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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1902
Page
6
Mrs Woitian G Barrett of Providence reports twenty five years of dyspepsia relieved after four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says she can eat almost anything, sleep well, and suffers no cramps or burning. The ad urges readers to accept no substitute.
Venus Krohn a veteran fireman of Fire Company No 4 on San Pedro avenue was kicked by a horse yesterday morning breaking his left shoulder blade. He was taken home at 640 Soledad Street where Dr Luter treated him. Krohn, retired from active duty, is long serving and was hurt while discharging his duties near the horse stall. He rests easily after the accident.
John Fenske of Minneapolis takes charge of Wolff and Marx show windows. He attracts hundreds of ladies admiring the displays, with praise for his skill in creating attractive and pretty window scenes in a compact space.
Col EB TL Jenkins of the Traction company has taken up summer park concerts and expects to sign a contract this week. The plan calls for alternating concerts at the Mot Wells and Springs with a possible Brackenridge park event. Bands Beck's and the Twelfth cavalry or Alamo may be secured, though Jenkins has not finalized choices.
A young daughter of Mr. Dugan on Scott Street in Government Hill, Owas, was severely burned yesterday when wind blew her dress into a nearby fire. The girl screamed, attracting her mother who rushed to her aid.
Chita Werneth visiting Mrs Schmitt was honored at a Beeth Oven bowling party. Mrs J O Rheimer won first prize by 35 pins while Lizzie Weit held the pee bee prize by 10. Tom Abbot Jr. won the gentlemen’s first prize with 48 pins. Adolph Dugosh won the booby with 21. Henry Hooke Gus Khumt and Thomas Abbot Sr were disqualified for superiority. Refreshments by Mine Host Groben and a toast for the guest followed. She departed for Quincy, Tl.
President Jenkins announced the promotion of B C Jones to secretary of the San Antonio Traction Company to fill a vacancy created by J J Kings promotion to General Superintendent and Treasurer. Both promoted men have long service with the Street Railway company and their advancement pleases many friends.
Atascosa Texas March 1 report notes the school is progressing despite lower attendance as older pupils work in fields. The new schoolhouse at the end of term has been painted, a school library with twenty five books is ready, and dilatory weather with dust and wind is hindering field work and crop emergence.
Edwin Podewils plans a gallery rebuild on Guaghan Avenue costing 106 dollars. Adams erects a one story frame awed on Agavita Avenue for unknown cost. George H. Cunningham to erect a two room gallery addition on Ruiz Street costing 150 dollars. C H Dean Company to add a warehouse on South Flores Street at 150 dollars.
A. Burk on West Commerce street to make sewer connections. C. L. Johnson on 111 Upson street to lay water pipe. em Telephone company on 13th street to erect poles. Chris Lutz on 115 San Juan street to improve health with a tonic.
Antony Mc Sweeney and colleagues report the Shields Fire Proof Floor tested in the Carnegie Library. A 1 by 4 inch steel strap floor with concrete encasing supports 1025 pounds per sq ft, giving a safe bearing capacity slightly above 250 pounds per sq ft, with a four to one safety factor.
Over sixty years of use by millions of mothers for teething children. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and helps with diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide, twenty five cents a bottle.
Local weather observer notes February brought low rainfall and cold snaps. The coldest day was February 15 at 31 degrees and the warmest February 26 reached 63 degrees.
Pat Stevens, clerk, reports Magnolia grove Woodmen Circle received a special dispensation from the supreme guardian allowing membership until June 1 at a reduced rate. The grove accepted three new members at its last meeting Friday evening.
Firths reported near 1526 Jones Avenue a girl born February 27 to Mr and Mrs McPherson. A girl born February 25 to Mr and Mrs H Ebert of 116 Duval Street. A girl born February 26 to Mr and Mrs W T Bailey at 225 Toward Street.
The San Antonio post office publishes an unclaimed letters list for the weekend of March. Recipients must advertise their letters and pay one cent when claimed. Names appear in a long roster including Anderson, Aguilay, Diaz, Gonzales, Garcia, and many others with addresses or missing details.
To all Whom It May Concern this is to certify that the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company of New York has complied with Texas laws and holds a certificate of authority to do business in Texas for 1902. A similar certificate is issued for the Germania Fire Insurance Company of New York valid from January 1 to December 31, 1902. Both documents bear official signatures and pertain to the Department of Agriculture Insurance Statistics in History of Texas.
Official notice from the Texas commissioner of insurance dated January 30, 1902 states Teutonia Insurance Company of New Orleans has complied with Texas laws and holds authority to operate for 1902 from January 1 to December 31. Agent F. J. Scudder and office in Alamo Insurance Building noted.
A garbled list of property deeds and transfers around San Antonio including parcels near the Cibolo Creek, garden and Presa streets, and various lot numbers. Mentions names such as John Shand, Mattie May, Jesus Beltran, and others with monetary values and parcel specifics.
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