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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1897
Page
2
The Sunday Light reports a flood of local items from San Antonio including repairs on city sewers, addresses on Main streets, and a dozen notices of births weddings and anniversaries. It notes drought affecting rivers and lakes, a few arrests, shop sales and promotions, and upcoming public events at the park and church.
At Tulane avenue a woman named Maggie Terry rode an electric car and failed to pay, prompting the conductor to request fare. A commotion followed as a student and a Percy Clarify party member reacted, delaying the car while charity hospital students aided the unfortun ate woman and a crowd gathered to observe the scene.
An enthusiastic note from a Light staff member describes Stockdale’s near milestone of the Gulf Shore reaching town soon. Residents plan a major celebration with barbecue and refreshments, expecting visitors from San Antonio and neighboring towns as the Gulf Shore’s first regular trip arrives.
The item reports on Catholic events including a meeting held to serve for six years, Father Audet’s return from Port J A, Sisters of Divine Providence at Gustroville retiring, and twelve young ladies taking religious vows at the Lake convent chapel. Also mentions Sir Lawrence 4 Friday 86 and various named individuals and locations.
A wedding in San Pernande Mexico officiated by Rev. Father Bu noz united Geegorto N. Elizondo, a wealthy Monterey merchant, with Miss Gertrude Ramos de Barrera. Attendants included Julia Barrera, Natalia Trevino, and Virginia Ramos de Barrera. After a celebratory dinner the couple planned a honeymoon to Monlevoli with Natalia Trevino staying a month.
Report from Hanston Street repairs shows sewer trenches settled after laying lines months ago. Poor backfill and washout caused large holes in concrete groundwork, exposing pipes and flooding trenches with water and dissolved earth. Residents note potential resupporting work and resealing the trench.
A New Orleans route change links reduced rates to New York freight across the Marsan line, delaying Texas deliveries. The new cents per 100 pounds vary by class, with overall Texas freight burden rising as New York rates spread west. Shipping officials warn the adjustment yields the slowest rate between New York and Texas ports.
The official class rate from New York per 100 pounds shows reductions across categories though some values remain unclear. The record lists several price points such as 175 dollars per 100 pounds for one class and varied rates including 1.27, 2.14, and 0.76 dollars in others, with numerous fragmented figures and garbled terms surrounding commodity pricing.
A new trib of the Improved Order of Teffen Instigated by Dr Clark was organized in Columbus. The group is 81 strong with J. W. Muitson named sachem and a roster including J. J. Mansfield senior sagamore W. T. Walker junior sagamore A. G. Melkeen prophet Louis Ilse records chief and other officers. Warriors and Braves listed among members.
Industry reports suggest widespread chainless bicycles may appear in 1908 as major makers acquire patents and prepare models for mass sale. Early attempts faced friction and gear issues, but improvements eyed aim to place chainless bikes in every showroom nationwide by next year.
A new geared wheel system by Tony Mowiezerki of the Polish Cycling Club allows shifting between high and low gears from the seat post without dismounting. A test wheel appeared in a Chicago road race but one unit broke. inventor aims to reduce weight. Patent filed. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles and skin troubles.
Wal of Wren and Dorecy of Galveston are among visitors at the Monger while HL Sawyer and others from Aviisas Pass Pearsull join the Southern event. A long list of travelers, merchants, and railroad figures arrive or depart, with several staying at the Maverick. Local markets note cotton, cattle, and grain movements amid general travel chatter and social calls.
Aug 7 report from Barbourville Ky describes Tack Willis caught near Rural Creek and lynched by a mob for abducting and forcing marriage on a deaf mute girl, in a tale of pursuit to Log Mountain and a court appearance amid threats and a shockingly brutal scene.
Wagner and Chabot secure results this week, worth double the stoney stake.
Advertises fruit jars and dozen items with prices for Jerly cans Decorsted Chauber sels porcelain caps and more. Lists Columbia bicycles Hartford bicycles Hartinecks stoves and ranges real china cups and dancers white sewing machines and wire door screens. Claims wide home furnishing stock and agents for Bucks stoves and White Sewing Machines.
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