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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1899
Page
4
A lively column on hunting and fishing culture, dog care in heat, pigeon shooting legality, and camera sports. Notable items include the Kyle Co club sweepstakes results with local shooters, a deer chase tale at Lake Pokegama, and remarks on game laws and season dates across states.
A civil war claim drives a probate filing in Gillespie County. J Pateon asks to be administrator to pursue a $7503.50 United States claim for supplies taken and property destroyed in 1865, inherited by Henry Ruby heirs, with minors involved, seeking legal steps to collect the debt.
The new firm at 100 108 West Commerce street succeeds the Periodical Ticket Co and shows an energetic up to date management led by J W Stowe as general manager and R N Bantam as agent. Goods arrive continually and a week later a display of presents will be offered with beeotams free of cost. Purchasers are urged to trade Green periodical stamps with their merchants for their items.
LAG BROKEN Mr. C. Ti. Green superintendent of the San Antonio Ice company suffered a broken leg yesterday when two horses kicked him as he passed through the company's yards in this city.
A lively evening at the Love of Mall Carrier on Eluila street featured dancing and ample refreshments. Guests included the Sondera, Molt, Volz, McKeen, Petrieh, Newnam, Wilke, Newnam, Gentzen, and geographies such as Misses Glevin, Volz, Brown, and Newnam family members. followed by a shipboard anecdote and piano sale promotions.
Amid drought and sparse demand, Texas steers hold near steady with pilots like St. Lens and Missouri Valley buyers active. Reports from Colorado and Panhandle ranches note strong cattle interest, with prices around 26.50 for steers and cows around 23.50. Local markets foresee firmer values if rains revive grazing.
In a bold sales pitch, the firm claims superior value and reliability for Goggan pianos, asserting no need for gimmicks to win buyers. The advertisement stresses sound policy, urges confidence in Goggan quality, and invites readers to endorse the brand through purchase.
A Friday night trolley party from Houston and Navarro street to Government Hill and Riverside Park ended with George Stewart injured. While relighting a lantern on a platform, he was struck by a passing car on Austin street, fell, and sustained a head wound. He was treated at Appillums drug store and began to recover as the group continued.
Last Friday night a local monthly social meeting featured a gramophone program with acts by Viana Nowtt La Marde Gras, Talie and AnD Roll, Miss Bolton piano, Mrs Oxon Schuetze, Mr Tonia Saynisit and Silas Sil, and Miss Barnish. Guests enjoyed refreshments and then dancing.
The legislature creates the Corporation Court to replace the Recorder’s court in San Antonio, effective tomorrow. Assistant City Attorney Frank H. Wash and Recorder Kroeger prepare for the opening with a new docket and blanks reading the Corporation Court in San Antonio Texas. Indictments switch format to The State of Texas vs. X, and appearance bonds fill a full page of fool’s cup paper, with strict wording.
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