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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1900

Page

4

Fair Subscriptions and Prospects for Local Exposition

Reported rolling in subscriptions at the fair headquarters shows slow progress and cautious optimism. Alessis, Vories, Y. Brown, and J. M. Nance tour for support, while merchants are urged to contribute liberally for a successful exhibit. Also notes carbide lighting costs, cheaper than kerosene, and supplier McGoldrick at John T. Williamson's & Co.

Alessis, Vories Y. Brown J . M. Nance THI McGoldrick John T. Wil.man's & Co

New Rock Crusher Not In Operation Within Two Weeks

Street Commissioner R G Scott states the new rock crusher will not be in operation for about two more weeks. The old oil crusher, too small for city use, will be advertised for sale. Licenses listed for Wednesday include J G McGrath and May A Whitley. Percy G Gross and Myrtle A Eacy, Retonilo Cartion and Angelica, Guer tora.

R. G. Scott J. G. McGrat May A. Whitley Percy G. Gross Myrtle A. Eacy

Real Estates Transations From City Records

A garbled list of real estate transfers and parcels across multiple blocks and streets. Names include Marie Janigio, Tiny S. Jones, Eliza Maddy, J. D. Guinn, and others with various lots and lots numbers on Guadalupe Sherman Asbury and local roads. Amounts noted include 1950 and 125 dollars, among others.

Marie Claiborne Talin Mitchell Alamo Inige A. OE I Ruthmann County of Bexar Miller Road W. W F. Kiete Charles’ Hugo Main Plaza

Stevens Report on January Work by City License Inspector

Pat Stevens submitted his January report to the city council noting: tax penalties were lighter as it was the last month to pay city and county taxes without penalty. He filed 14 corporation court complaints, with 11 paid and 3 pending. Collected $24.60 total, including $203.45 from personal wheel taxes never before on the books. Several merchants’ taxes raised to align with earlier rates. Other collections included $500 franchise tax from Texas Transportation Co and $71 rent from the Fower Farm Itssees. Also mentions a four lecture series by Rev. A. J. Terria on youth delusion at C. A. hall with tickets free to men. AFC A male quartet to sing. advance tickets at churches and M G A office. All men invited.

Pat Stevens Aso Texas Trasportalon Company AFC

Torrell building repair on West Commerce after fire

The front and interior of the Torrell building on West Commerce Street, formerly Dalowitz Bros, are under repair after a recent fire. Cracked stone columns are being replaced in a unique method with temporary scaffolding and new supports installed.

PRARSALL NEWSLETTS PEAMALL TEX FEB 3 LOCAL NOTES

Reyrie Smith returns from a trip to Hden where he has been holding services. Mary Hindes stepped on a nail injuring her foot. The doctor dressed the wound and the child is resting easy. Residents move to Pearsall from Alvin and rent the Smith residence on Oak Street. San Antonio man returns from a ranch. A man killed a panther. A Pleasant hosts a dance for Mrs. Ross Woodard’s visit. Crass and water plentiful on the range. Mrs. L. J. Alford and son arrive from Tulsa. Miss Sallie Sanders visits Windrow at Honda and has taught there. Windrow takes a new teaching job at Moore. City clerk issues trench-dig permits for plumbers at Cypress Street, Lopez Street, Paso Hondo Street, and North Flores Street for water pipe repairs and Old Fellows’ Cemetery work.

San Antonio Dr. Halff Mre Alford Julia Wiliamson Yayne Texas Sallie Sanders Honda Honda School Moore Cypress Street M. Stribling Lopez Street Jesus Gonzales Paso Hondo Street Old Fellows’ Cemetery North Flores Street Tetseen Mea Lunn Streets Fenair John Feet

City Workers Paid Delayed as Street Department Office Stood Off

City officials paid city hospital staff repair crews and sanitary department workers after a delay. Street department employees were stood off until Tuesday as sewer connection permits were granted by the city clerk for residents including Robert Nolan and Gallogham at 245 South Pecos Street Ward 7.

City Preserer Benno Enzelke City Hospital Moon Bul Wen Ae Robttett Nolan Soh Gallogham South Pecos Street Ward 7

Notice of Brockstolders Stockholders Meeting

Notice is hereby given under the Lone Star Brewing Company charter that the original meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company's San Antonio office on February 13, 1909 at eight oclock a.m. Tr. Secy Brooks Cook signs. The journeymen barbers of the city will organize a local union in Trades Council hall this afternoon.

One Star Brewing Company San Antonio Tex Lone Star Brewing Company Cwll Daid Company Fex Claven A.rm Cook

Court cases and damages ruled in district court

District court dispositions include a dam ages verdict for plaintiff in a freight car damage suit at the corner of Trhver and Grand Avenues, a divorce denial for Duryee, habeas corpus writ refused for Sebastian Martinez, and a complaint seeking damages from a street accident at Limar and Walnut streets. Also noted is a request for inventor patent data and a man suing for goat wages wages against Geghony.

Emme L. Aycock Yin Ludge Green Sebastian” Martinez Cherles’ Gana Arthur IT. Norton Wiflysaeventy District Court Wlinn Dudley GH. & S.A. Cathdad Sa Antonis Houyton Ag Framan Washauk Oy Geghony J. Hagenson Johnson Limar Walnut Streets Dagey Dowtar’s Guuetrdeec AlcatSon

Church seeks tax relief on school property dispute

St Johns Lutheran church members petition the city clerk to refund $1,609 in taxes paid for 1993 and 1993 on their property at 156 Hast Nukva street claiming the site is school land used for church and school purposes and should be exempt. They argue the school is not self sustaining and the congregation bears hardship from the payments.

Nak Hey Conrad Glindes Messia Charles Zailer I Bummert H.C. Preiffer HH. Slucke St. Joho’s Lutheran Hast Nukva Street

Narrow Escapade on Houston Street Bicycle Crash

A 16 year old boy on a bicycle narrowly escaped serious injury when three cars moving in opposite directions collided near Houston Street yesterday afternoon at about 3 o clock. The boy was wedged between two cars but escaped with no injuries though his bicycle was damaged.

Ff Goy Houston Street Burk Caldwell

Federal Court Terms Set Across Cities

The notice outlines a schedule for federal court sessions moving between Avelin Lar edo FE Pano and other cities. U S Marshal George L Liebrecht postpones a Washington visit. courts will convene on the third or first Mondays per month in March April May June July October November December, with back-to-back sessions in several locations.

Avelin Avetin U.S George L. Liebrecht Haa Washington Beder Laredo FE Pano San Antonio Browneville Dune Austin Jely el Paeatha

Ryoy and Fox at the Bitte? Source fragment note

Robert FH Ryoy and HW Fox are mentioned with a place called St Touts at the Bitte. The readable text is fragmentary and no clear event or full context is present.

Robert FH. Ryoy and HW Fox St St. Touts the Bitte

Rowine of Business at the Session of This Body

The County Commissioners' court met yesterday withCertificates of good moral character issued for Toby C Sullivan to secure a license to practice. Estate errors granted for Kalterer and Janszon on unrendered rolls. Quarterly reports of Justice of the Peace Benjamin Andrews and county clerk licenses issued in January approved. District court clerks reports also approved. Various bills and road work payments listed for the week.

Hidin County Commissioners’ Court Toby C. Sullivan Atv Tee F. Kalterer Palkert Janszon Benjamin Andrews

British Association Meeting Addresses Transvaal War

The British association of San Antonio held a Thursday meeting with a large attendance. Rev J C Hutcheson delivered a patriotic address on the Transvaal, outlining current difficulties and Britain's resolve to end the war. The fund for widows and orphans grows with support from the British public and schools in Wiltshire.

British Association San Antonio J. C. Hutcheson Transvaal AOS Encourae Britta Pestert

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