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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1896

Page

6

Weather and court items from Fredericksburg edition

A long list of brief notes describes a storm’s impact on Fredericksburg area life. Reports include a $250 peace bond for Lon Neal over threats, court actions, jail counts, marriage licenses, and divorce filings. Also noted are hotel ads, trips to Fredericksburg, local church and park events, and storm damage to streets, billboards, a bridge, and utilities.

Lon Neal Davins Il J. KK. Lamm J. J. Sheppard Segbella Hunt

Australian Bee Hunt Described By Aboriginal Chief

An account from Arthur s Kangaroo and Kouri describes Wartuyallah the chief of a tribe conducting a bee hunt. He traps a bee by water, attaches a cotton lure, and ascends a tree to harvest honeycomb, noting that Australian bees are stingless.

Trishivan Zor Mr. Arthur Wartuyallah Nemail Pool Bizelk Bea Bramble Lreke

Not the Same Beranger Portrait of Victor Hugo

A terse characterization by Beranger frames Victor Hugo as a symbol of republican spirit in France, noting Hugo’s evolving stance from early ambivalence to a prominent anti clerical, popular figure. The dialogue recalls Hugo’s comment on not liking violent scenes and his wish to bridge into a republican future, contrasting their views during the post revolutionary era.

Bermager Victor Hoge Beran Victor Franca Tiege Linx Philypeon Iey Louis Philippe Tuileries Republic Quinn

Gold Nugget Found In Street By Blacksmith

A northwest town reports a blacksmith named Farmer finding a small stone that proved to be a nugget of pure gold. He broke it in the grindstone, sold the pebble for 3.82 dollars, and considered the amount surprisingly valuable though not wealth.

Blackteor Tilntio Bolf

Bottle Hidden Behind Wall In Bridgeton House Story

A 39 year old wall bottle of applejack is said to lie sealed in a Laurel Hill Bridgeton home. The tale says the bottle must not be touched until the builder’s son reaches 50, a 39 year old man now. Commentators note Napoleon III remark about Spain and Cuba in Westburne's reminiscences.

Louis Napoleon New Yor Sun France Westburne Napoleon Itil Spain Cuba

Church Services and Notices Across Local Congregations

Multiple churches list Sunday services, Sunday school times, and evening programs. Trinity Mission and St Pauls note weather related delays. First Baptist Trinity Park and others announce pastors, meeting times, Epworth League, and choir events. General prayers, public invitations, and weekly activities from various denominations are included for community engagement.

Trinity Toiesson Laurel Strogt AL Koso St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Govarnment Hill Avi First Baptist Church Travis Park Droa Westminster League Firsthackbarry Streat Methodist Church Rev Swithh P. Wi C. Dillay Epworth So'clock Geo. A. Martin First Church Christ Colonus Johnson Jople Hothal Stewardesson Grand Consort S. Metsn

Fragmented Sage Advice and Weathered Jests From A Blended Page

A scattered column blends proverbs and humorous quips with oddities about aging, manners, and cultural references. It cites Na om i aging marriage lore, tobogganing lessons, and a joke about a brown plush ensemble while noting a washout on the Southern Pacific near Lacoste that disrupted Train No. 19 for five hours. It ends with a public notice of ice pricing from the San Antonio Ice Co.

Southern Pacific Lacoste Fassopgor

Tea Prices Rise in St Louis as Summer Nears

The St Louis Republic notes a looming tea shortage and higher costs this summer. Local manufacturers face competition from northern imports, with tea potentially selling at about half a cent per pound in large quantities and price increases citywide. Other cities report even steeper prices, including Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

Tee St. Louis Republic St Lois St. Louis St. Louisaos Cioclnati Washington Pietsburg Oslo

Dramatic Night At Center Point Draws Crowded House

A Saturday drive to Center Point by Mr and Mrs Clay from Kentucky Mrs Hubert Ingenhuott and Mr and Mrs T C Cordington and family ended with a well produced performance of The Deacon in Sir C Real's hall. Cast praised, orchestra first class, and the crowd left speed as a record. Carpenters busy on Ingenhutt hotel addition.

Lient Comfort Clay Kentucky Hubert Ingenhuott T. C. Cordington Sir. C. Reals Hall Louie Schreiper Misa Minnis Moaby

Republican advisory committee to national convention

A Texas Republican appeal from Honaton to organize a 300 member advisory committee of business leaders and citizens to travel to the 1896 national convention in St Louis. The effort aims to represent all regions, gain seats for the Texas delegation led by H F McGregor, and build the party statewide.

Aransas Pass Yoakum Messrs. O'Connor Foley Iarridan Aross A. O. Ff Riverside Park W. W. Blshr St. Louis Houston Austin Apollation D. A. Roumason Dallas Tex Honaton FH. F. McGragor L. P. Goodell Wort Worth W. N. Norton Dalles J. B. Schmitz Denton Texas Alo H. F. McGregor Savory County Atate Tryoustein

Real Estate Transfers Affected by Local Deals

Real estate transfers listed include Hiram N Mehane to Otto Behmidt for a Sanden Street and Jonce avenue lot. Blanche and J N Snow transfer 41 acres of the west half of outlet 7 in the Old Town tract to Chas D Kennedy for $1 and other valuable considerations. H SchultzeJn and wife transfer 152 acres of the Manual Seal survey 30 six miles south of the city, west river bank, in return of notes. Also mentions brick for the anch, sewer work, and Masury paint promotions at local merchants.

Hiram N. Mehane Otto Behmidt Sanden Street Jonce Avenue I . Blanche J. N. Snow Chas. D. Kennedy Outlet 7 Old Town H. Schultze Annie James

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