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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1896
Page
7
Classified note lists ten dwellings for sale across city areas with prices from 1200 to 2500 dollars payable on trial, plus mentions of a long term installment loan, fees, and title abstract. Includes varied ads for screens, drugs, clothing, and local services.
Dr. Robinson Tulxs Steaighe Jr reports at the state convention that Cuney’s apparent results were achieved by egregious fraud. He accuses Cuney of packing credentials with compromised delegates and blocking roll calls, demanding a lawful reorganization of delegates and legitimate conduct to restore rightful authority.
Miss Overton hosted a small gathering at Colonel G F Overton's residence on Martin Street Wednesday night. Light refreshments were served and guests included Mrs Carnahan Springs Roberts Stevans, Alf Wynne, Lee Green, Soad Paul and Ike Overton among others.
The report details Bronchos practice turnout at ruval side park, roster hints, and upcoming exhibition plans. Notes include Buck Miller catching games, Don Crotty and George Clark Notre Dame ties, Parvin and Parrott among Browns players, and manager Brophey preparing for a Dallas league meeting.
A pleasant social was given by Miss Nellie Andrews on Montina street at Mrs Murphy residence. A large number of young people attended and enjoyed games and musical selections, with the gathering lasting to a late hour before the mortymakers departed.
In Waco the April election results disappoint voter turnout with registrations far below last year and less than expected. City considers adding a ward, council to decide. Fire engine bids opened with no clear choice. Knights of Maccabees plan a Monday night move to a new hall. Salvation Army to open an outpost. revival in the Scandinavian church grows.
The article notes no ward elections this April and that citizens will vote at large for six elective officers. It mentions the last Kraco day, court lists due next Tuesday, and a convention scene with delegates at Geo Roberts’ saloon. Cattle shipments begin at Alice as the beef market opens for spring.
Caldwell County notes two alderman candidates announced this week as corn planting nears completion. Fruit growers fear frosts but expect limited damage. A joint institute with Gonzales County is planned in this city next week to discuss important business. Baseball preparations, fair seating fees, and local church events are also mentioned amid frost damage to early vegetables.
The national players' season opens with Cucrety set to play And ball. The National Protector Union has disbanded but police will monitor insurant big organizations. Graves and Williams buildings on West Main Street are being renovated. Hillside Cemetery association plans an April 1 meeting and Decoration Day arrangements. Cuore Cyclings club schedules races on April 15 with a ball afterward. Colored scout examinations show progress and good teacher work. Klobarg receives serenade after Democratic nomination. Cotton planting expected to finish by month end. Concert at Hochheim benefits Methodist parsonage. Miss Tula Evens prep for school event on April 11 at Moyoraville.
Last Thursday night a Gelorod Social club event at Mr and Mrs Oliver Jackson hosted a lively gathering with Mr J A Turner singing two songs. Attendees included Ada Obryant Ada Tathan Clara Tathan Eliza Powell Sasie McKibbens Sarah Riley and many others. A second item reports Howell Harrell chaperoning a moonlight fish fry party to Towns mill featuring Rev Phillip King Myrtle Tisdale and several others.
Miss Mayawe left for Tilden to teach at a school. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Tindss. A Democratic rally at Pearsall Court House is planned with Ry W. Stayton to speak in support of Kleberg. A lively ranch party at Derby hosted by Mrs Grace Speed and Miss May Bennett. Dances and visits noted among local residents and travelers. Rev T. G. Woolls to discuss Masonry at the Methodist pulpit Sunday.
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