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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1897

Page

2

Railroad Notes and Local Developments in City

Fort Worth & Denver and Kansas City centers officials are in the city discussing a union picnic plan. Gulf Shore work progresses with 2 1/2 mile track near Sutherland Springs nearly complete and the old depot to become a pump house with a water tank to service engines. The Fairwiy system staff plan a surprise tribute for ex Manager T. M. Campbell, while J. & G. N. crews gain a small wage concession for additional mileage past Taylor. Adolph Herff’s 15 year old son builds model railway cars with working air brakes, signaling early talent for rail leadership. May 2 to May 27 entries note births and local civic changes as the calendar marks year-end fiscal shifts and mayoral transition.

A. Hlreohfield Fort Worth Denver Fred. D. Miller Kinois Centers Gulf Shore Gulf Shore Track Sutherland Springe Olberg San Antonio T. & G. WN. Fairwily T. M. Campbell Taylor T Taylor Adolph Herff Adolph Jr Ericsson Avenue

June Sacrifice Sale Cuts Prices Across Store

The article proclaims a June sale due to a harsh spring that left surplus stock. It notes a general cutting and slashing of prices across departments to reduce stocks and hints at the many bargains awaiting shoppers tomorrow.

On &Pesla Taxnley Maquise

Free $100 bicycle and shoe sale tease in Texas shop

A bustling sale notice advertises a free $100 ladies bicycle with shoe purchases, plus a large shoe sale in a Texas department store. It touts Ladies', Misses, Children and Infant shoes, with deep discounts on Oxford Ties and Sandals and a June sacrifice finale on moire ribbons.

Texas Oxford Colin Taes West Oxford

Linen sale promises bargains for homes and hotels

A Monday linen sale targets housewives boarding houses and hotels with discounts on damask table linens towels and bed spreads. Prominent items include red damask and bleached damask wide damask towels white bed spreads marseille weave and mar vell finishes priced well below regular values.

Sheepman brings thousands of sheep to San Angelo market

C F Adams of Sutton county is in San Angelo with several thousand sheep about four miles south of the city, likely to be shipped to market soon. Bly Carpenter sold 600 steers to Jim Rose and Fred Millard of Concho county at 26 a head. The J A L outfit on the Pecos gathers 3,500 yearling steers sold to a Midland buyer at 18 a round. Disturbances include Texas Rangers and Deputy U S Marshal Lancaster pursuing the Southern Pacific robbery trail into Crockett county amid heavy rains. Excursion to Aus's Park advertised for June 6 with 35 cent trip and refreshments, under Chosen Friends auspices.

Tom Green San Angelo C. F. Adams Sutton County Bly Carpenter Gharn Ranch Hereford Cat- We Jim Rose Fred Millard Concho Will Work Crockett County J. al Pecos Mildland Midland Louis Schwartz Ile Schwartz Miss Rubie Capt. Hughes Texas Rangers U. S Lancaster San Antonio Southern Pacific St Belcher Wm. Coates Upton Pre Allison

Church group thanks The Light for B P U union coverage

The Second Baptist church B P U unit voted thanks to The San Antonio Light for publishing its organization and activities. A large audience attended the meeting and the union was represented in force.

Second Baptist Church San Antonio Esse

Lutheran Fair Closes After Two Day Run In St Joseph Hall

The Indies bazaar of the German Emanuel Lutheran church on East Commerce street began Friday and closed last night after a successful two days. Mrs Henry Landauer directed the affair with help from many ladies of the congregation. Friday featured the San Antonio Deutschen Maennerchor and Lieder kraut singers.

German Emanuel Lutheran Church St. Joseph's Hall East Commerce Street Henry Landauer

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