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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1897

Page

9

Gonzales County News Briefs October Meeting Planned

In Gonzales on October third Friday and Saturday white teachers plan a county institute. Nevels McGee of Rancho travels to Galveston for medical schooling. Mrs S P Jones remains ill, Anna Weaver departs for Medina County to teach. Dengue cases noted but Gonzales largely spared. Cotton worms rising, 784 bales ginned at Bel Meant. Rev A H FB MoaCurdy from Cuero named West Texas evangelist. J S Bradley, populist state chairman, spoke at the courthouse amid illness in his family. Protracted services continue with Rev Mr Knickerbacker. A 12 pound boy born to Mr J O Ellis. Melvin Davis to manage a Kimble County ranch for Naylor & Jones. Walnut logs shipped from Guadalupe bottom to Hamburg, Germany.

Gonzales Texas Nevels McGee Rancho Galvestor McGee S. P. Jones G. N. Dilworth Anna Weaver Medina County W. E. Jones Belmeant A. H. FB. Mo Tabernacle J.O. Ellis Melvin Davis Kimble County Naylor & Jones Guadalupe Hainburg Germany

Range Court and Local News Summary

In Karnes County Range notes Judge McKennon will hold court in Columbus and Judge Wilson in Lallersville this week. Acorn bug affecting mast in timbered areas. Local residents from Chateo and Middetown pursue a delinquent debtor. Range High School has 222 pupils across grades. O. F. Bonham reports cotton turning well in Colorado river country. Rev. G. H. Lacy of the Baptist church postpones a protracted meeting. Miss Barbee begins duties at Live Oak school south of town. Lela Booth visits from Karnes City and stays in Rouge.

R. A. Brown Leslie Middleton Chateo Range High School L. EF. Webb Middetown O. F. Bonham Colorado River Cotton G. H. Lacy Baptist Church Miss Barbee New Live Oak School Lyons Lela Booth Karnes City Rouge

Ordinance Amends Penalty for Animals in 3 Mile Circle

The San Antonio City Council amends section 5 chapter 1 part 2 of the revised ordinances to extend penalties for owners or keepers allowing animals to ram at large within the three mile circle. The measure, passed and approved September 27, 1837, was signed by Mayor Bryan Callaghan with City Clerk Theo Vinke attesting.

City of San Antonio Two Mile Circle Bryan Callaghan

Becker Jewelry Store Welcomes Shoppers to New West Commerce Street

Becker invites customers to visit the new jewelry store at 15 West Commerce Street, highlighting a commitment to lower prices and higher profits for sellers. The message emphasizes offering jewelry for less money than competitors while maintaining value.

S15 West Commerce Street Becker

Miley Hoss In Mootry and Prose by Querque for the Sunday Light

A nostalgic reminiscence recalls the early cigarette ritual, detailing the ragged paper, tobacco bits, match lighting, and the uncomfortable sensations of coughing and wind in the eyes. The piece blends humor with past reflection and a playful cataloging of the act.

Querque the Sunday Light Mendax

My First Cigarette A Frolic Across Youthful Smoking

A reflective verse sketch on early smoking, exploring a boy’s urge to smoke, the social gaze, and amused debate over tobacco. The piece contrasts childish longing with adult social cues and nostalgia for simple pleasures like a pipe in a quiet chair. It ponders origins and approval, ending with rural imagery of hunting and country lanes.

Book and Pipe Provide Comfort in Hard Times

A local column recounts how simple pleasures such as a book and pipe or a big chair help ease misfortune. It cites J W Bagget of Oak Grove Texas crediting Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief from a serious chest attack and warns pneumonia signs. The piece mentions dengue cases, local moves, and a parade of residents visiting and recovering.

J. W. Bagget Oak Grove Fin Chamberlain

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