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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1898

Page

7

Sunday Light social and local notices in Riverside area

The page lists a Riverside park dance on June 25 by The White Kosar Social Club, a public school reception at Emmanuel School on Centre Street, and holiday schooling with multilingual instruction. It also notes St John German Lutheran Immanuel church picnic, rental housing at 312 Adams Street, remarks on fishing trips, soda promotions, a Beethoven hall concert, a sailer sale, new electric pole on South Alamo, and various society notices including marriages, arrests, pay rolls, and local events with numerous names and venues.

White Kosar Social Club Riverside Park Emmanuel School Centre Street Theo Bogiseh St. John's Immanuel Church Hiverside Park Adams Street Ben F Johnson Bandera County Dewey Watt Beethoven Hall More Millinery Co South Alamo Steet G. A. Duerler Mg Co G-Rtf Dave Merk San Pedro Ark Museum

Local notes recount social life and incidents on Alamo Street

A social gathering on Alamo Street last night drew a large group of ladies and gentlemen. Updates report Mr Richard Hickey improving after a stroke at Santa Rosa lodemars. Mary Elstfeld leaves Frederickburg to return home. A fight at the trath opera house involved two young society boys. Prof Chas Pettit plans to locate in San Antonio and join the innatelans. A woman fell on a cellar grate at Navarro and West Commerce. Prof Peacock's academy exercises attracted a large Grand Opera House audience. Constable Joe Kolb attended Turner Hall during the Chosen Friends celebration. A dairy wagon tipped on South Alpine causing milk spillage. no injuries. Confirmation services at St Marys Church at 3 pm Bishop Forest officiating. First communion at St Peter Claver’s Church scheduled for 9:30 am.

Alamo Street Richard Hickey Santa Rosa Lodemars J. €. Chatham Ben Northexas Navarro West Commerce Streets Peacock Academy Grand Opera Joe Kolb Turner Hall Chosen Friends Sam Bell Dairy South Alpine Street Fi North Street St. Alary's Catholic Church Bishop Forest St. Peter Claver’s Catholic Church

Schley Threatens Battle At Santiago Harbor

Special wire from Key West May 28 reports Schley in command at Santiago seeking to force Spanish forces to engage. He is said to have sent a beat with a white flag bearing the message that Spain must sortie and fight or remain in and starve, indicating a plan to force a naval engagement.

Cervera Key West Fla Schley Santiago

Expel Heralds urged amid Spain Uproar

A Spanish paper the Imparcial calls for expelling Herald reporters after accusing the paper of aiding the United States. It cites Valencia and Cadiz ship movements and war troop telegraphs as beneficial to the U S, urging government action against those critical of Spain.

Madrid Imparcfal Herald Valencia Cadiz United States

General Conference debates evangelists entry law

The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South debated banning evangelists from holding hold services without pastor consent. Rev Sam Jones defended evangelists amid broad criticism of money motives. The vote favored restricting evangelists. A secretary and re-elected official were named and a public meeting on higher education was held.

Sam Jones Baltimore General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church South Hoss Sam Jonc W. DB. Murray Jackson Board of Education BM. Washburn Montgomery Ala

Stock Exchange Receipts and Market, Texas cattle

Receipts and shipments at the stock exchange show steady cattle demand with hot house prices, hogs averaging 110 pounds sold at 4.25 to 4.50, and mixed cattle from Hondo City and Sabinal bringing current ruling prices. May issue notes portraits on the cover and local ranching reports from Flatonia and Waskin.

Union Stock Yards J. N. Witkey Sabinal Mathia Brothers Waskin Texas J. KH. McFaul New York Beneft Hly Health MekKee Cotulla Ba. Cooklil Il Sarda J. Fuller J. N. Gambell Pearsall Bolland Alpine C. W. Baker Ranirho Tahoes Tinton Stock Yards Talon Yards Kansas City Union St. Louis

Baseball Test of City Teams Ends With T P A Victory

San Antonians recall a sunlit clash at San Pedro park where five city teams from B P O Elks and Post D B T P A battled amid sore arms and cheers. The T P A earned 46 to 21 in the fourth inning lead as Captain Skinner’s squad celebrated with flags and a United States silk banner for the win.

San Pedro Park B. P.O. Elka Post DB Harry Skinner Elks Skinner Foor Callaghan George Guinn Alt Dieckman George Bartholomale Joe Coaley United States Ellis L. Hevermenn W. F. Finley W. Seng H. Maracheau Johnson A. Steves E. Steves

Musical display at Leethtowen Conservatory ends with praise

A lengthy concert notes a grand program by Beethoven Conservatory of Music classes with soloists and ensembles. It recounts the audience’s acclaim for Miss Share dein and Mrs Moynabup and lists performers and pieces from Bohm to Verdi, with local attendees and postings from Texas near Cotulla.

Leethtowen Conservatory Schemmer Beethoven Conservatory of Music Parquet Langs Mies Malthe May Lowe Staten vii Cee Schwalm Alisa Plorence Campbell Tusslan Dagen Pertrees A Soho Juchs Martha Meerschaldt Annie Tee Smith Clara Noonan Louise Squi N. Love Lichner E. de Koven AL H. Shirer

The Mad Dog Bugaboo and Manila Bay Lessons

A critical look at hydrophobia panic and a feature on the Manila Bay battle. The piece argues against hydrophobia fear, emphasizes Navy warfare lessons, and praises modern ships, gunnery, and crew discipline. It highlights the necessity of removing wood from ships, cautious use of explosives, and the futility of daylight torpedo boat attacks.

Manilla Bay Napoleon Providence Spain Manilla Monilin Cavite Torrain

Navy tribute recalls gallant feat and calm conduct

A fragment from a report quotes Commodore Neale acknowledging Admiral and crew's bravery after a naval engagement. It notes the contrast of qualities as well as a pleasing episode that reflects the navy's best traditions and disciplined restraint.

Ballard Snow Liniment Adverts Claim Rapid Rheumatism Cure

An old promotional notice touts Ballard Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia gout sprains and bruises. It includes a testimonial from a sufferer who says three applications cured him within 24 hours and cites GoV Ford of Lyon Supply Co Port Worth Texas as a seller with E Teuss and C Sehaase named.

Bar Ballert Sands Ballard Ford Lyon Supply Co Port Worth Texas E. Teuss Sehaase

Man Signals Execution On Scaffold Amidnerve Pause

A dramatic account describes Burt signaling Sheriff White to proceed with the scaffold trap at his Friday execution. Burt nodded to proceed after a prearranged pause, displaying extraordinary nerve as the noose was placed and the trap sprung. The piece blends sensational detail with pursuit of public shock.

Austin Tex Burt Shariff White Sheriff White

No Spanish ships sighted despite rumors abroad

Special wire to Sunday Ydghte reports May 28 from Galca and Port Limon Costa Rica. Contradicts claims of the Spanish Cape Verde float seen in the area. No ships have been seen as rumored.

New York Galca Port Limon Costa Rica Theralwe Enuties Cape Verde

Naval authorities clear doubts on Cervera fleet position

Washington May 28 Naval authorities report reliable information confirms Cervera’s fleet located off Santiago harbor. Commodore Schley commands at the entrance with two battleships and two cruisers guarding the harbor approach. Remaining American ships may be detached for other duties.

Cape Verde Santiano Bncelal Washington Santiago Schley Tyo Aare Cerveras

No-To-Ida. A Sure Way To Quit Tobacco

Vintage ad copy promotes No-To-Ida from Allied Romedy Co, Chicago or New York. Claims to end tobacco use forever with a magnetic life boost and vigor. Offers free samples, drugsstore availability, guaranteed results.

Alerling Romedy Ca Chicago New York

West End Fire Destroys Keisch House in Local Blaze

A one story frame dwelling at 651 Kentucky Avenue owned by Mrs Elizabeth Keisch widow of Frank Erlan was burned to the ground about 6 90 o clock. The Rev Ofc Speegie and family occupied the home and were away at the time. Fire crews from engine companies No 1 and No 4 attempted to save the structure but limited hydrant access and distance led to total loss. Insurance status unknown. Roomy five room rental at 420 Avenue TD offered for rent southeast exposure.

Liizabeth Keisch Frank Erlan Kentucky Avenue Sas Ofc Speegie and Gyera Ithae Thay Atia Assiutant Lon ‘Fracnt Angint Company Hydrant Awa Sue West End

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