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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1897
Page
2
A garbled local page reports street conditions near the Southern Pacific crossing in Burleson street, a defective lamp prompting police notice, and a string of notices about concerts at Mu ll's garden, a Grand Mexican Orchestra appearance, and various advertisements for furniture and bicycles. Several names appear including W. E. Roach as auctioneer and Kendall & Rips promoting furniture and storage.
Miss Dilworth of Gonzales stays at the Mabucke. Taoso of Dallas rooms at the Maverick. Puireliit and wife of Bryan at the Maverick. Miss Clillis of Livalde arrived in the city. J. P. Robertson of Charlotte with daughter Macy W. Robertson notes their Maverick stay. "Vou are stopping at the Maverick.
George Morgan, a noted local sportsman and expert rifle shot, secured the largest black bear pelt seen in Pecos country in twenty years. The seven foot long hide bears three bullet holes in the body and one near the heart. Morgan plans to have it tanned and mounted and gift it to his sister in Commy Gork Ipeteard.
A New Year’s event at Suis Pavilion drew about forty attendees for the annual luge celebration. Ke and Ce Ori led the program with a formal open, marking the occasion as a complete success.
The local yards of the International show increased activity as rail traffic grows. Materials for extending the Tall Shore to Blackdale are due this week and work starts immediately. A stockmen special train from North Texas and Weatheralla arrives at 9 each morning. A. J. Clarvetson of Cedar Rapids, Grand Senior of the Order of Knights Conductors, attended yesterday's meeting after traveling from Clouston on official business. A French opera company missed through the gap of the Southern Tactic yesterday with seven coaches from New Orleans to San Francisco. There were 124 people in the company and the train was routed to Peneson by Conductor McBride and Brakeman McCourts. No appointment yet for the office of general superintendent of the International, vacant after Maj. E. Calvin joined the Oregon Short Line. Mr. Thomas Tame of the San Ave division has been named as Calvin’s successor in discussion.
A first showing of the 1897 parasol assortment features fabrics like Mousselin de Soie and Chiffon with prices lower than prior seasons. The release highlights Gloria Silk Umbrellas from £1.04, standard umbrellas up to $5, and a broad range of Taffeta Silk Parasols in varied colors and lace detailing for fashion and weather protection.
New Phaid Belts New Dresden Belts New Patent Leather Belts and more are shown with Sterling Silver Buckles. The belt display offers a wide variety of Bulls in San Antonio-Bells from 10yuy to $4.00 and belts for every Bulls purse.
A buyer’s special from New York offers 03 ladies purses with sterling silver mountings at reduced prices. Purses normally selling up to BL are featured at special sale prices around 1 to 6. Track shows additional similar purses of proportionate value slated for Monday.
The Usas and Oppenheimer push unconventional trade tactics and inclusive novelties sparking brisk business this season. Imported silks, chaise silks, and silky fabrics showcased in checks stripes and plaids drive demand for fresh dresses and accessories.
A San Antonio department store showcases a vast array of dress fabrics in a 50 cent feature. The sale offers 75 cent to 1.00 yard fabrics reduced to 30 cents, with new silk and wool blends, checks, and fancy imports. Aimed to start Monday, the event promises the season’s finest selections and value.
The advertisement lists spring white goods items including new dimities linen accents and a wide range of fabrics such as P K s India lints linen lawns French crépines and lotted Swisses. Special values in Turkish and plain linens priced at 10 12 and 14 cents.
A wealthy Polish group from St Hedwig, Texas, establishes a new farming colony in Atascosa County near San Antonio. They purchase 1,700 acres and 12 wagons, 24,000 pounds of wire, plan cul tivating fruit farms and orchards, and engage in related trades. The movement is led by Col Tod Kulesin with partners Rakowics and Demmer. Local notes mention waterworks debates, court terms, and region weather prospects.
In Caldwell County Luotinig Vex reports a revival at Toekbare and a club to form a suit of one. Van Catton claims a new harraw tal pulverizer. County Wachers' Institute in Lockhart plans a meeting on the 27th. Street sprinkler demand grows with business men. A masquerade at Se kuin Pureday draws many youths. Death of Wm Johnson marks the loss of a long time resident. Baptest church pew has poasal.
Local note reports Wigusly declining Prater Crogm’s resignation and choosing to remain for another year. It covers accident to PLW Withims, a suicide attempt on knee, and community impact. Includes Harris County judge Clark Mile and Caldwell County ties, with varied town items from San Angelo Vox.
The text shows Tulge Green arguing yesterday in Lenoring the pleas of ten lawyers seeking judgment for 2 060 on the life of the late ten Cleg torn, an old soldier who died about three years ago. Cleghorn was famed for fraternal lore and longed for more than one fraternal or normal. Among these was the Anelort x e which Cleghorn kept certificate for, and a claimant from Battle Bt. Clair appeared seeking the money. She
A court battle over Ben Cleghorn’s wife drags in multiple claimants Mrs de In Garza Cleghorn and another Mrs de In Garat Cleghorn, both Mexican and younger, each with many witnesses swearing to their status. Lawyers clash over who is truly married as proceedings resume with fresh testimony and big questions about the rightful spouse.
The article notes Mile. Egelec, a leading Parisian rider, challenging any woman for distances from 2% to 50 miles. It mentions Nashville hosting a six month meet during the Tennessee Centennial and cites racers like Teddy Hale and Pam Cooper, plus commentary from FE B Parthy on foreign riders needing superiority to beat natives.
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