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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1900
Page
3
An ad touts Dr. Golden's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for nervousness tremors and fatigue claiming it quiets nerves restores appetite and sleep without narcotics. A reader from Ohio testimonial credits improved sleep weight gain and vitality after using the product.
A frenzied cattle market report notes firm prices for steers ranging 3.45 to 4.60 while cows fetch around 3.00. Ranch dealings include Beeville and Kansas City sales, shipments to Oklahoma and Missouri, and transfers to Arlington Heights. Breeding stock and horses such as the Long Champion are highlighted. several breeders and firms across Texas and neighboring states are mentioned in connection with recent sales and shipments.
Several head of stock were struck by lightning. Mrs. George Upshaw of Langtry sold her stock cattle at 16 dollars all around. Scharbauer and Aycock sold 18 Hereford bulls at 50 dollars each. A F Crowley sold his interest in Crowley and Garret to H N Garrett for 40000 dollars and bought half interest in Bar M Ranch for 65000 dollars. The Bar M will be run by Cowden and Crowley. Lowden Cockrell and Co purchased the O L Lockett ranch at Vam Horn. Cattle were taken at 20 dollars all around and land and improvements at a valued price.
Congress recently endorsed the 1892 Fort Sill land sale and lease deal effective June 6. Cattlemen buy grazing lands as the state shows one third fewer cattle than last year. Reports from Abilene cite losses to a lethal cattle disease affecting young stock. Prices cited include cows and heifers at 163 dollars and bulls at 105. A Scotch cow Ethylene fetched 500 dollars. Be Whitsitt’s Sons of Preemption, Illinois sold 5000 sheep and lambs. Joe Johnson of Runnels lost a Hereford bull worth 500 to fever. Rain would help but is not essential amid ample water and feed.
A reader cites a Chicago detective bureau operative who links chalk marks on gates and houses to planned robberies. He explains marks reveal occupant details such as presence of dogs and whether the home is occupied, warning residents to erase them to avoid attracting burglars.
A Light reporter quotes a union member claiming the Waiters and Cooks Union will issue membership cards as character certificates and require all members to uphold high conduct. He cites a $5 illicit transaction at a popular city resort, says the union fired the member and refunded the dealer, asserting a precedent for future cases.
Fire alarm boxes 13 and 21 were replaced with Gamewell non interfering units and renumbered 271 and 452. Box 271 sits at South Flores and Lubbock streets in front of Lamm's store. box 452 is at Plum and Iowa in ward 7. Keys for 271 are at Lamm's store. keys for 452 are at 587, 524 and 601 Plum Street.
The article argues indigestion is a national risk and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia tablets as a safe non patent medicine. It claims the tablets aid digestion by acting on food and require no dieting, offering a cure by letting the stomach rest. Dates 6-27-29 and 7-1 mark publication.
Jas G Timomas of Houston and Sam Lewis of Yoakum visited Luling to finalize a site purchase for a square bale compress. The selected location is near the intersection of the Southern Pacific and San Antonio and Aransas Pass lines, adjacent to the Luling Converting Co plant.
A vintage advertisement endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect. The copy notes a 25 cent price and offers free samples at any drug store.
On the north side of Crockett street between Alamo plaza and Nacogdoches street two two by two foot breaks in the sidewalk create a hazard. A single plank covers one break and two planks cover the other, risking injury at night and potential damage suits against the property owner or city.
A retail merchant reports Sunday trips out of town drain cash from the city. He notes shoppers overspend and defer bills, lowering local trade while wholesale firms feel later effects after monthly settlements. He predicts merchants will push to keep residents spending at home to prevent further losses.
The United Confederate Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic announce a July 4 program in San Antonio. A grand parade forms at 9 a.m. from the post office with marshals and divisions and a detailed march route past the Menger hotel to the post office. After a Declaration reading by T. J. McMinn, an afternoon of contests and a grand barbecue starts at 5 p.m. with prizes including cigars, beer, a fan, and shirts.
Residents are invited to join a committee barbecue with beef bread potatoes pickles and coffee. An 8 30 p m open air concert by the Ladies Choral Club T J McMinn and others will precede a bonfire on the hill with cannon and sky rockets, followed by dancing in the ballroom.
Thousands have been helped by Chamberlains Cough Remedy and many chronic coughs and lung troubles improved. The ad claims perfect health after use and offers money back if not beneficial, with bottles warranted and sold by all druggists.
Yesterday recalled the 1885 floods in China and today marks the 1898 battle of San Juan Hill. The El Caney and San Juan entrenchments fell by assault with heavy casualties on both sides, with the Rough Riders and the Twenty-fifth Infantry taking part, including three companies stationed at this post.
P A Danforth of La Grange Ga endured a frightful running sore on his leg for six months before Bucklin's Arnica salve wholly cured it in five days The advertisement claims the salve also treats ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed at 25 cents sold by H L Wagner Co and F Kalteyer Son druggists
The nineteenth Saengerfest and the fiftieth anniversary of the Northeastern Saengerbund begin in the Thirteenth Regiment Armory. 172 singing societies attend with Kaiser prize of 200 dollars, though likely only about 25 will contest. President McKinley may attend Monday night. The event draws world wide interest in vocal competition.
An advertisement touts Kings New Life Pills as boosting appetite aiding digestion and restoring bodily health for energy. Sold by H. L. Wagner & Co. and F. Kalteyer & Son druggists for 25 cents.
Weekly Sporting Review notes heavy fishing at Rockport wharves with a prank on an anxious angler. A man using a six hook line hauled up twelve dead fish on the hooks after a jokester slipped them on during his brief absence, prompting his surprised celebration.
Messrs G A Stowers and W B Turner cruised by ghsolene launch in Corpus Christi bay last week and caught a large number of redfish, trout and other bay fish.
A traveler reports the game outlook is unusually bright with abundant deer and more plentiful deer in all counties. Partridges have been scarce in the past two years but are expected to rise this fall as cover improves compared with recent years.
The article notes that a kodak or camera is essential for outings to capture interesting episodes and relive pleasures whenever the pictures are recalled.
The speaker laments rising dove killings during nesting. Without laws to protect the birds, sportsmen take advantage by shooting them at or near the nest, jeopardizing eggs and young. The note frames a call for protective regulation.
The San Antonio Gun Club has not decided to hold its usual Fourth of July prize shoot this year. No date or plan has been announced, and members await a decision on whether the event will occur.
San Antonio Gun Club directors face calls to replace the failing Magia trap with electric traps. Members complain weekly shoots are unusable due to bad working order and urge action to retain participation and club strength.
Members of the Lakeview Gun Club head to Lakeview on July 31 to enjoy the opening of the fishing season. Doves are expected to be plentiful by August 1 as shooters anticipate the start of dove season. A Houston Gun Club sweepstakes at Laporte on July 4 draws many from state gun clubs with talks of cheap round trip rates for attendees.
The Katy Flyer train offers a wide vestibibed coach with buffet sleepers and reclining chair cars. Inquiries on rates and schedules can be made to any Katy agent or by writing W G Crush at the Dallas Texas office for full information.
The Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas orders redemption of bridge bonds Nos 1 to 100 dated April 10 1890 bearing 5 percent interest. Holders must present at National Park Bank New York for payment on June 30 1900 after which interest ceases. by John W Tobin County Treasurer June 20 1900.
For sale a well drained elevated dwelling house lot with water mains in front, 20 minutes from city center. 15 minute streetcar service, transfer over city for a nickel. 5 monthly installments at 1.25 weekly with only 17 cents daily, no interest or taxes. Cultivated refined neighbors. Call or write Charles Probandt 426 San Pedro Avenue. Sun 6166.
E B Franck offers Grandma's Tea sold for 25 cents at druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Purportedly beautifies complexion and purifies blood and relieves constipation. Reference 6 13 1f.
San Antonio property owners must appear at the City Assessor's office to render property for taxation by August 31, 1900. J. P. DeVide issues the tax notice. the city assessor warns all firms and individuals within city limits. Also an ad notes BE. B. Franck offering bargains at the Crystal Saloon.
Whether fishing or hunting you must not neglect a supply of drinkables to counteract the effect of an involuntary sousing in a trout stream or a sudden downpour from the skies. The best whiskies brandies gins cocktails and cordials to say nothing of blackberry cordials are always to be found at The Family Liquor House 140 W Commerce. Telephone 447. H. MENGER.
WM Cameron & Co advertises a wide lumber stock including seasoned Yellow Pine and Cypress. They state prices are not high due to satisfaction with reasonable profits and emphasize a good kind of stock at fair costs.
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