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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1900
Page
5
A string of satirical notes on local figures and events includes the Jackson boys’ city campaign, Nat and John’s influence, and calls for street work. The San Antonio Gas & Electric Co announces a gas price cut and single-meter policy effective January 1 1901.
An early 20th century ad urges buyers to vet salesmen and piano houses before placing orders. It warns against unreliable strangers and promises protection when buying from Thos. G Ggan & Bros, touting top production pianos and no notes or interest required.
In a morning trial Francisco Pizzini and his brother Victor faced disorderly conduct charges after a loose cow grazed in the market house park. The record shows Francisco resisted a pound master taking the animal, Victor dropped a rock, and both men argued with the deputy city attorney. Francisco was fined $25 and Victor dismissed. Francisco filed an appeal.
Charles Davis of Bowerston Ohio credits Dr King's New Discovery with ending a two year battle with severe lung trouble. He reports instant relief and a cure after using the remedy touted for 25 years to treat throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottles free at local drug stores.
The South ern Pacific unveils a new timetable starting Sunday with later night eastbound departures and earlier eastbound arrivals, easing after supper rush and enabling breakfast before business. Train No. 9 will reach San Antonio at 7 30 a m from the east, while No. 10 from the west stays 7 30 p m. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Kasy flyer will run independently between San Antonio and Flatonia, arriving at 8 15 a m and departing at 8 15 p m, reducing layovers.
Prices at 1220 Ronse Liquor Co attract attention as competitors look on. The shop advertises a broad stock of aged whiskies and urges customers to compare prices before buying.
The San Antonio Chess Checkers and Whist club considers a telegraph match with Dallas and Fort Worth clubs and may add a correspondence series with a state chess association. The article notes growing interest, recent publications, and plans for winter programming at the club.
Jule Waters the renowned stage tramp appears today at the Grand with Louise Llewellyn, the sweet singer, promising the best laugh makers Side Tracked for matinee and night shows.
The Grand opera house stages the latest success A Young Wife, recently running long at New York’s Fourteenth Street theatre. The drama features a tense story woven through with startling situations and strong performances and promises an engaging show for local audiences.
The advertisement touts the largest selection of jewelry and miscellaneous articles for Christmas from Hertzberg, Jeweler, Bern Road and Main Street, inviting shoppers to browse the varied offerings this season.
An advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Care digests all kinds of food to rest tired stomachs while restoring digestion. Endorsed by W. C. Kalteyer C. Schasse and Wm. Appmann.
At a regular meeting Friday night Bexar En campment No 11 O F elected officers for the ensuing term. Dawes Bright chief patriarch Underwood H P Sauer S W Cree J H Erb J W Watts Harry C Miller scribe Albert Meyer treasurer Chas L Sauer representative to Grand Lodge Geo W Johnson alternate representative.
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