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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1897

Page

7

City buys mules and horses for street department

The city purchased two large Texas mules for the street department for an undetermined sum and yesterday bought two more to complete the work animal roster. Two condemned fire horses are being turned over to the street commissioner. Two large horses will be assigned to the fire department, with one going to company No. 3 and the other to the chemical engine company.

Yeaterday Gay McClowd Headford A Qne Chemical Engine Company Mondlay More Millinery CO Mary Hentey St. Alary’s Sulit Mall Oydeva John 1 Rogers Soledad Street Sullivan's Franz Urbaneck Helene Urbaneck Pro- Dale Moks Millinery CO Chas. Wentworth Harrison Street TIE Moke Millinery Co Sater Moke Millinery CO Sullivans Sullavan’s Jack Lansoon Beck Om Recorder J. Crenshaw Ceatre Point Fair Ufe San Antonio Street Railway Company Russia Fast Houston Bullivan Snob Co Henry Stahl Yessterday Stahl Juan Guadalupe Gurela Filomena Guerrera United States C. L. Bates Bow Western Union Telestayh Commerce Street Peardaly T.& G. N. Ouren Messrs Meyer N. Jacobs Artie Nicklesburg Julius Bragnewiak Hebrew Young Men's Association Rabbi Marks and Wile Sillivans San ‘Antonia

Bishop Celebration Marks Diocese Anniversary

Next Thursday morning at 7 pm a procession from the bishop's residence on Dwyer avenue to the church will mark the consecration anniversary of Bishop J A Forest. Clergy from the city join in Pontifical Mass and Benediction with an orchestra. Engagement news: Miss Sse Henry of 538 North Laredo street to Will C Bradley of Col W T Braniey’s family, set for the first of next year.

J. A. Forest Dwyer Avenue Golemn Brill Jlent Sse Henry Inis City North la Jredo Street Will C. Bradley W. T. Braniey Akron Hing Company

Bucksy The Buckeye at Grand Opera House

The Punch Robertson company presented The Buckeye to a low crowded house last night at the Grand Opera House and once again pleased their audience. The troupe closes its engagement tonight after a week of performances that drew steady crowds.

Bucksy the Punch Robertson Company Grand Opera House

City engineers busy with sewers and surveys

City engineers are kept busy inspecting plumbers' work on house connections, adding oil to completed lines, and surveying for variations. They are occasionally called to make surveys for rationing, keeping them constant busy with municipal tasks.

Aladdin

Church notices at St Pauls and Bethany with sermons

The notice lists St Pauls Episcopal Church on Government Hill with Rev A L Burieson as rector offering free seats and morning prayers at 11 and Sunday school at 9 45. It mentions a service at South Hackberry Street ME this afternoon at 4 and a 3 o'clock Sunday school, with Rev F W Rodwera of Mt Zion Baptist preaching at Bethal Church at 11 today followed by baptisms. The annual soldiers sermon is planned for tomorrow at 4 PM at Bethelehurd by Rev D M Moten, inviting soldiers and friends.

St Pauls Episcopal Church Government Hill A. L .Burieson Walcome Toaly Communion South Hackberry Street F. W. Rodwera Mt. Zion Bapsz Chiurch Bethal Church Lho Destor D. Moten Bethelehurd Hev Moten

Drain debate perplexes city officials amid sewer plan

The ongoing discussion on the best methods to pursue linking the drain with the public schools remains unsettled, as the mayor and sewer committee weigh options and possible routes.

Judge Camps Court Proceedings and Foreclosure Judgments

The report lists conduct of yesterday's court actions in Muskogee with decisions in multiple cases. Foreclosure granted for Weegeht versus Hoeft. plaintiff awarded with $73 attorney fees. The Singer Mfg Co. against A L Tuush, and other cases mention motions to set aside, dismissals, trespass, and damages claims. A separate petition seeks removal of minority disabilities for David Joseph Hernard, age nineteen, guardian E C Reynotts deceased, with possession sought to use property for his benefit.

First National Bank of Muskogee U Wat Campbell T. H. Zanderson Francisca Duster Daughtrey Et al Jutngee Tresspass Bacennant Weeght San Antoniio Street Railway Company Phalatif Soledad Street Main Plaza Palier Italion Forty-fifth Distriet Court David Joseph Hernard Feildoner E. C Reynotts

Texas Case Sets Trial Involving Juvenile Victim

The Thirty-seventh District court docket lists State of Texas versus Jesus Mendoza, accused of raping Henrietta Griffin, a seven year old girl. The case was set for yesterday and is expected to be tried Thursday.

Thirty-seventh District Court State of Texas Jesus Mendoza Jane Henrietta Griffin

Evening Picnic at Poor's Park Delights Elite Guests

Friday October 22 evening turned festive at Poor's Park with lanterns and torches lighting a grand gala. Guests enjoyed an elegant eight o'clock lunch, snowy linen stalls, refined refreshments, and a gemi circle setup, complemented by vocal tunes from Pauline Wallace and a varied program including dancing.

Poor's Park Misa Pauline Wallace Ralkham Ed Kumunde Roverson

Notable Visitors and Residents Arrive in the City

Persanel Meso and Mrs J J Dickey are in town with relatives from Yeeville and C P Dina Mex. Ed Noseagi v e n prominent Austin figure visits. Miss Emily Rechentecin heads to Medina county. G J Martin of Uvalde stays at the Southern. others include Rev Father Munoz from San Fernando and Captain J H Shelley returning from Cotulla with a body shipment.

A. Grante Yeeville Ofhe Mahncke J. J. Dickey C. P Brackett W. G. Coffey J. H. Shelley Cotulls Mrs. Moorehouse Canad J. L. Wead al. G. Pield Min

Wamler Plans Sunday in the Woods and Local Notices

Activities unfold around San Antonio and nearby areas with plans for hunting and shooting locally. Residents David Wamler and others head toward river and ranch locales for daylong outings while residents debate public franchise matters and announce a commercial building for rent on Commerce and East streets.

Wamler San Antonia Wallan Taneth Tlerbert Geo. Morgan Pete Jinking Tek Shayharn Gilly Simmy Ernest Critzer Ed. Steves Roger Gulebra Quall Ha. Ankerson Wolfstein Medina

Santa Catalina Angling Pamphlet Shown by Helman

Captain Page and Frank Caldwell received from Mr. Sliva Helman in San Bernardino an illustrated pamphlet extolling Santa Catalina Island’s fishing resources. The pamphlet touts the island as a fisherman’s paradise while noting a pair of railway tickets were valued.

J. W. Page Frank Caldwell Ware Sliva Helman San Bernadino Calif Santa Catalina Flaherman Helman

Troublesome plumbers meet in secret union hall

A local plumbers union held a private meeting at Gambllnus hall on Blarket and Navarro streets. The session discussed several important questions but produced no learnable conclusion. Some members foresee developments in a few days as tension grows with certain local firms.

Plumbera” Union Gamblinus Hall Blarket and Navarro Streets Jastatshé

The Colored Schools Visit San Antonio Progress

Henry O Neil announces a tour of San Antonio public and colored schools with colleagues to inspect facilities, the progress under Superintendent Schoch, and the dedication of teachers. He commends the school board, urges race parents to visit and monitor schooling, and notes improved benefits to his children and general school efficiency.

San Antonio Schoch Muuch Henry O'Neil

Proposed dam on San Antonio river to cleanse the bed

G E G Morgan argues for a natural dam across the San Antonio river to back water during dry seasons and, with periodic sluice openings, use accumulated flow to scour the river bed and remove pollution. He contends the project is low cost, aids public health, and could also reduce doctor bills in winter towns.

San Antonio Grand Avenue Geg Morgan

Camp Berrey Quarantine Officers Thank Southern Pacific

Resolutions from Camp Berrey Texas express heartfelt thanks to Mr McQuven ey and Southern Pacific Railway staff for courtesy and aid in camp life. Also thanks to the Daily Light for favors extended by G E Abbey D J Powell J P W Street PF P Bang.

Camp Berrey Ciholo Dit Texas Anuch G. E. Abbey D. J. Powell J. P. W. Street PF. P. Bang

Children Party Marked Florence Campbell Birthday

A joyful children’s gathering at the Campbell residence on the 20th celebrated Florence Campbell’s birthday. Guests included Plarencve Campbell, Kath leen Janes, Blanche and Lockie Reea, and many others with gifts and beads souvenirs. Refreshments were served as a white candle was lit for the birthday girl.

Leele Campbell GM Avende B Mlorence Plarencve Campbell Camille Ail Peankle Johnston Kathleen Janes Blanche Lockie Reea Besule Nellie Sherman Helen and Minoie Ballons Maria Welch Nettie Lockwood Annie Mountjoy Taako Ware Mayla Louise Nellie Small Anna Jennie Wahanita Bertha Krueger Winneete Jones Biouche White Lindzes Shégpshire Wily Sherman Dick Mount Little Florence

Police Appointments Open After Thurman Dismissal

City Marshal Shatdein and Mayor Callaghan report many applicants for the vacancy in the police force created by Thurman’s dismissal. The city clerk has received only one application so far. No appointment date is set.

Marsal Shatdein Callaghan Oficer Thurman

Artistic Concert At Alamo Concert and Specially Company

The concert drew light attendance due to competing attractions yet remained highly artistic. Mrs Bl Hoyer delivered the gem of the evening with a solo of O Mio Fernando by Donizetti showcasing clear musical excellence throughout the performance.

Alamo Bl. Hoyer MI Fernando Donizert

Stranger incites delay as fare dispute halts streetcar

A stout male passenger disrupted a trolley car full of women yesterday after refusing to place his transfer fare in the box. A polite passenger eventually inserted his ticket, allowing the car to proceed but the quarrel left the ladies unimpressed with the offender.

Stubbort

Preventive Yellow Jack Care Card

Cautionary note urges thorough cleaning of the system to guard against yellow fever. Mentions Cas careta Candy Cathartie as a cleanser and KIM xusotagiats as a germ releaser. Describes detoxing and germ control in a dated, dubious health tip format.

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