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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1899

Page

2

LIGHT RAYS. SOUTHERN HOTEL HOME OF TEXAS PEOPLE

Snippets describe the Southern Hotel managed by Dr. Trexler for six years with rooms at $2.00 daily, local visits, and assorted notices from Austin to San Antonio. The page lists ads and brief items on baking powder, hair treatment, book trading, a baby ostrich story, a brewery celebrant, and local business notices.

Southern Hotel Dr. Trexler Todge Ernest Richter Eagle Pate Hugl Tibet Cor Cuba Finch Havana Solil BRK Migs Baral S. Mog City Tish and Oyster Co Sohn Mile Jer Mgu Alamo Street Phane Ke Corver Commerce Victor Viekwal O Eversdey Plessanton Yessering Medina Viver Tdesignere Hemet Weyver Spe Kroad Toe Campbell Alima Plaza Antonin Skalelal Muir Mille Cort

Typewriters bought and sold across town events

A jumble of ads lists Ton a book store free concert by Lic Akuno Military Band at 4 p m, Carl Beck Benefit Concert at Math's garden Sept 19, and a Kerrville excursion Sunday the 17th. Also notes about Ice cream soda at Swearlogen's Drug Store, Premium Money Orders by Wagner & Chabot, and local church services at St Pauls Episcopal.

Kerrville Berrville Cartie Carl Beck Sinth Mangal Swearlogen's Edgewood Paxton Crystal Saloon Main Geo Tor Gomweree Street Odim Bk James Garden Street Wagner &Abot HLTA Wagner & Chabot Prooth Kaizenjammer Webber's HGS Wolff & Marx Pat Mueller S. Fant Shafer & Downey's Relf Commerckst Davig Black Maguoda Shermin Street St Paul's Episcopal Church Government Hill al I Burleson Rejor Christian Auueqver J. A. Sloan Galveston-Dallas News Eley Tgs A. D. du Puy Prospect HU

City council to consider additional jail cell

A note states Sailor Torres and Modesto Torres seek a new city jail cell for white prisoners. Mayor Pro tem Piper and Mayor Picks anticipate presenting the proposal at the next council meeting. The plan includes converting a carpenters room into a cell with bars and transoms to separate races.

Sailor Torres Dave Modesto Torres F. A. Piper Piper Probaly

Hotel Arrivals List From A Busy San Francisco Page

A lengthy hotel arrivals record shows numerous guests from across the U.S. and abroad listed by name and origin. The roster includes Robe erts from Mouston, Jno Murphy, Maria from Milwaukee, J. Keller from Chicago, and many other travelers and residents visiting or staying in hotels.

Waulington Cad. I Robeerts Mouston Glas Q. Tevl Victers Day AAV Maria Milwaukee Sol Me Brenner Baltimore Jno Murphy Montag McCrow Dallis Gov Kearves Gleasso Jud O. Vanchard San Francisco Nat Rosouthauss Thica Trosenblau Fesseo P. O. Donnell N.Y Lobe Bluwerthal Liverpool Louis M. Terman Eugene Nolte Bonvil Dtemphisy V. Graham Gily Ins Fives Avira Durango Southern Holcinw B. Buchanan Dallas J. H. Morrek Loulaville Kyr Blocker Eagle Stiss Geo Glasscook Georgetown J. Burns Houston Chas. Warner Sherman R. Holland Alpine Perry San Angelo Edwards Mosquito Galbraith Kerrville TH. Cohne Seguin C.H. Cohite Ben W. Chilton Tyler H. L Seling Horn West Mobey RS. Itl Wilson iHo M. ‘Suer9 L. L. Sar

WANTS IPE SHARE in Steam Laundry suit

Mrs Gumua sues for a one quarter interest in the San Antonio Steam Laundry in Fifty Seventh District Court. She alleges $2000 invested in Brownie Siler Manufacturing earned her 17 shares and that the Brownie Shirk Manufacturing and San Antonio Steam Laundry have since consolidated. The action seeks judgment for her interest. Other local docket items include Pedro de Olfos pleading guilty to simple assault with a $5 fine and Jose Garza receiving 30 days for theft under $50, with appeal noted in Walter Horton case.

Gumua Lounty Pedro de Olfos Jose Garza Walter Horton

Remains of Soldier Found on Roosevelt Avenue Nearby

Street workers unearthed a World War era military outfit near the Dunnendorf gravel pit on Roosevelt Avenue. A musket, powder flask, bayonet, pistol grip, ring under the barrel, an axe blade, a fiddle stirrup, and a four inch wild boar tusk were recovered, with a skull previously found in San Pedro Creek. Real estate transfers listed include multiple parcels on King William, Brooklyn avenues, and the Cibolo creek area.

Roosevelkvenue Scott Fair Grounds Roosevelt Avenue Dbnendorf Santa Anas San Antonio Scott Wil San Pedro Creek South Flores Street Elfy Hall Charles Co Adelia C. Oresson Birdie Ty. Nix King William Street Auguste Wolltahut Johanne Tfenry Boreker Henry Carl Voges Minnie Henry Peeilite Herman Voges Cibolo Creek

All Mexico Coming to San Antonio International Fair

A Texas hardware firm representative reports strong Mexican interest in the San Antonio International Fair. Jesus I rajo traveling from Torreon says Mexicans from across the north intend to attend, viewing San Antonio as a shared trade and social hub. Alumni and Alpha fraternity leaders of Yokns AL and M. College Westres plan a reunion during the fair, with Saturday November 3 designated as A MF College Day.

Jesus ‘Rajo W. B. Bolkony & Co Torreon Mexico San Antonio International Vale Association Porton San Antonio Fair Calroni Tis Fair San Antonio W. B. Philpott Collegestaion Sanstatynto Alpe Studenta Yokns AL M. College Westres Troi. Pillpott Ston. L San Antonio International War Association

Harden Brothers Murder Case Set for Fredericksburg Trial

Gib Harden, held in Bexar jail, faces murder charges in Gillespie county. Sheriff Ruey took him to Fredericksburg for trial, following a venue change from Kimball county. Harden is a brother of John Wesley Harden, killed at El Paso. He was previously sentenced to thirty five years. The appeal reversed, and the trial is scheduled for Monday.

Wesley Harden Gib Harden Bexar County Gillespie County Tredericksburg Sherif Geo. EB Ruey Garden John Wesley Harden el Paso King Kimball County Fredericksburg

Nolan and Pine Street Line Upgrade Improves Service

The Nolan and Pine Street line now runs smoothly after a new switch was laid east of the Grif Bhore track. Cars pass on the new switch and double track on North Pine Street between Tyubrett and Carson, delivering better service noted by local residents.

Nolan and Price Gar Nolan and Pine Street Government Wi Nolan Street Grif Bhore North Pine Street Betyyeen Tyubrett Carson Streets

British Honduras railroad proposal gains British support

Consul Avery reports to the State Department that a proposed railway from Helise to the eastern Guatemala frontier is being reviewed by the British Colonial Secretary. If approved by Mr. Chamberlain, construction could start next February. American equipment and stock likely for the line serving mahogany and logwood, with past efforts failing but this one showing promise.

Wil Ball British Honduras Washington, D. C Avery Belle, Bells Honduras State Department Legislative Council Enphalgis Guatemala Gonsul ‘Avery Afr Chamberlal Mr. Avery Caloy Uist Chamberlain United States Honduras Guataama Costa Rica

Edwart Merseburger Discharged in Bankruptsy Case

Federal court yesterday discharged Edwart Merseburger of Shiner in a bankruptcy proceeding. United States District Attorney Henry Terrell notes the case, with U.S. Marshal Fred Lancaster returning from Spotford. L D Walker of the Railway service assists Chief Clerk Smith during Montgomery's Chicago absence. A World dispatch mentions Mrs Sprightly and a traveler crossing the wall with whisky.

Edwart G. Merseburger Shiner Phemes LD. Walker Railway Vial Service Chiet Smith Ghict Warvey Montgomery Chicago United PA New York World Sprightlys Walter

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