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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1899

Page

4

Flood relief efforts and distribution debate in city

A Business Men's Club report details flood relief shipments to sufferers, notes surplus funds of 503.09 and questions on their distribution. Members discuss diverting funds to aid the most needy, referencing San Antonio donations and upcoming committee meetings to decide allocation and avoid delays.

Business Men's Club Richmond Taliaferro Chateau Meuston Relief Committee ftHaws Selker Tichmond Texas Nhu Wocafes Bacun Hood Seiker Waller Grimes Fort Tend Brazoria S. Taltaveri Chattmnain Lovston Helivé Com Wight Jeter Key San Antonio Justines Business Men’s Club Business Men's Marshal Hicks

New Buffit Car Resort Opens on West Commerce Street

The Buffit Car of Range and Co opens a new resort on West Commerce Street, drawing the city’s leading business figures. Wall Simpson and R. L. Crews join as bartender and assistant, with Ju2 Farmer as club attache. A exclusive drink named the Lone Sirv Spirit debuts as a signature offering.

Buffit Range & Co Commerce Street

Probate matters chief: sales, appraisers, and administrators

In probate news the sale of Gunna G and related estate actions are noted with motions for new trials sustained and set asides. Estates of Huppertz, Serrera minors, Sweenex, Russell, Jacgly, Talew appear with letters testamentary or administration granted, sale orders for real estate, and maintenance allowances.

Gunna G J. Huppertz Charles Ab Peisate I. G, Russell Tohn TD Trambpleton Eliza Talew

Bankruptcy action grants discharges for Corpus Christi men

Federal Judge TS Maxey yesterday granted discharge in bankruptcy to Francisco Grands Jr and Bento Grande of Corpus Christi. Jeff B Grakan sought adjudication and to have George B E Robinson and the Granam Commission Co adjudged bankrupt. the judge denied the petition as to the two later and referred the matter to Referee R U Culperson.

TS. Maxey Federal Court Banakruptcy Prancisco

Auction sale by Hadeey on 402 Houston street

Auction on account of Mr R H Hotheing moving to Mexico offers entire stock of new and second hand furniture at public sale Tuesday Augustet commencing at 9.4. Bed room sets tables dressers mahogany racks cook stoves insulene stoves and more. Don’t miss this chance to buy at your own price. Martinez or Woure hold Goods. Auctioneer S S Hadeey.

R.H. Hotheing Mexico Houston Street S&s Hadeey

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Misys and Willow Streets

Eustace Beilingey transfers lot 1 block A corner of Misys and Willow streets to E W Yeawmant. Conrad Huberieh transfers lot 19 block 4 on Paso Hondo street to Carrie Moulin for 450 dollars.

Supplies contracts let by Texas department of defense

The Texas department awarded fuel and grazing supplies for a one year term ending July 4, 1900. Bids from multiple firms across ports including Fort Brown Fort Clark Fort Ringgold and Fort Sam Houston cover oats corn bran hay and coal with prices ranging from 0.62 to 4.07 per 100 pounds and cords per unit. Awards list numerous supplying firms and quantities for each post.

Capleld A. T. Stevens Department of ‘Texas Allowa Hay Gracn BTC Feri Bliss H. Searing Arkansas City Kansas W. OW. Fink Campbe Tarquhart San Anebonio Stoner LO Fort Brown Francisca Yeurria Win T¢Elley Brownsville Fort Clark A. Viteh Sin Antonis C.H. Searing Stratton Brackettville Camp Bagie Pass Eagle Paes Bae Fort McIntosh James-Moore & Co Larpedo Searhng Arkansas Guy Foe We. A. Fitch San Antonio Fort Ringgod C. H. Searing Fort Sam Houston W.A. Fitch U. H. Searing Strauss & Try Antonio San Jacinto Hanna & Leonard Galveston Fort. Bliss B. P. Dardyaike el Pa T. T Brown—francisco Tiarola Jim Clump R. Stratton Brackettvile Soper Bushel Camp Fagle Pass Joseph Vellhamm Eagle Pans Smith Larvernin George 4 Beard McAlester Indian Territory John A. Builer Cumberland Fort San Jacinto Z. MM. Dleiskell

Piano and Organ Bargains From CO GGEAN and AROS

Reliable offers on pianos and organs with a guarantee. Choose from affordable desk units and instruments, backed by a money back warranty if defective. Potential buyers urged to act now and visit the shop.

Thos, Coggean & Aros

County Warrants Issued For Salaries And Supplies

County Clerk Newton drew warrants for salaries, regular monthly allowances, and numerous supplies and services for Bexar County offices and employees. Inquest and bridge work costs, office materials, stenographers, groceries, jurors meals, and various repairs are listed with amounts and payees.

Aronth Newton Wreek Fis Knox Matc Berry Lemoylag BH. Shock FF J Meltel San Juan Road FF. J. Bell Culebra Nic Tengs Philp Johns J. C. Williams Board of Equattention I. PF. Nelson C. N. Leroux Calaveras Sand Co FM. Gloeckner Bexar County Pearhouse Hanesen Bros Peorhouse John &. Campell John P. Campbell H.C. Gafford J. Biier John Keiser B. Gleason Sylvihur Springs Gafford & Betnes Coffey Tod Sehot San Antonio Printing Co

Pianos Offered With 10 Year Terms and Exchange Option

The advertisement lists pianos at 73 and 100 dollars with 10 year coverage and quarterly payments of 12.50. It promises exchange during payment and applies any amount paid toward a new instrument. Terms mention ordin Ary ette and Gord fish as part of the guarantee and sale.

Ordin Ary Ette Walt Kent Fin Yhos Goggan & Dros

Young Men's Christian Association Reception Aug 4

The Young Men's Christian Association will hold its regular monthly reception on Friday night August 4 at the association hall. Attendees may expect jovial features and local talent, with the Ow! Quartette club and soloists to perform. Entrance is free for all who enjoy a good time.

A. Atenold Shaw Ais Onrry Sf McMinn

Pleasant party honors Miss Ida Ulrich at 07 Dallas

A Meysy Pady hosted a pleasant gathering last Thursday night at 07 Dallas street in honor of Miss Ida Ulrich. Attendees included numerous named guests such as Miss Carrie App, Miss Tina Noll, the Ulrich sisters, and several friends and relatives. Dancing and games lasted until three in the morning before the merry company dispersed.

Ida Ulrich Dallas Street Carrie App Tina Noll Dinnly Lena Neate Leona, Ide Lena Ulrich And Mes B. G. Ketchum Juless J. F. Gorland Sfessra Chas, Muth Wilki Freny P. Et, Cowan Toe Kobe Adolph ‘Cuasse L. B. Ulrich W. Soith Adolp Kobe Te Terrauin Morraing Marry

West Street Car Company Suit Over Injuries

George J. Bade sues Wear End Street Car Company in the Forty fifth District court for 10900 dollars claiming personal injuries on June 17 when a flat car being pushed by a passenger car jumped the track on West Houston street, injuring his left foot and ankle while he was an employee. A court action seeks damages for the accident.

West Ind Street Car Company George J. Bade Wear End Street Car Company Mac West Houston Street

Funeral for Stella Gum Held at St Patrick Church

The funeral for Stella Eugenia Gum aged five years nine months was held yesterday afternoon from Uno family residence at 316 Milam Street. Services occurred at St Patrick's Catholic Church led by Father Sheehan, with interment at St Mary's Cemetery. Daughter of Albert Guin, engine­er on the Southern Pacific railroad, the town notes the young tragedy. Marla Smith, a 67 year old, died yesterday at 397 Faso Hondo Street. She was not native to Florida and had lived in San Antonio nineteen years. 845.00 Wil buy a new organ this week Organ In chow window, F-M-K THOS. GOGGAN & BROS

Stella Eugenia Gum Uno Famiy Milam Street St. Patrick's Catholic Church Father Sheehan Inter Tvent St. Mary's Albert Guin Southern Pacific Railroad Marla Smith Faso Hondo Street Piorida San Antonio F-M-K Goggan & Bros

Buying horses itinerary and printing bids dated 1899

The document lists horse buying trips for Captain Augustus P. Bloxen and Dr L. Huartey with added stops across Texas and neighboring areas for service in the Philippines. It includes visit dates, heights and weights requirements for horses, and notes a later schedule adjustment under Captain R. R. Stevens. It also contains a separate notice for sealed printing bids by the U S Army Chief Quartermaster in San Antonio, Texas.

Augustus P. Bloxen L. Huartey R. R. Stevens Department of Texas San Antonio Jaly Af Ys Comfort Monterey Honham San Apicata Philippines Hurs San Anton Billce San Anteelo Texas U. S Robt R. Stevens U.S. Army

Commission Orders Emergency Rates For Texas Plant Supplies

The Texas railroad commission met in Austin and approved emergency changes to reduced rates on carloads and shipments. The order authorizes 11 cent per hundredweight from Houston and 144 cents per ten pounds from Galveston for engines boilers and pulleys used in compress plant construction. It also approves joint operation adjustments among International and Great Northern and related lines to concentrate at stations for cotton shipments, effective March 16, 1890, with a broader reauthorization taking effect August 1, 1890.

Austin Tex Pathoddl Commission Texas BNE Im Houston Ralveston Englard Scint International and Gent Northern Railroad Sabine Valley and Northwestern Railway Marshall, Timpson and Sabine ‘Pass Wer International and Croft Northern Railway Company Great Northern Railroad Texas, Sabine Valley Northwestern Marshall, Wimpson Sabine Valley

Henderson Tanstill Captured After Blount Springs Killing

Special dispatch reports Henderson Tanstill, a Black man, killed Justice of the Peace James Hamilton at Blount Springs last Friday. He was captured in Cullman County and moved to the Cullman jail for safety as Blount County residents planned lynching. Governor ordered Birmingham Rifles to Cullman to protect him. tensions rose as locals blocked trains and armed crowds gathered. Military arrived by 5 p.m. and kept peace while the prisoner was brought to Birmingham jail.

Murtarous Birmingham Henderson Tanstill James Hamilton Blount Springs Wes Cullinan County Ted Cullinan Blount Cullman Hirmingham Rifles Bedbetter Hho Blaunt ‘County Louisville and Nashville Tunntith Kred Wamilton Aleat Hia Bia Ham-iiton Bireringham

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