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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
5
Retail prices held steady with yesterday’s levels as berries move up and down. Strawberries rose 20 cents a quart while blackberries fell to three for a quarter. other produce ranges include cantaloupes at 20 to 30 cents per dozen and watermelons at 15 to 30 cents each.
A Galveston setback for Charlie Hodge as the Sand Crabs rout the Bronchos in the first inning. Hodge allowed multiple hits while Loman and Davis led the Crabs offense. Si Mulkey, now with the Senators, was tagged for many hits in Houston. Tomorrow the Bronchos return to San Antonio for a nine game stretch starting with another Senators clash at 4 30 p m with Sticks Isaacs to pitch for San Antonio and Millette for Austin.
Local cattle market was light with few sales but prices remained firm. Dressed meats moved well at current price list. Marquis and Cheney of Yoakum shipped a fine lot of cows to Mexico for dairy use. Several Texas stockmen visited the city including Don Enrique Viscaya of Mier Texas and J H Polk, Santa Fe livestock agent.
Two self declared mind readers set up in a local hotel in Austin Texas and ran a jewelry theft scam. A male and a female collected valuables from guests under pretense of aiding their fortune telling then fled with the items leaving bill collectors and hotel guests in distress. Their current location is unknown.
A Navy department telegram from Admiral Kautz reports his arrival in Honolulu on June 1. He plans to depart June 10 and reach San Francisco by June 22. The message was received via San Francisco.
Special to the Daily Light reports in Waco Texas real estate men held a final meeting for next week convention. An immense attendance is expected and the event may be the most enthusiastic yet. Simultaneous meetings by the state Christian Endeavor Cotton Seed Oil interests and Texas Underwriters will also occur on the 13th and 14th inst. The Brazos has fallen slightly since yesterday.
John G. Smith and 8. C. Blades along with Rafael Torres and Juanita Jasse are listed for marriage licenses in the notice.
A recent meeting of the Business Men's Club saw 33 new members and unanimous support for a city convention hall. The group urged cleanup of streets, planned biannual meetings, and noted seven large organizations selecting San Antonio for 1900 conventions, with Indianapolis hosting a railway clerks gathering.
Summer school begins Monday June 12 at Alamo City Business College located in the Alamo Insurance Building. Tuition is three dollars for a six week session. Six cheerful instructors lead the program and circulars are available.
A cablegram from Captain Barker reports the sudden death of Captain Henry Nichols in Manila from sunstroke. Nichols commanded the Monitor Monadnock.
An advertisement extols California Fig Syrup Co laxative as pleasant tasting effective for cleansing the system and relieving constipation. It emphasizes natural plant origin from senna and aromatic herbs, mentions kidney liver and bowel action, and advises purchasing only under the full company name. Available at druggists for 50 cents per bottle with distribution in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
Rev W B Guion will preach at 11 am and 8 pm Sunday school at 9 30 am A large choir leads singing All seats free and welcome Madison Square Presbyterian church Camden street Nolan street cars cross North Cherry Street Progressive program includes Sabbath observance Morning sermon and Sunday school at 9 30 Intermediate Endeavor 4 30 Christian Endeavor 7 Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 Strangers and friends welcome IL H Morey pastor
Central Christian church on Main Avenue near San Pedro junction led by Pastor Geo B. Ranshaw offers morning sermon Holy Time and evening evangelistic services at eight o'clock Strangers are welcome.
Rev Dr McLean leads morning sermon on The Sanctity of the Sabbath at eleven. Evening service at eight features Wanted More Light. Young People's gospel service Wednesday evening at eight. Seats free. All are invited to sing.
The Utica Presbyterian church invites all to 11 a.m. preaching by the pastor on The Practical Bearing of the Sabbath Law with Sabbath school at 4 p.m. led by superintendent Mr W N Wiggins. Evening preaching follows and a mid week prayer meeting is Thursday at 8 45 p.m. All services are open to the public.
Pine Street Presbyterian invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Chas L Cleveland superintendent and a 5 p m sermon by the pastor on The Spirit of the Sabbath A league prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 15 p m with a cordial welcome to all.
Rev John M Moore will preach at 11 am on What Can Woman Do. An 8 pm song service follows with choir support from Mrs E C Reed and Mr Jacob Waelder.
Trinity M E Church at Ave C and Pecan Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 am with A N Cadwallader as superintendent Preaching at 11 am and 8 15 pm by the pastor Class meeting at noon Prayer meeting Wednesday night 8 pm Seats free Strangers always welcome Pastor W A Cooper
Comal Street Methodist church preaches at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. The morning sermon is The Sabbath Its use and abuse. Evening sermon titled Sin. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. League at 7:45 p.m. Quarterly conference Tuesday at 8:15 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church on Garden Street opposite King William holds services tomorrow with preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. All services in the Sunday school room of the new church. A cordial welcome to all. Robert M. Hall, pastor.
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran church at South Presa and Nueva. Congregation led by Pastor Conrad B. Ghodes M A. Sunday School 9 a m German services 10 a m English service 8 p m Ladies meeting 3 p m Young people meeting Thursday 8 p m.
Prospect Hill Baptist Church announces Dr Barrett will preach at 11 a.m. followed by baptism after the sermon. Dr Hardin will preach at night. LL Daniel is the pastor.
A heavy shower drenched the northern and northwestern city sections yesterday afternoon while lighter rain fell south of Roma n a and Dallas streets and on avenues south of Ninth. Showers extended along rail lines entering San Antonio within a radius of 180 miles.
Major George A. Wheatley of the First Texas Cavalry escaped destruction when a drifting yacht on Lake Meeree neared the Austin Dam. Hugo Steiner, a vendor at the Austin baseball park, swam through logs and debris to secure a rope and halt the craft, saving Wheatley and the passengers. Spectators cheered the daring rescue.
Arkansas Governor Jones approves Governor Sayers suggestions and agrees to meet in St Louis on September 20. Charters filed include Ennis Oil and Development with $20,000 capital, Federal Copper of El Paso with $5,000, and H M Cate dry goods and Grocery of Mineola with $20,000 capital.
Co. L. Antonio appointed cotton clerk at Sunset freight depot succeeding Charles Griesenbeck who becomes shipping clerk. Antonio arrives from Washington Louisiana where he worked at the State National Bank. Isaac Batey bridge foreman for the Southern Pacific left for the west yesterday with his bride Addie Upson former Lozter agent.
Superintendent Hank Small of the Southern Pacific B and B department arrived back from the west today, outlining travels and duties.
Fred Barker of the Southern Pacific reported for duty yesterday following a mandatory lay-off due to a mild illness described as cholera morbus.
General Manager M. D. Monserrate of Aransas Pass has come back from Victoria after attending Terry's Rangers reunion.
W. 8 Mabry of the Southern Pacific land department arrived in the city this month.
Mayor Hicks grants Persia and Volino’s Orchestra permission to perform a free concert at the Alamo Plaza bandstand from 7:30 to 10:30 tomorrow evening. A good program will be rendered and the affair expected to be enjoyable.
The Elvpra Company offers a celebrated performance in San Antonio with a weekend show tonight Saturday and Sunday. The advertisement highlights the act as the best in its line and urges attendance.
Canton Ohio June 10 John L Sullivan declares Jim Jeffries the world champion calling him one of the greatest fighters and an American who will defend the title for years. He notes the crowd got their money’s worth and that Jeffries played a winning game.
Public notice announces the official premium list and programme of the San Antonio Fair association. Parties desiring space must submit copy at once to Johnson & Coolidge, care Johnson Bros. Pty. Co.
Capt. Fred Patton of Milwaukee testifies before the senate committee examining pure food questions. He says a national law authorizing government inspection of beer would be beneficial to protect honest manufacturers.
An advice note urges daily cleansing of the body both inside and out. It recommends abundant soap and water for external cleanliness and promotes drinking Dulling’s mineral water to purify the blood and cleanse internal organs and channels.
In St. Joseph Louisiana on June 10 gardeners report nine weeks without rain. Scattered showers fell in the last three days but failed to melt soil clods or boost cotton growth.
Advertises sales of scholarships with rewards for six and twenty four sales. Offers a free scholarship after every six sold and a $40 scholarship after twenty four sales. Promotes immediate work and lists Alamo Insurance Building as contact location.
The Casino was crowded for a recital by pupils of Mrs Bessie Bell Andrews. Performers included Misses Hummel Huppertz Wychetski Tynan Pauline Dietrich Alice Herff Agnes Watzlarzik Haas Gans and Beasie Andrews. Assisted by Mr and Mrs Hesse Canales Mrs Griesenbeck and Mrs Bessie Bell Andrews.
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