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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1899

Page

2

LIGHT RAYS New styles Manish shows for la dice

Light Rays reports new styles at Sullivan's Shoes and a range of men and women's footwear from $2.50 to $5.00 while promoting indiegros and dress shoes. It notes local businesses including Blair's Drug Store, the Crystal Saloon, and regional shops, with church notices and a birth announcement among scattered items.

Styles Manish Ladice Sullivan John’s Episcopal Church North Wackberry and Burnett Streets G. BR. Stearnis Cash Shoe St. -Edgewood Paxton Blair W. Watt J. W. Simpson J. Aa. Manguel W. A Mangum Souther Gome HULT Quincy Street Wilke

Local shop chatter and city notices from Sultras era

Small advertisements and notices describe new arrivals at Sutras and local shops, with names like Hugo De Kimber and Sidilyau the Shoe Man, plus promotions for men’s shoes, perfumes, and holiday goods. Entries mention visitors from London and Dallas, a zoo outing, a fire station guest, and various errands around San Pedro Springs and the Menger hotel.

Local notes and notices from an uneven OCR clipping

An assortment of short items items include two hospital recovery updates for Carriera Rottentlito and Amelkeon, a rental listing for The Boucroft hotel offering 22 rooms on St Marys near Houston with steam heat, a tenth birthday party for Miss Litho Yucker on Nevada Street, a 3:30 pm event at a Commercial Cattery venue, and a Young Men’s Union social with a Grand Inaugural Call at St Albert’s Centre Street.

Carriera Rottentlito Amelkeon the Boucroft St. Mary's Street Houston P. J. Collins Litho Yucker Nevada ‘Street

Death of German-born man in San Antonio area

Dick Frellay dies after Friday night illness. John Prichling, 33, Ate Friday night at 48 Boel Crockett Street. No medical aid. Carener Shook summoned for inquest. Survived by wife and child in distressed circumstances with neighbor aid. Resident of San Antonio about five years, previously healthy.

John Prichling Eel Boel Crockett Street Carener Shook San Antonio Germany

Keeping Cows for Profit from a Practical Dairy Guide

A review notes a new work titled Keeping Cows for Profit, a practical dairy manufacturing guide by nkime. It is circulated by Tae De Laval Separator Co and offered to readers of The Pal Light. The book aims to teach farmers to treat dairying as a business with useful hints and suggestions.

Httle Tae de Laval Separator Co Cortlandt Street New York Offera Hough

Heavy rains sweep ranches south of San Antonio

County official reports heavy rainfall Friday night nine miles south of the city. Judge Chavagneaux notes rain on the Dewitt Trueheart and Crawford ranches near the area. Light rain also touched Pyron's ranch about five miles south of the city.

John 5 Trainer 7Mendorf Chavagneaux Dewitt Trueheart Crawford San Antonio Pyron

Hotel Arrivals Listed From Many Cities

A long list of hotel arrivals includes names and home cities such as Houston, New York, Boston, St. Louis, Dallas, Philadelphia, Chicago, and London. The roster cites guests like Meng er, Booke, Lowenthal, Weber, Metts, Simons, Zuber, Adler, Goldstuker, Wilson, Reginald Gibbon, Hurd Hutten Dulles, and many others, indicating a widespread gathering from multiple states and countries. The entry reads like a social register of guests staying at the hotel.

J. Silvester New York J. H. Thorman Ithchester WH. C. More Carinth Percy Schifeld Whashington Dh. C Wm. B. Bryan Louisville St. Lows J. C. Swan Robt H. Shelly Houston T. Ly. Cornellus Philadelphia WW. A. Roberson Galveston B. Yand A. PB. Teegerman Dallas I. R. Nesveh Detroit I. B. Taylor H. W. Ragland Kentucky Heizgman Mary Helzman Teadiny Wr. B. Pettet Chicago G. 5. Cakerner Jansen City Will H. Ryans Kansas Cuy Mra .H. Hamilton Temple Tex H. L. Huegartner Duffrich Texas Joan Prynn Mexico P. A. Bidades Mark Weiss Beaman

Farmer assaulted near Salinity Creek farm

Eisentauer, a farmer from Salinity Creek near the old government target range, was brought to the city for medical care after a group of two soldiers a civilian man and a new worker allegedly assaulted him for refusing permission to gather pecans. The case is with city police.

Eisentauer Salnidy San Antonio Tras Askert Ilo Pao- Alee

County Court Indictments Raise Local Court Actions

Local grand jury reports nine indictments including Ed Johnson alias Ed Works and Gus Mosely for assault to murder Special Police Officer Louis Owens on October 8. Various diversions include divorce petitions, bail rulings, contempt motions, and road overseer resignation.

Ed. Johnson Gus Nine Billy Johnson Ed Works Alias Reckles Gus Mosely Louis Owens

San Antonio Water Shows Alkali Level in City Water

Engineer Thomas J. Herry reported at the county courthouse that the water from the artesian well in the courthouse yard contains a large quantity of alkali. The condenser built two weeks ago was cleaned, and enough lime has accumulated to fill a wheelbarrow, illustrating the ongoing issues with distilled water use for drinking and the city’s water quality concerns.

Thomas J.herry Wescounty

Guadalupe Valley Fair Closes With Largest Attendance

Seguin Texas October 21 The Guadalupe Valley fair closed under favorable conditions with yesterday's attendance the largest of the event. Gate receipts reached a uncertain amount while today’s attendance exceeded yesterday's by a large margin. Racing was strong and track records fell with W B Baby clocking 2 49. Prospects for a larger sale next year are promising. President Krieger known for Gebhardt’s Hagle Chill is noted.

Seguin Tex Guadalupe Valley W. BP Baby

Firemen Told to Place Signals on Steam Rollers

A city council resolution prompts warning to firemen about placing signal lights on steam rollers at night. The note argues engines stall at 5 PM, risks to horses, and suggests contractors and a dedicated watch, with instructions to locate the rollers and notify engineers by telephone.

Snais Seote Meyer Hicks

Musical Instruments Half Price at 921 Alamo

The Well known baseball umpire from the Philippines Edo Clark arrived in the city aboard the Southern Pacific after moon from San Francisco. He left Manila on September 3 and reached San Antonio, meeting old friends since arrival. He saved an umpire in the Texas Baseball league and plans to stay in San Antonio.

Philippines Edo Clark San Francisco United “States “Infantry New Orleans Phillippines Cnubony Mont Texas Haseball Lense Ataimo San Antonio

Careless Shooters Threaten Nearby Homes and Families

Reported carelessness by shooting parties near missions causes fear of fatal accidents as shots are heard over rooftops. Women and children are in yards, and a coroner’s services may be needed at any moment due to these careless shooters in the neighborhood.

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Grand Juniors Rally and Music Need in San Antonio

A local notice calls Grand Juniors to a 3 o'clock session at the YM C A in San Antonio with Rev Harris addressing on company conduct and character. Men attend a 3 o'clock rally led by Rev Harris and special music by D Reathing. donations are sought to fund a concert piano for the association hall with early contributions already totaling 3246 in the bank.

Ia. Hau Min Harris Enxery D. ReAtinn Hell Alamo City San Antonio Texas

Order of Chosen Friends Dance Night at Turner Hall

The Order of Chosen Friends No 16 held a well attended event at Turner Hall last night with a grand march led by Councillor William Gentzen and wife. A feast followed as 50 couples danced late into the night. The committee includes Adolph Du Bosl Philin Wentzloeben Trank Efelffer and Supreme Trustee David Sanders. A turkey supper and dance is planned for Thanksgiving Eve November 2. In the past week Shnon et fille were charged with arson attempt Jon Manzano with seduction and Jiang Molino with theft. they were placed in the county jail.

Hep Jn Turner Hall Othick Piveress Colinell No Order of Chosen Friende Eave the Finsk Ms Winter Aeings Dh ‘Turner Hell Grand Marelf William Gentzen Ghordughly Bffale Adolph ,du- Bosl,' Philin, Wentzloeben Trank Efelffer David Sanders Thea. iGunzman Friendship Council No. 23 Chosen Friends Jon Manzano Jiang Molino Jatt

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