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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1900
Page
3
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the San Antonio Texas post office for January 6. Includes advertised letters requiring a one cent fee, with instructions to include full address and edge writing for return. Names cover a long roster across multiple categories and languages, with miscellaneous and foreign lists.
An old Texas printed ad touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims effectiveness for men, women and children and offers mail delivery for $1. Also notes a testimonial from Tyler and a 1899 tax notice from the City Assessor J P Devine.
An upgrade to local mail delivery led by Postmaster G G Clifford introduces regulation horse carts for mounted carriers. Carter Mullaly to supply carts and harness with carriers paying forage deductions, improving protection and efficiency. New system reduces horse maintenance and adds mail boxes, with Sunday deliveries benefited by expanded post facilities.
The article notes prolonged delivery hours at stamp and registry windows, enabling late mail handling and Sunday service. It highlights a new clearinghouse system with T. G. Frost’s bank as a branch for money orders, new mailboxes citywide, and expanded carrier operations with night shifts, improved machines, a cash register stamp window, and enhanced security. Postmaster Clifford’s two-year mark foresees continued reforms and potential reelection.
Mrs J M Cain entertained many friends Friday afternoon in her new rooms in the building. Prizes went to Mrs Jackson Afra Milton Brown Mrs Pancoast Mrs Gunther and Mrs Gano. Those present included Mrs McGown T D Dobbs Gordon Seleigaen Saunders Staacke Swearligen Cook Truehead Jackson Pancoast Lobin Niel and others. Also an advertisement for HEROINE stating liver and kidney benefits.
Aged 60 years, December 3, 189%, Annie Robertson Noxon, reflects on memory and sacrifice. The speaker dreams of weaving a wreath for a hero, imagining laurel crowns shaped by courage, battles, and enduring gratitude from widows, then awakens to a green bourne watered by tears.
Last Wednesday Mrs J M Vance entertained sixteen ladies at luncheon. A refined reception and merry card games followed. Prizes were two large plum puddings and a side of spare ribs. Winners were Mrs Gordon and Mrs Carr. Other ladies present included Mire Dobbs Panecast Ogden Glaze Brown Devine Belt Frazer Yoakiut tole Paschal Jameson Johnson.
One of the heaviest rains in years drenched Victoria Texas from Tuesday noon through Friday lifting water levels ankle deep on many streets and forcing temporary suspension of traffic as residents endured the downpour.
Special to the Sunday Light from Hattanioogt Tennessee reports actress Morrison pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in a murder case. The defense argues mental condition while prosecutors seek clear verdict. case developments await judge’s ruling.
Jasper Brown long time foreman at a Houston factory was found dead in bed this morning after being discharged earlier this year. Authorities suspect despondency led to his death, with early reports noting steam and bayou gunk and opened seacocks as possible suicide or accident. The item also contains an advertisement for DALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT and local druggists.
Taken up and in city pound on Matamoros street about December 216th 1889 several horses and ponies listed including brown horse branded thud bay mare branded O2 with tn and GL, sorrel mare branded 42 with bar above, Spanteh branded One sorrel mare and colt branded Ong sorrel pony. If not redeemed, sale at public auction to highest bidder for cash at the pound on February 8, 100 W.1D. CRUSH? Marshal. By JOHN WILKENS, JR. Assistant Marshal
Special to the Sunday Star Austin notes franchise tax receipts for 1900-01 are strong as secretary of state records show large collections. The state insurance commissioner reports a net surplus of 7 987 dollars after disbursements for the year ending December. The piece mentions occupancy fees and unverified references to insularite and company filings, with limited readable names and places.
In New Orleans on a Sunday caucus day, Republican leaders discussed strategies to mitigate a straight white-ticket slate for the state. The gathering emphasized unity among party factions and rapid action toward a cohesive campaign approach.
Report from Atlanta court reveals 600000 black residents of the South are members of a Nashville insurance firm with annual payments exceeding 100 dollars. The case, featured in Sunday Light from New Orleans, concerns the scope of the insurer's reach and the financial role of African Americans in the South's insurance market.
A letter from Selina, Ga discusses a patent medicine claim for rapid cough and lung relief. The writer asserts the remedy works like a charm and helps coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and related ills with immediate results. Various names appear in the fragment.
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