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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1900
Page
8
A refined gentleman’s affair at Turner hall featured attire in statesque fashion and da j fohed makeup. The merry event offered abundant refreshments and decor in the rymnarcium, with Prof Henry THO as musical director guiding a diverse program.
Miller Castel of the Liberty Mills on the near side of the city near the L and GN track met with a painful accident just before quitting time. His left arm was badly lacerated below the elbow in a corn mill catch. No bones were broken. The incident occurred about 6:20 and he will be laid up for some time.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy during the death of their beloved husband son and brother Heribert Meyer. They especially thank the Catholic Knights of America Order of Hermann Dons Turn Verein Eleasser Verein St Josephs Verein Kranknasen Verein and Liederkranz for their kind aid and support.
County Commissioners appointed presiding officers for precincts in the fall election. Changes included boundary shifts for Precincts 1 2 and 6 and new polling places ranging from courthouses to local stores and gardens. A lengthy list identifies each precinct with its polling location and presiding officer.
The commissioner was instructed to print one thousand copies naming presiding officers, polling locations, and precinct boundaries. The list includes officers such as Sith, Delgado, Galuisdo, and O Grady, with precincts and street sites like Paso Botresa, Gallon House, and Rose Creek crossings.
A lively impromptu concert last night at the Alamo flats drew many celebrities in music song and elocution. Amin Ayres Webster and sister Mrs Jas M Young entertained with selections while Ire Brown Chicago banjo and comic numbers sparked roaring laughter. Cogswall Fletcher and Maginnis of St Louis also contributed to a memorable and enjoyable event.
City records show a permit issued Friday afternoon for a new brick building on Loreyn Street, ward 4, costing about 5000 dollars. The project aims to replace the old structure partly burned years ago that housed the Dublin Electric company. The remnants have been cleared and the lot filled.
City health authorities quarantine contagious cases at several locations including measles at 213 Washington, scarlet fever at 216 Cameron Street, measles at 522 North Flores, and measles at 199 Pecan Street, listing the affected streets.
City Attorney reports to council on Travis Park site for the proposed Carnegie library. Locals favor the spot near Mala Plaza and the city hall area, despite some insisting Confederate monument suffices for park ornament. Snow chills New Orleans as a cold wave prompts a forecast drop. A furnished room ad seeks exchange for muskstone or glasses in English Haven. Mines of Pennsylvania official Loree arrives with wife from Mexico trip. Mills of the Pacific railroad visits in private car Sacrament o.
Last night featured a grand masquerade ball at Germaniy lodge with Theo Artzt's orchestra, crowds in elaborate costumes, awards for best group and character portrayals, plus multifaceted entertainments including German and Mexican talents, a children's ball, and afterglow dances. The event credited the dedicated committee and two floor managers for its success, while other society balls and church benefits accompanied the festive night across East Commerce Street and Government Hill venues.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon a meeting for Lig men is held in the Young Men’s Christian Association hall. Rev. Alt. Tarris will address the meeting on The Strength of Young Men. Free tickets available at the YMCA this morning. A large crowd attended and further events are planned. The afternoon gospel meeting and Bible school follow at 3 o'clock in the Association hall. The junior department exam and summer shell outing plans will be discussed. parents are invited.
City Health Clerk Victor Deze reports multiple deaths dated February 14–17 for note in ward districts 2 and 3. Entries include Juana Gonzales aged 1 year, Antonio Luna aged 1 year, Jesus Castilano infant, Elizabeth Howand aged 62, Frank Howard aged 18, Jose Rivas aged 4, and Leone Menamin aged 3 and a half, with causes from old age to cancer pneumonia laryngeal issues. Interments listed at San Fernando and city cemeteries. Also notice for Woodmen of the World members to attend monument dedication for Sov. P. B. Sprague on February 18, 1900 at 3 pm.Facilitating organizers: Weesatchlice Camp No. 83, Woodmen Forest. invites to participate. signers: Jaske Bros. and F. Conk, clerk Robinson.
Special correspondence from Skidmore Texas recounts Mrs Isa bella Gallaway's fall causing partial paralysis, funeral attendance for Rank Howard in Beeville, social events at the Browall home for Arthur and Lizzie Murphy, and local plans including a watermelons crop forecast and Bee County Teachers Institute on March 15. Also notes San Antonio visitor Ocullat J L Gevinson and Beeville district court attendance.
Dr Paschal plans to print monthly health reports in pamphlet form for circulation among health officers of other towns. The issue highlights high mortality rates and is seen as beneficial publicity for the city, though details on San Antonio water and Dr Campbell's report are not included.
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