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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1899

Page

4

Markets Prices From Local Beaters War Housewives Supply

Local market listings show prices for fruits vegetables and staples. Arizona wyapee seedteca 10 fb and 600 basket Concord grapes Delaware grapes 3 lb 6 Apricots 75¢ per basket 1e and 2c per dozen Oranges 50 dozen Lemons 25c 300 dozen Chicks 1c We ani 35c dressed Le We 200 Butter 1 0 to He 3b Watermelons 23e each Cantatoupes 2008 Green beans 5c quart Irish potatoes 2c Th Sweet potatoes 2b 30 Onions te Ib Okra 5¢ quart Tamlines tec sle basket Peaches 2¢ Sle basket Plums 1d ox Squash fe dozen Cucumbers le dozen Pears Texas Wevvv0e doz Ye basket Apples Me basket Weh20e¢ dozen Corn Ihe dozen California plums 1ie 3be dozen Te

Arizona Seedteca Concord Delaware Texas California

POUND NOTICE at Matamoras street sale due

In the city pound at Matamores street a horse and two other animals are to be sold at public auction if not redeemed by July 2, 1849. The stallion ox-marked horse, a black mare branded 42, and a black jennet branded KK are listed as property with auction to occur at 1 o clock. Marshal H. W. Druse is listed. Also notes on Paul Association and exposition meetings follow with various names and items, including exhibits and power arrangements for the fair grounds and upcoming farmer events. A separate notice advertises a sideboard sale at Stowers and reports minor local incidents and furniture listings.

Matamores Street al Taly Publi Anetion Vela A. Silberstein J. RB. Wilson Dallas Siebel Vance Waoco Bryan Agricultural College

Captain O'Meara Visits San Antonio Friend Turns Prosperous

Former San Antonio detective Captain Mike O'Meara, now a prosperous Sonora businessman, visits the city on business and pleasure for a week. He meets his daughter Mrs. W. E. Rivington of Yoakum who has joined him here. O'Meara predicts prosperity for Sonora. he once worked with Captain James Van Riper in the local force.

San Antonio Mike O'Meara Sonora Texas O'Meara Alamo City Maneke Hotel W. E. Rivington Yoakum O’'Mesta James van Riper John P. Campbell

Postal pointers nail catshi er sign ed yesterday

Local post office assigns fifteen day vacations for the first mail carrier shift with J Volz succeeding Wim Carrière. David Sanders relieves the second batch beginning today. Several carriers and substitutes rotate, with Volz appointed in a permanent role.

David Sanders GO. A. Nesbitt G. Ti. Mudd W. H.atitchell David Jones H. Bitler J. J. Volz Mr. Biller Gorny Volz San Antonian Orn Vole Cartiers Holt Wee He Newton C. Wilke White Genleen Abrams Seaseb OL Richter

Market notes on cattle prices and exchanges in Texas

Cattle market updates indicate steady demand and price stability for dressen items and goats with expected activity rise in the near term. Texas traders like McLymont, Kelley & Clarkson, and J. Kokernot report sales, while Chicago edges St Louis on price potential for Texas cattle. Notables include Marlon Sansom promoting fine cable exhibits and Dallas’ A Silberstein among strong Black cattle producers.

Cattle sales and market notes across Texas and beyond

Reports from multiple ranches and markets show stocks sold in Texas and surrounding regions. G W Whitehead & Son bought yearlings at 15 per head. cattle volumes in Chicago and St Louis markets are noted, with 12342 to 1228 pound steers at 195.65 per hundred pounds. Estimated totals include 20,000 cows in Southest Texas and 26,000 Texas steers in the Indian Territory. prices range from 4 per head in some outside markets to 15,000 value projections for the year. ranch trips and purchases by Guy Borden and Col H L Wendley are listed. significant flood damage near Nueces reportedly caused 2 to 6 feet of water. stock losses minimal.

G. Ww. Whitehead & Song F. W. Gwaltney Honey Grove Nueces Chicago Chita Texas Indian Territory Chittim Guy Borden Elgin Kanga H. King Greenville R. J. Carrol Brady GH. B. Wendley Sot Springs Ariu J. S Howes San Angelo St. Louis

W H White to Receive Regular Position Next Appointment

W H White a veteran newspaper man and former Floresville Enterprize editor is now senior in the office and expected to secure the next regular appointment. Four carriers relieved yesterday. Genteen Halton Wike and Beall Vernor plan a trip to the Guadan river headwaters with camping and travel gear, ambulances included.

W. H. White Light Floresville

Organs at Cost from Goggan Bros Sale

Goggan Brothers advertise new oak or walnut organs at 355 cash or 20 down, 25 weekly, with warranties or money back. They claim a large stock coming and offer second hand organs for 25.1 dollars. Sale aims to clear space for new arrivals and reduce prices across several listed figures.

Souvenir statue honors Menlia campaign at local meeting

Members of Osonroe Todge J. C. and Y. were given a David and Goliath statue as a campaign keepsake by Brothers Remming and McCormick at the last meeting. The gift was well received and reflects the sentiment of club members. Notice asks all promised packages to be sent to the Business Men's Club by Monday morning.

Helic Brobm Alanila Osonroe Todge Menlia Brothers Remming and McCormick David Golieth A. W. Bitter Sixih Ward Tor 'Lood Business Men's Club AL W Bitter

Edgar's peach crop saved by city protection order

The article notes Edgar residing on Prov poct hi sends a letter praising a city decision to protect his orchard from the widow's blight and Phytophthora threat, enabling hope for a fruitful harvest after years of concern.

Edgar

G A Stowers Co Furniture Bargains This Week

G A Stowers Co advertises bargains on furniture and organs. One offer lists a walnut oak organ with ten stops and a $35 price. Also promotes a large 4x10 upright plane in walnut or mahogany TH1G-10 THOS GOGGANE & HO.

Nsw Goggane & HO

Melon Offer and Rooms Ad in Faded Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR yields a quirky ad two items: a 50 pound Alabama watermelon praised as luscious and fine in a sale or offer, and a rental notice for three pleasant rooms at 716 Garden Street possibly furnished for Wehrhouse. furniture sales at 14 Stowers are hinted.

Old Fashioned Ball Celebrates Long-Lived Nelfant Residents

In Belfast Maine, the town prides itself on a high share of residents over 70. A recent old fashioned ball featured octogenarians and near-centenarians led by Ephraim Allen Pitcher, with plans and dances echoing a younger era and a total march age of 1702 years among 30 participants.

Belfast New Hsigland New York Grand Mayer Ephraim Allen Pitcher Pitcher Charles Reed Wich Dlone Frank M. Lancaster Alden D. Chase Willian B. Swan Asa F. Riggs William GC. Minehall David Japley Ibe Bot J. O. Whitten Nelfant Coure March Abele Gradville Landers

Unclear Stockley Kansas Marriage Notice Apparently Odd

A garbled Stockley Nowa marriage notice reports Miag Detla Till wed a traveling man of considerable means who avoids labor. The couple, with an older spouse and 256 pound weight, live in Louisville Ry and were married in Kansas City. Friends expect further details.

Mer Tusband Ale Louisvill

Southern Exposition in New York Preparations Under Way

Extraordinary preparations are underway for the Southern Exposition to be held at the Grand Central Palace in New York City from October to November 1588. The event aims to display the south’s products, resources, and industries to America’s money center with state organizations urged to exhibit and promote development across agriculture manufacturing and education.

New York Grand Central Palace New York City South Snetrapsis America J. J. Garnett

Tough People Onen in Rural England Humorous Folklore

In rural England, biting rules demand servants’ character checks, with a Gloucestershire farmer seeking a lad and asking for a past employer’s character. A retort about writing a reference ends with a cautious reply. Also snippets from Chicago and Tangas City pieces reflect rural humor and dialect.

Summer Outing At Stowers For Folding Cats And More

Local listing advertises affordable folding cats folding chalvy and related items at Stowers. Includes brief notes on cheap prices and miscellaneous goods.

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