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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1897

Page

2

Local items and notices from the city streets

A jumble of notices recount van movements, arrests, election preparations, charitable donations, local events, shop ads, and social club happenings. It mentions a large yellow van, bicycle ads, a trolley party on Edison lines, court dates, a dog that retrieves toys, school enrollment, and plans for Labor Day at Kan Perlin springs.

Ey W. Edwards St. Lents Kenfiell & Tips Houston Street Oppenheimeris Ivy Social San Antonio Edison Company East Commerce Dakota Streets Witt Gerriett Bherite Wii Green Grimed County Grimes County Haas & Oppenheimer’s Smith Haas & Oppenheimer's Fruit and Flower Mission Juskie Bros Jordan’ Bros Soholg Juslice George Bursat Phoebe Cno Grove Columbus Tex J Kendall & Rips E.houston St Cermine Garcia Santa Rosa Saspamen Varela Dorners Nic Teugg, Jr Grossmann Itig Seid Dad” Wollbrecht Jonah Kendall & Slips East Houiston Street Pehla New Orleans Francis Janssens

Local Notices and city updates in Laredo Times

Reports detail departures and social events, street and bridge repairs, lost children alerts, tax tax remissions, and new business openings. The Laredo Times notes petitions for tax abatements, a missing child call, bridge work likely ordered, street repairs for drill grounds, and social gatherings hosted by the Earnests. It also mentions Knights of Pythias district activities and commercial construction bids in Boerne.

Adolph Wernelle Hugo Pappe Balado Atd Counell Novick Commerce Street Castro Atreat West End F. G. Earnest Heights Ella Earnest San Antonio Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias T. Lobsberg South Wyoming Street Ward 7 Boeville J. A. Chittim John Rendle

Praise for Bryan Promises and City Council Support

From Alamo Advance, praise for Hon. Bryan Callaghan's pledge to city employees renewed, showing regular salaries and support for the colored community. The Advance endorses Lanyer and the council, noting broad approval across classes for the mayor's improvements and inclusive governance.

Bryan Callaghan Lanyer

Saloon Opening Delivers Lunch and Free Beer

Mr. Chas. Wetzel announced the Wells galops at the northeast corner of Market and South A Street as opened. He told friends that free beer was served and ample lunch provided, with the tavern's crowd regaled by a plentiful supply of both.

Chas. Wetzel

Run on Walker disrupts court summons at Fort Sam Houston

Deputy Constable Adolph Pobukoski faced repeated misidentifications trying to arrest a Walker on assault charges. About fifteen Walkers were questioned at Fort Sam Houston, each time with the wrong man. The officer, lacking first names and company names, failed to locate the correct suspect who posted bond for court appearance.

Adolph Pobukoski Fort Sam Mouston Walker

Sinner Charge Filed In Local Court by Apos

The Advance reports a gang including Bradder Rogers Parldhwret Thomas G Deacon Riley Henry Clay Smith and Lacy Hotertann arresting Abe and Date Sills for criminal libel at Hon Phillip Sheok s court set for July 4 The defendants waived examination and posted bond for the next grand jury appearance amid a scene of absent local figures and a taunting response from Sin Killer.

Vance Stn Bradder Rogers Parldhwret Thomas G Deacon Riley Hector Henry Clay Smith Lacy Hotertann Phillip Sheok Sibel Abe Sin Meacon Robertson

Big Excursion Planned for Galveston and Houston

From Alamo Advance come notice that colored residents of Galveston and Houston organize a grand excursion into the city next Saturday. A large picnic will be held at Limburger's garden on arrival day, with Messrs. A. W. Stafford, W D Daniels, M A W Stafford, R Daniels, W D Seals of Galveston leading the arrangements and promising a royal welcome.

Galveston Houston Limburger's Garden Messrs A. W. Stafford WD. Daniels M . A. W. Stafford R. Daniels W D. Seals

Dem Colored Folks by Alamo Advance

A fragment from the Alamo Advance remarks on leadership and division within the Black community, noting shifts between leading and following and contrasting reactions to shared ideas. The poem-like piece uses dialect to pose a social reflection.

Jinks Alamo

Firebombing at Five Points Saloon Fails Twice

Precautions needed as a saloon at North Proves street and the Bredery road, known as Five Points, was attacked twice early yesterday. A kerosene blaze started at two o'clock, saving the building after a passerby raised the alarm. A second attempt at four o'clock was detected. the door was left open and the fire quickly extinguished. The owner suspects enemies rather than burglars, though some say burglars may have started the flames.

Ud, Fest North Proves Street Brederyicksarg Road Five Points Srov Mfr John Fest Olgars Feal

Change of Agents at the I and G N railway office

Traveling Auditor Tigarus checks the office of Horace Booth general and joint agent of the road. The local agency is to be turned over to J. I. Mustain, recently arrived from Longview. Mr Booth will devote his time to the Houston Herald.

Tigarus International and Great Northern Railway Horace Booth Mustain Longvlew Booth Houston Herald

Ballard's Snow Ointment Claims Swift Pain Cure

Advertising copy touts Selance discovering pain and Ballard's Snow ointment as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and various injuries. Claims quick relief and deep penetration to bone, with a 50 cent price and availability at local drug stores.

Selance Ballard Lisa One B. Relies Schasse

Jubilee Singers Arrive From Marshall Texas for Engagements

A group of twelve colored men and women called the Whey University Jubilee Singers from Marshall Texas arrived on the south-bound International passenger train yesterday afternoon. They will perform at various colored galleries during their stay.

turnaUenal Umin Whey University Jubilee Singers Marshall, Tex

New Patent Remedy Claimed For Bleeding Ulcers

A dubious patent medicine advertises a universal cure for ulcers and related bleeding. It claims rapid relief without operation and cites buckeye as the active principle. Sold by local merchants B. Ienas and C. Selasae at about 60 to 76 cents per bottle or tube.

Plyaicious B. Ienas C. Selasae

New Officers For Friendly Circle Social Club

The Friendly Circle Social Club elected officers for the ensuing term: president H G Cervantes, first vice president Miss Dunbar, second vice president Miss Lucha, secretary Pret Toscano, treasurer Miss Josephine Casanova. Also notes De Witts Early Risers as a liver health product with address 10 Commerce Street.

T He Friendly Circle Social Club Operes Vis H. G. Cervantes Milss Ide Dunbar Misa Lucha Mate Pret Toscano Josephine Casanova

Religion and Politics Clash Over Prohibition Law

A religious press accuses Gov. Drake and Republicans in Inwe of mixing faith and politics after a law legalizing liquor production and sale was passed. The New York Voice notes Drake may lose church support upon reelection for signing the law. Texas Liquor Lester.

Inwe Gov. Drake Republican Party New York Voice Tecause Texas

Jonah and the Whale in Dialect Bible Tale

A dialect style retelling recounts the biblical tale of Jonah and the whale. It describes Jonah being swallowed and later vomited onto shore after three days and nights, with a continuation hinted.

Boston Letter on Local Criticism and Incidents

The Boston Letter reports widespread critique of the Mosso relief society and its leaders, noting Rev W F Davis's legal trouble over Boston Common permits, court rulings, and a string of urban incidents. It highlights Harvard Yale Cornell prestige, local crime sprees, a boxing player, political corruption cases involving ex mayor Perry of Medford, and Jeremiah T O Sullivan's legal battle and pardon petitions.

Boston Mass Bex Geo A. Litchfeld W. F. Davie St. Charles Jais Franklin Park Maring Park Ocean Eye United States United States Supreme Court Cornell al Know Harvard Yale Douston House of Correction Pine Banks Malden Anotuti Somerville Joan L. Sullivan Pitzinmona Snow Balla Medford Ajere Ss & Man Plation Norridgewroox Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan Lawrence Sentinel Boston Traveler Balter Sullivan Tibet Salem O'Sellivan Gaydaned Almak Danwer Wanderer

Death of Jacob Dulling Resident Passes at 85

Jacob Dulling, an aid resident of this city, died yesterday afternoon at 224 Salinus street. He was about 85, formerly ran a grocery store on Military plaza, and had been in frail health for some time. He leaves several children and several brothers. A Pan American Congress tour plan mentions a special talk on July 19 aboard the international railroad.

Jacob International Railroad Pan- América Congress North Eaat Mexico

Mrs Kate Collins a NY decorative designer of note

Mrs Kate Collins, famed for artistic drawing room decor and embroideries, runs a two floor shop in New York with designers shaping wood ornamentation and toilet accessories. She created a decorated calendar for a publisher, later winning orders from Yale dancers and social events. She helped design the Bradley Martin Wall motif and Whitney wedding cake bows, with seasons spent in Washington for venues.

Kate Olling Hae Wowen Kate Collins New York Bire Collins Sindente Yale Sud Okoloo Kate Collies Thia Washington Work Mra Hderling Hays The Suns Theae Priata Mra Onn Bert Bunce

Whist Counter Craft and Party Fad Details

An article notes whist counter crafts as a popular fad with Progressive onci re and whist parties. It describes a hero Bivon as a feat and outlines making a leather tally 7 by 4 inches using a hot iron etching method, suitable for shoemaker supplies.

Bivon

Arts and notices from Freeh Texas and local events

A fragment from Freeh Texas reports on simple tools for work, snake bites and deaths in the area, plus local notices of a grand ball and barbecue at Moore drawing 600 attendees. It notes a Baptist church experience party in Long's hall that raised funds for a new church and May Blinders returning from Dilley with a pleasant visit.

Freeh Pearsall Porreaul Texas Victor Scovill Reseigh Thoraday i Richard We By Wall Dilley Moore The Baptist Church Long's Hall May Blindes

Personal Mentions From Palins to New Orleans and Beyond

A long list of personal mentions notes D B McCat of Palins Ig at Bielger, Ww A Jojies of Del Rig at Benger, Brnat Flach of Comfort at Afatunicke, and Charles B Lane of Gagle Pass at Mahnoke. Various others travel or visit relatives, with names like D DuPoy from Palestine, Me Weary Eimendorf to Boston, Louis J Wortham inspecting drill prospects, and many more as locals plan trips, medicals, or social visits.

D. B. McCat Palins Bielger Ww. A. Jojies del Rig Benger Brnat Flach Comfort Afatunicke

Board of Directors Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

The Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, June 6. Reports from committees show continued progress. Dr J By Spring elected to fill vacancy from Fr E Hildertrand resignation. Executive committee pursuing applicants for general secretary and physical director. expect a field director by September 1. The men’s meeting at 4 PM features Rev Ly Adainson, Cumberland Presbyterian pastor. boys’ meeting at 3 PM.

Goard of Directors Everting J. By Spring E. Hildertrand Ly Adainson Avenue D Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Marriage Announcement for Richard A. Blumele and Clara Lehman

The Banquet is held at the bride's father John Lehman residence at 695 North Finnes Street next Tuesday night. The Frohsinn Gesang Verein and the La Salle Maennerchor societies, with members including Mr. Blormel, will attend the wedding of Richard A. Blumele and Clara Adele Lehman.

Caras Richard A. Tdlvemne Clara Adele Lehman John Lehman North Finnes Attret Frohsinn Gesang Veyron la Salle Maennerenor Blormel Bony

Ella's Promise and Bast atrect Arrest on Warrant

Ella, of Bast atrect, was arrested by Constable Kohr on a warrant issued by Justice Shook for theft. He alleges she took four dollars in silver from Fatunisiada Lopez near Cibolo Creek. She remained jailed on a $500 bail as tears marked her court appearance and she promised to mend her ways.

Billa Town Anult Ampe Bastatrect Constante Joe Kohr Justice Shook Stela Fatunisiada Lopez Cibolo Creek Ella

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