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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1895
Page
4
Dallas dispatch summarizes late 19th century urban concerns including a major Chicago fire aftermath with multiple injuries and a claim of arson, local deaths and hospital cases, a lone railroad captain’s fatal shooting, civic notes on police and fire protection, and society announcements from Dallas society events and weddings.
An ad touts Herring as a liver medicine claiming to cure liver stomach and bowels disorders with a 75 cent price and trial bottles offered by Kalteyer Schuchard Dreiss Kalteyer Son and James Clavin in San Antonio Texas. The Shaw smuggling case proceeds as testimony continues in Federal court with jurors locked up for a fourth night and a Wednesday argument expected.
A raspy advertisement touts a freak of nature known as Miss Sulfet the cow Wanda and a sensational display by Miss Estilying Guardsky. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm with admission at low prices. San Antonio Gas Co. advertises gas fixtures and lamps at 320 Commerce Street.
Social notes report Harmony Bowling club members enjoyed a Tuesday evening gathering with Mr. Wendera and Joe Frank presenting an elegant cake. Prizes went to Mrs. Joe Frank for the ladies' prize and Mr. Sol Prack for the men's prize among many attendees listed across numerous households.
Owing to bad weather the eleventh anniversary event proceeded with a reduced program. Few ladies attended. the society reformed into a commerce with its Salamander agenda and enjoyed songs and recitals recalling the society's early trials and pleasures.
Paul Mertems appeared before County Attorney DeWitt to report he worked about a year for Zizelmann in New East Commerce street. He was paid with Confederate money and Mexican coins, saying two Confederate bills and various Mexican coins were given. He did not know the war’s end until attempting to buy farm supplies and was told the money was worthless.
The Crav s Park Methodist Episcopal church held missionary services last night with many visitors. Rev. Henry, missionary to China, and Bishop Kay gave engaging lectures. Today’s religious assignments list preaching for several churches by Rev. Gillett, Dr. McSsan, Dr. Evans, Dr. Hays, Rev. Alexander, Rev. Stovall, Rev. Scarborough, Rev. Gregory, Rev. Biggs, and Dr. Tigect across First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Trinity Methodist, West Norton Presbyterian, Cumberland Presbyterian, and West Nod Methodist Episcopal.
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