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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1899

Page

2

Local notices and society items from San Antonio listings

Readable fragments show varied society news and ads in San Antonio. Included are millinery sales, social club hops, a marriage license, hotel registrations, theater and concert notes, and brief notices on local residents and events.

Piret Perester Solidad Houston Me. Brown Manly and Maunian Greer St. Mary's University Galt Yestan San Antonio Messrs John ‘McGhee J. Paul Wifer S. Jusm Baeht S. J L. Dowling Brothers of Mary S J. Louis Lincoln Vs. Smith Washington, D. C More Millinery Co J. Harrison San Antonio Female College

The Flood Devastation and Relief Efforts Spread Across Texas

The flood has ruined thousands of acres and harmed hundreds of cattle and horses. Thousands are cut off and suffer hunger and exhaustion while awaiting aid. Governor Sayers and charitable groups mobilize, and relief is expected within days as waters recede north of Hearne and continue to impact southern counties. Public charity is urged to sustain flood victims for another week or ten days before recovery.

Tand Tela Hearne Bollam Iaads Juntherarich

Aid for flood sufferers flows to many Texas towns

A long list of contributors to flood relief amounts in Texas is reported, with donors including National Enameling and Stamping Co, Brown Shoe Co, and various mayors and citizens from Austin, Corsicana, Waco, Sherman, and Houston. Messages from Governor Sayers outline relief needs, with estimates of eight hundred people in need and authorities coordinating distribution. Reports from Navasota, Bellville, and Brazoria detail ongoing shortages of food and clothing, urging rapid supply and support.

Speelat Austin Texas Boston A.V. Tamijn Byt Co Inametlug & Gtanping, Co New Farle K. c Vainition Brown Shoe Co St. Touwa Beeeeerer Ey Leepseee Paddock Wort Worth Eltizens A. M. McTadden Vittoria A. A. Fielder Sher- Man Southern Collan Ol Co Inperial Lumber Co Houston W.d. Battey Caeom Vines Dames Warrington J.T. Piper Ilabare Congress Niedringhaus Missouri Navassta Jos. D.sayers W. WN. Norwood Geongh D. Neala Trenham Jos Curry Widge Washington County Bellville Thos Scurty Adjutant General Beth Burke Fox Joseph Brazos Belloma Sandy Point Angleton Chenango Columbia Duke J. M. Moore Masthraon P. M. Hartley Jwift Texary

Telegrams Seek Immediate Relief From Governor

Fragmentary telegrams show Jullft and Mayor Brisheny urging Governor Seyers to provide rapid relief. Slenedy and RRABHEAR note urgent actions with plans to organize provisions as of July 8, 1890, in Houston.

J. Quller Sasorg Ion Brisheny Fouston Trouston Seyers Slenedy Rrabhear

Repairs Planned as Brazos Flood Recedes

Rail lines along the Brazos show steady retreat of floodwaters. Hichmond reported an eight inch drop by nine last night, enabling possible track and bridge repairs to start Monday and trains to run by Tuesday if the trend continues. At Wallis Aransas Pass the water fell eighteen inches and work may begin soon, though the Utu bridge remains submerged and the Wallis track condition uncertain. Fallshear conditions improve, allowing track work to begin without delay.

Hilen Brazos Aransas Pass Innes Utu Wallis Unit II Fallshear

Richmond Flood Incident Reported by Southern Pacific

A Galveston sourced tale describes a United States revenue cutter traveling to Richmond and sending boats to aid the inundated area. Lifesaving equipment is noted as common at Richmond, with mention of recent unusual nights for seaport towns. See our line of trucks at CHOWUR INSTALLMENT CO.

San Pedro Springs C. E. Wisher Temple Adolph Acholz al Santa Rosa Infirmary B. Wofford Cuero la Ia B. Healtie G. Dilworth Gonzales Fila Wite Child Bondas pAle George Carrizo Springs Galveston Richmond Apos United States Revenue Richmont al Chowur Installment CO

WILD MAN CAPTURED NEAR LAUREL HEIGHTS

Police yesterday captured a disheveled man known as the Wild Man who had been prowling Laurel Heights for days. He appeared crazed and dirty, required three baths, and fled into brush near Alamo Heights after being spotted by Officer Gurry near Bart Crowther’s cane yard.

Hallee Klefter Laurel Heights Laurel Heighta Bart Crowther Taurel Alamo Heights

Matrimonial license dispute and county case court action

The notice reports a marriage license denial involving Legito Cardenas and Concepeice Pleragy by order of Cicilio Feeras. Teofilo Cardenas was arrested on a kidnapping charge in Justice Sweeney's court, posted bond, and will be represented by Judge W. Te. Camp.

Local Market Prices For Household Supplies And Cattle News

Prices ruled in royal markets today listing items such as grapes, apricots, lemons, beans, berries, and vegetables with per dozen or per basket rates. Market news notes outside cities Chicago St Louis steady top prices, Kansas City down, and large cattle sales with figures around $14.50 to $19 for yearlings and two year olds. Reports also mention grazing land purchases in Diramuit county and a trend toward cattle breeding in Mexico.

Arizona Concord sApricols Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Joe Cowan Taylor-Brown Gill Detroit Rio Grande Stock O New Mexico Levi Baldwin Thiz Henry Packentinin Geddes Hia Lowe Coleman Keeran I. J. Pardee New York Diramuit Mexico Gententtta

Why Wir Mefiuso Critiques City Market and Auditorium Plan

The Chronicle questions the city’s hesitation to fund a market house and auditorium. It argues a market house boosts display and keeps prices low, while an auditorium attracts conventions and crowds. The piece notes Ware has built one, suggesting San Antonio could miss early advantages.

Mefiuso Wace San Antonio

Maverick Barber Shop to Expand Despite Price Talk

Mr. Marks of the Maverick Barber show plans a near term price adjustment and aims to boost business to full shop capacity. He estimates the move will be popular and insists the reduction is intended to increase patronage and drive growth in the leading local barbering business.

Mr. Marks Maverick Yeeerseres Corpstereresb Marks Incilneil

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