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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1897
Page
3
A garbled long column recalls baseball history and a proposed opening parade led by a brass band through city streets. It notes plans for the welcome, the first game on April 17, and remarks on players, including Mike Connor and Patrick, with historical anecdotes about shell throwing and early pitching ideas.
A fragmented 1890s baseball chronicle recounts players and teams from the era. It mentions O’Con nor, Gehlwad, and Keefe, with notes on positions, injuries, and notable games. The piece weaves transitional career moments, schedules, and promotional ads for local goods.
Friday marked Albert Wegel’s birthday with a large gathering of intimate friends at his home on North Hackberry Street. Guests enjoyed social time, a three course Mexican supper, and a variety of refreshments, ending in a festive near midnight departure with many congratulations.
An old remedy labeled Electric Ritters targets bowels and kidneys for seniors needing gentle aid. It contains no alcohol or intoxicants, acts as a tonic and regulator, supports stomach and bowel function, and boosts natural tone. Available at Kalteyer and Son's Drug Store for fifty cents to one dollar per bottle.
The readable fragments list dates and events across years, including references to March 8 1804 1802 1888 and 1776 1862 1741. Mentions Sunlay Mireless-lble sociely, William ITT, Stamp act, Prince of Wales marriage, New York Blizzard, Confederate Concilia tion, Planet Urania ledger, and Red River expedition with minimal context.
Advert says to bend the matzos order for matzos meal to B Moke's millinery at 12 West Commerce, next to Wells Fargo Express, in Fort Worth.
An old Munyon remedy advertisement promises immediate relief after a few doses for various diseases. It touts a separate Munyon Remedy for each ailment and offers a guide to health at four 25 cent remedies. It claims certainty of cure and free personal letters from the company, with druggist agents promoting the products.
The item lists city figures and venues including Silver King parlors and Crystal Saloon. It notes Craig Williams Furniture and the old courthouse on Soledad street, local revival services, and appointments like a colored Lex us Volunteer Guard chaplain with rank of captain. It cites Henry Pauly and G. A. Stowers furnishings, plus Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy testimonial from Black Hawk Pennsylvania.
The court orders an election for March 20 1897 at Posites school house to decide if hogs sheep or goats may run at large in election precinct No 3. Freeholders and qualified voters will vote special ballots marked For The Stock Law or Against the Stock Law under the guidance of GB F Shickis presiding officer and judges W Nuckolils and W Z Hooker.
Legal notice from Bexar County Texas announcing probate administration of Thomas C Harris deceased. Administrator J N Groesbeck has filed final account with the County Court of Bexar, to be reviewed at the March term. Notice invites interested parties to attend, object, or respond within newspaper publication period. Clerk Thad W Smith notes dates and office in San Antonio. Sheriff John P Campbell and Deputy FE Campbell listed.
Estate of Matthew Burnside deceased in Bexar County probate court in San Antonio. Executor J A Burnside to file final account for March term 1897 with twenty days of publication. Witness Thad W Smith clerk. Sheriff Campbell deputy notice issued February 15 1887. Also filing final accounts for Mary J Cable estate in 1897.
In the County Court of Bexzar County to be acted on at the March term 1897 the final account of said court will be examined at the Court House in San Antonio after publication for twenty days. Interested parties may appear and object. Thad W. Smith Clerk. Notice issued in San Antonio February td day of February 1897. Sheriff John P. Campbell Deputy M F Campbell. 2-23-20b
Notice of sale under a deed of trust in San Antonio Bexar County Texas. Anna M Fleming and M N Fleming defaulted on a promissory note of 1500 dollars with 10 percent interest and 10 percent additional on default. Trustee Wint Hunt appointed to sell on April 6 1897 between 10 am and 4 pm at the county courthouse for cash the described land block 3 in original city lot 169 Prosper Tip addition known as Mock 3 bounded by Monterey Ghuplderis Matamoras and Galaveras streets. The sale orderly to convey to purchaser by deed of trust.
Property listing for 360 acres 17 miles from city with good fencing road water paver failing adjoining 2 gina property 1 mile from school and house post oak and mesquite timber moisture limited water near surface. German farmer investor talk 4 percent cash or long term balance. Contact JOHN T. HAMBLETON & CO Daily Light Building.
An actual horse power gasoline engine, high speed and brand new guarantees. One of the best manufactured and easier to run than a team of electricity. A bargain if you want it. Apply to T. B. Johnson at Light Office 215 ft.
Classified note indicates low rates and application at Ligan for 4L-B piss. Details are fragmentary, with unclear context and missing names or dates.
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