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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1896

Page

2

Bids Opened for San Pedro Avenue Grading Projects

Bids were opened in the mayor's office yesterday for grading San Pedro avenue from Creek to Magellan and for adjoining streets including Adle and French places. Bids from J. G. Marshall, B.P. Nelson, and J. A. Fitts were listed with various pricing, noting a misapprehension in the San Pedro bid and a potential total around 818.000. The report also covers incidents of a citizen losing his left hand at a saw and a city crackdown on Bunco schemes, plus a Houston sewer pipe procurement visit by officials including Mayor Baldwin Hice and others for planned use in Houston infrastructure.

San Pedro Avenue Creckwil Tact Magnealin Avenue Adle Avenue Vainill Maron Street French Placo Prench Place Craig Pls J. G. Marshall French Place Crete Crate Nelson Crnis J. A Pero Marin Avenue San Petro Avenue Geo Wills Two Mandry Manis Usis Nen Baldwin Hice Houston Percy Aiea Elntensdorf Thuiso Saspamen Noo. de Monserrale T. B. Palfrey Aransas Pass le Saspamen Rice

Charged With Petty Larceny In Local Court Case

Crawlieh was charged with petty larceny under $40 after a policeman accessed a warrant issued by Justice Rout. The theft occurred November 12 in La Vernia, involving two pairs of blankets valued at $4.05, a quilt, a pair of shoes, and a wagon wagon valued at $4.25. The case has been referred to the grand jury.

Crawlieh Hebb Justice Rout Aeluset A. A Asvtatkler Lavernia Erand

City council to rule on Fourth Street alley petition

A conference yesterday afternoon among the mayor aldermen city attorneys and Mr Altgelt and Mr Chas W Ogden discussed the council action granting the petition of Dan Sullivan to close an alley behind his Fourth Street premises. A neighbor’s complaint prompted the meeting and the matter returns before the council tomorrow afternoon for final settlement.

Altgeit Chas. W. Ogden Otter Dan Sullivan Fourth Street

Mexico Party Setstle Aim for Hillsboro Farm Home

A group of ten Americans arrived on the International northbound train yesterday en route to Hillsboro to settle. They plan to bring families, locate near Tuspan between Vera Cruz and Tampico, and pursue farming. They praise Mexico as industrious yet behind the times. A larger group of about 390 Americans is said to be headed to Mexico for future homes.

Hillsboro Exay Mexico Ties Tuspan Vera Cruz McKinneyites United States

Chosen Friends Council Initiations and Events

Chosen Friends notes announce Council No 44 will initiate thirty members at its meeting Tuesday night and host entertainment at Arbeiter Verein Hall on November 28. Progress Council No 16 plans a literary and musical program next Friday evening for members and friends. Friendship Council No 22 reports twenty three new members, Thanksgiving eve plans include refreshments and entertainment led by the ladies.

Ramo Council No Tucson Arbeiter Verein Progress Council No Memora Friends Friendship Council Ladira

Frightened Horse Runs Wild Through San Antonio Streets

A frightened horse from the San Antonio Butter depot bolted yesterday morning, starting near Bonth and South Alamo, then turning onto East Commerce and Bonham streets. Driver S Carter attempted to restrain it as the animal crashed into a wagon of chickens owned by Joe Flynn and damaged a Wagontoad and a vehicle driven by Mr. Tett, with the mare badly grazed and wagon wheels broken.

Bonth Street South Alamo Street East Commerce Bonham Streets San Antonio S. Carter Joe Flynn East Commerce Street Inia Mr. Tatts

Mitchell Lake Shooting Visited by Port Sam Houston Officers

Port Sam Houston officers visited Altehell's Lake ten miles south of the city yesterday in response to a shooting at Mitchell Lake. Officials secured the area and began an investigation with local authorities and witnesses.

Sam Houston Altehell's Lake Vesterday

Poultry Exhibit Draws Regional Interest Ahead of Dec 9 Show

Shouts and reports of wild ducks in last week’s flat water area show active hunting. Local poultry breeders prepare for the second annual exhibition with a December 9 court house test and a large premium catalogue highlighting premiums and class awards. The event includes a display by home industry promoters and aims to showcase high quality local sock and poultry products to residents and nearby cities.

Cirourt House Seldean Pat Cavney

Firemen Ball at Beethoven Hall Draws Local Elite

A charity firemen’s ball last night at Beethoven hall attracted a large attendance of town figures including Chief Yobiy and Miss Tina Wright. The event supported the fire department retrial committees with numerous relatives and friends of the fire boys in attendance.

San Antoniy Anitu Kidy Sentlemen Fire Boys Yobiy Keadia& Lie Sane Tina Wright G. Vota EL Oms Mines White Aingmesver Putney Mayes Bishon Lieveption Coromiteee A. G. Tracht Mrando

Real Estate Transfers From Laurel Heights and Adjacent Lots

Jiwurel Heights Land and Improvement Company sells to Emma Ouraig Lot 18 1 20 Block 30 Laurel Heights for 1873 Imma P and William Bayard Craig sells to Juno Laurel Heights Land and Improvement Company Lot 14 19 20 Block 35 Laurel Avights Ennis PP and Wm Bayard Craig sells to Mamo M Adams Lots 14 19 20 Block 2b Laurel Heights 1000 FLM Pierre to WE Pierce Lots 7 8 Block 3 subdivision of original outlots 4 6 divisions C and 1b £100.

Jiwurel Heights Land and Improvement Company Emma Ouraig Tota Laurel Heights Imma P Bayard Craig Laurel Meighta Land Chiua Laurel Avights Ennis Mamo M Adams Tots Pieree WE. Pierce

New Suits Filed In San Antonio Foreclosures and Notes

Thomas J Weir as executor of Franchad Wair va Meanda files for foreclosure on parcels 3 4 5 6 and parts of 7 8 block 2 South Flores St against N P Benson and H A Jacobi over a 900 promissory note. Fannie Simpson sues Henry Langer et al executors over a 4000 note and a foreclosure on a corner lot at Mast Commerce and Sycamore streets.

Sala Franchad Wair Meanda Lota South Flores Street Thomas L. Weir N. Pp. Benson Jacobi

Harmony Bowling Seagon Opens At Mission Garden

Harmony Bowling Sragon inaugurates Monday evening at 3 30 at Mission garden for Jewish young men and ladies. The Harmony club and invited guests form the group. New ideas and prizes will be featured each night with occasional hops after bowling. A match game affects Tuesday evening scheduling.

Harmony Bowling Sragon Mission Garden Harmony Club

Karnes County Hints Of Rural Change And Growth

Karnes County reports show gains in farming with ploughing pushed on every farm and plans for a new lumber yard near the railroad behind Batley hotel. Schools are efficient, fences go up, and past and present pastors are welcomed in the Methodist church. Heavy frosts affect top cotton in low lands.

Munge Tex C. Yatoa Smiley J. Rutega iMonstoo Commissioner's Court Batley Hotel Karnon Echools Fonda

Beach Show Plans Spark Interest In San Antonio

Sporting notes report a two month coast camping trip by Megarz Wailder and Noster, a large buck trophy from Capt. Doseh, and local hunting exploits. Residents discuss a planned beach dog show with the San Antonio Jackpot Breeders Association offering benches and judges, aiming to attract visitors to the historic city in December.

Megarz Jake Waelder N. Noster E. Doseh King’s Ranch Dosgh Gaya Moser Gardner J. B Francy D Morars Alex Henry Hartz P. Isehlrart Maxey J. Fy Slayden Bueneas Monts Club Old Courthouse Soledad Street Licit San Antonio Texas Ottavius San Antonio Joukey Breeders’ Association Willingnega Bud Itra Messrs. Chas. Hummel & Son Creorge Moran Yeonan Sehulize Tom Vanhar Hoon Hy Mosars Robert Tendick C. C. Chiessag Mitchell's Lake Bob Chey, Messisck Y. Walt McLpangld Newtes Uvalde

Colored teachers in session at colored high school

A special writer reports the colored teachers association meeting today at the colored high school. Attendance was strong and progress described as interesting.

Austin

Westmath Steamer Loads Massive Lumber Cargo

Biloxi Mississippi November 14 The British steamer Westmath is loading one of the largest cargoes of lumber ever shipped from the United States totaling four million feet. Passengers report minor injuries from poison ivy insect bites and stings, quickly treated with NeWitts Wood Hazel Salve noted as a great pile cure.

Biloxi Miss Westmath NeWitt E. Retss

Gulf Shore Case Sees Sale Confirmation Delayed to Nov 25

In Forty-fifth District court Judge Green presided as the Gulf Shore railroad sale confirmation faced dispute by Wm. Davis et al against San Ansconio and Gulf Shore railway. Oscar Bergstrom urged confirmation. G. W. Ogden argued full payment of $150,000 purchase money before title transfer. Court continued motion to November 25 with notice to creditors and conditions on conveyance. First payment reported as 9,000.

Gulf Shore Railroad Forty-fifth District Judge Green Wm. Davis San Ansconio and Gulf Shore Railway Company Wos Oscar Bergstrom Gulf Shore Road G. W. Ogden Enq

A Bad Bridge Accident Injures Local Collector

Jos Ball, collector for the Lrexr, was seriously injured in a runaway accident on Morales street near the Liberty mill. His horse kicked the bridle, the horse bolted across the track, and Ball and Emil Hall were thrown. Ball suffered a head wound and back injuries, was carried to Leo Hurt’s corner and treated by Dr. Harrison, then returned home. Emil Hall escaped unharmed and the buggy was wrecked.

Sulta Jos Ball Lrexr Morales Street Liberty Mill Mr. Tall Emil Joe Bat Leo Hurt Salado Morales Dr. Harrison Emil Hall Mr. Ball Refugio Street

Kinney County Judge Indicted for False Writing Fraud

Mr. R Stratton newly elected Kinney county judge surrendered to U S Marshal after an indictment by the federal grand jury charging false alteration of a proposal to supply military wood and baled hay to Port Clark. He posted 250 bond for appearance, with Kinney county ties cited as mitigating.

R.stratton Kinney County United States Marabhal R. J. Ware Gay United States Port Clark Stratton Highrlends Cass

Injury Falls From Ladder At Santa Clara Street Home

Miss Mamis Hollings, a young woman living on Santa Clara Street, was severely injured last night at her home when she slipped from a high step ladder while cleaning windows. She sustained internal injuries and a physician pronounced her case critical.

Mamis Hollings Santa Clara Street Miss Hollings

Bonds of Gonnity Officer

County commissioners set bonds for new officers including District Clerk five thousand dollars District Attorney five thousand dollars County Judge three thousand ninety ex official Superintendent of Public Instruction one thousand County Clerk twenty five hundred County Attorney two thousand five hundred County Assessor five thousand for county and ten thousand for state Sheriff fifteen thousand Public Walchers one hundred ten thousand reach County Surveyor six thousand one hundred thousand

Araan Public Instruction Sasessor

County Officials Pay Details In Bonds Report

County commissioners receive 3000 dollars each while the county treasurer is allotted a hundred thousand dollars and the county collector is set at 138589.81 for the state 25215.40 for railroad subsidy and 151954.50 for the county justice of the peace 1 W0 each constable precinct No. 1 21000 constable outside precincts 500. The bonds will be furnished during the week.

The Casinos' Program for the 1836 season

The amusement committee outlines the Casinos assortation program with events from November 14 to April 30. It features abendunterhaltung, dramatic entertainments, balls for Sylvester and children, mask balls, and a season closing.

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