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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1897
Page
7
A lively wraparound feature surveys early baseball culture in San Antonio, noting rain delays at local ballparks, a plan to broaden travel for teams to Austin and beyond, and a wealth of historical anecdotes. It traces old rosters, weathered fields, and early scorekeeping while praising fans and roole lers for keeping the sport alive.
The article notes an Australian team planned for next May with two games in the city, though San Antonio’s Texas league schedule may prevent hosting. It mentions local merchants forming a four club league and quotes players and officials about rooter clubs, plus a critique of Corbett and a Cincinnati based ballplayer's brief career outline.
A garbled column reflects on public service shells, newspaper circulation, and the role of editors and advertisers. It jokes about reporters, city finances, and the modern newspaper as a merchant’s messenger, noting the pressures of tariffs and public notices.
Notice records a deed of trust dated October 15 1892 by Anna M Fleming and M N Fleming for 1500 dollars with 10 percent interest to Almira Reed securing repayment via trustee William Kearny. The land described lies in Bexar County Texas within San Antonio and is subject to sale to satisfy principal and interest.
The notice states that default on a deed of trust has occurred and that substitute trustee W H Hunt will sell the described property on the first Tuesday of April 1897 between 10 am and 4 pm at the county courthouse in Bexar Texas for cash to satisfy the note and interest. The sale will convey to the purchaser with deeds in the name of Alma Fleming and M N Fleming. Witnessed February 28 1897.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Merchant and Mechanic Building association will be held at the office on Thursday the 28th inst at 4:50 am. W. J. Wasson, Secretary. Boat.
An advertisement announces a millindry opening featuring Paris hats and bonnets for March 24, 25, 27 with details by L Wolfson and D J Woodward. Call Fred Small for the finest city turnout and drive arrangements on Main Ave, phone 800.
Joint sale announces advanced spring styles arriving in every department on March 24 25 27 28. J Wolfson promotes the event with stated dates and department availability.
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