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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1899
Page
8
A brief ad line inviting customers to request Dalling's Chalyheate or Iron Water, available plain or with pepsin. The note emphasizes product choice and format, reflecting a vintage apothecary or patent medicine promotion.
City claims a small land strip north west of town opened after Mrs Ostrom deeded land to San Antonio. Mayor Hicks accepted a tax receipt in lieu of cash for several years delinquent taxes, finalizing an amicable settlement ratified by the city council and city attorney Frank Wash. Ostrom and her son witnessed the deed as the road to the Rock quarry and county poorhouse will now run straight through the formerly disputed parcel.
Local supplier Avant and Son advertises ready to ship seasoned wood and light briquetted coal for cold weather. The notice, labeled Phony 73, emphasizes prompt supply at low market prices and invites customer inquiries.
Amusements column notes Joshua Simpkins company headlines matinee and night shows at the Grand. Strong rural comedy drama with Uncle Josh’s Wild Briar Farm scenery leads into Laughs with a “heap of wheat.” Also featuring “Friend from India” and “Darkest Russia” for Thanksgiving week. December 1 and December 4 promise Heart of Chicago and The Hustler previews.
The Reda and herses meet the Hill Rega and Santiago Neroes in a postponed Sunday game at San Pedro Park. Manila Hero C. Clavi will umpire, with lineups listed for Reds and fielders as teams prepare for a winter series opener.
Patrons and friends are notified that after November 25 the stamp program and premium money ownerships will be discontinued. Walter & Co. issues the notice dated 11-26-tt G.
Probate matters include estate administrations closed for Emma Frankilt Henry Solissky and others with final accounts approved, guardians resigned, and distributions made. County warrants list numerous courthouse and road supplies, repairs, and fees across Butler County and related commissions.
A drummer testified before Justice Shagk that an inmate at a wear-side resort took $125 in cash. Evidence was insufficient, no affidavit was taken. A charge against the landlady for keeping a disorderly house led to her arrest and bond for the upcoming trial on Tuesday afternoon.
The Knockers' Club plans a ten night program in San Antonio during 1890 to 1900 under the auspices of the newly organized Knickens. The lineup features Dave A. Wols the Little Minteler Gus Klamt Ten Nights In a Bat Room Sol Davia Dear Odd Charley Meyer Cowher A Stranger in Town Julius Oppenheimer Rose Cottage Julius Steinhardt The Woman Hater Jordan Bros Honest Hearts and Willing Hands Henry Greenwalt plus many others in a diverse bill of acts and vaudeville sketches. Desuty will act as mascot at the event hosted by the club in A. Trel by Jury.
The column reports cattle movements and prices across Texas including D. and A. Oppenheimer shipping cattle from Atascosa to Palestine, 200 head bought by Nid Kotula at 14 per head, and John R. Halland shipping 69 head from Alpine. It notes cattle reception in Indian Territory and Kansas, mules ordered for British service, and farm fairs influencing livestock breeding. The Texas Live Stock association meets January 22, with rains improving pasture and water. A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon.
A nine year old boy named Tay Hurt while playing with a jackscrew at a house site on 420 Thival Street. His right thumb was severely mangled and amputated by Dre DePuy at the scene following the accident Friday afternoon.
Wanta to Retave Poles and Wires requests to lay conduits in alleys north of Houston Street for Tel ephone lines. The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company seeks city council approval to remove wires and poles from Loseyn, Tram Avenue, St. Marys, and Defowsu streets and to place conduits through private property, alleys, and a short stretch on College Avenue.
The city health office records recent deaths: H. Smith aged yeara died November 24 at Division Street residence ward 2 Amadee Walkarte aged 25 died November 25 in the Southwestern 3 une gagium, amelns shipped Houster. Ablyille Eitan aged 11 died November 24 at 1617 West Mouglan street ward 4.
A pleasant gathering was held Wednesday evening at the residence of County Assessor Louis Huth on Crockett Street to celebrate his wife Mrs Louis Huth’s forty seventh birthday. Relatives and friends attended and enjoyed the evening with refreshments and good company.
A traveler in Western Indian Territory witnessed 14 to 20 prairie dogs form a crowd around a rattlesnake. They forced the snake into a hole, then covered the entrance with dirt using their noses, packing it solid and sealing the victim inside before leaving.
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