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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1899

Page

4

Memorial Meeting Drafts Resolutions for Major John A Green

A San Antonio bar meeting convened to draft memorial resolutions on Major John A Green. Judge Leroy G Denman chaired, committees formed to notify Judge Upson and handle funeral arrangements for the late jurist. Funeral at St Mark's Episcopal Church at 4 30 in the afternoon with listed pallbearers and honorary members.

San Antonio Ball Association Parry-Arth District Court John A. Green Ho Meeling R. 7 Miner Otlock Leroy G. Denman J. GL. Little L. Bales John Sehorn Columbus Upson Upson Beles Reagan Houston C. J. Bales R. A. Culberson Ton. Edenharl Dwyerson R. B. Minar Iton Geo C. Aligelt Leo Tarieton J. A. Green St. Mark's Episcopal Church Dean Hichardson J. J. James L. G. Denman Afr We Houston John R. Shook Marshall Hicks C. AV. Ogien Junge C. Unwaon Aative Carlos Bee S. I. Brooks Flora, McGown Mtr J. L. Little A.W. Serligson Mir G. B. Bines

Bexar County Expenses Record Of Past Week Warrants

Warrants drawn across multiple county funds in the past week list payments to individuals and vendors. Names include Johle P. Campbell Leii P. Campbell KK. Collins H. A. Mann Arthur Speer Frank Mec. Newtoy Le Montez William Tezel L. Wolfson T. F. McCall Butler Kenty A Votlmexing F Hildebrandt Mu tuel Electric Light Co John W. Tobin Ofax Toepperweith Joe F. Walter L. TF Cof fey Gutcliff and Umr echeld Gadwiler R.E. Burnett & Co and others for prisoner feeds, juror meats, road work, bridge lumber, jail lights, printing and more.

Warrinrs Johle P. Campbell Leii P. Campbell KK. Collins Kirchner Road H. A. Mann Arthur Speer Frank Mec Newtoy le Montez William Tezel Leal, Jr L. Wolfson Bexar County Caffey F. Hildebrandt City Riverside Park Mutuel Electric Light Co John W. Tobin Bella Ofax Toepperweith Fredericksburg Joe F. Walter TF. Coffey Gutcliff Umrecheld Gadwiler R.E. Burnett & Co

Kenney Progressive Stock Adds Ten Barrels at Hoffman House

A local trade note highlights Ed Kenney expanding offerings at his bar by adding ten barrels of whiskey from Monongahela Saratoga and Mount Vernon. The Hoffman House Bar display signals improved prospects as drinks and health tonics are promoted, with flexible payment terms for customers.

Hoffman House Ed. Kenney Monongahela Saratoga Mount Vernon

Man Arrested Over Attempted Kidnapping On Train

A would be kidnapper, posing as a helpful traveler, was arrested by Officer Massey after luring a young girl from New Orleans toward a boarding house near the International and Great Northern depot in Austin. The girl, en route to ComIng New Mexico, was guided to the Sunset depot and escorted home after authorities intervened. The suspect, a locomotive fireman, carried $293 and faced a disorderly conduct charge with possible $200 fine.

Massey New Orleans Schico New Mexico Austin Houston International Great Northern Degponer Gil H Iimself San Antonio Hera Raecal Mwsey Hicks Monterey Mexico Kroeger John Wilkene Sunset Fepot

Purcell Street Dedication Case in Chickasaw Nation Decided

Special to the Sunday Wtent reports a U S court decision affecting Purcell and other towns in the Chickasaw Nation. The case over street dedication involves Purcell city council, the Purcell Milling and Lumber Company, and ownership claims to blocks in an addition. Special master James D B Humphrey found the streets had been dedicated by Rt J Love with plots showing the streets and property conveyed, though the public never used the disputed portion. The judge affirmed the master’s report and dissolved the injunction, ruling towns’ powers over streets arise after incorporation and allow removal of obstructions.

United States Court Purcell Pamere & Fence Purcell MII and Wlovalor Company James DB Humphrey Rt. J. Love Purcelt

Fair Grounds Driveway Plan Eyed by City and Fair

The fair association and city council toured the fair grounds to inspect roads and discuss driveway plans from Garden Street to the fair grounds. The mayor and aldermen favored Garden Street to the Southern Pacific crossing and straight to the fair grounds, with cost debates noted. The fair association continues upgrades on stables and the grandstand, while seeking a press agent and stressing economical use of funds. A local ad at the end promotes room availability in Georgia.

Fair Association Comenlitee Faly Associaion Fair Grounds South Presa Atrest Garden Street Boir Brown Teast Prith bin Garden Praca Street City Council Walr Association Wall Association Fale Lila Bair Association Feir Association Waale Falr Association

Army Sanitariums: Hayard Chosen for Consumptives Retreat

Washington July 8 General Bloomberg will recommend to the War Department that Hayard N. AL be set aside as a sanatorium for consumptives of the army. General Sternberg's inspection of Fort Hayard supports removing all but one infantry company and converting barracks and officers’ quarters for patients. The fort sits 6,000 feet up with a dry climate suited to tuberculosis treatment.

Hayard Washington Bloomberg Wil Nake War Department Iyyt Bayard N. AL Sternbergs Sternberg Howier Fort Hayard Merseus Port Bayard

Watered milk scandal shocks New Orleans dairy scene

A sensational tale from New Orleans reveals dairymen bribing informants to skew milk quality. Christopher Borlet, once a dairyman, now a grocer, testified that Summers provided data enabling owners to pass off watered milk amid inspections. corroborating dairyman noted Summers now runs a grocery.

New Orleans Sredta Suniay Light Browcht Trecgrdey Finnegan Christopher Borlet Hintsol Emil Summers Summers Om and

AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN TEXAS SEEKING RELIEF PLANS

Aid for Brazos flood sufferers outlined with a carload of provisions via Paris Texas and a $100 cash subscription raised quickly. Mayor Hicken coordinates with business leaders to stage a grand charity event featuring music and literature to raise funds in Pavia and nearby areas.

Pavia Texas Paris Hicken Caure Eld Dhoevnnts Messrs W. C. Rigsby FH. Bushter Geo. C. Bichitz Thos L. Conroy Jason Slayden C. M. Kight George P. Lupton Ben S. Kamravad August Schemmel J. Stiles

Schoch Named City High Principal by Trustee Board

The board elected Prof William Schoch to be the city high school principal by a four to five vote. Kilpatrick and Wilson received lone votes. Superintendent Smith announced readiness to assist the new chief as the system transitions. The board planned frequent future meetings with ward principals and teachers.

le Choyen Smith Alscusaton Wm. Schoch Callaghan Senoch Hla

Coal Fight Deepens Over Pittsburg Agreement Impact

The Southern Kansas strike spurs new coal market tension as big operators seek to avoid price hikes, while smaller firms resist raises. The dispute centers on advanced pricing, labor limits, and shifts in consumer costs. Local notices stray in with unrelated ads and a cautionary tale about a child's pet poisoned by neighbor’s meat.

City Kansas Pittsburg Kan Sas Devin Santa Fe Railroad

Irish Pipe Layer Faces Insult at Oil Works

A Cleveland Plain Dealer report recalls a head foreman at a Standard Oil plant who berates an Irish pipe layer for uncooperative work. The worker endures multiple insults with quiet dignity, then questions the superintendent about the duration and sting of the tirade.

Perdition

Turf Favorite's Dericiddny and Jockey Whip Comment

A Washington Star item notes a debate on racing tactics with quotes about when to use the whip and when to refrain, amid a sideline remark about champagne. It references racing figures and a promotional line for Staackh Bros, a vehicle dealer.

Washington Star

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