several individuals and parties including Dick, Hiran, Rev. Virgil Draussel, W. H. Drompood, J. G Reitz, Tonala Park, Geo. H. Twigart, Laura Stesie, Mrs. Williams, and Ludlaw as agent.
Announcement notes a mask ball hosted by Germania lodge K and L of H in Mission Garden on February 13. It calls the event the coming season’s highlight and invites participants featured in the San Antonio Light.
A stream of 19th century deeds shows several 100 acre and smaller parcel transfers around San Antonio, Salado Creek, Bowie's Street, and Leon Creek. Buyers include John Waile, Christian Moehrig, Rosa P. Watking, and Manuel Chavez. properties feature acres, blocks, and lots with prices ranging from 460 to 2,400 dollars.
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