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San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1900

Page

5

Y M CG A Order for the Day

At 4 o'clock this afternoon the Men's Rally league will hold a platform meeting for men with six short talks by a machinist a railroad clerk a lawyer a physician a preacher and a merchant on the secret of a joyous Christian life. A male trio will assist in the music and a tenor solo will be sung. All men are invited. At 6 o'clock the boys gospel meeting and Bible school will hold their service with parents welcome to observe.

At & O Gospel Meeting Bible School

Eight Oclock Buchre Club Meeting At Nagle Residence

The Eight Oclock Buchre club held a pleasant meeting last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Nagle at 1022 Burleson Street.

Buchre Club Charles Nagle Burleson Street

Climate and Crops Week Ending April 30 Summary

The Weather Bureau reports warmer than normal conditions east of the Rockies with cooler spells in the plateau and Pacific coast. Temperatures averaged 1 to 12 degrees above normal in central regions. cooler in the plateau and southern California. Precipitation was heavy in Texas and the east gulf states, with widespread rain in the central Missouri and Red River basins and parts of Montana to Utah.

United State Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains New England Lake Central Gulf States Upper Lake Region Mississippi Missouri Middle South Atlantic Gulf Plateau Pacific Coast North Pacific Coast Middle Southern Plateau California Missouri and Ohio Middle Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Red River Mississippi Valley Upper Lake North Valley Idaho Minnesota Middle Atlantic Florida Atlantic Coast Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region Gulf Coast East Gulf States Texas East Montana Wyoming Colorado Utah Arizona Alabama Georgia Brazos River

Weather Woes Hit Central and Southern States Crops

Upper Mississippi region received little rain while the Pacific coast saw limited showers. Texas endured excessive rains washing out crops and delaying planting, with cotton replanting needed and seed scarce. corn stands damaged and wheat oats largely spared.

Mississippi Pacific Coast California Texas

Special Millinery and Fashion Offers Monday

Monday notices promote specials in millinery ladies skirts silk waists laces and embroideries at Moke Millinery Co. with a focus on refined women’s apparel and accessories.

Moke Millinery CO

San Antonio Slow to Back Texas-Colorado Chautauqua

Citizens and teachers in San Antonio lag in promoting the Texas Colorado Chautauqua to be held at Bowler Colorado. While fifty Texas towns build cottages for the event, San Antonio seemingly does little to advertise the city for the modest sum requested. Read the article "To Teachers" for details.

San Antonio Bowler Colo Texas

Grandma's Tea Promises Genuine Cure and Money Back

Ad promises Grand Ma's Tea is the only genuine product with Grandma's picture on each package. It claims to cure biliousness beautify the complexion and purify the blood and offers a money back guarantee. It warns against imitations as counterfeits.

Grandma

Robberies At Local Depot Net Partial Recoveries

Gus McCloskey lost a valise of clothes at the LL and G depot while buying a train pass. Detectives recovered the valise and some clothing at a secondhand store the next afternoon. Several items remain missing including a tailor made suit and accessories. Workers H D Johnson and Seng Bros. reported stolen clothes and a typewriter, all later recovered by detectives.

Gus McCloskey H. D. Johnson Carr Coal Co Seng Bros

Quarantine Places Listed for Measles Outbreak

City health authorities have quarantined measles at four residences since Friday: 1007 West Houston Street 808 Quincey Street 1221 East Crockett Street and 825 Austin Street.

West Houston Street Quincey Street East Crockett Street Austin Street

Dulling’s Mineral Water Ad Promotes Health Claim

An old advertisement promotes Dulling’s Iron and Chalybeate Water as a health elixir for tiredness dizziness headaches and debility. It urges drinking the mineral water to improve appetite blood health and overall vitality, claiming it prevents illness and supports long life.

Don't Tell Landlady About Dulling's Water

Comic advertisement warns readers not to inform their landladies about Dulling's Mineral Water claiming it boosts appetite and will trigger higher board rates. This humorous copy targets household budgeting and social alarms.

Dulling

Dulling's Chalybeate or Iron Water Endorsed

An advertisement extols Dulling's Chalybeate or Iron Water as both a daily beverage and a healthful tonic. It claims the drink promotes health and aids longevity, urging readers to use it to live to a ripe old age.

Pleasing the Taxpayers editorial critique and reply

H B Salliway defends the county commissioners against the Express editorial attacking use of additional counsel to pursue delinquent taxes. He argues the suits target banks corporations and money lenders with over 90 000 in unpaid state and county taxes and urges prompt settlement to avoid court action. He emphasizes tax equality and criticizes the Express for siding with the wealthy.

Express Kichereof Xpress The Commissioners’ Court Commissioners Board of Equalization Mr. Express Wty H, B Salliway

First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Readings

The First Church of Christ Scientist at Avenue D and Fifth Street offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Wednesday meetings at 8 p.m. Sunday school begins at 10:30 a.m. Reading rooms are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with literature and staff available to assist. Public is invited.

First Church of Christ Avenue D Fifth Street

City approves trench digging permits for multiple streets

The city clerk issued digging permits to plumbers for water and gas pipe work at numerous locations including 125 North Flores, 116 East Houston, Lakeview and Concho corner, 314 Marshall, South Flores between Matorosa and Nueva, 1027 North Flores, 403 Burleson, 415 Park Avenue, 505 Rowana, Herff Street, Nacogdoches Street, 215 Belvin, 312 North San Saba, and the Washington and Garden corner. Individuals named include Alamo house, A Jowdy, G B Davis, Ike Rosenman, C Krause, H W Miller, Mrs Richter, Dr Beil, Gas Co, A A Gray, Mr Price, and G A Duerler.

North Flores Street Alamo House East Houston Street A. Jowdy Lakeview Avenue Concho Street G. B. Davis Marshall Street Ike Rosenman South Flores Street G. A. Duerler Nacogdoches Street Schoeslough Belvin Street Gas Co San Saba Street A. A. Gray Washington and Garden Streets Price

Pat Stevens Reports April Collections Strong for City

City License Inspector Pat Stevens tabulated April collections totaling 17 111 85 dollars with 26 Corporation court complaints. Twenty settled and were dismissed. 190 85 came from new or raised-rate accounts. Personal tax collections reached 40 40 dollars.

Pat Stevens

Armour Packing opens cold storage plant in city

The Armour Packing company opened its cold storage plant on West Commerce street near the I G N depot with invitations extended to friends by local agents Nicholson and Janin. The facility features modern cold storage, part of six Armour plants in Texas including Waco Dallas Fort Worth Galveston and Houston.

Armour Packing Company Messrs Nicholson and Janin West Commerce Street Texas Waco Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Houston

Sewer Connection Permits Granted by City Clerk

The city clerk granted sewer connection permits to S Wolfson 127 Soledad Street ward J H Warden 111 Lafitte Street ward 8 Mrs Richter 415 Burleson Street ward 6 Dr Trolinger 630 Nolan Street Max Schultze 881 Goliad Street ward 7 Ed Schultze 601 Goliad Street ward 5 Mr Hellmann 1211 Avenue D ward Lee Miller 401 San Saba Street ward 3 J M Taylor 209 Seventh Street ward 5

S. Wolfson Soledad Street J. H. Warden Lafitte — Street Mrs. Richter Burleson Street Dr. Trolinger Nolan Street Max Schultze Goliad Street Ed, Schultze Lee Miller San Saba Street J. M. Taylor Seventh Street

Colorado Rising Brings Excursions and Bridge Watch at Columbus

Trains continue over the Southern Pacific bridge at Columbus as river waters rise to record levels. Driftwood endangers the structure while workers keep the bridge clear. The SP pay car heads to San Antonio for March salaries. injuries and resignations affect SP and nearby lines.

Southern Pacific Colorado River Columbus San Antonio Houston

Limited Excursion Trains To Corpus Christi And Chicago Events

The B R T excursion train to Corpus Christi leaves the A and P depot this morning in two sections of ten coaches each. The first sections departs at 7 20 and the second at 7 30. Reduced rates apply to Methodist conference Range May 23 and summer schools in multiple cities for white and colored groups from June 4 to July 7 and later dates. Streamers announce summer Sunday excursions over the I G N to New Braunfels in bold black in several city areas.

Corpus Christi Methodist Episcopal Church Conference Range San Antonio Beeville Waco Floresville Houston Giddings Rockdale Cuero Almerica Cincinnati New Braunfels

Took a Bride: Police Officer Marries at South Flores

Mr C E McClenahan a popular young officer married Mamie Le Laurin last Thursday at 8 30 pm at the home of Rev Lewis pastor of the South Flores Street Baptist church. He then reported for duty at 508 North Centre street and received congratulations from comrades and local merchants while on the Alamo plaza beat.

C. E. McClenahan Eariy Knights Mamie le Laurin Lewis South Flores Street Baptist Church North Centre Street McClenahan Alamo Plaza

Parisian Walking Hat Sells at Lombard Store

The Lombard store at 308 W Commerce Street advertises a new Parisian walking hat for shoppers. The notice lists the product as a fashionable accessory in the latest streetwear trend.

Lombard Commerce Steret

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Sunday Light Boero Jackson and Warren Street Sherman Street Blaine Street Woodlawn Encyclopaedia of Law J.S. Dodds & CO Wilke Perdido Street Loan and Deposit Company of America T. BL. J Light Office Lakeview Addition Grand View Addition Bargain T. B. Johnson South Street Rotary Jno T. Hambleton Daily Wight Building Commerce Street Bridge Bundick & Hardin Dwyer Ave Condi Sewelry Svery Heck Sewelry Co West Commerce Street Geo. Dullnig Grocer Co Mneda Dullnig Board of Directors Commissioner Salliway Mr. Hellmann Ward McCoy Southen Pacific Chestnut Street George Norris Lee Hoyt Benedict BIG House G. A. Stowers Furniture Co
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