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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1897

Page

4

Weather and real estate items from San Antonio report

Slightly cooler conditions prevail along the eastern Rocky Mountain slope and lower Mississippi valley with light scattered showers in parts of Arkansas and the central Mississippi valley. Observations show 76 degree peak and mean temperatures, humidity at 83 percent, northeast winds at two mph. multiple property transfers and a partnership dissolution are noted in San Antonio real estate notices.

Rocky Wants Faesas Mississippi Valley Little Hook Ark Central Upper Mississippi

Industrial activity in the city and trades

The fragment describes numerous trades and crafts thriving locally. It lists drug stores, fourteeen houses not banking, tasloe shops, numerous manufactories for liquors, laundries, second-hand shops, wax matches from a dozen outfits, grocery supply, china and glass works, lithography houses, and extensive plumbing and metalworking shops including carpenters. It paints a picture of a busy urban economy with diverse small businesses.

Tryoly Lwatees Duvuy IFS Barber Aire Forts Hye Bali Ciaesol Eines Ay Tasloe Aamge

Jutual Electric to Double Plant Capacity on Thouth Street

The Jutual Electric Company plans a three month expansion adding a 500 horsepower direct generator and dynamo to its Thouth Street plant. Total capacity will reach 3,000 horsepower with 500 for the San Antonio Wheel Railway system and 2,500 for lighting fans and other power. Excavation for a solid concrete foundation 16 feet deep will begin soon.

Jutual Electric Company Thouth Street San Antonio

Election Postponed by San Antonio Zouaves Officers

The San Antonio Zouaves met at their armory to elect officers but the vote was postponed due to Captain Hernonfez’s suspension and General Mather’s six month charge. The election and planned exhibition drill scheduled for tomorrow night are delayed.

Antonio Zouaves Emty

Insane Woman Sentenced After Prairie Court Verdict

An eighteen year old woman named Alan Salizar de Roulriguez was declared insane by a Prairie court jury yesterday. Testimony showed she has been of ungo mind for ten years and she was married to Ceoiloro Rodrigues last Monday. He testified she is a dangerous woman and should be treated.

Alan Salizar de Roulriguez Prairite Ceoiloro Rodrigues

Great Chiefs Visit for Improved Order of Heduwen Event

A damaged OCR report describes a visit by great chiefs of the Improved Order of Heduwen to No. 123 Soledad Street. The event includes entertainments, a trolley ride, garden party, and a reception at the wigwam with committees and numerous named chiefs, followed by an excursion to Monterey, Mexico lasting several days.

Tuttle Usehirhard Col. Trewfer Joseph Weernelle A. A. Ware Rupiet Ilobin Williams HB. Simms Richard Lomains Issy Zork Annrarky T. He Alling Dan Breen Frank Burke Chris, Callad J. W. Ont Soledad Street Muth Monterey Mexico Stephen D. Moore Trausten W. If. Simins San Antonio J. W. Linke Mes Sugarmere Stephen Gould Proplet W. S. Pawket Palestine Sceat Elief Dritty Mel Moore Reagan Make Rowring Sagamnare W Hv Geetiun Hkoat

Draft Resolutions In Memory Of The Late Lion Burnard

The meeting of Ge san Antonia Tir assaciatus convened in Me Torlyuth District court room to draft resolutions in memory of the late Lion Burnard. Judge J Ed Camp presided, Phomag Tuyues served as secretary, and a committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions and report at the adjourned meeting next Saturday at 10:00 am.

Ge San Antonia Tir Assaciatus Torlyuth Lortin Lion E. Burnard J. Ed. Camp Mveting Phomag Tuyues Quo Notlan IL Mrankhe Oelock Law

Suspects arrested in belog sus and theft case at city jail

Dolice officer Shelburn arrested Frank Brooks and Maud Wing on belog sus. An old man, J. T. Cook, was fined for drunkenness after finding $50 on him. He later claimed robbery of all his money. The notice lists several birth records and a meeting of the San Antonio Druggists Association for the funeral of Geo. Kulteyer.

Dolice Shelburn Frank Brooks Maud Wing Belog J. TU Cook Earleas Aoa West Aide A. Lt Melilias San Antonio Druggists' Association Aopu Sharp Dreiss’ Drug Store Inte Geo ITT Kulteyer

A Sunday Outing With County Officials

A Sunday outing took a large party of gentlemen, including Bart Dewitt the County Attorney, Capria Nevill, Judge Griff Jones, Wyetstanl City Clerk Beheilemantel Ten Kick thassa, Alderman Kilgore, Wa, Knox, and Thre Dewitt, traveling west along Lone Star for a comicny.

Bart Dewitt Speh Brine Capria Nevill Griff Jones Wyetstanl Beheilemantel Ten Kick Thassa Kilgore Knox Thre Dewitt Cool Key Lone Star West

Notice of Sale Atop Honest City Barber Shop

Notice of sale for a barber shop on Main plaza by Charles H. Trenter. Customer gratitude for patronage and request for assistance in returning itemized tanks and aiding successor who is highly recommended. May involve transfer of business and assets.

Chas. H. Trenter

City sewer testing details raise safety and contract concerns

Officials discussed sewer testing methods as the city weighs best practices before acceptance. Engineers noted no formal test in the contract, sparking questions about procedures, safety, and potential leak detection while plans call for inspections starting tomorrow at 8:80.

Guy Cowie IubetWuyer von Shige Wyarhetski Jescat

Drill association prize checks cashed in San Antonio

The certified checks used as prizes for the winning companies at the Interstate drill and Encampment have now been cashed and are in the hands of San Antonio bankers. No one who won the prize claims the payment was not made by management.

Test End Lumber Company Joseph I. Harris W N. Morris Gebbarde Gadwiler Mutis Charles W. Blayer Iate West End Lumber Company Charles F. Mayer A. Harris W. J. Harris Drill Association San Antonio

Suburban Ausle and the Cow Bell Ordinance Controversy

A chronicle recalls Mr. Daugherty pushing a cow bell ordinance through city council. Residents complain the nightly bell prompts discord and fatigue. Critics note the absurdity as suburbs mourn overuse of cow bells and call for limits while supporters cite tradition and harmony.

Fron MceHugo Daugherty Alledee South Heighte Mozfel Bach Chopia Mendelgsohn Wagner Strasse Nic

Local contractor supplies troops with over seventeen thousand pounds

Rieluer voices strong approval of the recent interstate advisory camp of Instruction and Major Moses as head of the Lexis Volunteer Guard. Mr. Richter secured the contract to supply the lyn to the troops, delivering about 17 000 pounds in the week. His DIN totaled 3590, and he has received payment from the state comptroller.

BES Rieluer Osamuer Moses Higt Lexis Volunteer Guard Richter Lyn Theony Wineey

Educated Jaw Threat to Future Teeth Says Dentist

A Weston Herald article argues that rising education and altered diets are reshaping jaws and teeth. It warns that overcrowded jaws from overeducation and altered chewing habits may prevent adult teeth from growing and lead to widespread dental deterioration.

Weston Werald Girton Newnham Radcliffe Vassar Simeesty Mannte

Galveston Era Echoes Of Local Gossip And Claims

A garbled local column mocks translations and political chatter, noting Galveston visits by Al Dupree and Dinky Suvith, editor McTingo’s German parlor joke, and a West End car that jumps. The piece lampoons municipal figures, park commissioners, and a public dispute over fees and district rules.

al Dupree Dinky Suvith Galveston McTingo

Local notices merge through distant train arrivals and funerals

The document records a funeral for the late Mr. Gio from Waterford and arrival details of a family party by the Southern Pacific train, with associated society attendance notices. It also mentions a church convent, a travel remedy endorsement by ALG Wolfe, and the annual San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway stockholders meeting set for September first, with officers Monserrate and Reagan Houston attesting.

San Antonio

SLUICE GATES PROPOSED AT CITY FACILITIES

A well known engineer suggests keeping the virer sanitary by ordaining sluice gates at the Crystal fee factory and Lewis mill bridge dam for regular opening and channel flushing. NY Tealtwn, a sixty year old man, was arrested yesterday by Pie Hee OMeer Urtis on disorderly conduct charges and may face later accusations of petty theft.

Crystal Fee Factory Lewis Mill Bridge Pie Hee Omeer Urtis Tle

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