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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1899

Page

4

Real estate transfers and local notices in San Antonio paper

HAE ESTATE TRANSFERS. WT, and Jeanie Ackermann to J. F. a SERCHANE, 6833 acres of the B. Lo- Bez and, Morales survey Si, east of the Beatle creek. A. Cornell to J. P. Barclay, lot 7, Block 28, on Augusta street. Martha F. ai 0. dreen to J.P. Barclay, lots 8, 9, on Augusta street. Herman Beyer, Broma and Ajax Schmueckel to Albert W. Bitter, lot 157 North Street. R.A. and Ella Duke to Charles H. Mackey, lots 9, 10, block 2, on Canoly street. Also a church notices, births, licenses, and local ads mixed with legal notices.

Jeanie Ackermann J. F. A Serchane B. Lo- Bez Morales Augusta Martha FL Ai Dreen J.P. Barclay Herman Beyer Broma Ajax Schmueckel Johanna George B. Lee Albert W. Bitter North Street R.A Ella Duke Charles H. Mackey Canoly Street

Weak Nervous and Diseased Men Described in Detail

Fragmentary OCR describes a list of symptoms and conditions labeled as weak nervous and diseased men. Mentions include fatigue, back pain, hair loss, ulcers, sore throat, lack of confidence, and low energy, with references to night losses and general debility.

Grand Theatre Amusements Show Crowded Matinee Crowd

Manager Weiss faced a packed Grand as thousands of ladies crowded in for the Baldwin Melville Company matinee with ushers supplying extra chairs. Camille led the production with Edna Earle Lindon praised in the lead, while dancers Raby Varrene and others impressed. Next week Blanche Walsh and Melbourne McDowell appear with Sardeine Le Tosca and Cleopatra, followed by more shows including Under the Dame and Gaza in January.

Weiss Baldwin-Melville —Company Kite Jadice Camille Edna Earle Lindon Messia Mavie Day Wilson Day James Watte Raby Varrene New York Oliver .Soitt Auoneme Blanche Walsh Melbourne McDowell Sardeu

Mortality in San Antonio Drops Yet Stands Among Records

The San Antonio mortality record shows December deaths at 1588, lowest for the month since 1892 except for one year, with 51 male, 37 female, 14 colored, and 74 white deaths. City health praised as other Texas cities suffer higher death rates. A stray ad promotes POWDER'S PIN POWDER for headache relief.

San Antonio Texas

The Month's Births and Mortality Notes

City health office reports December births at 41 with 21 boys and 20 girls, including four colored infants and three doya. Deaths noted for the month are listed, with commentary on emigration affecting San Antonio’s population and ongoing public health concerns.

San Antonio City Health Office

Building Record Shows Building Permits Peak in 1890s

The year just closing reveals a long history of city building since 1893 with a peak in permits in 1890 at 4862 and a low in 1987 at 336. The report traces trends from 1889 onward, noting prosperity rose as permits piled up then declined after 1896 before upward movement resumed.

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Watering troughs proposed for city wards

The mayor seeks watering troughs for stock across wards. A recent council resolution calls for one trough per ward, to be placed at locations designated by the ward alderman. A local offer of 76 dollars per trough was deemed expensive. wood troughs could be made for 12.50 dollars each.

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Recorder Kroeger and Judge Lewis Handle Year’s Court Docket

The article notes Recorder Kroeger disposed of 869 cases since January 1, with most settled except those handled by Judge Dan Lewis in January. It highlights December’s docket, listing 360 cases disposed of, and thanks local teachers and pupils for an event, naming many volunteers and contributors for refreshments, electrical work, instruments, and other support.

Kroeger Corporaton Court Dan Lewis Thelr Mesdames J Fry Umacheldt Ike T. Pryor Iss Angelo Moritz Bannesses Cino Loya Dubineki Goggan

City of Hondo to Decide on Troubled Man's Care

A distressed man arrives in Hondo seeking help after receiving railroad fare to leave his home town. Judge Kroeger orders police to care for him while investigations proceed, as citizens question relocating him to Wig. Police bi monthly and mounted unit shifts are set. local cigar ads appear amid routine city notices.

Vinton Jamea Uvelde Collins Ha Steves 4. C. Faytor Mo Taylor San Antonio Rifle Association San Antonio Hondo Kroeger Druze Judes Kroeger Citizera Honda Nim Hall Mil Herrerra Parker van Riper Bennett

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