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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1897
Page
8
The article critiques Dean of Lichfield’s history of marriage and its view of indissolubility and consanguinity, arguing marriage rests on love and social bonds. It questions religious authority, cites poets and philosophers, and highlights abuse and coercion within marriage laws and customs.
The text discusses investors, a vision of societal purity, and critique of sanctifying common motives such as barter and love. It laments a future where honesty is replaced by coercive ritual, predicting religion in marriage becomes central and mothers pray for heavenly favors and guidance.
J P tranke closed his school for two weeks and attended district court. Bishop J J Johnson to visit Uvalde. Ira Haven and wife visiting Pecos City and will stay about two months. Mrs Henry Massey left for Ozona after a two month visit. W L Boren resumes duties after returning from Brackett. Feat Will first quarterly conference at the Methodist church on Saturday. F C Bradshaw and family from Terrall arrived and are securing a cottage on Oak Street. Judge Geo C Herman of Batesville spent a day in town. Walter Boot, missionary to Mexicans, has been in town on a brief visit. Mr Butler of Karnes County arrived with 1100 head of mixed cattle to cross ranch land.
Runge residents report on jury members Wimb Pollock and family visiting Kahoka and Karnes City. Local editor notes aging Uncle Ned’s death, Hog weather boosts feasting, and Bonham family moving to Wharton county. Multiple marriages in Gonzales and nearby towns, weather norther arrives, and travelers like Fayette Nelson visit.
A garbled collection of political opinions and local notices from San Antonio era journalism. It touches on party strength, public ads, theater ticket prices, editorial ideals, and local figures like Alderman Surkey and the YMC A secretary. It discusses news scoops, advertising tactics, and tax data work, ending with commentary on military maneuvers and Devine ranch selection.
Notice to creditors reveals on November 7 1897 the Wues Millinery Company assigned all property to the assignee A M Cohen for creditors. Creditors must file verified claims at 122 West Commerce Street San Antonio Texas within the legal deadline.
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