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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1898

Page

2

The Grand hosts The Girl I Left Behind Me

The Racket Store reports CHAND OPERA HOUSE presents The Girl I Left Behind Me at the Grand tonight and tomorrow night. The show portrays life at a military post with music and flirtation contrasted by camp dangers. New stamps bugle notes and a Trans-Mississippi memorial issue are announced. Distinguished party members James McIntosh and Dr A W Irwitt visit San Antonio and await return. K L Sumner joins them for a time.

Rte James Amecintosh Minneapolis Minn San Antonio Mexico Steely Hong Reuurne McIntosh A. W. Irwitt Ely Minnneapolis K. L. Sumner Giry McIntosh

Licensed to Wed and Travel Club Officers Elected

A San Antonio council No. 81 meeting of United Commercial Travelers elected officers for the year. Names include Bentor as Councilor, Nate Villareal. Junior Councilor Sam Osmond. Conductor H. L. P. Goodman. Page Karry W. Milla. Treasurer Jas Dechman. past councilor James HK was elected. The text notes a forthcoming ceremony and membership details.

Pene Cirsen Diona! Delegaio James

Southern Pacific executives and promoters in motion

News notes on Southern Pacific figures including Huntington and Stubbs traveling for Pacific and headquarters in San Francisco. Reports mention Brownsville line activity, efforts to regain momentum, and conductor Thad Adams after surgery with improving condition and limited danger as Sunset dispatchers report.

Brownsville P. Huntington Sa Antonio Lats Ogternodn Suntington Werer J. CG. Stubvs Southern Pacife Sacramento Melvate San Francisco New Orleans J. G. Lehmieger Thad Adams Southern Pacific Oser Sunset Dispatchers Adams

Inquest Hears Testimony in Saloon Murder Case

Coroner Jones heard testimony yesterday in the inquest into the death of Antonis Fernanites who was stabbed at Jose Jores saloon on Fast Street last Sunday and died Tuesday. The bond for Cristiano Gongalis was fixed at $3 pending investigation by a jury.

Fernandez Staubing Jones Antonis Fernanites Jose Jores Fast Street Cristiano Gongalis

Grand Patriotic Colton Ball In San Javinte Gay

A grand event under the auspices of the Aghters of the Republic of Texas will be held in San Javinte Gay at Furser Wall. The queen and maids have been chosen and will wear cotton costumes. Ladies are invited to meet at Mrs von Meleary’s at 10 o’clock Tuesday. committees may invite other city ladies to participate.

Republic of Texas San Javinte Gay Furser Wall Jedian 7. L. Loving G. B Kansas Nebaska Sint Texas Brster Jeff Davis Presidio Buchel Pecos Reeves Geo. T. Loving Co E. A. Gilderminster Union Stock Yards Evans-Snider-Bue; Co Red Heck

Colored teachers meet to discuss summer normal plan

In Riverside public school yesterday the colored teachers held a meeting to discuss a summer normal school in the city. Attendance was good and it was decided to hold the normal at some time this year.

Riverside Tewan

Queen of Due Max Maids Named at Meeting

At a Friendly Clerk Social gathering Miss Josephine Whowab was chosen queen for the May pageant. Also named as maids of honor are Madine Eliafercus Caratta tureia Wo Ci lu and Lizzie Jackson.

Max Josephine Madine Eliafercus Caratta Tureia Wo Cilu Lizzie Jackson

Kaighn Named Assistant Manager at Grand Opera House

George Kaighn, longtime business manager of the San Antonio baseball club, has been appointed assistant manager of the Grand Opera House by Sidney Wise. Kaighn brings four years of theatrical experience and is a well known San Antonio figure, with friends greeting the appointment with approval.

Kraign George Kaighn Ran ‘Antonio Grand Opera Houge Sidney Wise Kaighn Myays Wa Sle San Antonio

Endowment Rank to Elect Officers at Pythias Hall

Undewwent Rank, Section No 3112 of the I O P, will meet in Kilpatrick Castle hall this morning at 10 o'clock for election of officers and to consider appointing a new secretary as the present secretary leaves for Atlanta Ga where the headquarters of the secretarial department are located.

Itwlehta Pythias P. Castle Hall Stlanta Scilitery Department

Grand Jury Empanelment for March Term of San Antonio Court

The Thirty-seventh District court in San Antonio will empanel a grand jury for the March term starting April 4. Names listed include J. RH. Thomas Hans L. Degener Patrick Fic John J. Stevens Joseph Morin Leinarde Garza Sr Charles Grae Charles Fah Gus Barasi Gus Mayer Herman Brade August Thiele Albert Steves. An ordinance requires latest street car fenders and guard rails on public streets and prescribes penalties from $23.07 to $200.00, with jail for default. The measure takes effect 10 days after adoption, dated March 1, 1893, by Mayor Bryan Callagian. Attest: Theo Viner, City Clerk. Attand Joske’s NYhite Sate.

Marcie Marea District Court Sere Henry ‘Applewiite J. RH. Thomas Hans L. Degener Patrick John J. Stevens Joseph Morin Leinarde Garza Sr Charles. Grae Charles Fah Gus Barasi Gus Mayer Herman Brade August Thiele Albert Steves City of San Antonio Bryan Callagian

Cattle Market Report From Texas and Midwest Markets

The report covers yesterday's cattle prices and stockyard activity with Texas cattle and dressed meat prices, plus Kansas City and St Louis market notes. It notes dull local activity, lighter beef demand, and varied receipts across cattle, hogs, and sheep with top prices and rail shipments outlined.

Vila Union Oreat Cats Ul. WT. Wax Strahorn-Hutlun Ivana Live Stock Commission Co Larkhart A. Y St. Louis

Week Market Summary: Cattle Hogs and Sheep Steady

Weekly market report shows cattle receipts at 72,100 with mostly steady markets. Hog weekly receipts around 24,800 and sheep around 92,400 with prices largely steady though hogs about 10 cents higher earlier and some cattle five to six cents lower on certain days. Very few sheep reached markets late in the period.

Starket Macker Steaty Kansas City Mahday St. Lauia Texan Hess Caille Uist

Ordinance Regulating Medicine and Midwifery in San Antonio

City ordinance requires proof of medical qualification or ten years practice to diagnose and treat in any city area. Midwifery practitioners must present reliability certificates signed by three respected local physicians. Violations incur fines of five to one hundred dollars. Passed March 21, 1895.

San Antonios San Antonio Aid City Alplona San Antonilo Itealthy Board of Health Bryan Callaghan Atleat Manger Theo

City Sexton office duties and pay amended in 1894 ordinance

An amendment to the city ordinance updates the City Sexton duties and compensation. The sexton shall manage all city cemeteries, maintain grave records, report monthly to the mayor, oversee digging and closing of graves, gate operations, lot care, and remit sale proceeds to the city collector. Violations incur misdemeanor penalties. section 7 fixes compensation at 3.50 dollars per grave.

City of San Antonio Belion Guy Bryan Callaghan

Sayers Meeting Endorses Governor Candidate in Texas

A Sayers club gathering in the Thirty-seventh Detail court room last night endorsed Hon. Joseph D. Sayers as a candidate for governor of Texas.

Sayers Sayers Club Dletil Court Room Joseph D. Sayers Texas

Ex President Harrisons Nephew Praises Paine's Celery Compound

A Kansas City letter from John Scott Harrison Jr. extols Paine's celery compound as a vital restorative after campaign strain and nervous overwork. The testimonial claims it cures kidney and liver issues, dyspepsia, rheumatism, and neuralgia, restoring nerves and vigor under medical supervision.

Harrison Uis Pitt England United States Virginia Congress John Scott Ttarrison Harpleon Southwest Ifl Paine Kansas City Wells, Richardson & Co John Scott Harrison, Jr

San Antonio School Board Apron-Strings to Education

A caustic-era column denounces Prof Schoch and a pamphlet titled Supplementary Reading for the Public Schools. The writer Brandishes contempt for the school board and superintendent, condemns typographical errors and ungainly prose while urging suppression and scrutiny by parents and guardians. The piece laments insults to public education and laments commercial motives behind the publishing.

Falter intoHugo Weekly Chronicle Prof. Schoch San Antonio Intelamenteu Lindley Murray Alamo Wm. Sehoch MrSchooh Lspace Cdu

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