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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1905

Page

8

City News Snippets From January Through February

A mixed city news column notes events and incidents, including an upcoming art gallery visit with a mask giveaway, a February 11 rail trip to the Mission Garden, and fresh oysters at Albert's Buckhorp saloon. It mentions tax settlement talks with the city clerk, a K of F meeting at 230, and various lodge and hall events at Turner hall and Midstow Garden. Reports on thefts, arrests for disturbing the peace, a milk theft, and a robbery attempt near West Commerce Street are included, along with neighborhood notes about repairs and local social gatherings.

Arthur's Tarnes Gan Neily Albert Buckhorp Bryant Aluinius Toei Pographiical Union No F. Rall Minnebaho Turner Hall Sobisld West Ene Mérce Street Santa Roden Wyenie Garmanin Lodge Katebts Baturday Snowden South Virginia Atrdeto Bathrday Vinita Lodgé Hitler Armstrong Aguat Atycet Eldiek Aleo Atolen George Greenberry Adam Spencer West Commerce Oftger Gold F. P. Annulusask Malincke Hotel

FLA. CHAPAS DRUGGIST Open All Hours in Miami?

A fragment notes a Florida druggist offering 24 hour pre delivery service at 618 West Commerce Street near New Market. The text hints at “drugs open nay and blébt” with emphasis on health care and accessibility. Names and exact addresses are partially unreadable.

Fla Chapas Commerce

Fragmentary police report fragment from city avenue case

An incomplete OCR text describes a harboring suspect, a livery service, and a police station exchange. It mentions Nathan Hyssw and a request for an officer to arrest a boy who harmed a son, with a later affidavit implied and a local street reference.

River Avenue Awatalh Marsial Kieffer George Victor Rose D. L North Ceae Leepme Syatiou Roe Nathan Hyssw Barrera Street

Notable guests at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio

A string of visitors is listed at the Menger including John i Quin William Hervey H Poole Homan Colquitt Meyer and wife Walter F Timon Fitzgerald and crews from Dallas Shreveport Corpus Christi Brownwood and Lake Charles. Guests arrive from Dallas to Brownwood and beyond while Mr Aftith and Mrs Moth head to Austin for new positions.

John i. Quin William Hervey Yoakum Say Ktaparte Aus Shreveport Breuser Showers New Orleans H. Poole Dallas PX Homan Corps Christi Menger L. A McDaniel Bonita Weld Chickgo Fe James‘ Kirksey Hillsboro Colquitt Lake Charles Bexar HA. Meyer Mahnoje Mr. Bates W. 3. Smith Cuero Due Shel Walter F. Timon Corpus Christi Sims Watiea Bo Jy Fitzgerald Brownwood Texas Mahneke Burr Adnuthern Te Mahueke Mra L. L. Brigeswilt Willian Kelley Hoston Mass Ara Entals The N. Jacobs Bo. Mase Dbibomberg Charter Muth Cabthovle Aftith Austin Tamurtasy Ares Moth

Poll Tax Payments At County Collector's Office

Unclear OCR text describes poll tax payments at the county collector's office. Mentions collector Meerscheidt, deadlines, and a total of 1997 poll tax and exemptions. Details are fragmented and dates uncertain.

Conalterale Eediilons Meerscheidt C. Pucks Fiona Sasol

Divorce suits filed amid garbled notices

A damaged OCR fragment reports divorce suits filed and lists scattered names and unrelated ad text. The readable portion references Lovilen Galan y Flores and Edwin Gilkey amid inconsistent lines and pricing jargon, with miscellaneous product and business mentions trailing off.

Lovilen Galan Y Flores Ameritutro Flores Edwin Gilkey

Rating Sheet for Retail Merchants Rating in San Antonio

A damaged OCR fragment describes a rating sheet used by the Retail Merchants Association of Texas and the National Association of Retailers. It notes the ingenious rating key of lettered indicators for merchant standings and urges merchants to provide factual, unbiased information without prejudice.

Sin Antonio Fred Masim Hic Matonn Waefal Ag Jan Fe Jan‘ Antonié M of Texad National Association Retly Cers United States Jocal ‘Eystel

Burial notices with multiple errors and partial details

Fragmented obituary notice lists deaths on January 5 for Manley Upastey and A. W. Yucksng with unclear causes and ages, and an infant statement. Provides addresses and a burial at cemetery No 1 with likely family names Briel and January 6 interment pending at Saint Marys or similar institution.

Manley Ves A.W. Yucksng Nategr Doehes Street St. Atary's Hematers Amé B. B. Briel Faach Street

Prize masquerade ball at Mission Garden by Knights and Ladies of Honor

The Knights and Ladies of Honor held a prize masquerade ball at Mission Garden. The event featured many new and early-Indian costumes with a grand march at 3 PM. Prizes awarded included first Miss Mary Gaile Ki Lena Foreman and Mrs Faun Steifey, second Eugenia Nordhgus and Linnja Praeger, third Theodeds Jurenehtel, fourth Lillihn Ainkmetutian.

Mission Garden Tha’ Orenson Yng Nilsses Mary -Gaile Ki Lena Foreman Faun Steifey Eugenia Nordhgus Linnja Praeger Theodeds Jurenehtel Lillihn Ainkmetutian Atte Rotidtt- Hensler Ain Tmuser The Nudines Wern Hotton Hdéacll Msg

Flour Mill Employees Hop at Turner Hall

A colorful social event by the International Germanom and Flour Mill workers at Turner Hall drew a large crowd. Organizers Mr. Antates and Mr. Rata led a spirited informal evening, with officials Kako, Darnil and Tibbs credited for strong organizing efforts.

Turner Hall Geromt Flaur Antaates Altoough Otforta Mears Kako Darnil Tibbs

Funeral Today for Sergeant Clifton in National Cemetery

Funeral services are held this afternoon for Sergeant Clifton. Interment will follow in the national cemetery. Friends here this week mourn the loss as investigators review the killing, with details from local societies and officials.

Clifton George Chitty Tiilery Kendric Jéiu Dickson Conchet Lng

Major Bonnetts Visit Details Of His Life

The article describes Major Bonnett’s background with the Salvation Army, his military service, and leadership roles. It notes headquarters in Dallas, prior service under General Gosth Iy Louddd, work in Argentina and Spain, and time in Georgia. It mentions his praise for brave service, travels with the army, and his reception at a local hall with supporters.

Major. Bonnett Salvation Army Mali Amerkea Bonnett Briglandy Sulitfon Gensral Neany Nebel United

City Collections for the Past Week Summary

The city reports weekly collections totaling $8,186.58 allocated to taxes general fund and cemetery fund. Amounts include portions for sash tax, general revenue, and miscellaneous receipts as listed.

Lamp Explosion Triggers Fire Department Call

A lamp explosion caused a fire at 200 North Eeana Avenue in River Vox on a Thursday evening. Firefighters arrived promptly around 5:56 PM and contained the blaze with minor damage reported. investigators noted smoke and heat damage near the residence.

Sanoher North Eeana Rive Vox Wits Practiqally Trom Laredo Hdsp Agat -Irony Company

Arrivals at Leading Hotels

List of arriving guests includes G Woodlock Birwins Woodtown Al Wright, Patel from Rock Tex, Moyer and wife, J Fitzgerald, Emma Nforsen Biowawood, William Berg Coukum Tex, Attwater and P Burges AqQuuatON, and Masquerade. Suits for rent at 222 South Commerce Bridge.

G. Woodlock Bir- Wins Woodtovn Atasedtaj Ventin Sinise Patel Rock Tex Digren Daum Dh. Moyer Louis Be. Javice Dallas Wilna

Areee Rev. Luckett at Ate Street Presbyterian

A report notes Rev. SM Luckett pastor at Ate Street Presbyterian Church with a gathering at 4 p.m. The Lanea Auxiliary hosts a program and a library event is announced. Dorsey will teach the Bible lesson, starting next week.

SM. Luckett Ate Street Presbyterian Ely Djous Lanea Fletton Heoltatron Filsbrary

Building Permits Issued for New Structures in Little fh Area

A series of building permits were issued for new constructions in the Little fh area including Nearpsete to erect a box Tesye and Framers projects on Lumagi Hitt and Zavals streets. Estimated costs total about 3350 with specific builders Bia and Ayaan contributing to multiple sites. Local authorities processed the permits and set reviews for compliance with zoning and safety standards.

Nearpsete Ayaan Veta Strest Bia Zavals Street East Cony

Citizens Protest Barred Wire Obstruction Petition

Fragmentary text shows citizens complain about obstruction by wires at Grenet and South tab intersection. Urban protest references a petition and requests for yerditchments and intersection work, noting fenced barriers and enforcement of old ordinances.

Grenet- and Tims Patieners Selalay

Alarm of Fire Early This Morning

A fire alarm sounded early this morning in Oregon City at 1:40 or 2:10. Fire crews responded to a blaze causing damage at a location on East Brockett Road. Disturbances and disrupted traffic were minor, with no serious injuries reported.

East Grockett 3

Polite caw they are polite caw they are

A fragmented text from a local journal notes a polite cadence or refrain spoken by a speaker named in a garbled city report. The passage includes stray phrases about weather and a distant shot, plus an aside about a person named Antonio and a farewell sentiment.

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