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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1898
Page
8
A local utility advertises lower gas prices for various uses and announces an improved gas plant. It pledges cheaper rates than any city in the state and promises better service with its enhanced gas and electric light and power plants. The firm asks customers to report defective service for prompt resolution via telephone 212 or at its Weamo Plaza office.
A surprise gathering hosted by Mrs. George Brockmann at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H M Landauer 506 Idaho Street Friday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs H M Bandager Mr and Mrs Eugene Holmerin Mr and Mrs Geo Halamuda Mr and Mrs A Grona Miss Ernestine Kroeger Miss Laura Kroeger Lula Loch Ethel Bright Pannie Schroeder and many others. The occasion honored Miss Brockmann before her departure for San Angelo.
Farhad Halder aged thirty four died yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Plumb 507 Live Oak alrect. He was a native of East India. Many friends and acquaintances who lent assistance in our bereavement extend thanks to Bernard Michon and family.
Notices list sermons and gatherings across several churches and associations. Junior department talks at 3 pm, men’s rally at 4 pm with Rev. W. A. Cooper. auxiliary meetings, Sunday school, revival services, and lectures by multiple pastors. Attendance invited. venues include Montana Street tent, Pine Street mission, and Losoya hall.
An advertisement claims Diamond Dyes color any fabric or garment at home with simple, explicit instructions. It warns against dyeing cotton and wool with the same dye, noting separate formulas for cotton and wool. Real estate transfers and a local baseball note follow, listing property deeds and teams for the season opener with Christ-like names and historic mentions.
Attorney General letter cites Supreme Court ruling and lists bonds that can be refunded including Courthouse bonds issued May 10 and May 1 1891 and Sail bonds issued November 9 1891. Objection due to levy absence resolved by court decision. Also reports W J Young sentenced to sixteen years for six charges and indicted again for forging W L Simms’s name on a $6 check. other names named in separate charges.
An examination of applicants for state teachers' certificates will be held in the county courthouse next Thursday through Saturday. The examining board includes Aculph Abe Selina G. G. Tuld ford Horggos and W. A. Waywards, with K. P. Hutt overseeing. Applicants for permanent certificates must appear Thursday at 3:40 a m, and unacquainted applicants must furnish character references.
In the thirty seventh district court proceedings include case Wekles vs G H Ry Co with verdict for plaintiff on platn and costs. Rogale BleLernan vs Robert J McLernan divorce dismissed for want of prosecution. Francis Herring et al vs Joseth Kush et al to try the claim at defendants' coast.
The State of Texas notices that on November 16 1897 Robert Stapper was granted letters of administration for the estate of Carl Conrad deceased. All persons with claims are required to present them within the law. Administrator's address is Valley Texas near the Clholo Wa post office.
Public notice states the mercantile business formerly run in San Antonio Bexar county by M Halff and Hast under M Halft & Bro dissolved by mutual consent. A private corporation named Ai Palit ae Bro formed under Texas law as of February 1 1898. Rifles Belknap Rifles committees named for an event in Beethoven hall tomorrow night in honor of St Valentine with invitations extended to Old Guard and other officials.
The Friendly Circle Social club debated February 1 masquerade versus concert options. Rev Father Munoz opposed masked balls for the Children of Mary, leading to a majority decision to host the masquerade at the Zowive Guard armory next Saturday, with likely Catholic society attendees staying away. The rest of the meeting noted continued repairs at the Southwestern Tin Sin Asylum and a burglary at a San Pedro Avenue drug store with a stamp machine recovered.
The ad urges readers to boost health with Sarsaparilia as warm weather approaches. It notes Mrs Michon deceased aged five years died last Thursday at 3 pm at 818 South Pecos Street and was buried Friday at 4 pm. She lived here sixteen years and left a husband three children a brother Peter Gaye and many as mourners.
A two story frame house at the corner of Van Buren and Marshall streets burned last night. The fire started on the second floor after a lamp was upset. The dwelling, occupied by Mr. Israel and family and owned by contractor Mr. Fres, suffered about 4700 in loss to the building and furniture.
A fragmentary docket from Porty-Fipyh District Court lists multiple cases: Prank Co. versus various defendants with injunction motions and guardianship orders, guardian ad litem appointed. appeals from justice court with mixed outcomes. several judgments by default or for defendants. and a Texas State case against Jennie Orrigan. The text shows court actions including injunctions, guardian appointments, and notices of appeal amid procedural entries.
In Haule Indiana on February 32 Edsard Heceney supreme president of the Catholic Knights of America ends a disputed leadership by notifying members that L J Kadeski’s efforts to sow dissension fail. J J Kadeski’s term ends June 30 1807 and Maj Gen John W Nordhers of Vincennes is elected as successor. Members are told to ignore any circulars from Kadeski.
In Bexar County, contractor Carmichael moved prisoners convicted in the Thirty-seventh District court to Aransas Pass road. Hist Henry Robinson life term. Tony Contreras burglary two years. Jet Anderson burglary two years. Beiter Duffy burglary two years. H C Lea theft from person two years. Hobart Milla single two years. Jesus Maxias theft from person two years. Athert Grigsby theft of whiskey four years. Dabney Bilison burglary five years. Robinson to penitentiary at Stunts villa. others, with Bilison and Danson executed, to be kept at convict camp 3 Engle Lake.
From the Texas State House reports Texas bonds are strong in eastern markets. Six percent interest yields attract investors as money elsewhere struggles. Texas securities are described as highly desirable with eastern holders unlikely to sell.
Claude Laoman, treated by Dr Preston, reports dramatic relief from consumption. Thomas shows marked improvement, gains weight, coughs reduced, and chest sounds healthier. He urges others to seek treatment at Alamo Plaza, 205, as Dr Preston claims easy cure in early stages.
A letter lauds a South Pores Street shop for offering many affordable items including school supplies at lower prices than elsewhere. The writer urges readers to visit 202 South Pores Street, asserting the store’s wide range and cheapness as a remedy for hard times. The note also mentions a large party and young attendees at a complimentary event.
A list of attendees from Laredo and surrounding names appears for a Friday night event at the San Antonio Zou ave armory. Numerous individuals including Misa Carlota Alexandr Sara Leal Fosepuine Chaps Alice Herff and others are noted with varied spellings and affiliations.
The city council of be it ordained on August 17, 1896 to regulate the plumbing inspector duties and salary. The revised Section 5 sets inspection fees at one dollar for drain and one fixture, fifty cents for each additional fixture up to five, and twenty-five cents for each extra fixture beyond five. The inspector’s maximum salary is capped at one hundred dollars annually, approved February 7. Bryan Callaghan, Mayor. Teat TNLO, City Clerk.
The court met after a one week adjournment with Commissioner Guergulin present owing to a broken arm. It approved Kent's fee report of 33.20 in a case and Bywaters quarterly report showing 5.55 in expenses. It authorized payrolls for the Son office road and Garza crossing bridge totaling 2 120.60 and 224.60. It approved Monas collection of 130 in files in two criminal cases, and Campbell’s fines of 520 for the Thirty-seventh District quarter to the county treasurer. It also approved Shook’s quarter fines of 460. The session covered multiple routine financial reports and appropriations.
Do your children thrive It is the business of children to eat and grow If you have a child that eats well but does not grow you have cause to suspect worst There are apt to be other symptoms Face is pale eyes dull sleep broken and fretful Use White's Cream Worm Destroyer They claim every worm will be destroyed and the child will grow and develop Price 25 cents Sold by E Reuss and G Stahsen Incandescent Gas Mantling Ego is than any other lighting 2100.
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