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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1899
Page
10
The Sunday Light notes that professional dyers need many cotton dyes. cotton requires vegetable dyes while wool is animal derived. Diamond Dyes offers about fifteen fast colors made especially for cotton and dyeing goods. These dyes resist washing and sunlight. Check Diamond dyes and avoid fakes.
In Worly 11th District Court jurors take the case of L. A. Marshall et al vs City of San Arizonio after a three hour closing by Colored Catumins Upson. The judge charged the jury and noted a bank indebtedness dispute of 11 829.15. Deliberations continued after a lengthy trial with no verdict reached.
The Pearsall area reports farming progress with watermelons and several residents traveling to New Mexico this week. Guests include Mr. Truman of Mountain Home Arkansas visiting J. Carter’s residence. Comments note community events, sales, refinery duties, and a well attended recital at Prof. Treed's studio.
The Ophela season closed last night at the Grand Opera House with the curtain down at 10:20. The engagement proved financially and artistically successful, leaving a good impression on price-conscious patrons who welcome a return. The singer was strong and the chorus performed well, though living pictures were omitted and many left early. The company plans to depart later today for their next stand in Ashin.
AE W G Wallace a popular conductor on the Mexican National is in the city from Salto Mexico and plans to locate here. His family will join him in San Antonio in a few days. Also noted are visits by Mr Warry Friery of Bismarck Missouri and Mr M Monroe with daughter Miss Katie Tumphrey, who returned home to resume work with local rail lines on Cotton Belt and Tron Mountain routes.
A dispute in Havana led to a bare knuckle fight between Lieutenant Cazelle and Private Jon Miller after Miller, a former plumber from Ulacity, challenged Cazelle to settle grievances post discharge. A room was rented for the duel and ten men closed the door to watch the fight to the finish.
Judge Airee granted a writ of injunction in the case EM Arnau versus Bexar Irrigation Canal Co to restrain weaving from using water of the San Antonio River. The injunction included a bond set at $2,000.
Charles A Beeler former Wells Fargo express driver vanished with money after Christmas, reappeared in San Antonio to emotional reunion with wife Gertrude Rewer. He was escorted by Wells Fargo officials and attended habeas corpus motion filed by his wife, while crowds watched his every move. He declined a lawyer and was released to authorities.
The Bexar county commissioners annul the contract with Ge dolph Kleybolte Co for courthouse site bonds after the attorney general refused approval. The order also retains the $2,000 forfeit money by the county treasurer until the remaining contract fines are fully carried out.
A promotional notice touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for back complaints weakness and kidney issues. It claims benefits for liver and kidneys, blood purification and mood, asserting it restores vigor and eases constipation headaches fainting spells and melancholy. Guaranteed and sold by I Kueger & Son. Also advertises a 4% horsepower Van Duren engine at Alamo Foundry with a price offer.
Rube Shields and partner George Phillips tour as the Milwaukee Patent Puncture Ridge tire exhibitors. They perform in Alamo Plaza and San Pedro Springs riding over tacks glass and cactus thorns without tire damage. Shields gained world renown in 1807 for riding a high wheel down the Capitol steps in Washington. He keeps a scrapbook of clippings and photos, has acted on stage with Henry Dixey, and is known for his street graphically convincing country drawl and innocent manner.
Miss Blanch Frommer daughter of Mrs. Frommer and sister of Mr. Ind Frommer of the Arongas Pass retired general wed Philip Rentz foreman of the Occtant printing house in San Francisco Rev Bhaw of St Luke’s Episcopal church officiated. The couple received best wishes from many friends.
Andrew Wogan, a blind man, disputes a claim that he has not paid taxes on his homestead since 1885. He asserts he has always paid taxes except for three years 1885 1886 and 1887 and holds receipts. He states the homestead was given to him by friends and that he bought from Mr Schwars, a pawnbroker.
St Josephs Day will be celebrated Monday morning at St Josephs Church with a holy communion at 7:30 and high mass at 10. Bishop Forest attends. Nooy Poffer kern chaplain will be celebrant and Rev T Weekes will preach. Catholic societies from New Brownfels and Castroville attend with a social reunion at St Josephs Society Ball afterward.
Shop features a wide range of wardrobes and furniture at Wolfson's Furniture Store, highlighting affordable styles and modern designs for home interiors. Local buyers are invited to visit showrooms and explore options.
County commissioners set an election for school trustees across forty districts with three trustees per district. Officers of election were named for each district.
After Saturday, passengers hooked by Jo W. J. Young, ticket agent for the fee steamedlite in San Antonio, sailed on the Concho from Galveston yesterday. Names include GR Shera Mra, J. O. Handy, W. T. Stewart, Tt. Mayer, St. WH. Hodenskog, IT. Seltemann, Mra Patterson, for New York, Aira A. J. Gregg, Tuo G. Gregg, Arthur L. Groge, Mrs. A. L. Greek and child, Mrs. Teresa Gregg and child, for Favann, Lillie Monsalvatge and four children for Ivory West.
Measles cases are noted at several city locations including No. 1726 West Commerce Street and 226 Porter Street in West End, along with 218 Leigh Street and nearby areas on West Virginia Avenue.
Sideboards of every kind and at all prices advertised by Wotton’s Furniture Store. This brief notice highlights a broad selection for shoppers seeking varied styles and budget options.
Tonight the Grand Opera House presented Amos Hoyt’s A Contented Woman to a large, enthusiastic audience. Belle Archer leads a strong cast with new scenery, costumes, and music, promising a bigger scale than ever. Also featured are Black Pattus Troubadours with an exciting cake walk contest thrilling the crowd. a March 22 one night engagement closes the program.
WILDL BE AT THE BAT Houston agr ae of a baseball club for Texas League Mr W HL Batley was in Austin yesterday promoting Houston baseball. He met with Suburban Street Car promoter Tl regarding a possible Houston franchise and secured options on several Arstelags players for the city. The Texas league is forming clubs except Houston. White may be behind but will be ready when the season opens with Johnny on the spot.
For sale at 10c per 4 pounds or 1,000 pounds of Nonpareil. Minton and Bour going, Roman in cases, plus a number of fonts of phoneralog type 28-tf T. 8 Johnson Light Office.
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