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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1897

Page

6

Local notices mix with ads and court items

A fragmented page lists arrests and names, shop ads, and public notices. Items mention Nile Wenge Daniels yesterday, a tailor at Commerce Street, shoe and clothing sales at Sullivan’s, a Melville road trip concert, a mortgage filing in Mavericks County, and a dengue update for a local family. The scattered items include a jail hearing and a church meeting notice.

Globes Nile Wenge Daniels Alias Russel N Duns Grahan Lents Tailor Commerce

Athletics Bowling Gossip and Obituary Note

Gossip on the Athletics throwing games and players plus a short obituary for Mrs. Mary Hope, aged 83, wife of Thomas Hope, who died yesterday. The item mentions Hemweek Buck Selwueder and mascots Froelel Nic Tenger Gus, and Schunke tied to the Athletic Bowlby era.

Nic ‘Tenger Gus. Froelel Buck Selwueder Reta, Schunke Max Schunke Hie Muths Mary Tfope Thomas Hope Alma Tleighis

Meeting of ladies for House of Good Shepherd bazaar

A meeting of ladies is planned at the library on St Marys Street to organize a bazaar for the House of Good Shepherd. Committees will report and many expect high turnout. Chrysanthemums will also be offered for the bazaar.

Tlutehias House Tukstand Shardem Ogitza Itip Atterioor Adirpet Tid Mattress Kondali & Itips Masott No Nic Teng Atorlag Kendall & Rips Kendall &Ros Mason E. Grift Jones Dresden Socialist Labor Party Meyer's Hall Acs Chess Tegel Rene Ie ‘Feng Niki Hermann Tonleht Ducper Hall Kong Enlf Snuliiyan's MF Sfurry Latehem Menger Hatel Geo. Leppekl Houston House of Good Shepherd St. Mary's Street

Lady on South Press fainting at corner of West Commerce

A woman on South Press street fainted in the afternoon near West Commerce and Sole dad streets. Officer Pat Stevens assisted and she was sent home relieved from suffering. John B. Cardenas died at 11 PM at 211 South Pecos street after long illness. he was 24, son of Capt. Juan J. Cardenas. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 5.

Aclady South Press Street West Commerce and Soledad Streets Pat Stevens Tmely John B. Cardenas South Pecos Street Fic Juan J. Cardenas

Three Cornered Fight Leads to Arrests After Night Incident

Officers Daniels and Cadena arrested Jose de Rivas and Joe Rives after a clash across the creek last night for beating John Taylor of Milatta. Taylor was bleeding, and a charge of fighting was lodged against him. The comrade Social Club hosted a dance at Burke's Ball on Anatine Street, drawing a large crowd and good times.

Daniéls Cadena Jose de Rivas Na Aon Joe Rives John Taylor Milatta Taylor Burke's Ball Anatin Stret

Tom Holt Acquitted After Turbulent Trial

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Tom Holt after a lengthy trial involving testimonies from Dr. Jones and others. District Attorney Lowy, defense attorneys Jones and Largeton, and court officials argued the instructions to the jury while spectators and family members watched the proceedings until the verdict was announced. Captain William Holt, father of Tom Holt, witnessed the moment Holt was freed.

Ell Jameson Dastake Wurzbach Blic Meg Wuratineh Chanley Tameson Ilevenbowtel Enid George Tom Trolt Tameson Eal Tom Molt Ant Janeson Annie Betzel Treary Lagu Lowy Srial Jones Largeton Jon Fe ”. Webb Tom Hoyt Wilam Tyolt Ven Thalt Doy

Manufacturers Directory and Amusements in San Antonio

A bundled listing shows San Antonio firms such as Pelee Hooker Faunia Co and Guenther Mills with items from baking powders to shingle products. Amusements advertise Sidney R HiK s Darkest Russia at the Grand tonight plus the Bowery feature with Steve Brodle and cast, praised for stage craft and scenery.

Pelee, Hooker, Faunia Co Eldora Nueva Street Trawnle Shirt Manufacturing Co Energie Malt Dar Alamo, Cement Co Toman Reek Guenther Mills G. N. Jack San Antonio Tyers Sidney R. HiKs Russia ST. Grattan Donach Bowery East Side Nfe New York Sven Che Tlon Lely Steve Brodle Frank Busek Ghuch Conners

Union Strength Shown in Season Goods Sale

A local editor notes durable garments and holiday offerings from Lentz Tultor and Nie Tenge. Wagona telegraphs, doll carriages, subleh items advertised with prices, reflecting a bustling, price sensitive market segment ahead of holidays.

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Gunny Sack Thieves Arrests in Grain Warehouse Raid

Police detectives day eight arrested a Black boy named Alonzo Lee who was caught entering the grain warehouse of J. E. Mnegge & Co near the cotton compress. He provided names of accomplices Walter Hawkins Elmer Owes and Joe Coffee, all believed to be part of a gang selling grain sacks at 60 cents a dozen or 8 cents each. Additional notes mention prior sack thefts, a damaged door incident at Pry's woodyard, and several real estate filings and notices appearing in the same issue.

Shoat and McCloaky Wilday Alonzo Lee J. E. Mnegge & Co Mnegge & Con Lee Walter Hawkins Elmer Owes Joe Coffee Lee Arites Pry Sunset Railway Jell Mberty Elnee

Kendall & Rips Carpet Cleaning Moving Service Ad

You can save time and money when you move. Kendall & Rips at 255 E Houston Street offers carpet cleaning, moving furniture, and layup services to put your house in top shape after the job.

Kendall & Rips Houston Street Faroiture Kedal & Ans

Mayor Cal lagh an and party return from coastal trip

From the coast a group led by Mayor Callaghan Marshal Siardein and Alderman Richter returned yesterday after a ten day fishing and shooting trip on Matagorda Bay near Fort Lavaca. They enjoyed several calm days and focused on fishing while delaying prairie chicken hunting.

Mayor Callaghan Marshal Siardein Alderman Richter Papa Page I. H. Micklefolo Mr. Martin Matagorda Bay Fort Lavaca Tey

County Official May Hold Dual Posts Under Constitution

Texas officials debate the holding of multiple offices under article 16 section 40 of the state constitution. Umscheid has not resigned as county commissioner for Precinct No 4 nor qualified as county treasurer. Instances in prior Bexar County show simultaneous roles like city commissioner and county official. Mayor Callaghan reviews health ordinances. Dr Hadra, health officer, wields broad power to enforce public health rules with penalties for infractions.

Texas Bmseheid Love Sinees Honry Umscheta Ias Rotary Public and Justice of the Power Bexar Guerguin Elty Jess M. Bell Umscheid Sis Ibis Callaghan Theeoast Board of Health Hadra

Ladies of Gainesville Endorse Mrs Estes Charity Fund Drive

A Gainesville group of ladies pledges support for Alicgh Estes who canvasses for book subscriptions including Star Cook Book and Delsarte's Exocution. Estes, a mother of three, seeks patronage while the ladies commend her reliability and request aid for her family.

San Anton Delsarte Alicgh Estes Gainesville C. Hemmings KR. L. Phillips P. Ti. Cleaves Newton Stevens C. C. Walker

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