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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1900
Page
4
The entertainment committee awaits a troop review led by General McKibbin in honor of stockmen attending a convention next Monday. A letter from Yorles P. Brown invites Cattlemen to the parade and a drill of the Light Battery on January 23, 1900.
Second Lieutenant J M Campbell of the Twenty fifth Infantry reported for duty at Pact Sam Houston from La redo.
In a reflective Texas reminiscence Annie Robertson-Noxon notes the land's grass grow, trees scarce, and cattle roaming vast distances. The speaker praises hospitality and cites Davy Crockett’s Alamo legacy while lamenting perceived lack of women and children, revealing frontier myth and local pride.
The Friendship council of the Order of Chosen Friends elected and installed officers for the coming year. Officers include Past Councilor J. T. Bowman, Councilor Mary Tandenberg, Vice Councilor Emma Bow man, Instructress Sophie Jordan, Secretary Eva L. Vaughan, Treasurer W. E. Vaughan, Prelate Mrs Backer, Marshal Mrs Maggie Davis, Warden Mrs Marie Quay, Guard Mrs Jennie Cohen, Sentry Alex Trinkle, Trustees Orin Davis Sophie Jordan and Mrs L Vaughan. Installation was led by Past Councillor A. D. James with refreshments served afterward and a successful mask ball hosted by FB friendship council.
Telegram from New York dated January 20, 1900 reports James Pyle's death at age 81. John R Spann, Texas representative for Pyle's Pearline, awaits funeral arrangements and orders the suspension of work until after the service. The deceased established the product that made his name renowned.
General Manager E. H. Jenkins of the Direct Car system is due back from the east and may bring new superintendent J. Q. Brown. Brown missed his arrival yesterday, fueling belief he accompanies Jenkins to supervise a car purchase. The note mentions cigars and a shopkeeper's remark about products.
Court records show Joseph Irwin filed a preliminary injunction in Forty-fifth District to halt Constable Kohr from selling a printing plant at 112 Soledad Street levied for rent. The press sold for 176 to EB. Goeth, despite a temporary writ and bond set at 600. County officials notified creditors Sadovsky, Frwin, Ayenck of sale to satisfy a Bexar judgment. Multiple district court actions followed, including note foreclosures and partition suits, amid a busy docket and lingering property disputes.
The piece describes the United Workers union, its unclear influence in the city, and a mayoral presentation of a real estate gift. It notes the organization includes many workers, claims broad membership, and hints at political impact in the upcoming election.
The city clerk issued suits to plumbers for trench work at multiple wards and streets. Repairs include water lines and pipes at Nolan Street Ward 6, Matagorda Street Vicinity, East Commerce Ward 7, Confederate Cemetery, Flores and Chica Elragis Ward 1, Live Oak Street Ward 6, and 418 Crockett Street.
Police report a colored man named Dave Dilworth was arrested yesterday in Gonzales on a six month old aggravated assault warrant. Mounted Officers Herrera and Parker alerted Gonzales officers who secured the suspect, now detained for transfer. Death notices: Mary Craigs Arkmin age 4y8m17d died January 19. Wills Mulgstvedt ward 4. William Wells 24, died January 19 at 416 Grand Avenue. interment at local cemetery.
The Braman Company presents Belasco’s version of svaza but the engagement ends with a tepid response. Jack and the Beanstalk shown tonight and tomorrow with matinee. Craton Clarke brought to Grand for Tuesday’s elaborate romance and Wednesday’s A Son of France. Miss Anslatle Druee headlining alongside Clarke’s company, with Hermann, Baldwin Mele, and a noted spring lineup announced.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference JC Wertzberg a jeweler and optician offering eyewear services though details are unclear The text hints at eye care or glasses but remains incomplete and ambiguous
Auction sale scheduled for Monday at 2 o clock offering wan paper and assorted goods. Courier items and show canca expected. Seller Paul Wagner listed in notice.
A contractor excavating for a cellar wall on Commerce Street opposite G A. Duerler’s place uses a clever dirt loading method. A narrow channel admits a wagon, with a dug trench across it to hold dirt. Wagons enter, dirt is scraped onto a bridge, dumped into the wagon bed, and shoveling is minimized as work proceeds swiftly.
A fragment highlights E. Hertaberis promoting a jewelry establishment described as old and reliable in the Alta area, inviting readers to view what is claimed to be the most complete stock of jewelry and offering services as a sales associate and dealer.
Two insanity trials were held in probate court yesterday. Jon Lidhim and Pawl Mertens were judged insane after long stays in the county poorhouse. Ludlow has resided there for nineteen years and Mertens was admitted about a year ago. They were moved to the county jail and will be sent to the Southwestern Insane asylum tomorrow.
Felix Pirsich, a soda water wagon driver for Ochs & Aschhachee, was injured yesterday when a bottle exploded during a delivery. An artery in his left wrist was severed, he bled profusely, and Dr. Cattery treated him with five stitches.
Four year old Joseph Holstetter fell from a wagon in Woodlawn addition sustaining a compound fracture of the left arm between the wrist and elbow. He was taken to Appman's drugstore where Dr. Cattery treated him. False starts and garbled text indicate witnesses played with the wagon at the time of the fall.
County warrants listing payments to multiple individuals and firms for services and expenses. Items include ashes removal, road work, inquest and constable fees, feeding prisoners, court expenses, coal, lumber, blacksmithing and jail meals totaling various small sums. Data reflects routine county disbursements across roads, justice, and precinct needs.
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