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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1899
Page
4
A funeral notice from The Sunday Light honors Mog Wrang aged seven years and nine months who died on May 233. The affectionate obituary, signed Aunt Lizzie, speaks of her peaceful rest with God and angels, and asks mourners to weep no more as she dwells in divine light.
The county clerk issued numerous warrants this past week covering salaries, inquest fees, road and jail work, materials for courthouse and roads, per diem payments, telephoning costs, and various supplies. Names include Joe J Waller Peter Jonas Dr Berrey H B Salliway George Belger Alamo National Bank and many others.
City health office reports for May reveal 33 male and 16 female births, with 27 white infants and 1 colored. Other items include comic sketches and a traveler bar maid anecdote, plus a fragment about prophecies and a joke exchange from a weekly paper.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a bride and a giving away by her father figures, with unclear origin and names. The text lacks readable names, places, dates, or verifiable events to form a complete card.
A San Antonio player, Percy Coleman, allegedly attacked umpire Sheehan after a disputed call in a University of Texas versus San Antonio game in Austin. The altercation led to Coleman’s removal and a resumed match ending 9 to 4 in favor of Texas with Weekbocker finishing the game for the home team.
The May council session hears petitions for Market street lease and city hospital bacteriologist appointments, with no endorsements. Garden street improvement requested by St Antonie Fair Association. City engineer reports 17 house sewer connections, $32 in fees, 19 house numbers sold for $85, five field numbers delivered, $7.50, total $312.35. City Treasurer Engelle paid May salaries to about 20 workers, $9,000 in cash. will continue payments to teachers and principals from Elmendorf office until checks reach schools.
The piece argues Russian manufacturers enjoy high profits while shunning foreign markets. It cites dividends up to 40-60 percent, government subsidies to oil and railways, and lack of investment in storage, ships, or foreign trade. It critiques protectionism and calls it a malady among manufacturers.
National military notes discuss relocating the Gulf department headquarters from Austell building to the Prudential site. Objections include basement access and stability of floors. Recommendation by Colonel John Sampson approved locally, but telegrams to General Ludington failed to reach him before resuming consideration.
The notice lists several recipients including T. W. Mullaly James Wahrenberg and Bf) 4 T. Bows J. Dean & Son and others whose parcels remain unclaimed. Names such as Minnie Miller Anna Sem linges Beth Henderson and Mrs J P Smith appear among the addressees.
Wagner of Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe reports on the Aransas Pass coast melon crop and predicts shipments beginning June 7. He estimates about 660 acres for the Hous ton area with canistownpe shortfall due to the honeydew worm. Winds and rains hinder growth, while Mathis sees reduced shipping prospects and occasional promising patches amid general adversity.
An advertisement announces the Alamo City Business College opening Monday June 12 in the Alamo Insurance Building. The course teaches writing arithmetic spelling grammar and correspondence with practical instruction and personal attention from teachers. Six weeks costs three dollars.
A series of property transfers is listed, naming Flora Adams and others as buyers and sellers across multiple tracts near San Antonio River, Garden Street, and local blocks. Also covered is a bowling match at Semmer’s Garden with the Ivys defeating the Wersatches in two games, with rosters and scores for each side.
The San Antonio Cadets held their first annual ball last night in Muth's Garden. Attendance and cadet spirit were high as dancing proceeded in a large hall filled with cadets, relatives, and townsfolk. The organizing committee included Arrangements chair Mann, Dave, Burda, Gorom, Gram ford. Revition Lane, Arnold, Lite. Floor Edwin Gorom, Dielmann, Crafford. Shoes promo by Sullivan Shoe Company.
The first twenty five percent payment of subscriptions to the stock of the San Antonio International Baler association is now due and payable. Subscribers must call at the association's office over Frost's National Bank to pay, or send a full payment by check to the secretary Mr Vance.
Announcement directs attendance today at 4 o'clock at Turner Hall for the funeral of the late Turner J Junck Yi Karger 1st Purnvart. The notice lists Ladies' fine mylta $1.60 and references The Mowa Anliane ry Co.
A pleasant Friday evening entertainment at St John’s Episcopal church featured a sextet led by mando lin and guitar, with lively vocals by young ladies. The performance drew a joyous crowd, and the musicians received warm appreciation for their eelridusic style.
From Sam Houston Texas the Christian Endeavor Society announces a list of new comrades for the Quiet Hour. The report notes the Sixth United States in Santry bearing the brunt of the battle at San Juan and mentions Abelvtos as a leader with volunteers following.
A San Antonio item notes Mr. W T Mooty and brother Frank Mooty of the Cavalry band now at Fort Meyer Virginia with a birthday present. It mentions a damaged Mauser and a fire fight with American forces led by Captain Crushs Collectians. A May celebration for Miss Hancl Sciivanm on Nolan Street features a May Pole dance led by Miss Theresa Boelhauwe and a gathering of numerous children and family friends.
Judge Maxey and staff end the term of the federal district court session yesterday afternoon and adjourn for the term. He departs this week to open the Brownsville session on the 12th, accompanied by U.S. District Attorney Henry Terrell and Marshal George L. Streu.
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