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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1896

Page

6

LIGHT FLASHES and Local Railroad Movements

Light flashes report Clas. Steal of Centro Point at the Southern and O H Williams of Katy at the Southern returning from Taylor with family bound for Indian Territory. Notices on Maldry's delays, Huth & Son supplies, and various local business. police, militia, and civic updates. multiple brief notices on deaths, births, and community events. ongoing sales at Torre Bros.

Clas Steal Centro O. H. Williams Katy Taylor Indian Territory Maldry L. Huth & Son Huth’s Huth's

Gum Town Gilpots Minstrels Benefit at Knights Hall

Mrs. L. M. Canfield presents Gum Town Gilpots juvenile minstrel show at Knights of Pythias hall last night. Knights, their ladies and friends filled the hall for a night of jokes songs and dancing in support of the Pitath Bistera charities. Proceeds to be donated to two temple benefactors Holmes a local curiosity sold for 2 cents at Louis next to post office.

L. M. Canfield Knights of Pythiss Gum Town Papilg

Munyon’s Remedies Guide Promises Quick Cures and Savings

An old advertisement touts Munyon’s medicines for rheumatism, indigestion, colds, coughs, kidney pains, headaches, piles, blood impurities, female remedies, catarrh, and vitality. It claims rapid relief within hours to days and cites a Philadelphia address for personal letters and free medical advice.

Munnyon Price Munyon Philadelphia

Beeville Buzzinge Light Special News

Beeville Texas reports lively Epworth League meetings at the Nation hotel drawing leaguers and visitors. Brass band practice featured new tunes like Thirty Mile Beach and Washington Post March as uniforms are pursued. Mrs. Rachal and children plan a ranch visit to Karnes county for two to three weeks. Marguerite Rachal heads to San Marcos and Anatin for a stay with friends and relatives. W A Stout Bro of Goliad renovates to open a racket store. Mina Tosa Craven visits Corpus Christi. Lola Williams visits Blanconis. Beeville youth parade with a moonlit drive as a brigades of avrenaders march the streets.

Beevinee Texas Funs Epworth League Nation Hotel T. M. Cox Love Thirty Mile Beach Washington Post A. A. Rachal Percy Guy Claudis Myrtle Mr. Rachal Karnes County Tueasday Marguerite Rachal San Marcos Anatin Abe Beoville

Army News From West Point Post Military Notes

Army notes report Pvt Gilligen of F Company Sth Infantry bleeding from an artery yesterday after an attempted fight. He was bandaged and sent to the post hospital. Col Wide departed for West Point where his son nears graduation, with hopes Johnny joins the cavalry. Several promotions and leave actions are listed in the 18th Infantry and related units. The Texas Military Academy closing exercises will be held with a battalion drill, skirmish, a medal drill, and a declamation prize contest.

Gilligen Wide West Point Johnny Meth Cavalry Shy 18Th Infantry Tarvier Quin Mifehenv. Nlgs Anne Vice Pareer Michel Empany A Jeive Teaver Eek Marbach Mandi Oatie Trivate Mora Curlong Cinna Fighth Cavalry Hammond Texas U.S. Post C. If. Potter W. Ti. Gordon WW. Lazelle Acdemy Gymnasium Benedict Arnott Cotton Grant Hy Amware Pete Iorae J Cale Tife Ward Vielin HE Ik Goodrich Tilimiy Frank Sinous

Little Hope For Recovery For Eugene Short

Eugene Short son of J M Short left for Rock Island Ti in response to a telegram saying there is little hope for his recovery He is confined in St Anthony's hospital The telegram from his sister notes an operation on his throat was needed and he would not have survived without a robust constitution Short was formerly a mariner of the World’s Upsomething.

Eugene Short J. M. Short Rock Island

Marriages and town notes from Pearsall June reports

Light Sperial Pearsall Texas reports several marriages including Miss Susie Muddail J Fr Saul and Miss Georgia Stephens with Mr J, and Ir Kester wed Thursday in the Presbyterian church. A dance occurred at Mrs Eugene Manud's. R R Long and wife returned from a visit to Heeville. The Baptist church is being torn down for a new one. Frio crops face risk if rain delays come. Mr and Mrs Coopwood left for San Antonio.

Ludwig Mehecke C. H. Mueller Hamburg Charles Hathaway Houol S. J. Williams Katy Flo Aly North Texas W. G. van Vieck J. T. McQueuny J.J. Ryan Southern Pacific South Alamo J. D. Oppanheimer New York International Sand City Council Jake Hoffmann Calaveras Order of Chosen Frisnda New Braunfeld Pearsall Texas Tonia City M. B. Seorill Senedy Susie Muddail Saul Georgia Stephens Ir Kester Presbyterian Church Eugene Manud Blunt S. Long Heeville Coon Frio Coopwood Tres San Antonio

Georgetown Society Notes From June Gatherings

Georgetown June 6 report lists visiting out of town guests including Miss Josephine Johnsonsom Austins Miss Mamie Nowrenling from Midlothian Miss Ela Graves from San Antonio and Miss Sallie Manon Leander Also Miss Alice Linn from Bexar county and Miss Emma Babcock from Burnett attend commencements Teachers Prof Young and Miss Efe Satterson of the 8 W A plan to wed next Thursday Effie Simonton returns from Galveston medical college Mr EL St Weirman back from Sam Houston parade Henry Burkhart attends San Antonio bicycle races Board of trustees of the W G local committee authorized to begin funding for new university building once donated funds suffice James Richardson to spend several months in Mexico.

Georgetown Josephine Johnsom Austins Afiss Mamie Nowrenling Midlothian Ela Graves San Antonio Bisses Sallie Effie Manon Leander Alice Linn Bexar County Emma Babcock Burnett Spreegle Bastrop de Bardeleben Prof Young Efe Satterson W. A Effle Simonton Galveston Medical College EL. St. Weirman Sam Houston Elenry Burkhart Thustees W. G. Te James Richardson Wll Mexico

Runaway near Government Port injures team near St Pauls church

A white horse pulling a carriage ran away on Friday evening near Government Port opposite St Pauls church. Two Indy occupants sprang out as the horse grew nervous. Br Maus and a colored driver stayed in the buggy. The vehicle struck a snag post near Caloue Lewis's quarters. The team suffered severe injuries and is under veterinary care with Dr Griffiet at the post.

Griffiet

Bicycle notes reflect city racing delays and weather chaos

In Sriday, bicycle interest rises as rain and muddy streets frustrate riders. Stores close, punctures rise, and a rider questions firehouse mud blocking passage. A planned five mile professional race is canceled for alleged riding unfairness and will go to the national racing board. An enthusiastic spectator at the LA W races shouts energy during a close finish.

Sriday Wil Gant Barrata San Pedro Motte Romain Street Ikust Verday L. A. W. National Racing Board Indy L. A. W. Acgelo

Unpaid City Laborers Claim Under Alderman Toefling

An unsigned payroll shows Alderman Toefling’s partial street labor crews not paid for city work. The total due is 3412.80, with authorities and veteran witnesses disputing the pay roll’s accuracy. The street commissioner did not authorize the payment and the ordinance to back the claim is under debate.

Toefling

New Belts Arrive for Sale by Josre Bros

New belts, must arrived and will be placed on sale. One cent for Drolles Pan Belle, worth 23 ets. Josre Bros.

Josre Bros

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