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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1896

Page

6

Catholic Holy Week Ceremonies Outline at Local Cathedrals

Palm Sunday mass high at the cathedral followed by benediction. Holy Thursday services including mass and oil blessing. Good Friday devotions and washing of feet noted. St Marys and St Patricks denoted with masses for Saint Patrick’s Day. Forty Hours devotion begins Sunday. Benedictine missions and Catholic Knights initiation reported. Ancient Order of Hibernians Texas convention to begin in Fort Worth with delegates traveling from San Antonio and other cities.

Italy Ya. I St. Mary's Church Father Surich Jermann Bother Frische St. Macy's College Father Osigno Lowell Pathion Safa Jasoga St. Joseph's Church Welock Tay Joaquin Oorne Honey Creek Kerrville Baker Anson Mano Krady City Walher Baker Wather Ollegin Duestiny St. Mary's Aranchi Father Brannan San Fermndo Worg Werth Sodality of the Immaculate Conception San Antulo Via Orler Tibernians Pete Renphey Massrs Senlly Ant Kharie Togan

Novel Ornament Awarded for Chinese Cash Token Weapon

Mr. Lowe, a Meuxor Water associate, receives a weapon made entirely of Chinese money pieces as a mark of favor from Li Hung Chang. The item connects to a long friendship with Aleck Lowe and to the broader China empire era relations described in this 19th century note.

Dubo Rossel Aleck Lowe Aitken Mr. Lowe Li Hung Chang Lowe

Remembering Judge Simpson A Good Man and Friend

Short reminiscences honor Judge Simpson once a brave, cheerful companion who cared for others. Lincoln anecdotes reveal his ability to ease public worry with private kindness. Friends recall his steady, humorous presence easing distress and his life as a well-spoken, generous figure.

Lincoln

Gospel service attendance and church events noted

The record lists a 24.1 attendance at last Sunday’s gospel service, an upcoming talk by Mr. Delfini, a 4 p.m. men’s rally addressed by Rev. Camploll of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, West End, and steady new member growth. The young men’s classes report their largest attendance as well as regular Wednesday meetings and gymnasium use.

Bnya Delfini Camploll Cumberland Presbyterian Church West End Saa

Baseball Brevities on early season plans and rosters

The item notes schedule changes and venue shifts for upcoming games, including start times to 5 p.m. and daily arrivals. It mentions Denison’s uni­form details, press box changes, and Maroon caps. Manager Wraphey’s staff and various player contract status updates are reported, with Chicago’s contract clause and potential league movements discussed. The Sporting News highlights Nolan’s San Antonio as a top league team, and Claud Jones’s visit is noted as he recovers from an injury.

ALU Denison Sporting News Im Nolan San Antonio Ias Trom Charley Krehmeyer Ite Kraphey Wraphey Dallas Sucmaing McNealus Ike Pittsburg Cleveland Enlox Cipein Ali Austin Mike Lawrences Lee Dawkins Mwthep Brophey St. Louis Eraltenstein Murphy Connor Quinn Dowd Lath Chicago Claus Inittar Tong Seine Field Eest Coast San Antonio Taventurno Vith Hrophay Dea Clauda Jones St. Duo Orleids San Aptoto Texas Laugue

Camera Club Formed For Amateur Photography In City

An Amateur Camera Club was formed last night in the Drugglaty dissolution room of the Datiliie block. Mr. George de Sehoitu presided as temporary chair. R. W. Luge named temporary chairman with M. D. Guller as temporary secretary. Members enrolled include T. J. Miotcholl and others. A committee on consularion and by laws was appointed. A meeting is set for next Saturday to elect officers and perfect the organization to promote amateur photography in the city.

Amy Organization Abselty Camera Club Cnorge de Sehoitu R. W.luge M.D. Gullor F. Maverick J. L. Laws Wm. B. Campbell George J. J. Sebmitt George 3. Chabot Roun M. Ja. Cullor IL. Lowes Llortexant Rayhurg W. EL. von Gloxer Wm. Qaragi A. A. Jrack Ed. C. Campbell Tri. EL

Sewer Talk Warns of Abandoned Plans and City Credit

A fragmentary town discussion warns that sewer contract delays threaten a temporary or permanent stoppage, risking public safety and municipal credit. Residents question whether the city administration can handle the emergency and prevent starting over on a costly system.

Purelty Provert Sver

City Council Considers C B Hire Proposal for San Pedro Park

At yesterday afternoon's meeting the markets parks and public buildings committees endorsed a report favoring C B Hire's plan to charge of San Pedro Park and improve it into an 83.8 pleasure resort. The report moves to the council tomorrow for action.

San

The Mother Objected and Arrests at East and West Streets

Officer Kiostar arrested Aaron Nelson and Fannie Johnson near West Commerce Street last night. Nelson, a Fashion Theatre performer described as colored, was entangled in a dispute over Johnson’s daughter with her mother objecting and cussing. Nelson faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. a separate disorderly conduct charge against Johnson was reportedly dodged. All involved are described as colored.

Not Too Late Teodora Rodriguez Rejects Marriage Offer

Teodora Rodriguez gave her answer at the Tiast moment denying love for Francis Hernandez and refusing to marry him. The orphan girl from near Alazan Creek, with Mazxlean family ties, faces pressure as arrangements were reportedly made without her consent for a marriage that did not occur.

Teodora Rodriguez Dolly Leodora Rodriguez Sul Francisco Hernandez Ani Alazan

City committee debates Alamo repairs and preservation

A Rav G Q A Rose hosted by Mayor Elntomierf and Alderinep Hocling discussed repairing the Alamo building in Sah Abtonto. The plan calls for roof and wall repairs, removal of debris, improved access, and possible state purchase of land to separate the building from adjacent property.

Rav G.Q. A. Rose Elntomierf Alderinep Hocling Beckman Erble Colingu Tso Gentieman Theo Hugo-Sehmetizar Company Alamo Counsel Convinice

Patrick's Day concert at Heethoven Hall program notes

Event listing for a Patrick's Day program featuring violin and orchestral pieces. Names include A Callaghay, Kronhey, Lord, Balowear, Irish Sons, and Mort Sim Douston Quartette. Includes various bands and an Irish songs segment. Venue is Heethoven Hall with evening performance. Subtitles suggest a nationalized airs program.

Heethoven Nvsie Sty Patricks A. Callaghay Poto Kronhey Balowear Soto Salo Dei Wet Mort Sim Douston Nationaaled Airchestres

New Book Arrivals At Publyo Libraries Tasova

Due to delays only one new title arrived this week at Publyo Libraries Tasova. Notable additions include Stephen Crane’s The Red Headed Man or Canvas and a selection of international works such as The Story of Ue by Arnold, Schoolboy Days In Japan, The Nod Cockade, and The History of the United States by Alexander Stephens.

Tasova Sendiliz Avdera Tris Stephen Crane Mains Crorman Uea Arnold C. C Coflus Japan Wy Lauria Nod Cockade United States Mexander V1. Stephens

Sap's Enterprisa Descriptive Views For Southwest Texas

A fragment describes a large watch of literature and drawings arranged by the Arkansas Mass railroad promoter. The February issue of Southern States magazine is distributed aboard the railway’s passenger service, showcasing adverts for San Antonio and the Southwest. Names tied to the promotion include Messrs T I Micklajotin F, I Dignowity and Guesiaz as contributors and figures linked to the coast fishing trip.

Losay Reneral Ye Songer Arinsas Mass Railroad San Antonio Texas Ware Shin Passenger Department Pierre Messrs T. IE Micklajotin Dignowity Guesiaz Henry Tading Sievessful Hang

Printer's Error Touches Carver in Comic Alley Tale

A garbled report shows Dr. Carver enraged at a reporter over a Wednesday statement. An elderly Confederate veteran asks for a charm as Carver jokes about earning a living. A dig by the bell tower and shell fragments hint at a curious scene in a bustling street setting.

Dr. Carver

Epworth Leaguers Meet to Plan San Antonio Convention

The central committee of Epworth League delegates gathered at Travis Park to report progress on securing lodgings for the April convention. The program is nearly complete with plans to finalize within a week and feature four sister trumpet players from New York. Negotiations on convention venue remain undecided as delegates prepare for the event at Chat ab tha National Cherie vention in Colline, Ohio.

Jounal Epworth Travis Park Four Ark Sisters Carnat Players New York Colline Ohio San Antonio Indetutte

Art in Architecture cost and plans for a stone house

Description of a rubble stone residence design with eight living rooms, detailed room sizes, woodwork, and finishes. Includes costs, structural specs, such as studs, joists, rafters, exterior sheathing, cedar roof, and brick columns. Notes plumbing, heating, attic access, and basement layout with measurements and materials.

Thia Pirley

House bells and wiring project by George A Wy Kuntz

Fragmentary notice outlines front door bell to dining room and rear kitchen push-button bell plan. Attic flooring and thorough house cleaning requested. Material quality stressed. all work to be first class and free of defects.

George A Wy Kuntz

Red Light Therapy for Smallpox Pits Tested in German Hospital

The article reports experiments using red light to treat smallpox pits on children's faces. Early-stage treatment aimed to prevent pits from breaking and scarring, with orange light trials deemed less successful. Dr Veitheng notes success requires timing soon after vesicle formation and continued light exposure until healing.

Veitheng Weeld

Horned screamer bird and obesity cure resurfaced

A fragmented 19th century clipping describes a horned screamer bird in South American jungles with a four inch horn and wing spurs, noting captivity in Philadelphia Zoological Gardens. It also details an odd obesity treatment using lean meat or fish, hot water every two hours, and nitrogenous meals to drive fat loss, claiming high success if one endures the water intake.

Africa South America Goa Epicornia Nsw North Almoarica Philaidelphia Zoological Gardens St. Louis Republic

New Mineral Lorandite Found in Macedonia

The Naturaliste reports a new mineral found at Alich in Macedonia by Prof. Krenner who named it lorandite. The mineral forms prismatic crystals and sometimes rhomboidal prisms, color ranges from cockiness to cardinal red, crystals measure about ten centimeters and are flexible. A device by A Davies for product dimples has been patented, a woman's idea using a wire mask worn at night.

Ta Naturaliste Alich Macedonia Krenner Davies

Gaffs and Slashers Stir City Sewer Controversy

The administration plans to annul the current sewer contract and reopen talks with Denver contractor Hindly. Mayor explains council will consider abrogation next meeting as critics push for thorough audit of work and payment of long due salaries for teachers and police.

Dbd Hindly Denver Vol

New Flag to be Dedicated at Muth’s Garden

The Sons of Hermann will hold a laboration at Muth's garden on Alfred for a new flag dedication. A parade will conclude with Mr. Julius Schnate of Austin, president of the grand lodge, presiding. The flag was made in San Antonio.

Hermann Inz Muth

Global population and longevity facts fromMedical Record

General statistics suggest earth’s population around 1.2 billion with 35.214 million deaths yearly and 36.792 million births annually. Average lifespans vary, with men and women near equal, coxes averaging 38 years, and only 1 in 100,000 reaching 100. Fractions of aging, work, and civilization influence longevity per race and physique are noted. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier.

Loth

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