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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1896

Page

5

Star of Hope testimonial on Golden Medical Discovery

Afra Morin Evans of Afourd Texas recounts severe pregnancy related illness lasting five months with swelling heart pain and weak spells. After using Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Star Vable Prescription she improves dramatically gaining weight and appetite and says she would testify to the medicine's benefits.

Star OF Hope Morin Evans Afourd, Gorgelt Co Texas Tyne Jast Mr. Pierce

Frederickaburg's Magnificent Memorial Birthday Celebration

Frederickaburg marked its 50th anniversary with a memorial birthday event amid a festival atmosphere. Cannons, choral music, church bells, and a torchlight procession opened the celebration. Day two featured a large school parade led by Winnie's girls scattering flowers, followed by a grand pyrotechnic display.

Fredericksburg Texas Jubilee Parade and Town Celebration

The second day finals ended with memorial services in two churches. A grand historical parade led by President I. Flagon featured German and American floats including Germania and the Forty-six States group. About six thousand townspeople attended as arbors lined the square and the old octagon church was refurbished. The event drew praise for order, with no arrests, and Governor and officials visited.

I. ¥. Flagon Morasback United States Beck Columbia Germania Kingdom Union J. Detthart Texas Rangera San Antonio Grand Army of the Republic Wittig Herrmann Teutoburger Forest Germany Aire Eliseo Wahrmund Mis Albert Koldel Emilio Wharmund Texas Stecda Fredericksburg Gilleaplé County IL. v. Hagen Hermann Ocha Arst Frederickeburg United States Revenue Kaufman Rolic Particdna Julius Schuetze Yaxas Vorwartz

Protest by H F MacGregor on N W Cuney and Texas delegation

A lengthy protest from H F MacGregor as chairman of the Texas Republican Executive Committee denounces N W Cuney as unfit to represent Texas on the national committee. The document accuses Cuney of Democratic alignment, past offices under Democrats, manipulation of conventions, bribery, and anti republican conduct across decades, including 1892 and 1896 episodes, claiming systematic subversion of the Texas Republican organization.

H. F. MacGregor State Republican Executive Committee of Texas National Committee of Republican Valley Republican Party of N. W. Cuney National Committee N.W. Cansy Io ‘Vexas Custoria Democratic Party Cuney Galvaston Atendard Bestor Texas 98 Culberson Ita N. W.cuney St. Louis Hiaventh N. W. Cunsy John Grant

Cuney ousted from national committee proceedings

In Wilson County a faction declares Cuney not entitled to membership or participation in national committee actions. Local notices describe religious services, farm conditions, taxes, and a Populist county ticket plan, with further remarks on jail breach, mail, and community events.

Cattle Release Affects Presidio Border Counties Tax Plan

Uvalde County special report notes cattle freed from Presidio customs control and heading toward the territory. Neighboring counties discuss a tax to fund rangers to deter cattle and sheep theft into Mexico. School district elections set for the first Saturday in June with one trustee elected per district. A literary entertainment at W D Lave residence hosted by the W P C and the M E church noted as a safety event.

Uvalde Presidio Mexico Jira W. D. Lave W. P.c. MM M. E. Chareh

Noeqes County Special Report From Corpus Christi

County commissioners court has held sogelane this week and ordered school elections. A county judge report shows 407.27 paid from the state school fund to Corpus Christi school fund in full. Eighty one cabbages shipments. greens shipments began and will rise as northern factions come to market. District court and jurors from the county and city show larger numbers. Corpus Christi Light Guard prepares to win honors at the Taylor drill.

Lyallr Steend Eloresville Texas Marcelona Stockdale Floresville Onto Stock John Carver Dago Joe Oslaversa Lranr Corres Ciristi Echool Echool Fund Corpus Christi Corpus Chriati Light Guard Tylor

McLennan County Democrats Set Primaries in Waco

McLennan County progresses to primaries after the State Dental association meeting in Waco. Chairman Field instructs Democrats to participate in primaries. Mills and Henry contest the congressional nomination with county vote expectations guiding the race. John W. Davis spoke on sound money at Walnut Springs picnic, as 53 total votes tallied.

Escor Waco State Dental Association Field Seth. P. Mills R. I. Henry Tiel Henry MelLennan Mills Horse Horac Venton John W. Davis Walnut Springs

Local Crime and Weather Reports Highlight County Events

Nearly 6,000 attended a meeting where J C Meltihbare aided GC. C Vale Jaco pleaded guilty in theFotersl court to passing counterfeit money at Fort Worth and will go over the road. E W Strickland convicted for robbing the post office in Coryill county and sentenced. Severe wind damaged the northern county area Tuesday night with no serious injuries. Primarial today promises lively activities.

J.C. Meltihbare GC. C. Vale Jaco Fort Worth E. W. Strickland Weders Court Coryill

Cho W and I armored tire advertised by Kal tejur drug store

An old advertisement touts an armored puncture resistant bicycle tire marketed as light and safe. Ty A, agent, at Kal teyur Schuchard's drug store promotes the tire with emphasis on durability and low risk for riders.

Cho W Kalteyur & Schuchard

Summer Normal to Open July Eleven in City

State Superintendent Carlile called a meeting of city teachers to launch a summer normal school. An executive committee selected to run it includes J. C. Breeding C. J. Lukin Wesley Peacock Mr. Stewart and W. J. Knox. The program runs July 11 to August 1 with a faculty led by W. H. Bruce A M Poly Institute and others in algebra geometry physics and pedagogy. Boarding arrangements ease costs and city examiners will grade papers before Austin submission.

Carilile J.C. Breeding C. J. Lukin Wesley Peacock Mr. Stewart W. J. Knox W. H. Bruce A. M.polytechnic Institute Ala Mercer University Wim. Sehoch A. M.harvard San Antonio Austin

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