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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1896
Page
3
The Sunday Light edition recalls Charlie Miller with a funeral meditation on life, death, and the Christian journey. Verses describe his passing, the sorrow of friends, and the hope of reunion in the Savior’s feet as mourners bid farewell and seek solace in faith.
A fresh monthly drag engagement starts in London with Miss Bawling Taul Joie as vocalist and several of Devenport’s players. London audiences await a season with White Silk Dress as a centerpiece. Grand opera looks set for next season with a $225,000 guaranty fund subscribed. A Tampa, Florida event is to be staged by the Phat AnTpel group, linked to a London firm.
A dense wrap of theater news recounts Paris and New York seasons with mentions of Mantin tiateau at St Paris, Cendrillon at Opera Comique, and August Van Biene in Brooklyn. It notes Pearl Conway Searle’s passing, Weingartner's praise for a Browntu de Tor, and Taasy’s memoir. Also touches Neville in The Daly, Napoleonic play by Limw, Catharion draft, and Bayrouth lights artistry.
In Florusville, Texas on October 21, local notes report cotton shipments totaling 4 601 bales for the year and several residents moving in. Five new Woodmen of the World members were admitted. A death from meningitis and multiple child losses are noted. Election reporting funds are being raised to wire bulletins from the depot next Tuesday night. Precinct election officials have been appointed, with various attendees traveling to Alamo City and San Antonio. Rainfall is reported across the county. A new Methodist minister is expected in Shiloh, and local cotton wells appear in Fairview.
A disputed statement accuses the county treasurer of unexamined books for fifteen years. A 1900s panel appointed to audit county officers reported cash balances and deposits, noting loans, school funds, and available funds but highlighting the long lapse in formal review and urging court approval for balances. The treasurer defends himself against political attack as a county commissioner counters the critique.
Final account of administratrix Francine Gaconnet, deceased, in the County Court of Bexar County, to be acted on at the November term A D 1896. All interested may appear to object after publication for twenty days in a newspaper printed in Bexar County. Witness Thad W. Smith, clerk, San Antonio.
Pearsall Texas notes include Baptist church dinner and oyster supper at Mrs Hendrick’s home. Political speakers limited to Long’s hat event last night with McKeleph Pleasanton addressing as a Populist. Martin and Neal Ta Salle spoke for silver, Capt. Bob. Crouch supported sound money and protection this week. Ward ill requiring more medical care. Burmeisiar of Tilden in court. Grand jury adjourned after presenting ten bills. Reverend Day returns from San Antonio to resume Presbyterian pastorate.
The Dreiss Hill area boasts a new chemical engine and hose wagon at the fire station on Millainn Street near Montana and Wyoming. Captain Putnam leads a seasoned crew, with Dr. Stevens as veterinary surgeon and Ld. Putegnat as nov aleman, as the department fields a 19-section truck with 650 feet of hose and 60 gallon chemical tanks. Aimed to protect East End South Heights, the force trains horses, awaits equipment like the Joker and a telephone alarm system, and prepares to serve Dreiss 111 Company No. 11 amid ongoing public notices and local social events.
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