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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1899

Page

2

Light Rays and Local Retail Notices Amid City Advertisements

A reads like a cluttered 19th century notice page listing shop moves including The SINGER Sewing Machine Office to 403 East Houston Street near Maverick Hotel. Various ads mention canal goods, premium stamp changes after November 19, and a Foresters hall spellty lecture by Mr. John Fante. Also notes on wag coal orders, ostrich plumes at the farm, dinner sales, and local social notices about residents and business promotions.

Dreiss Reamvalle McAlester AL Wood Singer Sewing Machine East Hoanstourne Maverick Hotel Feréekiar Foresters Hall Comer Soldind Houston Streets Mr. Jno Mr. Jno. 3Fanty Qolowal Mesees Vamy Marmion

Tragic Deaths Reported In City Yesterday

A series of fatalities described include a child fatally injured by an axe in the grandfather’s lands, dying after nineteen hours, and several adults dying of illness or injury. Among the deceased are Einest Pfeiffer, 47, at the Southwestern Insane Asylum. a man of 43 from Bright’s disease. Sarah Heywood of New Orleans street. Charles Wilking Newton, 43, with tuberculosis. and Mrs. Frank Mees, 25, died of consumption. Funerals and arrangements noted.

Victoria Street Einest Pfeiffer Southwestern Insane Asylum Founton Shoul Houston Sy Baitertakers J. T. Rumet & Co Kaolghie of Pytilas Samuel Pfeiffer Wrulber Wills Davyl Street Bright Tle Alsa Jonves New Orl Charles Wilking Newton Leann and Morales Tie San Amano Witder Aler Joseph Shelley Philadelphia Cobo Onitort Poxas Caine Comfort Vielijiy San Ttutonto Fale Mn J. Ty Helnen Conifore Ailsa G. Villert Potsdam Germany Villert Faliin Bros. &Co Kelvit Mastin Anna Ffrom Fredericksiarg George Leigh Stone Leigh Willian Pe Ry Huralum James Dressler Crenshaw San Angelo Afra Tandner Johana Steves Carhfort PL. Vitlort Rudolph Vorsig San Antonio Thubert Nuimliz New Fritztown Alamo City Viseit Otto Wahrnvind Gaddis Miers Mueller de. R. &. Burke Galveston Del Possfice

Amusements at Grand with Matita Ras Minstrels and stars

The Grand opens with Matita Ras Minstrels and a first class colored act. Key performers include Gordon Collins, Hillard Brewer, Malone and Snot, Thomtos sisters, the Ponce de Iron Quartette, and the Fauat Family of Acrobats. Al G. Tield promotes refined, varied entertainment for ladies and children with new features this year. Monday matinee and night show a packed program.

Matita Ras Shurup Excellene Ak Sjngips Aeldam Epera Company Vlig Phome Gordon Collins Lerry Hland Hillard Brewer Malone Snot Thomtos Nettle Gott Ponce de Iron Prot Cass Lew Hall Tietd Tela Mingtrela A .G. Pind Thia Jongjeur Az Haa Tommy Donnelly Tlarry Shunk Dee Quigley Dan Quinlan Fairman & Hyde al G. Tield

Boelhayne Begins Remodeling in Alamein Store

Contractor O G Boelhayne starts work on remodeling the store at East Commerce Street Alamein for Mic Patare Shoe store. The project aims to be inspected by December 20 and ready for occupancy by January 1.

O. G. Boelhayne Yeateriay Neganswork Atore Alamein Locle Atreci Mic Patare

Old San Antonio Vigilantes and the Menger Hotel era

Oral reminiscence recounts early San Antonio from the Menger Hotel, vigilante justice, lynchings, and shifts to a modern cityscape. Describes Menger’s rise from saloon to hotel, anecdotes of lynch mobs, riverbank executions, relations with Asa Mitchell, and later urban development with new buildings and removing Indian presence. Mentions local figures and visitors, with a brief postscript on regional news and arrivals.

The Birth of the Newspaper A Chronicle of Newsmaking

A historical meditation on how newspapers emerged from rapid world events and multiplied into daily life. It traces the shift from four page papers to diverse departments, the printing craft, and the newspaper as civilization’s court where leaders are judged by readers.

Otter Poole United States Generaton Waa Ik Im Idx Orean Ofran

Monthly period rally to boost Free Library drive at Alamo City Bree

A public notice invites women to a Monday afternoon meeting at the Alamo City Free Library on Bt. Mary's to plan a bazaar supporting the library movement. Mme M Guillaume urges attendance to aid the campaign and share in promoting women’s health and education efforts.

Alamo City Bree Library Bt. Mary's

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