Letter From Fifth Cavalry Volunteer Admires Troopers
A damaged note from J Sherman Riley of D Troop, First Company, Fifth Cavalry, Columbus Ohio, dated Sept 20 1863, praises the Fifth Cavalry troopers for their conduct and hospitality in a distress event near Hiwits Ala. Corporal Riley thanks comrade Sherman Mohhis and others, recalls the welcome at San Antonio, and expresses lasting friendship and hope for their return home.
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Tichteville
Ala
Fred Sutcliffe
Pitth
United States Cavalry
J. Buerman Ritus
Yale
Univer Carey
Hiwits- Ala
Briga
Mlorkia
Fifth United States Cavalry
Fred
Fifth Cavalry
United Suites Cavalry
Old San Antonio
J. Sherman Riley
D Troop
First Co
Lone St. Columbus
Sherman Mohhis
Corpus Christi Excursion Fails to Stage Naval Battle
Last Wednesday a large crowd gathered at the A. P. depot for a Corpus Christi excursion to view a diminutive naval battle reenactment. The train started late, grew to nineteen cars, but a broken engine halted progress near Gregory. A replacement engine arrived from Wirelu Rockport, delaying the event. the shuttle was not held and the attempt was deemed a misfire with the public disappointed.
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A. P
Corpus Christi
Santiago
Cuba
Hwy
Gregory
Wirelu Rockport
Gome
Nueces Bay
Deawhridge
Swanton City politics and social notes fragment
A fragmented account covers meetings and plans for Friday's event, lodging worries for guests, and bustling social scenes. It mentions lodging issues, hospitality hosts, and crowds traveling by boat during a harvest period, with political remarks about local candidates and committees interwoven.
Reform Bill Urged to Protect Press Rights in State
A staunch advocate argues for a civil libel statute to shield legitimate journalism, urging clear statutory rights for the press and citizens. The piece cites support from lawmakers and a call to codify protections in the Revised Statutes, with emphasis on public accountability and freedom of information.
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Nistatists
Palite
Sexua Presa Association
Inmant Geneies
Legitimae
Goll
Probate matters from guardians and estates approved
Estate of Wodenburg minors guardian’s final account examined and proved. Estate of Worthy minors annual report of guardian examined and approved. Bandic of Maldon minors annual account of guardian examined and approved. Estate of A McBride deceased final account approved. Estate of Tacoh Anint deceased final account approved.
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Abran Tobar
M. Erben
Wm. Krett
Philip Schweitzer
Voc
Peter Marx
Joseph Croskell
Hikwl
Npyrey
Wilza Marstella
Nila
Mahia Minore
Minnual
Mary Jane Dickey
Dickey
August Santiebon
Seay
Hambleton
Bigsur
Bigsur Minors Applicaton To Linnater Part of Estate and For Torueys
Rint Elmendorf
Baillie Limendorf
Bond
Ellen J. Edwards
Wiley
Grianteed
Mary L. Lewis
Brendel
Doc Meuy
M. Dukes
Typ Bralsera
Junghaene
Koonthop
Giardian
Fred Dingel
Geo. R. Hites
Lap
VO. Dingel
B. Mecal
G. Artat
Riterovit Appiataf Nelson A. Waterumin
Dentatstrachan
Santus Louw
Ss. Hound
A.B. Teliliran
Dlamissiid
Wodenburg
Guardlan
Worthy Minora
Batnic
Maldon
Garrilan
Hetate
Jonas runs as Independent for Precinct 4 county race
Local election coverage notes Jonas announcing an Independent candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct No. 4 amid countywide race chatter. The piece includes unrelated real estate transfers and an alert about purchasing consignments of pianos from Thos. Goggan & Bros, urging caution with unknown agents.
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Jonas
Couns
Death Notice for Frank Hurney in Detroit Letter
Prof FT Downey of Alamo City Commercial College received a Detroit letter announcing the death of Frank Hurney. The note to Downey faded mid sentence. Hurney, well known in San Antonio, had long been in telegraph service and left many friends who praised his kind and courteous nature.
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FT. TF. Downey
Alamo City Commercial College
Detroit
Mich
Rank Horney
Downey
Frank Hurney
San Antonio
Telegraph Comepary
Resigned in July and Returned to Detroit in Frail Health
A man facing deteriorating health quit his post last July and went back to Detroit, his birthplace, where in his final days he was cared for by a devoted mother who loved him deeply.
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Detroit
Thos Goggan Brothers Piano and Organ Deals
The firm states no commissions or premiums, selling only first rate pianos and organs with the lowest possible price or monthly installments without notes or interest. They boast 33 years in business, a wide stock, guaranteed goods, and refer to reputable banks or firms in the state for reliability.
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Goggan & Bros
Conubaston
SOL
Tobin Seeks County Treasurer Post in Heat Campaign
John W. Tobin former city chief and first Texan cavalry lieutenant announces bid for county treasurer from San Antonio with strong family ties and courthouse backing. Also notes a Spanish souvenir fan autographed by Admiral Gerva and Santiago commanders captured at Annapolis.
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Larest
John W. Tobin
Sjowieutenant
Texac Cavalry
Tobin
Jeupit
Dickek
Vourney
Sullivan
Aumonpols
Santiago
Cuba
Admiral Gervera
Annapolis
Keylich Schroeder to Wed in October
Curia announce the approaching wedding of Eugene Keylich popular city clerk and Antoinetté Schroeder daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schroeder of Gaal Commerce Street. The ceremony is set for October 17 and is expected to be a grand affair with many friends congratulating the couple.
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Curia
Eugene Keylich
Antoinetté — Schroeder
Myr
George Schroeder
Gaal Commerce Street
Ana
Mth Nny
New Gymnasium Class Attracts Light Invitation
The Light reports an invitation to an event at Ute San Antonio Gymnasium Herst's hall next Wednesday night. Prof Whitehouse organizes a physical culture class with an interesting program including boxing bouts in various styles.
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Ute San Antonio Gymnasium
Herst's Hall
Whitehouse
Doves Shot Incident Injures Man After Gun Misfire
In a hunting outing last Thursday Col. Cook and Horace Wil, guided by Mums, recovered a buggy load of doves. The following day Will tried the same rifle. misfires caused loads to go into the ceiling, leaving Will badly burned and still recovering.
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Louis Wortham
I. P. Jackson
Col. Cook
Horace Wil. Mums
Farado
Sloppy Commerce Street Sparks Streetcar Complaints
Citizens complain about muddy splashes and flooded crosswalks on Commerce Street caused by sprinkling wagons. A merchant calls for wider crossings and more careful watering to keep the main thoroughfare usable. A Lost watch report notes a gold chain charm engraved to Mrs. T. W. Smith from Chicago Dental Parlors.
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Commerce Street
East Commerce Stevet
Tackberary Street
Dr Hathaway Co Promises Cure for Diseases in San Antonio
Readers are urged to consult Dr Hathaway and Co for a wide range of illnesses including rheumatism catarrh skin and blood disorders piles kidney and urinary, nervous and sexual diseases and female complaints. Free consultation and mail treatment offered from 209 Alamo Plaza San Antonio with daily office hours and Sunday availability.
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Br. Trathaway & Co
Dr. Hathaway & Co
Cura
DH. Hathaway & CO
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Texas
Gas ranges offered at ten and twelve dollars each
San Antonio Gas Co advertises a line of gas ranges at ten and twelve dollars each. The item description notes they are ready for use with gas connections and mentions contact at telephone 232, listing San Antonio as the location.
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San Anestonio
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