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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1896
Page
8
A collage of quoted lines from The Sketch and other papers shows brief banter and stagey witticisms. References include Romeo and theater pieces, with asides about a stuffed monkey in a museum and light personal jests.
The Sunday Light carries a citizen statement praising city schools and public educators. It argues for separation of schools from city politics, merit-based employment, and a dedicated school board, noting the high school graduation of the recent class as proof of public support. It calls for fiscal accountability and a focus on quality over constitutive political influence.
A Southern Pacific switch engine struck a Sunset wood yard delivery wagon afterwash at the Fire street crossing. The mule hitched to the wagon had two legs severed and was shot. The wagon damaged. brakeman Brak Wrapon of Al 321 Cragby Street reported shaken but uninjured. the driver may have been thrown, with minor injuries.
San Antonio report lists wheat and cotton futures with July and August closings. New Orleans cotton steady with prices for June through December. Liverpool cotton market shows varying seven to twelve thousand bale trades across May to November.
Mr Philip Carl vice president and business manager of Lone Star brewery San Antonio leaves Tuesday for recuperation. Citizens regret his departure after forty years in brewing with improvements worth 250000 to 300000 added during his stay. He will settle in St Louis then go to Carlsbad for health and pleasure. The Loyal group bids him farewell with serenades and best wishes for his return.
A. W. Houston and son Gus fish tarpoon at Ropesville Alustaog island. They arrived Tuesday and by 2:30 pm to supper caught tarpon including a 5 foot 534 inch specimen and another feat T¢ Inches. Wednesday's afternoon haul included two wiore four and five feet. Thursday morning set a season record with five tarpon. Water is clear and weather fine. other parties also landed Spanish mackerel and jackfish.
A list of church congregations with service times and pastors including German Evangelical Immanuel on Newton and Cantre, First Presbyterian at North Flores and Marshall, South Flag Street Presbyterian events, St Pauls Episcopal on Governm ent Street, Trinity M E near Post Office, St Johns Episcopal at Burnett and Cherry, Mt Zion Baptist on Santos and Santa Clara, South Hackberry Street Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist in Chandler Block, and Tothol A M E with Sunday school, prayer meetings, and communion schedules.
The Bethe A M E Sunday school will join St James A M E church for a joint observance this Sunday. Pastor D. Matten encourages all members and neighbors to attend the daytime program and participate in the church’s activities.
The Pro testants Tome for Destitute Childing of this city thanks Rev. R. M. Hall editor of the San Antonio Presbyterian for raising funds to buy a horse for the institution. He delivered it last week after two months of collecting shares and donations from Sunday schools and the public. Total raised was $1.15. the horse cost $15, leaving a balance of 0.55 turned over to the home’s management.
The Christian endeavor society of Hethel A M E church presented a musical and literary program followed by a reception for several delegates from recent general conferences of the E and M I churches. James and Reamer shared remarks on their trip.
Tara-Verela picnic on the Salado crank and Mission Bowling club annual contest headline a day of picnics and excursions. Moke Millinery employees hold a company picnic at Third mission while Excursion 16 visits Sutherland Springs. Gulf Shore tins and Gila Edge Social club picnic near Sec ond mission round out the listings.
The high school's three highest scores were razor close in the graduating class race. The valedictorian scored 9, the salutatorian 47-10, and the next 10. They finished neck and neck with the rest several lengths behind. A horse race comparison suggests the winner would have earned money for a nose ahead. The third place recipient praised the strong field and shared joy at the outcome. Prizes included 100, 175 and 200 dollars.
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