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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1896

Page

8

Ringling Bros. Circus promises marvels of trained pachyderms

Ringling Bros. Worski's Greatest Shows returns to San Antonio with three herds of trained elephants performing in dancing, pyramid formations, and baby-elephant acts. The display features trained pigs, the Nelson family acrobats, European performers, a Cirale Festival replica, and a grand parade inaugurating circus day.

Ringling Bros Ringlue Bros Worski Tia San Antonio Theheny Cless Fience Iinger Igupmeet Natali Elreus Nps Aves Xen Nelson Europe Olympus Sky Zoological Collection

Yom Kippur Observance Planned by Jewish Community

Yom Kippur observed with fast and prayer beginning Wednesday at six p.m. until the first star Thursday night. Temple Bethel on Travly sphere is hosting services with Rabbi Elkin officiating at Convention Hall and North Be areas.

K Reform Bethel Elkin

Observance of Sabbath Laws in Jewish Worship Practices

A muddled report discusses Sabbath observance differences between Reform and Orthodox Jewish congregations, noting language use, sanitary laws, and conduct during services. It references Moses, Leviticus, and broader historic adherence, while describing how stores and dwellings close on holy days in many cities.

Moses Nid Orthodox Lmve Israel

Death and notable inquest of Thomas IL C. Young

Obituary and court notes recount the death of C Young born May 1847 in Georgia who died at his residence in San Antonio Texas on September 1890 aged six months. It notes his family including wives Charity Dickerson and Laurenetian Mevnng and four children with details of a religious conversion and later illness. It mentions a related arson suit, insurance disputes, and a city budget note on receipts, reflecting a late 19th century small city record of death, family, and legal matters.

Thomas IL ¢. Youn C. Young Caion County Georgia Sa Antonio Howarcowuts Tex Yu Yen Mi Charity Dlckerson Loys Andi Joe Vnel Tienson Mies Laerntian Perce Aroumd bin Goot-Hye Alam Jubout Minis PF Brady Charygter Thome LS Brady Waangcos Salin Georgia Lume Lusgrange Matt Matthews Hutchingan Kove County Dun Korr County Bosur County Tie Hutchinson Micy TE Reynolds Andrews Agit Andrews Valera Allon Akeley Goodfelyw Shootn Conaway Allan Meloy

The Cotton Market in Liverpool and Havre Notes

Fairchild and Hobson relay a private wire from Alamo Brokerage in San Antonio to New Orleans. The Liverpool market fell seven points with small spot sales and a 13 point drop amid weak sentiment. Prices firmed slightly later, while political news pressured the market, leaving lows for the day and a weak undertone overall.

Fairchild & Hobson Alamo Brokerage Co Alamo San Antonio Texas New Orleans Liverpool Cables Pasch Havre Hannah

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Recalled After Fifty Years

A historical notice notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething over fifty years. The item is described as soothing the child and easing pain though the text is damaged and partially unreadable.

Natural death ruled in coroner's inquest

Coroner Jones summoned for an inquest on a one year old child Georgino Lane who died without medical aid. Investigations indicate death labeled natural causes, with four in the back. Also reports: Jno Peter Smith nominated for Congress in Stephenville by Gold Democrats. Tax rolls show decreases in Tipscomb and Rains counties. An advertisement touts laxative use of Figs for cleansing action.

Dillawie Jones Summonneil Taso Street Ilnuest Mai Georgino Lane Fort Worth Tex Cal Jno Peter Smith Stephenville Gold Democrata Eigh Keny Lanham Jenkins XeAn- Urews Npen Aly California

Small Fire Sparks Alarm at Pecos and Chavez Streets

A small fire alarm was turned in yesterday at 6 o'clock from fire box 24 at the corner of Commerce and Pecos streets. The incipient blaze was extinguished with a few buckets of water, causing no damage. Real Estate Transfers report Ailolo and James A Peoples to W O N Hagg for a lot on Prosa street valued at 3500. Ed South arrested for being disorderly and carrying a pistol. the incident occurred on South Flores Street.

Hove Joe Miller Pecos Chavez Commerce Real Eatate Ailolo James A. Peoples W. ON. Hagg Prosa Street W. W. Garretson C. Rung San Antonio Tiver Sopth Grimes Helis South Flores Soraptie Aald

Betsey Jane at Grand Opera House Satire and Farce

The Grand Opera presents Betsey Jane by J C Stewart on Wednesday. The show mocks hypnotism spiritualism occultism and bicycling challenges with a witty plot and strong stage styling led by Stewart and a renowned company of artists.

J.C. Stewart Stewart Betsey Jane Mr. Stewart

Cottage prayer meeting at South Hackberry and Dakota

Miss Mary Reynolds hosted a cottage prayer meeting Friday night for the South Hackberry Street Methodist Church. Afterward the Epworth League held a business meeting and set monthly sessions with 7 20 devotions, planned fund raising for new hymn books, and formed a three member entertainment committee. The league also scheduled Thursday cottage meetings at Mr J Ives’ residence on South Olive Street next Thursday.

Mary Reynolds South Hackberry Dakota Streets South Wackberry Street Potter Epworth League League Ives South Olive Street

Political Rings Fray Over County Convention Call

Local politics show a split with factions accusing rivals of countylevel mischief. The Republicans may convene on the 25th to nominate a county ticket, while opponents decry the effort as impertinence and treason to party lines. Pat Madden alive in Daugherty after a stabbing by Dr Border in West Territory is described as recovering quickly.

Bey Talien Ty Talay Pat Madden San Antonio Dr. Border Daugherty Wétan Territory Firer

Stock Market Opens Steady Then Rallies Amid London Decline

New York stock market opened steady and lower in sympathy with a London decline and higher money rates. After the first hour prices rallied to recover most early losses, with trading activity showing a large selling move driven by a grave political crisis in Russia and concerns over bank settlement results. Prominent issues like St Paul and Union Pacific traded lower as market sentiment remained cautious.

New York London Fast Nes St. Paul

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