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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1896

Page

3

Five Thousand Visit San Antonio for Baptist Conventions

San Antonio expects between five and seven thousand visitors this week for the Baptist Young People's Union and State Sunday School and Colportage conventions. Local committee led by Rev. C D Daniels coordinates housing for about 2,200 delegates with 1,000 homes secured so far. Souvenir program and detailed committee lists accompany the event. extensive schedules cover prayers, organist, and address of welcome among others.

San Antonio Baptist Young People's Union C. D. Daniels Prospect HI Baptisl Rev Messia G. D Win Porter J. J. Eteridge M. W. Davis Preas—Roy BE. King Charrno Messrs J. M. Hagen R. MM. Cresewell J. P. Smith James Thorp O ' Hell James KK Harris Masars J. Bacon J. Sowell Mrs. Willtord L. White Nettle Blades Sineis Blades Belle Gibson Dailie Lindaay Ethel Hand Fannie Holland Mre. FE E. King L. D. Daggett Mogsra Harry Hunt Geo. Thomas H. 3 Minnette J.ki. Herts B.Y. PU J. Alvey A. G. Everett W. M. Harris Pbey Conventiani RT. Hawke M. Progr H.C. Stender BR. Denton D. H. Briggs Bermos Lamkin Fymormag

Newert County Special Hight Opens and Local Events

The Cuero area reports Sea Side Seminar and School of Methods opening in Port Layner Friday with Beeville Richwood and Port Layner school principals leading. Miss Delia Dell, daughter of local residents, wed Witte of Yeakwu. Semiannual convention of the new school of music starts next week at Smiley. Yorktown merchants show new goods amid dry spells. A double wedding at the Presbyterian church featured Alice Alexander and Lizaegar with A J Ler of Waco and Charles G Sonith. The Star offers a year’s subscription to the largest watermelon brought in. Populist county meeting in progress, and a complaint against SAP agent Slain ton debates retention.

Cuero Sea Side Siminar Novuial School of Methods Port Layner Phnreday Beeville Richwood Delia Dell J. PB. Wright Nyuried Fy ‘Hes. W. Witte Yeakwu New School of Music Smiley Gonzales County Yorktowe Presbyterians Church Alice Alexander Liza Eagar Happy Sayaine A. J. Ler Waco Charles G. Sonith Star Seidou Cownplaist Slainton SAP

Endowment Rank Praised in Pythian Fraternal Endorsement

California Grand Lodge lauds Endowment Rank as vital for widows and orphans of departed knights. Committee urges brothers to support the scheme, noting nineteen years of benevolence, social duty, and financial security. Details via P B Johnson, secretary, Section 642, 104 East Commerce Street.

California Grand Lodge Busond Pyth Ian P. B. Jonson East Commerce Atrect

Meyersville anniversary and county notes in June

Wilson County light special reports Meyersville’s fiftieth settlement anniversary starting tomorrow. Interams on the Marcelena area insure a ball crop of corn aiding cotton. Trayper’s gin near Peacock crossing of the Cibolo is being prepared for service amid a large cotton drop. Masonic lodge to hold a stated meeting and elect officers. Buck Hackett returns from the mountains noting better crops there than in Wilson County. Marcelena residents enjoy a big plank at the Floresville and Stockdale road bridge today.

Woreagile Meyersville Marcelona Trayper Cibolo Shane Masonic Lodge Buck Hackett Ie Mountains Wlorvaville Marcelena

Texas Sportsmen Urge End to Plight of Game

Readers urged to press Texas lawmakers for a protective game law to curb wholesale slaughter. Letters from sportsmen recount hunts and losses, naming R R Lockett and W F Owen as organizers, and call for state action to safeguard wildlife and generate revenue from enforcement.

Lexus Lone Star Niles Resntery akusila-Hungary France Great Brith Ireland Duchess of the Amonne Texas Rackpert Veade R. R. Lockett Cery Legiaute Sportsman Mr.Lockett W. F. Owen United States Tackett

Tribute to Captain P Leathers of the Natchez steamers

A memorial tribute to Captain P Leathers of Stemuboat Fue, honoring his life as a river steamer master. He built seven Natchez steamers, led river commerce, and gained national notice as a delegate. He died at about 50 after a street collision, marking the passing of a historic river figure.

P. Leathers Stemuboat Elie County Eid Whes Leathers Miselsalppt Capt Natchez Tol Ind W. Lee Natehex New Orleans St. Louis Lee Coytain Genathers Natekez John Connon Wis Thorne Ufe New Orkyuis Roder

Texas sportsmen press for game law to curb slaughter

A Texas sportsmen’s movement denounces excessive game and hunt killings, naming Hazelton of Kansas and a Fort Worth area contingent. The letter upholds justice for quail and warns lawmakers to enact stringent protection, urging affidavits to support a new game law protecting state wildlife.

Wexas Vexna United States Texas Lockett R. R. Lockett Austin

Clower’s Moaquite Bar Offered At Half Dollar Price

A quirky advertisement urges readers to visit Clower’s for a moaquite bar at 50 cents, claiming it eases restlessness and fatigue amid a frantic morning scene. The copy blends nonsensical warnings with a sales pitch promising sleep and relief.

Clower's

Kenedy County News Roundup and Local Events

June reports from Karnes County note a busy encampment at Kennedy starting Wednesday, with speakers and expected crowds. Cotton market offers 50 dollars bonus for first bale before July 4, while rain remains localized. An Episcopal hall ice cream social funds the church, crops near Oklahoma show promise, and a prohibition case may be contested at October district court. Community calls for party coordination and local jury service support appear amid broader political tensions.

Kennedy Relfert Tipps Seidel ‘Hall Episcopal Ehurch Oklahoma Omhers Kenedy Oharea State University

Five dozen pairs wowas tan kid Oxfords at sale

Footwear sale lists tan kid Oxfords with cloth and kid uppers, various sizes broken, prices marked from 1.50 to 4.00, plus girls low shoes, spring heels, and colored Vici balis, with significant discounts and stock remaining.

Wowas Kurvery

Shoes and goods advertised in old color catalog entry

An {advertising} notice lists items including new colored vici Russia calf wines and chocolates. It mentions three dollar and four dollar shoe pricing and notes fit and styling details like round or sazar toe.

Russia

Basket Shoe Sale Ad With Low Prices Open Evenings

An old advertisement offers a basket of various shoes at low prices including slippers for girls and women. It promises free delivery, a simple one price for all, and extended hours until 7 39. It exaggerates stock and includes references to price points like 1 50 and 75 cents, with a casual tone and claims of no trouble to show goods.

State Representative Opposes Establishment

Benedy Dramatic club plans to stage Twogeon on the hounds next Monty night for the Baptist society benefit. SAVE MONEY BY buying lumber and building material from Ed Stey, Lone Yards, East Uom street and 1. 4 G. N. depot.

Benedy Dramatic Club Twogee Ed. Stey Lone Uom Street G. N

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