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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1899
Page
8
The program lists Blanche Walsh and Mourne Mdowell in Sardou’s Great Plays with Friday night and Saturday matinee performances. Cleopatra Saturday night and La Tosca alternate. Prices range from 50c to 1.50, with matinee rates at 25c to 1.00.
Real estate transfers include Ackermann to J F C Ackermann 683 acres and 383 acres for 6000 dollars and 3000 dollars, Barclay by Ada I and W M Cormett and Martha F and N O Green purchasing city lots on Augusta street for 2250 and 2100 dollars, other parcels to Albert W Bitter and Charles H Mackay for 1000 and 195 dollars. The Ladies Auxiliary Y M C A holds New Year reception January 1 from 2 30 to 7 and 8 to 10 p m with coffee cake chocolate and a program. all invited.
A series of marriage licenses is recorded naming Charles Sagray and Frances Slom chenski G J Flinn and Agnes A St John Simpson Kroeger and Ethel Bright David Emrie Logan and Catherine Ninerberg as the couples authorized to wed in the county clerk’s index.
Ring up 146 for genuine deep shaft McAllister lump coal from Southern Ice Company with a date stamp 12 24 7t. The record notes a purchase reference and coal type accurate to the ledger entry.
The San Antonio Bap tists association meets at Prospect Hill with spirited talks. Visiting brethren will preach in city pulpits: First Baptist J C Gentry 7 30 p m and 11 a m at Prospect Hill J C Gentry 7 30 p m EB Smith 11 a m 7 30 p m Sunset B p tists B J Smith 11 a m and 7 30 p m Flores Street 11 a m C H Appling at 7 30 p m at other times.
Shafer and Downey's Commercial College in the Dalling block announces reopening January 2 with superior facilities and best faculty. Attended day or night, with 712-27 T1 listing. Sprained ankle incident involving Mr. George Thede of F F Collins Manufacturing during stack erection at the Menger Hotel site near Bonham and Crockett streets.
Wall paper at Ziegler and Ziegler’s leaders in glass paints and picture mouldings at 325 E B Houston Street prompt phone 617 to visit the showroom and shop for wall coverings.
A girl born December 29 to Rabbi and Mrs. Roubin at 107 Lasalle Street. A boy born December 27 to Mr. and Mrs. A. Arend of 710 North Centre Street. A boy born December 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Annie Wilker, colored, of 704 North Centre Street.
County warrants itemize payments for jury commissioners Adolph Wagner W L Herff and Charles Wynne four days each, telephones rent for courthouse and poorhouse ending February 2 1900, Alamo Tron Works iron repairs 53 63 J Steinardt jail dry goods 21 Peter Jonas 17 days per diem 51 Dubinski Electric Co jail electrical repairs 75 70 and more.
Gossip about Mayor Hicks and city officials fills a New Orleans paper with a half tone portrait. R G Scott Jim Downey hunt at Davis ranch amid rumors of a deer sale. Vinton L James may extend his deer trip as Collins covers work. Ed Steves guides L O Taylor to the rifle range. Pat Stevens faces job end January 1. Central fire alarm operators keep jobs with a new telephone repeater as alarms come by phone.
The page lists case numbers and parties scheduled before Justice Shook across January 2 and 3 1900. Entries include Patterson & Massey versus Harman Weber versus Sledge Roach & Barnes versus Maxwell and other civil actions involving firms such as Texas Shoe and Leather Manufacturing Co. and Singer Manufacturing Co. Reading shows numerous intertitle names like Passur Farrell Ryan Bruno & Brown Oppenheimer Reagan and Miller Co. plus references to the Rio Grand region and local railways.
The January term grand jury for the Thirty-seventh District court has been selected. Members include Jay F. Adams Geo Chamberlain Albert Maverick Geo Vaughan Mose Oonenheimer Alex Sartor Jr Geo Koerner John Wickland Chas F A Hummel F W Cook Jr Ben M Hammond Albert Steves A F Beckman and Charles B Austin. Glass glass ad for Biegler Ziegler glass paper paint and picture techy phone 617.
City records indicate 691 building permits issued in the year just closed, marking a new record era as 1900 prepares a fresh book. The old 11 year log began in 1889 with peaks in 1890 at 1862 permits and a low in 1890s, showing boom and recovery as prosperity returns.
Manager Weiss struggled to seat thousands of women for the Baldwin-Melville matinee with many standing. Camille starred Miss Edna Earle Lindon and the Day brothers with Baby Vavene dancing. Night shows featured Streets of New York and Oliver Scott’s 40-piece minstrel ensemble. Upcoming: Blanche Waley and Melbourne McDowell next Friday and Saturday, La Tosca and Cleopatra, Under the Dome January 7, Zaza January 19 20, Cyrano de Bergerac March 22.
Mayor Jacks seeks watering troughs for stock in each ward after a city council resolution. A proposer offered iron tanks at 75 dollars each, but the mayor says wooden tanks can be made for 12.50 dollars. Christmas season note and dealer advertising follow.
Recorder Kroeger, presiding over the Corporation court, disposed of 3869 cases since January 1. In December he settled 350 cases, while January saw Judge Dan Lewis handling the month’s docket.
The San Antonio health office reports 88 total deaths for December, the lowest since 1892 except for one month. Comparisons show 119 last year, 94 in 1897, 185 in 1896, 99 in 1895, 86 in 1894, 124 in 1893, and 78 in 1892. Of the deaths, 51 were male, 37 female, 14 colored and 74 white.
The teachers and pupils of school No. 10 extend thanks to patrons who aided their successful entertainment. Special mention goes to Mesdames Fry, Unscheidt, Pryor and Miss Moritz for managing the refreshment stand, Prof. Schuetze, Capt. Clavin for drilling, Mr. Dubineki for electrical work, Goggan Bros for instruments, and numerous donors including L. P. Peck, Erb, Joske Bros., Wolfeon, Jase & Oppenheimer, Chapa & Driesel, Kalteyer & Son, BE. Pedervils, F. Niggli, and others.
An imbecile from Hondo is in the city jail awaiting a decision from Jo Kroeger and Capt. Druse. He said citizens of Hondo sent him here with railroad fare and told him to leave after riding 60 miles. The judge ordered police to care for him while he investigates the matter.
A 20th century advertisement touts Fow ler s pin powder as a safe remedy to relieve headaches and improve well being with claims of no adverse effects. The copy emphasizes clear thinking and positive results from using the product.
The December mortality was 88, while births totaled 41, including 21 boys and 20 girls with four colored boys and one colored girl. The report warns that if this birth rate continues San Antonio could experience depopulation and may need to seek emigrants.
A festive scene unfolds as the crowd celebrates a cup being taken from Leverineg's possession. Joyful supporters express relief and triumph while bystanders share in the moment of victory.
For sale items include a delivery wagon and harness a drummer trunks office desire office fixtures show cages and PAUL WAGNER offers these pieces to buyers seeking old equipment and office goods from a local sale listing.
The city police patrolmen begin their semi monthly reliefs with the 12 noon to midnight shift taking the 12 m relief and the reverse. Mounted officers at City Hall conduct their regular monthly change with Herrera and Parker on day watch and Van Riper and Bennett on night watch.
The aroma and flavor of Finck's 6 cent Havana and Commerce cigar equal the best imported. Sold widely.
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