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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1898
Page
7
The Sunday issue notes that orders should be left at N. Sadovsky's planting office on Soledad Street with phone 611, Rev. Moses Sadovsky handling the matter.
San Antonio Gas company promotes its duplicate plant for supply reliability while a city council session previews public works and school bond details. Local ads show shoe sales, millinery clearance, and upcoming events at Boston Shoe Co and The More Millinery Co with notices on tax franchises, public auctions, and street improvements.
Journal notes an evening in the trans San Pedro district where members of the James O Neill theatrical company attempted roulette and Mexican monte. The report hints at a lively crowd including women in the party and a local butcher pressing city officials about influence over a central market house project.
A fragment from Metivgo's Chrontele notes Judge Peter Jones as an earthily good man though some detractors challenge his authority, especially regarding his Sogdneas. The passage reflects tension between perceived benevolence and public control.
A jumble of names shows Mr J Murnete and numerous acquaintances like Lawson of Thulas, Carter of Chietiiny, Woodford of Cincinnati, Philbin of KIOW, and Miss Vetter of New Braunfels staying at the Menger as townsfolk move about San Antonio. Mentions visits by Hurlon and W Wagoner, and a note that Charles Walker may relocate to the city. A reward is offered for arrest of trespassers near the Matamoras site by W B Quins IN.
Announcer James G B Pom states renowned lecturer Marr Crawford will have available dates during the test week in May and may arrange a visit. A police offer of ten dollars cash seeks to apprehend or identify anyone trespassing or damaging property on Matures Street, Windy T. B. Jouneson.
The document lists several court actions including debt and foreclosure cases in the Fifth District, motions denied and notices of appeal filed. It notes Thomson Lysvashor Tleowle Co versus West End Bt Car Co and an overruled motion, plus an unrelated marriage and a garbled line about a bicycle swap offer.
Salvation Army and multiple churches announce services today and evening. Capt Edwards leads Salvation Army at Military Plaza while Southee Street Presbyterian invites all. St Johns Episcopal and St Pauls Episcopal list services and Sunday school times. First Spiritual, Parish Aid, and Daughters of the King hold meetings this week.
The Lincoln New Jersey mayor Silas D. Graine urges residents to use Paine's Celery Compound to cure sleeplessness nervousness and debility. He cites his own improved sleep nerves appetite and vitality after taking the remedy and recommends it as a proven aid despite strong city life demands.
St Mary's branch of the Immaculate Conception Sodality plans a musical and dramatic entertainment at St Joseph's Hall in February. The event aims to raise funds for a working linn to rinks Sheen, though the report contains garbled wording.
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