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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1897

Page

8

Unusually Low Bids For City Fuel And Wood Supplies

The finance committee opened bids in the city clerk’s office for 350 tons of McAlister coal for the street commissioner, heating schools with 150 cords of post oak, and wood for public buildings. San Antonio Wood Yard’s bid was rejected while T H Talia’s bid was accepted as most honest. Delivery will be staggered to reduce storage and shrinkage costs. Olen & Son and Meyers Drug Co feature testimonials on Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for wounds and rheumatism.

Finance Committee Duerler Rouse Fnance Hell Herting Hall Ceeeseeerys San Antonio Gas Co Contimue John Mebun C. Silliman Catinel Catinel Fy Stelymaster San Antonio Wood Yard T. H. Tiali City Wood Yard North Laredo Street Custon Olen & Son

Sunday school teachers meet with growing interest

The Sunday school teachers’ meeting is growing in interest and numbers. A large class met in the parlors Friday evening for over an hour. They meet again next Friday evening. All interested in Bible study are cordially invited. There will be a song service for the boys at o’clock. Callaway will lead the men’s gospel meeting at 1 o’clock. All men are invited.

M. G Ible AN. Callaway

District Courts Report From Tuesday Session With Several Divorces

The Thirty-seventh District court adjourned after a Tuesday session with judgments in several cases including Mrs. M. Davis versus J. H. Davis for divorce and Meredith versus Mary F. Meredith for divorce. A city salary suit J. E. Smith versus the City of San Antonio was set for October 23. An injunction case involving F. A. Piper and the San Pedro creek was scheduled for next Tuesday. The Gulf Share receivership matter and related motions were postponed to Saturday. No session occurred in the Fifth District due to Judge Camp’s illness.

M. Davis E. J. Hi. Davis Vorce Meredith Mary F. Meredith Diyvares August Limburger Justice Court Jude Gus. Standt Party-fifth District Court Camp

Sewer Drain Connections Progressing Favorably In City

A public meeting is planned for tomorrow at 4 pm to discuss the uncompleted sewer work along Main Street and the impact on the Street Commissioner's department. City plans include additional plumbing permits, street repairs, and waterworks considerations as authorities weigh contracting versus city-led construction.

Connell

City physician urges measured quarantine over city-wide shutdown

In a detailed report Dr FE Hadra argues against blanket suspensions for yellow fever risks. He favors 7 to 10 day quarantines, careful train and hotel monitoring, and external disinfection. He praises citizens’ sanitary efforts and proposes a dedicated isolation barrack on hospital grounds.

Builad FE. Hadra

Charity Bazaar and Chrysanthemum Show Announcement

The Bazaar of Matlongs committees meet Tuesday at the library at 4 30 p m to progress booths for the House of Good Shepherd fundraiser The Chrysanthemum show is expected to surpass any in the city and will be held in connection with the bazaar Tickets are available at the library on St Marys Street with one ticket admitting to both events

Mahnoke Milam Park Mahonks Paschal Square Mahocke House of Good Shephard Te L St. Mary’s

Ivy Social Club Grand Ball at Mission Garden Hall

The Ivy Social club announces its grand opening ball next Saturday night at Mission garden hall. Committees report complete arrangements and expect a grand success. Theo Arty's orchestra will provide music. As the first ball of the season with prior popular events, it is sure to attract a refined crowd of dancing enthusiasts. The grand march will begin promptly at nine o'clock.

Ivy Social Club Mission Garden Theo Dance Rovers Grant

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