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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1895

Page

4

A Mexican town murder shocks San Jose Mission

In Brackett, Durango native Gomez is slain by Quintoro Quintero after a long feud. The shot wounds Gomez fatally as onlookers, sheriff, and coroner examine the scene near Cuevas' store. Eye witness Jesus Cuevas counting the distance, a localized feud spanning years culminates in a drunken confrontation and a fatal gunshot.

Spain Po Os Alicanta Valentia Dawson Julius Caisar Alicante Moxican Quintor Gomez David Flores Campbell Jones Shely Schreiner Laci Ilxpreas Cuevas Quintero Gomay Morris Poor San Jose San Jose Mission Itma Gontez Xot Hlagna Gomes Quintora Ila Tishualilo Durango Max Srnright Dolorrs Creek Brackett Jesus Cnevas Howard Quintero Theoilleara Quinterc’ahouna Gluiatore

Corpus Christi Fire Department Celebrates Twenty Fourth Anniversary

County commissioners honor the memory of late IT A Gilpin former commissioner with resolutions. Corpus Christi marks 24 years since its fire department organization on the 26th inst. Alexander Brown of Baltimore on a coast inspection tour stays reticent about opinions until he sees more of the state. A fishing party from Lott visits and enjoys the city. The Ropes company relinquishes claims against signers of notes for Mustang Island deep water channel. notes available via Treasurer Elirsch. Schooner Larsen arrives from Lake Charles with timber. Judge Gilpin’s death casts gloom after fifty years in the community.

Centus Crier County Commissioners Court A. Gilpin Alexander Brown Baltimore Aishing Gueen Lott Ropes’ Company Mustang Island Elirsch Sehooner Larsen Lake Charles Gilpin

Damon reels in five foot tarpon at Harbor Island

Mr Damon, back from a Pass trip, recounts landing a 5 ft 8 in tarpon near the lighthouse on Harbor Island after an nearly two hour fight. He claims victory over rivals via the daring catch and provides proof in the form of photos and measurements.

Bacir Pat. Hetty Mr. GC A. Damon Nockport Damon San Antonio Harbor Island Hom Elekasha Dawson Watter Kit Elche Exen

Unclear fragment hints at awake scene

Fragmentary OCR text mentions an awakening moment and names Davison and Mirek, with unclear context and no verifiable event or details.

Lavernia Locals Special to Laer

Rain boosts next year prospects as Lavernia opens school with 100 scholars. A grocary store opens in W L B Smith’s old stand. Residents attend Floresville fair and churches held services. Mrs Hunt visits. Mr Halun and Miss Gringer wed. Will Dakes family moves from San Antonio to settle in Lavernia.

Lavernia Tox Wreo School Mr. Story San Antonio Haa Will Dakes Guilt Shore

Funeral Notice and Knights of Honor Ball Notes

Funeral notice for Mrs. John Leiden nee Dora Biesanbach at 1725 West Commerce Street with service on Sunday at 3 30 p m. invites friends to attend. Also report of the sixteenth annual anniversary ball of Alamo Lodge No 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor at Beethoven Hall with named committees and attendees. Includes notices of temperance lecture at Travis Park Methodist Church by Mr Luther Benson and praise from Indianapolis Sentinel and Atlanta Constitution.

Weat Commerce Street John Lelden Dora Biesanbach Sweat Bixtein Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor Beethoven Hall Alamo Street Mesdames E. Bargeron A. Spahn I. Fahhrbusch Ida Buck S. Goldenberg Mrs. A. Black H.,tolle Luther Benson America Travis Park Methodiate Indianapolis Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Waco

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