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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1896
Page
2
The excerpt argues that people neglect others while preserving their own bodies. It suggests that those who attend to others and act with care may outlive those who neglect others in favor of self-preservation. The moral emphasizes empathy and considerate action toward others.
Bourss Haing Balls For the Workmen and the factory building well under way. The allotment to subscribers will be made next Wednesday at 8 p m at the Business Men's club. About 1% subscribers, deeds prepared from club trustees, plot and drawing shown, checks needed to close deeds swiftly. Basement under construction with cottages rising, building dimensions 40 by 100 feet, suburb expected densely populated in three months.
YM G A Motes announced a men's rally today addressing boys over ten on The Secret of Success in Life. Mrs Ownay will sing selections. Peak School orchestra to perform. Juniors run a membership contest and add new members daily. A gospel meeting for boys under 16 invited. A special association meeting met Saturday 4 p.m. to discuss a constitutional amendment. Junior gym class to present a public exhibition on Washington's Birthday eve.
A weekly list shows new acquisitions at Sam Antonio Library including works by James Lane Allen Henry Van Dyke Paul Ford Constance Fenimore Woolson Ouida Thomas Hardy George Meredith Balzac Henryk Sienkiewicz Herbert Spencer Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge Froude and Gounod among others A varied mix spanning fiction poetry biography and history with titles in translation and notable classics shelved for patrons.
A party from Chicago and other cities traveled via the St Nicholas special car, returning yesterday through San Antonio after visiting missions and local sights. The group, led by A B Getty, boards the route to Mexico today at 11 40 am. Next week a Grafton excursion arrives from the east, with plans to stop and depart for Mexico. An American Tourists association eight-car excursion will reach via the Southern Pacific on February 238 and depart on the International line.
Dr. M Lindner confronts Water Works Company over a $7 charge after a $5.40 bill. Ulrich presents a $21.70 bill for a water closet dating four years back. Threats to involve Attorney Franklin arise as Monday’s meeting will decide if the company can enforce the charges. Also listed are real estate transfers including Anna Stein to Ann Callaghan and Demmer to Francie and Theodora Demmer.
E Westin filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the thirty seventh District Court seeking possession of his five year old daughter Aron alleging she is restrained by his wife Sigrid Westin. He states they married December 20 1650 and that on February 1896 she left with a sewing machine sold for 7 dollars silverware and other goods and took the child Aven. he asserts Sigrid is an unsuitable caregiver and the judge ordered the clerk to issue the writ returnable Monday morning.
Mayor Elmendorf denied circulating rumor that city public schools would close earlier than usual due to budget shortages. He stated schools will not close before the usual June term and will run on the regular schedule.
Father Pat Bratwan Te Leetuco new churches planned in the diocese. Masses and devotions scheduled in churches during Lent. Cardinal Satolli to arrive in San Antonio February 24 for a brief visit. Two new churches under construction at Groton Creek Unatrop County and Marfa Presidio County, each costing about 1200 dollars.
A chaotic call urges Republicans to elect delegates to county and state conventions on February 2 with precinct chairmen named for 16 districts. Amid names and offices, the document lists officials authorized to call meetings, endorsements from local party figures, and county executive committee references.
A late night call lured the night clerk from Dreiss drug store on Alan street. Officer Sobieski saw two men flee the rear. a pursuit followed but they escaped. The store door held skeleton keys and the sofa was tampered with. The owner of the keys may claim them by contacting the police.
A light social event named Sunday Garden hosts a grand ball at Timburgern venue scheduled for night time. The notice provides no further details on guests dress or admission.
Manager Brophy signed a contract with the Chicago club for two games against the Colts here Sunday and Monday, April 6 and 7. Reilly and Parvin are highlighted as key additions with talk of Will Douglass’s release pending. Park questions linger as season tickets go on sale with new gate rules.
Weather drab but clearing as Floresville closes the free school amid state appropriation changes. A protracted Baptist meeting, Wilson county Republicans plan reorganization, Doc Neal joins Captain Rogers’ company to El Paso, and the play Above the Cloudy at the overs house draws money and praise. Prohibition election talk in Floresville wanes as visitors fill hotels.
Boerne in Texas markets a health resort 홍 the Aransas Pass Railroad route tourism. Promoter James T. Clarke advertises the Boerne Hotel as the leading hotel in Boerne and invites readers to send for a pamphlet detailing the resort.
Pearsall notes report a light grand party at W. K. Crawford's in Dilley and a teacher Willis Loggina returning from Dilley. Measles illness spreads, Mrs Hindes is seriously ill, and local deaths include Mr Hamilton Bennett and Mrs Fugur-Bon. Judge Sy Dows recovered, local claborne Nuckols and others attended district events. A Turner notice of Temperance and San Antonio visit are listed along with the death of ST. Perry, a 32 year old American newspaper man from Missouri who died after hospital fainting. Local police reported him after fainting at the city hospital.
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