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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1896

Page

6

Endevorers Convention Program at San Antonio 1896

The Sunday Light outlines the seventh convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor in San Antonio. The program runs June 9 to 11 with speeches, meetings, and services led by church leaders and state officers. Excursions to Monterey and the coast are offered, with hotel and parade plans and badges for attendees.

Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Kry Jesus Tathera Joinson Corst A San Antonio Wm. Bayard Crain J. B. Prened Wort Warth Arly Brarning Y. M. GC A. Ball Guy Foman Flonstan Juvior Supariitendant Comimltton Christian Endeavor Olive Roberts Westall Praisy Service A. A. Low Vernon Sui Christian Christian Eudesvor Misa Sallio Andarsan Galeasvilla Eave Mendricks Brownwood Alan G. Clark Wales Chas. A. Dole Ulabarge Cumberland Presbyterian A. C. Howard Hugis John V. McCall Mineral Wells D. B. Homan Dallas M.C.A S. H. Dobbs Sherman Krandts E. Clark Boston Alysse Peunstay Alo Kane Palastizapa Gheis Endeavor Alice Leech Kelly Waxahachie Rtev W. J. Mentley M.A Gheistian Endeavor China Jepen Banton Waco Christian Dndeavorer Br. GC Falt Galveston Luis Church Mrlank Durin Corsicana Page T Lomax Las W. N. Scott D. D Serviee Stev Clark Buslen Sytectcars M.C. A. Ball Hora Endesvorars Gronalla San Pedro Park Fort Sam Houston Ha Missions

The Coming Baptist Convention Delegates Gather

The notice announces the Baptist convention in San Antonio with delegates from all Christian and nondenominational groups urged to attend. It invites responses to Cras. S. DaAsieL, chairman, for entertainment planning and delegate participation at Monterey Street.

B. VY Cras S. Daasiel Monterey St San Antonio

Horses Stolen in City as Police Hunt Suspects

Reports allege horse thefts in the city over several nights. Albert Flenderson’s horse vanished near St Patrick's church and was recovered later. A stable on South Con street near Union Bank and another horse from Dr Monger’s, plus T Shaw’s 1538 Grayson Street, are mentioned in the spree.

Horec Tileven Tysat Albert Flenderson Th St. Patrick's Church Howaver South Rcon Atraet Union Dr. Monger Dairymack T. Shaw Grayson Street Foor Leo Bea Avolon

Munyon Remedies Advertise Separate Cures for Each Disease

A period ad from Munyon promises separate cures for many ailments with price points from 2 cents to 1 dollar. It touts Homeopathic remedies for rheumatism digestion colds coughs kidneys headaches piles blood and female health with Mr Munyon's address in Philadelphia for free medical advice.

Manyon Price Munyon Muniyon Arch Street Philadelphia

Upright Planes at Very Low Prices at GoaGAN and BROS

GoaGAN and BROS advertise upright planes with thin week thresh terms and easy terns. The message emphasizes low prices and long term presence with a confident pledge to stay in business.

Goagan & Bros

Today’s varied events in St. Pedro park and Salado area

Today features events at St Pedro park and Salado including Thaata at St Pedro park and a Salado area picnic by private organizers J A Bittar and H Weiss. Other entertainments include dancing at Amiths garden, a bowling outing at Limburger's Beck's band rehearsal, and picnics by multiple clubs at several parks.

St. Pedro Park Amlath Limburger's Beck Salado Mullen’s Beethoven Jolly Alamo Heights Knights and Ladies of Honor Southwestern Park Progressive Riverside Park J. A. Bittar H. Weiss Polish Young Men's Union Southwestern Asylum Park Isa Ida Barker Balado Wolfson Simployes Jackeon Aransan Pass Aghiey San Antonio

Market Reports from Alamo Brokerage Co and Cotton Markets

Furnished the Lrour by the Alamo dra Kerage Co. May 16 180 omicago quotations July opened at Wy closed at etc. New York cotton market dull with sales 54 500. May soggy June. August 7 60. New Orleans steady middling 7 03 to 7 26. Tun 7 1. Augusta wants. Taverville Marieton Hatton receipts 30 000 bales. sales 7 000 bales. September October November pricing lines shown.

Alamo Dra Kerage Co Alamo Plaza San Anonio Omicago Er Park Para New York Jane Orleans Saarket Pleiber Dor Lamber Taveriwil Mariet Hatton Augusta

Confederate Veterans Meeting Digest and Memorial Chair Donation

Confederate Veterans Albert Sidnay sonnston camp held its regular gemi monthly meeting. A letter from Mrs. A. V. Winkler Texas regent requested a donation to the Confederate Museum at Richmond, favoring a chair memory gift. A 340 chair was to be donated in memory of Col. C. L. Pyrau. Memorial service at the opera house featured thanks to local supporters. Wy ON Sanchez admitted, delegates to the tenden at Daltes deferred until larger attendance.

Albert Sidnay Sonnston United Confederate Veterans A. V. Winkler Texas Confederate Museum Richmond Thea Satop C. L. Pyrau Texas Cavalry Rigsby Walker Opera House Belknap Rifles Belkway Armory Wy ON Sanchez Daltes Waa

Public Libraries Receive New Books and Subscriptions

The First Ghureh of Cheist presented a copy of Mrs. Biddy's work Selenea and Health A Kay to the Scriptures to the library on loan week. A subscription to the Scientists monthly journal was also donated. Books added include A Gentleman by Maurice bY. Bogan and A Lady by Selis VW. Bure.

Lo3ova Street Ghureh Cheist At. Mary's Strest Maurice By. Bogan Selis VW. Bure Vera Monanbro Tohn Theta

German Veterans Association Sets Seventh Anniversary Plans

The German Veterans association held a meeting at Nonteie’s hall to finalize arrangements for the seventh anniversary celebration. Invitations go to German groups for a parade at 3 PM from Gambrious hall to Avetpa E and Sayanth street, then to Rivar avenue cars for the garden. Beck’s band will lead a car parade with a war scene, and hon Julius Schuatze and John Bauer will speak. A grand fireworks display and ball follow. The arrangements committee includes John Pearenby Werman Bayer and Mas Letzel.

Sunset passenger train tardy and yard work update

Rail notes report the Sunset passenger train was forty minutes late. Southern Pacific officials G. Van Vieck J. Ryan and J. Mahl praised yard foundation work and new park areas at the international station. The Devils River wreck incident is noted, with staff travel and Mrs. Swayxo visiting Maverick during a northern tour.

G. van Vieck Ryan Devil's River Wreck Ant Sway2o Swayxo M2 International Mi $Ka Maverick Toreon Max

Churches Readings and Services Across City Parishes

Local churches list morning and evening services led by multiple ministers including Rev Rose Rev Barrow and Rev Burlaston, with Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and guild activities. Notes mention revival services at several parishes, Usher welcomes, and details on youth and missionary events.

Trinity Laurel Streat Earner Lowi A. m. GQ Luther W Ouia St. Jahn's Motsenpal Church Burnett Daniel I. Uokencharge Wilting Workers' Guild of St. John's Prospect Will Baptist Church Vastor Charles Daniel Oliver Alectate Canyontian Chorin Uooga Sundiay School Wa. m Teagld Park Bloo A. H. Mitchell Mitchell St. Paul Me Toley Spon Epworth Dry P.m N. A Mack Hengan Rand South Wackberry Stree Methodist Church Nav. Smith Sto Bis. W Trom A. HO God Rawards Ren Massey Bath of Denvalente Maton

Alderman Fred Kerble Reports Robbery Attempt Near West End

Fred Kerble, Alderman, believes he was held up by two strangers Friday around 2 am near West End as he walked home after leaving his car. They asked if he had seen a loose horse. he replied no and fled, unarmed, toward home.

Fred, Kerble West End

Raging Company Formed For National Circuit Races

Joint stockholders organized a stock company to promote the approaching Bika Meat National Circuit races in Illinois. Albert Maverick was elected president with A Tace meet, Mago Grisenbeck secretary, and W E Roach treasurer. An executive committee of five was named to handle contracts and race operations. More meetings are planned as funds are already raised and inquiries pour in from across the state.

A. W Baxae Sthlatit Clib Gna Albert Maverick A. Tace Genni Suraece Succes

Ice companies and local ice supply debate in town

An unsigned prose item argues that the Butchars and Siloon Ice Manufacturing Co has kept ice prices reasonable and warns that if it withdraws from the market prices may rise again. The writer, near Lanai and San Marcos, offers to supply ice from a grocery store claim and storage capacity of 3 000 pounds. Also notes a lost diamond pin for reward at Shook's law office.

Butchars and Siloonman Ica Manufacturing Co Atore Lanai San Marcos Atreets People's Company

Lunacy charge nets arrest on Live Oak Street

Omay Negro was arrested on a lunacy charge at Live Oak Street after threatening children and acting wildly on all fours. He was taken to city hall and then to the county jail. The ad at the end notes woven-wire bed springs offered at 150 price and terms 50 cents per month.

Mullin Iforow M. Richsrits Nebuchadnezzar Ald Ciy Hall

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