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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1897

Page

10

Cotton Market Fluctuations and Futures Decline

The Alamo Brokerage cotton letter reports opening decline with a steady day and a net loss of four points. Ellison predicts 9,400,000 bales consumption and frost in northern Texas and Oklahoma. Receipts forecast at 32,000 tomorrow, spots easy but unchanged. Liverpool decline tied to large late selling and hedges. New York market dull amid traffic, London and Liverpool activity, and a tentative bullish uptick on bank data, with a firm close overall.

New Orleans Ellison New Maexico Indian Territory Oklahoma Houston New York Liverpool Frost Texas

Sunday School Rally at German M B Church on Hackberry

The Sunday school rally at the German M B Church on Hackberry Street will begin at 3 o clock in the afternoon with the Migliish congregation holding Sunday school at 2 o clock and no preaching in the afternoon. The Germans will attend services at night at 8:30 o'clock, while the Migliish congregation will conduct preaching there.

M. BE Hackberry Street

Local notes mix politics and city life in period style

A fragmentary column mentions Iepin the Alamo Advance and Fontleroy of Laverale in boots, Jim Abram the horse trader, and a Baptist church B P A exercise. It notes Republican harmony in Texas as distant as the North Pole, Chapmans visiting, Drs near San Antonio seeking yellow fever clues, and Deacon Bill McBride with a new horse.

Er. F. Fontleroy Laverale Jim Abram Second Baptist Church Harmony Io Republican Party Texas North Pole RC. Chapman Sayers Tex Cley Willis Galveston Flouston San Antonio Bill McBride

Train Robbery Suspect Detained on Travis Street

A man on Travis street was pointed out to Officer Walther as a suspected accomplice in a recent Austin train robbery. He was taken to United States Marshal Ware's office and then to City Hall. It emerged that the accuser's friend had unknowingly identified the wrong man. The two men later reconciled and left.

Travis Street Walther Austin United States Ware Ater

Postponed Con cordia hall event due to weather

The seventh annual Con cordia lodge gathering at Muth's garden was postponed to next Saturday night because of inclement weather. The item also notes assorted local notices, shop ads, and social events including birthdays and sales at The Light Office and The More Millinery Co.

Concordia Knights 2Nd Ladiesa of Mi More Millinery Co White Roze Social Club Mis+sion garden TUS More Millinery Co Kendall & Rips East Houston Street Uily Wyschelski Nic Teng MORE Cack O. Muir, Jr Hays Street Dignowby Hil Wortan More Millinery Co Brewers’ Association Muth’s Edison Nto Tenge More Millinery,co Peinia Aran

Local notices and health updates from Calaveras area

Reported arrivals and visits include Darius Quassy and Gus Kampmann plus Judge Janu N Garner at Uvalde. Dr J Hy Breeding resumes office work after dengue. H S Affieck undergoes surgery. police officer Pat Bergin’s wife recovers from dengue while typhoid fever report is corrected. Reporter notes unclear source.

J. Hy Breeding HS. Affieck Lotus Jade Knights of Pythias Pullce Pat Bergin

Yellow fever quarantine debate stirs city leaders

McHugo Chronicle reports county commissioners discussed quarantine needs with Dr. Berrey endorsing current measures. Sallliway criticized city council but later appears aligned with labor. Society notes list residents visiting Dallas and Galveston, and staff changes in Austin and Austin area.

McHugo Itas Berrey Sauliyey T Han the Chronicle Sallliway Society Georgetown Tex E.G. Watson Victoria WY. T. James Dallas BF. Booty Waco Frank Nara del Rio Frank Seery Austin

League Trustees Meet at Missiongarten in San Antonio Bowling

Trustees of the San Antonio Bowling League convene at Missiongarten to set rules inclining a new dead ball and restrict delivery motion. The meeting lists officers and teams such as Olle Ankergon Ed Delesa, Morris Smith, Helligmann, Muth and Dulling, with weekly schedules and notes on umpiring and benching practices.

San Antonio

Alley cleanup and players urged in seasonal notes

The report highlights players like Kuehn Schmitt and Storms performing well for the Alu team and mentions A Rheiner delivering strong throws. It also recounts a board of rules urging fair play and discouraging excuses as the season enters its second half.

Hiahy Me Alamos G. Hills Hays Ghye George G. Mills Fengus Baum The Alamos Missiona Tennett Otter Mz Vo Gel Mexico Kuehn AG. Glesecke

Four Hundred Chorus to Enlist for Cavalleria Rusticana Festival

Four hundred children sought to join Prof Schemmel's chorus for the Cavalleria Rusticana festival set for December. About two hundred registered due to an hour misannouncement. many arrived at four oclock while the event was slated for two. Prof Schemmel promises souvenir prizes for prompt rehearsals as a large school-selected chorus forms.

Schenmner Nnste Scheramel Asinoiveen Professor Fearbed al Lready Hmade Prof Schemmel Fatu Ba

Teachers' Examination Grants 11 County Certificates

The county examination for county and state teaching certificates was held Friday and Saturday at the county courthouse. Eleven of thirteen applicants were granted certificates, including Misses Agnes A. Cotton Margaret B. Dawson Christin Walthal Janie Baskin Maggie McNeill Hannah FP Stuart Edith Newton Mrs Sarai E Mosd Fannie M Ripley, the O Hewitt and Mr J C Canterbury. Walthal Dawson Cotton and Boskli papers praised.

County Court House Examinses Agnes A. Cotton Margaret B. Dawson Christin Walthal Janie Baskin Maggie McNeill Hannah FP. Stuart Edith Newton Sarai E. Mosd Fannie M. Ripley O. Hewitt J. C. Canterbury

Doctors Hold Private Meeting On Health Board Actions

A gathering of local physicians Friday night produced resolutions upholding the late board of health. No details were released for publication and participants described the meeting as informal.

Board of Health

Mismates Palas and Suits in Thirty-seventh District Court

Jose Girard and Ophelia Sanchez wed last Friday after an affidavit for seduction against Girard. He seeks separation claiming an unequal marriage. Caroline Unger files divorce against Alvin Unger, alleging lack of support for their eight-year-old and threats with a bread knife.

Jose Girard Ophelia Sanchez Miss Sanchez Girard Justice Jones Themnos Thirty-seventh District Court Caroline Unger Alvin Unger

Newen Bord Nomination Sparks City Health Board Debate

The mayor plans to nominate a new board of health at a city council meeting amid rent speculation about the board’s composition. Possible members include Dr. F ierts as honorary president, Dr. Hi D. Barnity as acting president, and Dr. B. Hada as city physician, with Dr. Ames Graves and Dr. Burg among others. Dr. Barnitz resigns, citing disagreement with the board’s handling of the Griffin case, while tensions over leadership and stability persist.

F. Ierts Hi. D. Barnity Ames Graves 8. Burg McDaniel Dev A I. Fo Board of Health Dr. Burg Griffin

County Warrants Cash Insured for Courthouse Damage

County commissioners re insured the new courthouse yesterday for 32000 in addition to 0 insured previously. Insurance is divided among agencies including Finer & Stiles, Stone & Co, Hlehble & Co, Conroy & Klee, S. D. Squdder, and others with several firms receiving 3600 each and individuals like Hardin W. Adams and Ming F. Plorlan receiving 2500.

Finer & Stiles Stone & Co Hlehble & Co Conroy & Klee S. D. Squdder Dulling & McAllister Dulosac & Ondenheimer Hardin W. Adams Ming F. Plorlan Joe Mycalllater

Train service restored to Dallas via Southern Pacific route

Quoted report states through service to Dallas and North Texas points via the Southern Pacific's St Louis linked line has been restored after abolition of the quarantine route. The revival aims to provide the fastest connection to Dallas and the east, effective at once.

Southern Pacific St. Louis Dalla North Texas

Church notes signal 9:30 Sunday school and meetings

Cumberland Presbyterian church on Avenue D lists Sunday school at 9 30 am Christian Endeavor at 7 pm a congregational gathering at 6 pm and a postor preparatory gospel meeting at 3 pm with a Bible reading at 4 pm all men invited St Paul Episcopal Government All Rev And Burleson announces all seats free with morning and evening prayers and Sunday school at 9 45 am

Avenue D Cumberland Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Government Burleson Ree Healy Communion Lin

San Antonio LyceumOrganizes With Lectures and Talent

The San Antonio Lyceum plans to organize at the YMCA hall tomorrow night after a week of campaigning that secured nearly three hundred members. They aim to reach 500 and provide an all star program of lectures and entertainments. The Light promotes education and the talent on current platform.

Jose Witat San Antonio Lyceum OM. C Light Lyceum

Opening Game Won By Trevy MLC In Mud

Trevy MLC claimed a victory in a mud soaked opening game. The match featured heavy field conditions and decisive plays by Trevy as spectators watched the downpour affect play. AL

Trevy MLC. AL

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