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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1900

Page

4

Clergy and Businesses Compete in Local Charity Votes 1960

A long list of churches and fraternal groups appears in a 1960 election notice inviting votes for a charity contest. Voting tickets are sold at numerous merchants including Wolf & Mars, Washer Bros, P. Peck, Silvan Shoe, Plmendorf & Co, and others. The contest closes June 18 at midnight with results and a prize awarded to the organization with the most votes.

Plang Wolf & Mars Washer Bros Clang and Furnishings Ty. P. Peck Silvan Shoe Store Plmendorf & Co Moke's MiHivery Blore GUL Mueller Wall Palots Ete the Holland Tea Co

New York Telegraph Hints Jerome Wert's Hire for Warde

The New York Telegraph reports Jerome H. Eddy as Frederick Warde's emissary to hire a former theatrical star for an all star company. Eddy offered Miss Nina Gale, wife of an insurance magnate, $500 a week to join, with Warde aiming to assemble top names. The plan stalled as Gale's interests and other offers influenced negotiations. A separate note mentions a horse taxi incident and a popular club gathering at Swiss street hall with varied entertainment.

Eddy Wert Frederick Warde Shakespeare New York Yelegraph Str. Warde Warde Jerone H. Eady Mike Dicker 2Clepragh Eddy Gok Archibald Haynes Nina K. Gale Miss Gale Boo H and Barrett Usarly & Iallonaire Abitiqus Miss Rain Jaynes Ffiynee Insurance Hitates Office Ime Subir Mig Uynes Petuen Oulitard Tiolion AOA Ns Stenethiany

Would Cut a Piece Out of all the City Wards

Tobin proposes a municipal circle within one mile to reduce ward divisions for public buildings. Aldermen at large would represent the area and location decisions for major structures would avoid ward boundaries. St Mark's Episcopal Church notes and service details follow with mentions of Rev. J I Gay at Santa Fe and a special sermon deferred to next Sunday.

G. Tobin ST. Mark’s Episcopal Church St Mark's Church North Side Travksequere IL A. m Stmca Thev Stevens St. Mark's Lennon

Mayor Hicks Orders City Property Inventory Bill

The mayor of San Antonio directs all department heads to inventory city owned property and report to the city auditor. The instruction aims to show the city’s resources for the annual report, listing furniture tools instruments and other assets in each department.

Hicks Mle Aides de Camp Ayor Hiicks San Antonio Arutticipal Govesimet Suite le Willombads Ts Fates Jamies Elfy Texas Huceley

Contractor defies injunction aims at Kampmann building

A contractor opposing the injunction to tear down a partition wall near the Kampmann building on Commerce Street keeps the old wall intact while continuing construction for the new build next to Pancoast's aid, delaying work on the interior partition.

Kampmann Bnlding Commerce Sireut Pancoast Anit Ig

Amusements text heavy sword fight scene advertised

The article describes a dramatic sword fight in the Duke of Mila plot with Cecco and the Duke as master fencers in a rescue sequence at Nina di Borgia. It previews upcoming performances at the Grand Theatre including Paderewski on March 7, Hermann the magician on March 8, and other acts such as Lady Visaly, the BostonPians, and Richard Mansfield, with dates and venues noted.

Frederick Clarence Mgnt Cecco Deeen Nina di Borgia Herrmann Thursaiy Hermann

Federal Officials Dissent Journey to Brownsville

Federal court officials plan a multi city trip starting tomorrow for Brownsville via Grawnse ville Hebronville and Rio Grande City with train and stage transfers. Judge Waxey will preside in Brownsville once they reach San Miguel Mexico and join the railroad to final destination.

Brownsvellle Grawnseville Waxey Throwen Mexico Ibaredo Hebronville Rio Grande City Wort Ringzuld San Miguel Brownsville

Unclaimed Packages at Pache Express Office

A garbled notice lists unclaimed packages and names several individuals and firms including GA Brisor Claridze's Stock Farmer Deutsch Texmache Geo i gar J.D. Bart B a Glands Mra M.A. Teegnalds Peoples Bra and Vandergraft. The fragment suggests a public notice of pending parcels with multiple names.

Pache Express GA. Brisor Claridze Deutsch Texmache Geo Igar J.D. Bart B. A. Glands Mra M.A. Teegnalds Peoples Bra Vandergraft

Nertzberg Jewelers Optician Ad Claims Low Prices

A damaged ad from Nertzberg Jewelers and Optician promotes eyewear prepared with scientific principles. It touts a large stock and low prices with frames ranging from 1.60 to 2.00 dollars and gold items from 3.50 to 5.00 dollars.

cSiieian Herzberg Ocalist

Commissioners Court appoints road overseers for precinct 3

The Commissioners Court approved a list of road overseers for precinct No 3 for the year 1900. Names include OH Metcher Wunelo Morales Brenbing Albert Bano William Telzel and many others. Accounts approved cover Aldwance for Mrs Chas Mitchell work on Ladi road and various road labor and supplies.

Accounte Allowesi T. P. Meal Commissioners' Court OH. Metcher Lower Castrovilla Wunelo Morales Browera Elelotes Road John Gussen T. J. Sienken Ed. Lech Jr. M. Martinez Louis Bourgeois Gua Caechmenger Bea Blerfue Mrs Chas. Mitchell Aldwance A. Delgado Ladi Felip Rivas Man Jose Otto Mocgelin Moerelin TP. MicCall T. P. McCall C. H W. Dean C. C. Bristow Express Publishing Co West Bod Lumber Co Culverl S Butler Kentz Court House Gees EF. J. Beitel Ember

Real Estate Transfers List Shows Multiple Property Moves

A series of real estate transfers records numerous conveyances including Araéncia Montalbo do Garele and others to Por firio P. Garele for lot 2 block 7 on Altica street valued at 1600, plus various parcels in Linck, Jota, and Asbury areas totaling modest sums, with entries for Mary to Charles, Walter Namor to Henry Holden, and others in City of San Antico and Lakeview. The items list trustee transfers, parcel numbers, and local street fronts as documented in the public notices.

Araéncia Montalbo Do Garele Jose M. 1. Garcia Felicitos Montalbo de Garcia Nicolas N. Garcia Porfirio P. Garele Altica Street Heqving Flock Bert Pedro Creek Mary Lewis Charles BM Asbury Place Weat End Ewing MM. Dauchey Triuetes de Bonasal, Jr Lota Josephine Bissenbach C. H. Long Rosedale Park Lakeview San Antico Anchor Lode Ale A. M Anchor Lodge

Blackade on Commerce Street Slows Traffic Near Prean Corner

A driver along Commerce Street near Prean yesterday afternoon dropped his whip and blocked the road by stopping his wagon in the center. He climbed onto the paving between his two horses, picked up something, and slowly resumed driving. The delay caused a long line of vehicles behind him for about a block.

Hormer Commerce Latreet Prean Yestern A& Hale Trae Gynin

Protestant Church Service Schedule Led by Rev Burleson

The On Serv Lols church lists Rev A L Burleson in charge with Holy Communion on the first Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Daily prayers at 8:00 pm and Wednesday and Friday services at 8:00 pm. Holy Week includes additional morning prayers and Easter sunrise and Holy Communion services.

A. L. Burleson Chargy Vriday Oly Communion Lifgny

Sanitary card warns residents to keep sidewalks clean

The city sanctioned circulars posted on telegraph and phone poles warn San Antonio residents against spitting on sidewalks. The white cards feature a blue outer motto from the Sanitary Association and a red center admonition about fines for spitting, under a mayoral order.

Cardz Sanitary Association Mater San Antonio Sanitary Association Ge Sanitary

Thirteen Ride to Selma in Afternoon Tour

A party of thirteen young men plans a 2 pm departure from the city to Selma and back, weather favorable, aiming to return before dark. The roster includes John Schuelze, Louis Schuelze, Tom Code, Charles Baidus, George Beldner, August Huberth, Louis Birdsong, Chas Neroding, Adelphe Wehler, Sommers Dean, Charles Lainte, Alf Walker, and Mav Schendel.

Cydieta Selma's Vjohn Louis Schuelze Tom Code Charles Baidus George Beldner August Huberth Louis Birdsong Chas Neroding Adelphe Wehler Sommers Dean Charles Lainte Alf Walker Mav Schendel

Nursery Offers Canna Flies for City Parks at Five Per Hundred

Commissioner Ludwig Mahneke received a fellers offer from Cook Reese Nursery Co of Springfield to sell canna plants at five dollars per hundred for use in city parks. The firm guarantees bloom all year.

Ludwig Mahneke Cook ,&Reese Nursery Co Springfield

Bill of Sale for Stationery and Publications Trade

Ed Green transfers stock of newspapers books and stationery cigars and more on East Commerce district at Duluth Block to Migs Loilie Schulze with assumption of all indebtedness. Licensed to wed Francia Travis and Annia Morie Demeritt Stevens and Margaret Richardson.

Green Migs Loilie Schulze East Commerce Cirect Dulting Block Francia Travis Annia Morie Demeritt Stevens Margaret RiBardson

Lenten Devotions at Local Catholic Churches

Lent devotions listed across San Fernando Cathedral St Marys St Joseph St Michaels Santa Rosa Infirmary Chapel and Sacred Heart include Rosary Benediction and Way of the Cross. Weekly Mass times and special sermons and musical selections feature Abbe Perosi works and reproductive services on Sundays and weekdays through Lent.

Perosi Astarus Josep St Michael's Privickts Santa Rosa Infirmary Church of the Sacred Heart Way of the Crnes

City Employees Paid Yesterday by City Treasurer

Salaries due to Light department workers and city staff were paid yesterday afternoon by City Treasurer Benno Engelke. Recipients included the firemen, Moyes from the engineer's department, health department staff, animal pound officers, fire alarm employees, license inspector, and building superintendent. Police and sanitary inspectors had their pay in the morning, while street and sanitary department employees would not be paid until Tuesday.

Benno Engelke

Five Men Return From Week at Sea in Val Verde County

Messrs W H Shams Arthur Ware Wil Vord W Page and Chas Campbell return from a weeklong boat trip in Val Verde and Kinney counties. They enjoyed the voyage and tall fishing but could not enter Mexico due to local firearm restrictions. The piece notes blooming pansies and early spring scenery in Afain niga.

W. H. Shams Arthur Ware Wil Vord W. Page Chas. Campbell Val Verdend Kinney Mexico

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