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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1897
Page
2
Community notices and ads detail a February 26 1897 Sunday light show at 40h Mallister with fireworks and exhibitions. Waco and San Fernando references hint at local events, dances, and markets. Multiple names surface in casual notices, including Roach and Stowers, with brief updates on social and civic happenings.
Reports from a West Texas court describe an intervention in the Willfy Davie suit against the San Antonio and Gulf Shore, with monetary details and late session remarks. City jail inspection by a physician condemns conditions and promises a report to the council. Diverse notices follow about a bicycle brand, a newspaper page editor, a local mill and dealer, a social club gathering, a job ad, a drinkwear promotion, and a streetcar collision near Alamo Street.
Special Wire reports a posse pursued a wanted man hiding in Swinson's pasture two miles from the city. Officers on horseback surrounded the area and captured the suspect after a search, noting a rough five hundred yard approach and the suspect submitting without further resistance. The captured man, believed involved in theft, was lodged in Moore County jail.
Special Wire reports John M. Ciuttlom chief clerk in the secretary of state office had a coat stolen from his survey while he was shaved in a barber shop this afternoon. Police are searching for the thief. A second item notes a motion for a new trial in the Lewis Williams murder case argued in criminal court this morning with a ruling on a previous request.
Special wire from Austin Texas reports the Si Ane Lonio and Ansudas Tess Ralway company pays the comptroller in February one per cent of its gross passenger receipts for the quarter ending December 31, 15H. Additional details follow in later dispatches.
Monday shoppers will find a grand dress fabrics sale from Lonsdale featuring 12¢ and 25¢ price points on wide selections of cottons and linens, including 600 yards of white indias, black and white checks, mohair blends, and 38 to 40 inch fabrics. Emphasis on foreign and domestic dress materials, with a large range of 4 to 12 yard pieces, all offered for one day only.
An OCR fragment advertises India linen in various lengths from 1 to 10 yards, claiming superior white fabric and bleaching. It mentions pricing around 4 cents and comments on quality versus other grades, with implied sales rhetoric and measurements like 60 yards total. The fragment references Bic and domestic bleached linen.
An assortment of skirts and fabrics advertised for a Monday sale includes Brocaded Brilliantine skirts at 2.50 and 2.00, Maelish Check skirts at 2.50, and White Dimities and English Cambries priced low. Highlights feature rustling velvet bound skirts, hemmed towels, and Egyptian print dimities, with discounts and limit one dozen items per customer.
Tomorrow the Grenadine novelties will be at their zenith with importations here for choice selection. Miss Otis from Newark City returns from the Metropolis to showcase dress emulations and high standards. Numerous fabrics range 10c to 40c with new weaves including Pompavour lace lawns Madras lace and Organdi Sublime in American wash fabrics.
A promotional notice advertises a Monday sale featuring striped and checked fabrics, two toned patterns, and India twill handkerchiefs at 25 cents, with two for the price of one. It also promotes gloves including Glace Kid styles, Pine Kid, and perforated options, all at heavily discounted prices amid a stock of import samples.
New Plaid Belts, Kresden Belts, Patent Leather Belts, Metal Belts, Leather Belts, seal skin belts with silver buckles. Great variety offered with prices up to 3.00. Belts for every mood and purse in the San Antonio market.
New veils from Paris arrive featuring Honiton trims and chiffon netting. Tuxedo and fancy nets in black white and colors priced up to one dollar. Ready made veils available in multiple locations with extensive stock and fashionable styling.
An importer offers 200 yards of white India linen at 2 shillings 10 pence per yard. The short lengths were secured from the importer at low price, indicating favorable cost for buyers.
A defendant was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary after being found guilty of forgery by Judge Grete at the thirty seventh district court. A motion for a new trial was overruled and the defendant given notice of appeal. Other cases and motions were noted, including civil actions, injunctions, and foreclosures. The court adjourned to March term with upcoming proceedings and public notices.
A report from Alexican kien on South Alamo street describes a gold find with figures ranging from ten thousand to two hundred thousand dollars. A contractor named Tevine allegedly uncovered a vein of yellow clay with a large vein of ore while trenching, continuing to dig after striking a large bore.
Biyou lenor at King’s queue. MickleJohy named ostree commissioner. Mayor Callaghan may issue warrants against specific appropriations. Auditor Wink to straighten confusions. Col James P. Newcomb candidate for postmaster. Several residents listed at hotels in city. visitors from New York, Galveston, Austin, Sanderson, and other places. Mrs Moody returns home. millinery plans noted. inauguration coverage of McKinley event referenced.
A meeting of the convention committers at the Texas Stockman office decided to stage a grand barbecue at Union Stockyards and extend an invitation to Dr. Amos Gravéa Sr. They also planned a concert at the Grant Opera House over the three days. Additional entertainment details were discussed and accepted.
County commissioners approved the county collector's report for the month of Tarmary. The figures include state taxes Ad valorem $7, 0Q7. poll taxes. occupation taxes $1,304. district school fees. sheriff and county attorney fees. and various revenues totaling several thousand dollars.
A well known contractor, who employs many workers including a miner, stated yesterday he does not support the movement. He claims others share his view and that men should not be idled while work is available. The subject remains under discussion among several locals.
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