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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1899

Page

5

Beef shipments move daily over Southern Pacific routes

Beef shipments are made daily over the Southern Pacific for points west between Alpine Marfa and Uvalde. A beef famine exists in the area due to a sewer drought. Beeves are cut into quarters and shipped by San Antonio butchers. William Murray of Illinois Central is in the city. Superintendent W R Martin of Southern Pacific passed through en route east to join an inspection party. Will Gregory, Southern Pacific engineer, and Miss Martin of New Orleans announce their wedding set for Wednesday at 7 PM at 1505 North Pine Street with Rev Father Sheehan officiating.

Southern Pacific Alpine Marfa Uvalde San Antonio W. R. Martin el Paso Algiers Will Gregory Martin New Orleans North Pine Street Father Sheehan St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish

When Traveling Take Syrup of Figs for Health

On trips for pleasure or business carry Syrup of Figs to aid kidneys fever and bowels preventing fevers headaches and sickness. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading merchants. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.

California Fig Syrup Co

Bell Jewelry Company Succeeds Bell Brothers in 1852

The Bell Jewelry Co. takes over the Bell Brothers business, started in 1852, with B. M. Hammond guiding it for three years. Hammond’s leadership and new capital boosted an already established firm, now seen as the Tiffany of the region, buying at low cash prices and selling at reliable margins as trade grows.

Bell Jewelry Co Bell Brothers B. M. Hammond Hammond Tiffany

Hall's Great Discovery claims cure all kidney and bladder troubles

A Texas wonder from E.W. Hall of Waco offers Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatic complaints. One bottle provides two months of treatment and can be mailed for one dollar if not sold locally. For sale by Texas druggists.

Hall E.W. Hall Waco Texas

Great Discovery claims cure for bladder and kidney trouble

Temple Texas on 4 26 99 a user reports using Hall's Great Discovery for bladder and kidney trouble and says they would not take $1 000 for the benefit from one bottle claiming permanent cure signed W R Vler D D S

Temple Texas Hall W. R. Vler

Embezzlement case paused as witnesses absent in federal court

Federal court opened at 9 with George C. Herman charged in a letter embezzlement case. Judge Maxey recessed to 2:30 this afternoon due to witness absences. U S Marshal Charles Liebrecht issued checks to about eighty people for services as jurors witnesses deputies bailiffs and more. An excursion by postal workers to Aberdeen yesterday was noted.

George C. Herman Maxey U. S Charles Liebrecht

NERVES fed by fire blood and Sarsaparilla tonic

Fragmentary ad copy promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a nerve tonic. Phrases claim feeding nerves with rich fire blood and enriching the engine spakes, suggesting vitality and strength, in a vintage medicinal ad style.

Multiple Obituaries and Funerals Reported in San Antonio

The notice covers the deaths of Mortuary Sianz Webber aged ten months at 417 South Alamo and Mrs Annie C C Gittinger at 31 from South Probandt street with services at St Josephs church. It also notes Henry M Landauer funeral at 406 Idaho street and C E Redman who died after an operation with remains at 118 Alazan street and burial in City Cemetery No 4. Pallbearers and officiants from Woodmen of the World and Chosen Friends listed. The article mentions family distress and the wigwam gathering on Soledad street for Pontas rites.

Sianz Webber South Alamo Street Henry M. Landauer Idaho Street Lodge Mr. Chrowsky Emanuel Lartheran Woodmen of the World Friends City Cemetery No. 4 W. W. Gentzen Joseph J. Volz H. R. Geyer William Schurr The Chosen Friends E. T. Bragdon W. ©. Ware A. G. Beather Charles Reuchlin Brockman Gustave Ben Wofford McMulty D. E. Diggs Will Gentzen Annie CC. Gittinger Anton J. Gittinger South Probandt Street St. Joseph’s Church Father Fuhrwerk C. E. Redman Santa Rosa Hospital Alazan~ Street Minnehaha Council No. 1 Pontas Soledad Street Willie

Kaiser & Co Poem Origin Revealed in Montreal Tale

A Montreal editor and poet A M R Gordon created a 13 verse poem titled Kaiser and Co about Emperor William. An eight verse version circulated due to a printing error. The piece, written in October 1897, later led to Gordon’s decline and death after a troubled life beginning in Scotland and spanning several newspapers before his Montreal tenure.

Herald Goghlan Montreal New York Herald William Earth A. M. R. Gordon A. McGregor Rose Montreal Herald Gordon Kaiser & Co Hoch der Kaiser

Filipinos surprise US forces at San Fernando with daring train raid

Manila reports that Filipinos mounted a bold assault near San Fernando. A railway train with one engine ran up to American outposts before locals leapt off, tore up track, boarded again, and escaped. The Nebraska regiment seeks temporary relief from duty as only 875 men remain at the front.

Manila United States San Fernando Nebraska Regiment

A Big Swindle in New York Sparks Arrests

Police in New York say the swindle involving Dr. Hogelsburg now under arrest in Los Angeles could total about $100,000. The statement outlined the scope of the alleged crime and the ongoing investigation across two cities.

New York

Detectives Arrest Wanted Swindler in Los Angeles

City detectives rounded up Dr. Hans Hogelsburg in Los Angeles on May 8. He is said to face serious wholesale swindling charges tied to the Investors Guarantee Trust company of New York. Hogelsburg left New York April 15 and reportedly fled to Europe with his wife, who served as his stenographer.

Gordon Notre Dame Hospital Scotland New York Herald San Francisco Montreal Los Angles Cal City Hans Hogelsburg New York City Investors Guarantee Trust Company New York Hogelsburg Europe

Visitors noted at San Antonio hotels and local guests

Dr. Paul Kroemer of Kiel and J H Carlisle with wife from Papalote Texas are at the St James. W H Guthrie of Monterey and Mrs D I Guthrie also at the St James. Robert Graham of Galveston and B G Williams of Seguin stay at the St James. Dr C L Orr of Kennedy guests at the Southern hotel. H B Morton from Walford Canada at the Elite. J G Honovan of London registered at the Elite. Chas Schwartz and Emil Wahrmund of Fredericksburg were in the city yesterday. Joe Fischer of Mexico visits, brother of Frank Fischer. Miss Gusta Baresdorff of Luling visits with Mr and Mrs Withers of Lockhart, staying at the Southern. Mrs H E Langtry of Strong City Kansas in city with children visiting brothers James and Thomas Jordan. Mrs H E Lantry of Strong City Kan arrives in San Antonio with two children to visit Thos J and James D Jordan. Master Tom Brackenridge Harris leaves tonight for Desha County Arkansas to visit an aged aunt ill. His mother Mrs M C Harris has been at the bedside for months.

D. I. Guthrie Monterey Mexico St. James Robert Graham Galveston B. G.williams Seguin C.L. Orr Kennedy H.B. Morton Walford Canada Elite J. G. Honovan London Eng Chas. Schwartz Emil Wahrmund Fredericksburg Joe Fischer Frank Fisher Gusta Baresdorff Luling Withers Lockhart Southern Hotel H. E. Langtry Strong City Kansas James Thomas Jordan H. E. Lantry Kan San Antonio Messrs Thos. J James D. Jordan Tom Brackenridge Harris Desha County Arkansas

Buffalo Strike Maintains Elevator District Stand

Buffalo N Y May 8 There is no change in the strike situation in the elevator district today.

Buffalo Buffalo, N

Correvon Wins Judgment for Reward in Sheriff Case

Walter Correvon a conductor on the I G N railroad won a judgment of 66 dollars in Justice Sweeney's court against Dr Edmondson and Sheriff Campbell over a reward for the arrest of Roy Clark. Clark recently convicted of stealing 2700 dollars from R Sommits who died weeks ago.

Correvon Walter Correvon Dr. Edmondson Campbell Sweeney Roy Clark Clark R. Sommits

Hoof and Horn Cattle Market Sees Strong Demand and Steady Prices

Local market opened fairly well with good demand and firm prices. Numerous cattle sales occurred at about $27 per head for cows and calves, with Swift & Co and Adams & Stimpson making large purchases. Buyers and traders from Texas and beyond, including E O Lockhausen and J B Dale, were noted in the day’s activity.

Odd dressers in oak and mahogany finishes

Solid oak and mahogany finished dressers priced from eight to thirty five dollars. S. Wolf Son offers a range of sturdy storage pieces in durable woods for home use.

S. Wolfson

Filling the Streets With Gravel and Steam Roller

Street Commissioner Scott directs crews repairing College street with gravel and a steam roller. Navarro street between the bridge and Houston street also receives attention as part of the ongoing road work.

Scott College Street Navarro Street Houston Street

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

For many years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used to ease teething discomfort in children. It soothes the child calms spasms and is advertised as a remedy for wind colic and diarrhoea. A bottle is priced at a small cost.

Weather Forecast Signals Unsettled Southwest Texas

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with lingering unsettled weather in Southwest Texas and the Mississippi valley. An area of low pressure rests in the extreme western Texas area while another low pressure system extends over the upper lake region. High pressure on the Rocky Mountain slope brings cooler conditions, and rain remains well distributed across the Lower Missouri and Central Mississippi valleys.

Texas Upper Lake Region Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Missouri Mississippi

Accident Injures Bowler at Beethoven Maennerchor Alley

One bowler on the Beethoven Maennerchor alley last Saturday night injured his left hand. He did not see a second heavy ball coming and, taking a ball from the return box, his hand was crushed between the two balls.

Beethoven Maennerchor Alley

Keep Out the Flies Screened Homes by Ed Steves

Outdoor ad notes adjustable screens for screenings to close out sale on 4-28-11. Sunset Wood Co. offers stove wood at 3 dollars per cord with a limited winter supply remaining.

ED Steves & Sons Sunset Wood CO

Dining Tables Solid Oak Extensions Priced 3 1 2 to 20

Solid oak extension dining tables in all styles available at prices from 3.50 to 20.00. Wolf Son department store offers the selection with emphasis on durable wood and varied designs for home use.

Wolf SON

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