RAYS OF LIGHT snippets from San Antonio notices
A collage of brief items: a closed job ad at Wolfl and Marx, Fowler’s New Orleans Mead, and general storefront chatter. Mentions of deaths, skating rink plans, a Chihuahua license issue, and civic notices on city events, saloon closings, and police proceedings.
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Cash Boy
Wolfl & Marx
Booker
Fowler
New Orleans Mead
West
Houston Street
Emerson's
Geo
Caen
Ferdinand Niggli
Harry L. Fowler
Lorra
Travis Park Concert by Eighth Cavalry Band Tonight
The Eighth Cavalry Band under Frank A. Hall will play at Travis Park at 5:00 PM offering Gavotte Ewig Dein Weiss Overture Califor Bagdad Waltzes Parting Regrets Bohemian Girl and Schubert Serenade Vaughan. Two Mexican independence celebrations are planned by rival societies with Fest's garden hosting the Benevolencia Mexicana event.
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Eighth Cavalry
Travis Park
Frank A. Hall
Gavotte
Ewig Dein
Weiss
Overture
Califor Bagdad
Boeldieu
Gung’la
Alfo
Schubert
Vaughan
Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana
la Sociedad Benevolencia Mexicana
Benevolencia Society
Discharged Soldier Arrested After Drunken Suit Exchange
A man calling himself Charles Schiebel was arrested by Officer Andreas Brown near Agequia Street after a candy stall incident in which he offered to trade clothes while appearing intoxicated or unstable. He was taken to the bat cave then county jail. physicians noted possible cerebro meningitis.
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Charles Schiebel
Andreas Brown
Agequia Street
Schiebel
Brown
Night mass meeting of colored citizens in San Antonio
A mass meeting of the colored citizens of San Antonio is held in the Recorder's court room tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss school matters Ministers and teachers are especially invited to attend.
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San Antonio
Recorder's Court Room
Lumber costs for multiple properties and shop in wards
R Rodriguez builds a lumber dwelling on the south side of Josephine street in the Third ward for 75 dollars. Peter Schiffers constructs a lumber kitchen on the south side of Fifth street in the Third ward for 50 dollars. Barbera Melas erects a lumber dwelling on the north side Lopez street in the Second ward for 150 dollars. Gus A Reiman runs a lumber carpenter shop at the corner North and Water street in the Fourth ward for 300 dollars.
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R. Rodriguez
Josephine Street
Third Ward
Peter Schiffers
Fifth Street
Barbera Melas
Lopez Street
Second Ward
Gus. A. Reiman
Water Street
Fourth Ward
County Assessment Shows Real Estate Valuation Rise
County Assessor D. M. Poor completed rolls ahead of the October 18 deadline and will submit them to the County court at the next meeting. The real estate valuation for Bexar County is estimated around 19 million dollars, a rise of about 1.69 million from last year.
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D. M. Poor
Bexar County
Remarkable Life Story From Oaxaca Record
From the Catholic Review Las Vegas New Mexico August 30 reports Juan Santiago an aboriginal man aged 43 dies at Santiago Coycoyan Oaxaca He leaves two grandsons aged 111 and 109 Nearly lifelong habit of baking grandsons for a war and airing recalls earthquake of August 16 1751 when about ten he and his father witnessed the convent collapse and the ensuing destruction.
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Leonardo Garza
Licar
Catholic Review
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Santiago Coycoyan
Juxtlatmaca
Oaxaca
Mexico
Juan Santiago
Nan
Juan
Nielo
Topalo
Heranjuapan
Local court dockets and fines from recent hearings
N Wise dismissed for liquor licensing issue after license payment. Patterson and Charles Schiebel dismissed for careless driving and drunken disorderly conduct, Schiebel transferred to county jail and died last night. Lorra and N P Wright fined $5 each for quarreling. Mitchell and Emma Dennison dismissed. Sarah Royal fined $5 for disturbing Mrs Chenault. M Valencuelo fined $5 for drunken disorderly conduct. H Woods fined $5 for drinking. Frank Huebner fined $5 for disorderly conduct. Adaline Chenault fined $5 for insulting language. Jack Sturtz and Albert Solomon, beating and striking, dismissed as old cases. Jennie Steagall and Mrs H Gray continuing Sanitary ordinance matter. Major J H Kampmann, sanitary ordinance violation, dismissed on compliance.
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N. Wise
Patterson
Charles Schiebel
Lorra
N. P. Wright
Nf. Mitchell
Emma Dennison
Sarah Royal
Sarah Royal, Disturbing the Peace of Mrs. Chenault, Fined $5, M. Valencuelo
H. Woods
Frank Huebner
Adaline Chenault
Jack Sturtz
Albert Solomon
Jennie Steagall
H. Gray
J. H. Kampmann
Drain on family life burdens energetic women on the moor
Readers note the strain on women balancing husband children and house while remaining cheerful and strong. The passage contrasts this burden with men working outside the home and hints at generational pressures. A fragment mentions popular cigarettes at a low price.
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Philadelphia
San Antonio Businesses: Carter Mullaly Trans er and Local Firms
San Antonio's transit firm Carter & Mullaly offers omnibuses for depot transfers and funeral directing with prompt, courteous service. Alam o Iron Works, started 1876, now Holm green & Sons, operates a foundry and gin machinery on Sunset Road. The New Home Sewing Machine claims leadership with agent J E Thomas on Commerce Street. C H Mueller paints and frames runs a large Southwest shop on West Commerce. L Wolfson expands space from a crowded flagship store. H Praeger Hardware moves to East Commerce Street in a sale of stock. San Antonio Lumber Co Calcasieu Yard stocks long leaf pine lumber west of the Sunset track.
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San Antonio
Southwest
Alamo Iron Works
Schuehle & Nixon
George Holmgreen & Sons
Presa Street
Sunset Road
East
Commerce Street
Alamazon Works
Essrs
George
J. H
E. A
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Calcasieu
Ammonia as a Leavening Agent in Baking Powders
A Scientific American summary notes ammonia gas formed by heating ammonium carbonate acts as a leavening agent. It leaves no residue, yields lighter bread and cakes, and is absorbed during baking. Modern bakers and manufacturers adopt ammonia to improve loaf tenderness and wholesomeness.
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Erie
Scientific American
Remarkable Lincoln Soul Discovery Reported by Mr Holland
A Lincoln dispatch claims a scientist named Mr Holland proves the soul exists using a microscopic device to view the air and its invisible counterpart, a dual body. He describes an experiment with an amputation patient and an imaginary hand forming letters under a lens, signaling a world of revelation.
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Cuiiaco
Inn
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Holland
Holland
Lian
Dangers of an August Snow Storm on Mount Washington
Mount Washington saw a dense cloud and blinding snow as two hundred climbers reached the summit. A man from Crawford’s area collapsed and was carried down by six rescuers, with one companion staying to assist. W B Ropes of Boston is identified as the stricken climber. The storm worsened, leaving 75 overnight and a windswept, viewless landscape.
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Mount Washington
Crawford’s
W. B. Ropes
Boston
Providence Journal
Eagle Wringer Promises Health and Time Savings
Economy is wealth indeed with the celebrated Eagle Wringer. It relieves household labor and strain, praised for reducing wear and illness. Over 700 in use locally and more than 4,000 in Texas, sold at 50 cents per week by J. F. Zang at 419 East Houston Street.
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Mexican Mutual Society
San Pedro Springs
Mexican Benevolent Society
John Lester
Fargo and
Texas Express
Laredo
Palestine
Porter
J. M. Emerson
Fred Kerbe
Sim Hart
Kerble
Lexas
East Houston Street
J. F. Zang
McClellan
van Alstyne
International Railway Company
International
Texas
East Houston St
Pancoast and Son advertise seasonal stock and bargains
The Lieut notes the large Pancoast & Son establishment announcing full stock and low bargains in all sizes of gents and boys clothing. They offer summer goods including straw hats plus neckwear underwear and navy flannel suits. Also ads for the Art Gallery of C H Mueller and advice to mothers with Winslow's Soothing Syrup, plus job notices and loan offers.
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Pancoast & Son
Wonderful Run of Mor Ley’s T X 8 Ague Tonic
A tonic advertised as a remedy for chill sickness claims rapid, permanent cures without quinine mercury or arsenic. It purports to cleanse and tone the stomach awaken kidneys and liver and aid bowels, with effective action even in chronic cases. Sold by F Kalteyer.
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Morley
F. Kalteyer
Texas Toilet Trifle Promises Clear Skin
The Texas Toilet Trifle claims to remove tan freckles blotches pimples and blemishes without harming the skin. Endorsements flood in from tested users and leading druggists stock it. Manufactured by J. A. Selby & Co. Galveston Texas. Sold in San Antonio by Harry L. Fowler 14 Houston street.
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Texas
J. A. Selby & Co
Galveston
San Antonio
Harry L. Fowler
Houston Street
Water Works Notice on Hose Use and Restrictions
Public notice from the Water Works Company states sprinkling with hose is allowed only under special rates. Those wishing to use the service must call at the office to arrange. Fraudulent use may result in immediate service cutoff per contract terms.
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L. Garza
Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Remedy Ad
Farmers and Mechanics urged to buy Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung remedy to treat coughs colds croup and bronchial troubles. Claims relief for children in one night and potential savings on medical bills. Price 50 cents or 1 dollar with sample free. Sold by HM Fowler R n Co J D Devine and J Clavin.
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Rice & Fowler
R. Cohn & Co
J. D. Devine
J. Clavin
Dr. Bosanko
L. Fowler
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Wight
Mason
Paul
Wagner's
Carter & Mullaly
Alamo Plaza
United States
Otto Bergstrom
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Union
A. Zilian’s
Menger Hotel
Commerce and
Alamo Streets
Hilton & Young
Soledad Street
Loan and Commission Brokers
the Great Western Insurance Co
Toronto
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co
The
Hibernia
New Orleans
Fire Lion
London
East Texas
Tyler
the Houston Insurance Co
George Hoerner
Mike McGeary
John Chadwell
Jane Daniels
Emerson
Government Hill
Grand Avenue
River Avenue
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
Mission Garden
Simon Fest
California
John McCormick
Augustus Chafre
Messrs
Crump & DeRoever
Nat Lewis
Castroville
Thumm
West Commerce Street
Walter Bryant
T. H. Massden
Beeville
Walter Griffin
Pottsdam
N. Y
E. 8. Atkinson and
Tilden
E. Washburn
Lavernia
W. ©. Fletcher
Knoxville
Tenn
A. C. Piper
Uvalde
John Cresson
Centre Point
Herman Schultze, Jr
J. Wise
F. M. Maddox
Austin
Ed. Saeng
A. H. Sae
Alaina Tooff
Nic Tengg
New Berlin
Emma Semlinger
Newman’s
Couriers
Dan Cawood
D. T. Brooks
Colleirville
Tennessee
R. A. Holland
E. M. Fly
Eagle Pass
C. B. Russell
Jacob Beaters
San Francisco
Frank Stansell
Monterey
Mex
W. B. Curtis
Chicago
Wes. Ellis
Ft. Worth
Frank R. Bird
Hillsboro
R. Quattro
Houston
O. L. Brown
St. Louis
C. A. Logeman
Powell
Columbus
Mollie Oakes
Eliza Pickett
Burnet
E. Usemberger
Leah and Family
Thos. R. Jemison
D. L. Rivers
Cincinnati
Geo. Carroll
Burlingame
Kan
Chas. W. Stanley and Wife
Wichita
Edward A. Reiley
Atlantic City
N. J
W. R. Morley
N. M
Menger Otel
Recorder’s Court
Carter & Mullaly, Transeer
J. E. Thomas
Cc. H. Mueller
C. H. Mueller
Mueller
L. Wolfson
Wolfson
L. Castro
West Texas
H. Praeger
East Commerce Street
King &Owers Comedy Company
Liam
Herman Kampmann
King & Powers Comedy Company
An Pedro Springs
Ross
Aransas Loan Office
Military Plaza
South Flores Street
Vicinity
G.B. Frank
Alamo
Kee Ghee
Bennington
Dwight Star
Sea Island
Lonsdale
Diamond Hill
Frank Salamostore
Flores Street
Welch F
la Royal Bowe Agsorurary & Rate
Aking
Royal Baking Powder Company
Wall Street
New York
Geo. Caen’s
Houston St
Emerson’s
V. Lorra
Tr Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Bexar Building and Loan Association
John. E. Ochse
Ga. M. Samurl
W. Novary Pustic
USA
Reimann, Quam Contractor and Builder
Camargo Street
Riedel & Tips
Antonio
North Flores St
A. R. Hurary
Courthouse
T. B. Johnson
Girrord, Johnson & Winter
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