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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1899
Page
8
The Market page shows a chaotic list of prices for fruits vegetables and goods from local dealers. Items include oranges lemons grapes cantaloupes tomatoes peaches peaches and more with per unit and basket prices scattered throughout the note.
The local market showed fair activity with prices trending downward. Health Officer Paschtl proposes a spring meat inspection system to protect citizens, improve market hygiene, and keep meat handling efficient, including dairy and cattle management. Ranchers report cattle and sheep sales across Texas and Missouri markets, with notable buyers and varied prices.
Money loaned to build house and tenant for later ownership offered in Navarro Street area. No cash required at outset, with rent payments applying toward eventual ownership. Local scheme positions itself as a path to home ownership across all city parts.
A new enterprise named Acme Ice Cream begins operations near Santa Clara and Monti streets. Partners J. C. Skert and W. W. Lewis manufacture and sell ice creams custard creams and frozen fruits. The plant emphasizes safety and cleanliness using medically prepared tubes to prevent contamination and to maintain product quality. Visitors may tour the factory for inspection and to learn about the new process.
Military dispatch describes Colonel Brereton organizing the Thirty third infantry at the post. Recruiting travels to Dallas and Little Rock yield several enlistments as officers and men join to fill ranks. Details cover officers, adjutants, quartermasters, and supply arrangements plus horse procurement for Texas units and notable arrivals at the post.
The Commercial college in the Dalling Building closed last Friday after a large, successful summer session. Scholarships were awarded to Mies Nehie Daniels of 48 Hurgott abreast elly and Arthur Wildenthal of Cotulla Texas. The Finch scholarship of 10 dollars funded a one month commercial course for winners. All regular departments remain open for the year.
Leopold Scherrer a gardener of 161 South Presa street was found dead in his grape orchard with a bullet wound to the temple. A hooked rifle triggered by a wire near the fence caused the fatal injury as he planned to shear blocks after tending his grapes. His wife and son found the body. Coroner Shook to investigate beginning Monday. Scherrer, 62, a prosperous gardener, resided years in the city and owned property including a home. he was well respected and connected to San Antonio resident Mr. Muckert. He belonged to Harmonie lodge and Hermann Sons. Funeral services set for this afternoon at the family home. burial in Hermann Sons cemetery.
A fragment describes the Order of Pendo a benevolent fraternal society offering sick and funeral benefits. It details membership age 17 to 60, private council routines secret signs and passwords, medical exam required for benefits, and a California incorporation with a San Manesco headquarters and annual supreme council sessions.
Friday night near South Flores Street a wagon and horse plunged from a bridge into Alazun Creek. Dr. A Glaser and Garry Wurztach helped save the children and the horse as the wagon sank in about three feet of water. The bridge is warned as dangerous and needs repairs to prevent further accidents.
A reward of 260 dollars is offered for the arrest of Taylor Kirk, 28, of 6 feet 10 inches tall, blue eyes, brown hair, missing since July 19. He is wanted in Oklahoma for the murder of his sister Ida Yarborough on the 4th. A postal card from Sheri Morrison of Wishita County Oklahoma dated July 20, 188? reports the reward and details.
A noisy, error riddled recounting notes the Bastille siege of July 1789 with mobs surrounding the fortress, the fall of the governor, and the freeing of prisoners. It describes the urban assault and the ensuing shift in power that helped spark revolutionary change in France.
A fragmented ad describes instruments sold with low price points 0, 75.02, and 100 dollars. Payment terms include quarterly 12.50, care and tuning free until paid, and a conditional exchange policy on trees being claimed, with balance applied to other instruments.
The Summer Homes in Virginia North Carolina Georgia and Tennessee offer easy reach and affordable board rates. Visitors may choose altitudes from two to ten thousand feet and obtain booklets or information from J O Andreys Southsyedter Passenger Agent at the Matehing House Houston Texas Prof Perata's orchestra gave a fine concert last night in Scholes Palm Garden with a repeat performance tonight Manager Boerner invites all patrons to attend at the popular resort
Dr Adolph Gelumand and Dr Oscar Loew with Dr KR Emerich discuss a reported discovery of bacterial enzymes claimed to kill bacteria. They contrast enzyme action with traditional antitoxins and note uncertainty in how the enzymes differ from toxins while acknowledging potential for advancing antiserum research. Renowned bacteriologist Dr A G Hicha supports the finding as significant though unsurprising if pure culture methods yield antitoxins.
Chancellor Hicks-Desel warned bankers that Britain should not hoard gold. He noted world production around £40m in 1890 and £60m in 1908, urging combined action by England, joint stock, and private banks to manage reserves without forcing the Bank to build a larger stock.
In New York City a powerful new electro magnet, used in eye surgery, attracted and held a sliver that pierced the eye. Surgeon Track Parker deployed the device during an operation to extract the metal and release the eye back to its normal position.
The Philadelphia Press notes dangers of summer vacations for both men and women. Excess exercise temptations and return to routine after breaks lead to adverse fitness effects. Dublin cites ancient cathedrals including St Patrick's and Christchurch, once restored by a brewer.
United States District Judge T approves the counth of United States District Marq uhal George I. Sleprecht and commissioners in the nabeaa corpus case of Jacob Santos Coy. The judge orders Colonel Luther Hare to release the boy to his father after the minor proved enlistment without parental consent. Deputy J. H. Lancaster returns from La Grange with a Chinese detainee. Six Chinamen remain under detonation pending deportation. Other officials visit Galveston and attend court business while a bankruptcy discharge is granted for A. S. Perkins.
A city Baptist committee of Indies from various churches met at the Way Dayist church last evening and decided to tender Mos J Nelean a reception. He has returned to lead Bible lectures under the State Sunday School and Goportage association. The reception will be held tomorrow night from 8 to 10 o clock. All Baptist church members are invited.
The ladies of Travis Park Methodist will host a basket luncheon on Thursday July 27 at Sutherland Springs. Tickets cost 60 cents and will be sold at local drug stores, a shoe store, Navarro Street business, and a bank. Proceeds support church activities and a large crowd is expected.
A fuzzier ad touts affordable pianos with ten year wear for 60 to 100 dollars and quarterly plans of 13.50. It mentions HOS GOGGAN & POS and a sale on sailor hats and children's coats at The Mold Millinery with Monday sale pricing.
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