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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1898
Page
2
A garbled but lively page lists diverse city notices and classifieds. Entries mention a campaign rumor, roofing and lighting ads, births, sermons, school paydays, and a mix of local business promos and public service notes. Specifics include Henry Pauly's address, a September timeline, and various names and addresses scattered through the text.
A cluttered OCR page lists millinery openings, sale events, and shop promotions for San Antonio merchants. It mentions The More Millinery Co, The Milinery openings, big fire sale next to Sullivan’s shoe store, and various ads for dresses, wares, and fashion items with dates around October. It notes local visits, police and court mentions, and travel notes about residents and visitors.
A vintage ad promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men and women and bladder problems affecting children. It claims cures, lists- prices, and directs readers to order by mail with a $1 receipt, mentioning manufacturers in Waco and distributors in Texas towns.
The bishop will hold confirmations and blessings across multiple Texas locations from Sunday through November. He begins in Bathers Elllie and St Marys, moves to Wilson county and Antioch Yellowbanks in Lavaca county, then travels to Big Springs Marienfeld Midland Toyah and other Texas stations on the San Antonio Pacific rail line, with confirmations planned at Elmendorf on November 20.
A New Venture announces Mole Millinery Co now manufactures ladies suits skirts house wrappers wallets and children's underwear. They invite inspection and ask patrons to compare prices with state made goods and to call for details.
Ian the Christian Reporter quotes Hansily urging firm faith and active church work. The message calls for reaching drifting believers, returning them, and trusting God. A disjointed note mentions Mrs Eugene and Kyle, Monterey, and a reference to a missing part of a sermon.
A garbled note argues about church wealth and farming metaphors, suggesting a remedy for bowel complaints as a universal cure. It cites Tedn t bee hwanys and Adams figures, urges reliance on a “Simson Words” of doubt, and ends with a druggist advert for bowel remedies.
A colored man lies wounded with a head wound at 34 Milam Street after a shooting about two weeks ago in Davenport quarrel. He drifted between life and death as doctors discovered a fracture and trephination was begun. Jackson struggles between life and death as authorities pursue the case.
Sayers Zouages will elect officers at their aritory in Shafey Braden's jail tonight. Captain Porst to retain his position and Lt Meu tenants to be elevated. Lieut will appoint non-commissioned officers.
A very pleasant social hop complemented by Mr Charles Gerlach and Miss Emma Heuvel. The grand march started promptly at nine with about ten couples following. Attendants thanked guests George, Bilt, Will Oppremann and Misses Gerinch and Geiss for the evening’s enjoyable entertainment.
The document notes appeals from county court to district court. It references executrix Mary Rivas and administrator Gunge Jucklin among appellants and respondents. Names such as Chas Kleine and A P B Rivas appear in the listing of parties. The fragment suggests a probate or civil appeal proceeding with multiple parties and roles.
Pastor Waynie will preach at 1 and THO at Prospect Hill near San Jacinto and Murgac Vista. Sunday school at 9. St Paul’s Episcopal Govern ment Hill, Burleson, with morning and evening prayers and communion. St John Evangelist Lutheran at South Presa and Nueva Streets with English service at 10 am and 2 pm, Sunday school 9 am. St John’s Episcopal on North Cherry near Burnet hosts morning worship at 9 and 7:30 pm with 9:30 am parish school. First Spiritualist Society holds services at Horff’s hall Loseya Street with children’s program and lecture by Allen Franklin Crown at 3:30 pm. All seats free. all invited.
Antonia Brokerage Wire from Chicago reports Marka Lane Express estimates Tuyssian wheat at 400 million bushels, up from last year, and Tatian wheat at 21 million more. The world’s total wheat crop reaches about 2.6001 billion, signaling a larger harvest than 12 months prior.
A large crowd gathered in the Sun Angelo workhouse yard for an open air rehearsal on Sunday. Daily life notes mention Mrs. Bustin and Mrs. Hoskins returning from Wisconsin, Miss Jessie Denlow and Miss Kaleta Darst expected from Waco, and several local residents traveling or visiting relatives in Illinois Ireland and Ohio.
The notice claims that surgery is often radical and unreliable for piles and praises a buckeye based treatment. It touts Abler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for all forms including bleeding itching and protruding piles. Sold in 60 cent and 78 cent tubes by BH Reuas and Cy Schassse.
Mr Stanley Green and Mrs Cecil Green and wife arrived from Rock Springs and stay at the Comemveral while meeting a relative returning from California with her father and mother. Sabinal School attendance opens around 74, increasing since start. Lee N Goodwin of Aurora visits for annual vacation. Haven Dermondy and crew head to Kinney county with cattle after leasing pasture from New York and Texas Land Co. Calvin V Bowles dies at 12:30 am. Tyaales has been in for over a year. Dr O L Noraworthy from Floanston visits aunt Mrs D J Wine. Sam Mansem talks ranch and cattle with John Turman. Jossie Applewhite fractures collar bone in wheel accident. Mr Vai Peip buying school books. City Movainleid active.
A Temple topic column notes health advice and local happenings. It warns about growth and worm concerns in children, promotes White's Cream Vermitage, and lists temple civic updates including baptisms, concerts, and a proposed Kings Daughters hospital charter.
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