Rays of Light and Local Happenings in San Antonio
A weather and social roundup from San Antonio notes the Sunset train ran two hours late, Travis Park concert drew crowds, and local races were sparse. It lists church events, court cases, a hose company proposal, theft sentences, a picnic invitation, and various social and business items across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Howard
Travis Park
First Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
Poffett
Sunset Railway
South Flores Street
Louis Sauvier
Meleniito
John Forrest
Fire Department
Third Ward
Sunset Depot
Burkard
Express
Licur
Third Mission
Bertha Stappenbeck
Howrin
Surtor
Alamo Street
Schuwirth
Funeral of Andrew D. Wren Draws Large City Crowd
This morning at 10 o'clock one of the largest funerals seen in the city honored Andrew D. Wren who died after a prolonged illness at age 32. The cortege moved from Commerce and Casino streets to the cemetery, led by Hack containing Rey and the Eight Cavalry Band, with firemen, Turner companies, pallbearers, and a long line of mourners including mothers, siblings, and about 60 friends. The arrangements were by Carter & Mullaly. The piece also notes police action against sporting women at San Pedro park amid park concerts, contrasting behavior of white and colored attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew D. Wren
Commerce and
Casino Streets
Rey
Neil
Eighth Cavalry Band
Turner
Joe Meny
Hermann Stleiligman
Louis Huth
Ernst Richter
Charles Gresenbach
Rudolf Froebel
Isaac Zork
Otto Moye
G. D. Roemer
Order of United Workingmen
Ake
Messrs
Carter
San Pedro Park
I Raiig Park
Notable Visitors Arrive in the City From Various States
Austin travelers Dr. W. Carver and Personal Points W. S. Carothers are among several visitors. Legislator Senator Miller heads to his Gonzales ranch after a city stay for stock purchases. Ohio, New York, Illinois and European connections are listed among guests at Maverick and St. Leonard hotels with many residents and relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce St
W. S. Carothers
Austin
W. Carver
Menger
I. R. Mussay
Leesville
W. L. Thompson
I. Illis
Luke Short
Fort Worth
Senator Miller
Gonzales
Ti Salle
J. W. Middlebrook
Columbus
G. McKnight
J. W. Phillips
W. Cc. Wallace
Llano
Incidendal
Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
Jno. Sullivan
New York City
Exhibition of Smoke Drawing of the Alamo at Gregorys
Mr Megrath currently visiting the city offers a smoke drawing at Gregorys store on Houston street. The work portrays the Alamo and is mounted on a plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megrath
Our City
Gregory
Houston Street
Alamo
Elk Lodge 35 meeting calls full attendance April 2
Knights of Pythias Elk Lodge 35 requests full attendance of members at Thursday night meeting on April 2. Four aspirants seek Page rank and other important business includes uniform division and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hotel proprietors charged over sewer pipes in river
The owners of the Vance, Maverick and Menger hotels and Messrs Scholz and Dulling appeared in Recorder's court this morning facing charges for allowing sewer pipes to run into the San Antonio River. The cases were continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Maverick
Menger
Recorder’s Court
Messrs
Scholz
Dulling
San Antonio
Real estate transfers and a village picnic report
Theodore Eith and Louisa Emith transfer lot 9 block 5 subdivision by Zavalla street to Antonio G Castanola for 700 dollars. J W Glass sells 16 acres of original Estrada grant near Military plaza for one dollar. A picnic party of eight visiting Mullen farm on the river below the city enjoyed a fine outing and complimented host Mr Hester and Mrs Fleming for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Eith
Louisa Emith
Antonio G. Castanola
Zavalla Street
J. W. Glass
J. M. Taylor
A. Estrada
Military Plaza
Mullen
Hester
Bakery Noise Mistaken for Warehouse Break In
Early reports drew police to Halff and Bro s iron-clad warehouse area but investigators determined the noise came from a neighboring bakery where bakers were pounding on ovens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halff & Bro
Salad supper for missions at First Baptist church
On Tuesday evening the 7th a salad supper will be served in the large room 402 East Houston street to raise funds for missions of the First Baptist church. Ladies of the church host the event and promise an enjoyable evening. Supper costs 25 cents with coffee and tea available separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Houston Street
First Baptist Church
Texas
Renpepevilly
Rere
San Antonio Sanitary Ordinance Violations and Fines
A list of local cases shows several individuals cited for violating sanitary ordinances with fines ranging from 2 to 5 dollars including Fred Bader dismissed, H. K. Judd fined, Solomon Flores fined for insulting language, Elias Perales fined for striking, and others like J. H. Kampmann and Mrs. Webb. Some cases such as J. H. Kampmann and Earnest are continued or postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Bader
H. K. Judd
Solomon Flores
Elias Perales
J. H. Kampmann
San Antonio
Robert Duff
Gilmette Charles
Charles DeViere
Mrs. Webb
Mrs. Isabella
LW. Earnest
Max Herman
Curlis Davis
George Dulling
A. Scholz
Wilhelmina Michael
Robbery attempt at Briams cigar store on Alamo plaza
Last night around 10 45 two colored men attempted a robbery at Briams cigar store on Alamo plaza. Officer Joe Robinson followed them after noting suspicious footwear and tackled the thief inside the shop, capturing John Williams of Austin. The second man fled and remains at large. Williams carried 25 cents when seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obinson
Bat Cave
John Williams
Austin
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Catholic and Anglican Observances
Holy Thursday marks Maundy Thursday with foot washing and doles history, and Good Friday observes crucifixion rites including mass of the pre sanctified and adoration of the cross. San Fernando Cathedral reports a large crowd and Solemn high pontifical mass by Bishop Neraz, with Gregorian chant and a silent organ until Saturday. Protestant churches held similar services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
England
Earl of Northumberland
Judas
San Fernando Cathedral
Neraz
Obstructing the River Case Involving Major Kampmann
Major J. H. Kampmann appeared before the Recorder charged with placing obstructions in the San Antonio river behind his bank. Officers testified ashes and cinders from a steam heating furnace were dumped onto the river bank all winter and floated into the river. A large amount lodged in the river and would require dredging. The case was continued to allow removal of the obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kampmann
Recorder
San Antonio
Abolish the grand jury system say editor in chief letter
A letter from Boaz in the San Antonio Light argues the grand jury system is barbaric and infringing on personal liberty. The writer compares it to unjust arrests and cites English practice to urge its abolition for Texas justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
Boaz
Star Chamber
Texas
Grand Jury
Land of the Free
England
Tom Noddy
Bill Sykes
New York Steam Nichols & Co Dry Goods Catalog Ad
Nichols & Co at 238 West Commerce Street advertises wholesale and retail dry goods and notions with heavy discounts. Items include pins, pins and brooches, coral jewelry, shelf paper, notebooks, hoop skirts, ribbons, gloves, hats, linen collars and cuffs, tin buckets, goblets, carpets, pants, hair lines, rubber coats, lace scarves, hats, silk scarfs, and socks. Free delivery for orders from New York retail houses. 2-24-3m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Commerce Street
New York
West Commerce St
Local notes of goods and services in San Antonio
Local items promote ice cream shops and a restaurant, liniment from Kentucky, piano rentals, furniture sales with 10 percent off, carriage building, steam cleaning, and paint services. Advertisers include L. Huth & Son hardware seeds, Rhodius & Tempsky pianos, White Elephant restaurant, and Dr Bosanko cough syrup among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnisch & Baer’s
Wence’s
Maverick
Kentucky
Texas
F. Kalteyer & Son
Rhodius & Tempsky
White Elephant
San Antonio Alderman Election Notice for Two Wards
The polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the alderman election in Ward 1 at the Recorder's Office with William S. Smith as Presiding Officer and Ward 4 at 207 Alamo Street near Willita Street with A. Dreiss, Sr. as Presiding Officer. Returns will be made under the Ordinance Governing Elections. Dated March 5, 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Street
Villita Street
A. Dreiss, Sr
Recorder's Office
William S. Smith
Willita Street
San Antonio
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Paul Wagner
L. Politzer
O. Petitpain
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O. Peruvain
Galveston
THE
San Pedro Springs
DR. W. Fcarver
Dr. Carver
Carver
Lo Ee Ee Ouis
Ullrich
Sunset Apiary
San Antdtonio
Tex
Government Hill
417
Fourth Street
J. H. Kampman
Main Plaza
Lenl& Chavez
Southern Hotel
Bull's Head
Feng Street
Ed Steves & Bons
Bibti
Cian Antonio Poultry Yards
Plymouth Rocks
Egyus Maeane
Hurley
Courthouse
Henry Bluhmeyer
Miss Wrage
Kansas City
W. F. Carver
San Pedro Base Ball Park
Penrose
Webb
Isabella
Marmion
B. F. Yoakum
International and Great Northern Ticket
Ais
T. B. Ripy
A. D. Wren
K. P
Attention
Church Sociable
Otto Gerlach
Deutsch & Co
Maverick Hotel
F. & W.U. Youna
Money
Great
E. H. Terrell
Soledad Street
Frontier Landa
Narciso Luan
Holmes
Southeast Street
George Schroeder
Sostetter
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
Hardware, Paints and
D. Landreth & Son’s
Johnson
el Paso
Planet, Jr
L. Wolfson
Home Enterprise
J. P. Condon
Nacogdoches Street
Houston and
Crockett
Hadston Street
W. Baumstorf & Co
F. Pasche
Pasche
Rhodius & Tempeky’s
Eye
Hawkes
Critzer Bros., Jewelers
Plaza
Floyd & Co
S,cain
Cotton and Provisions
Houston
Seasse & Co
James Clavin
Ragland
Dr. Bosanko
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
East Commerce Street and Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
Grandamother
Ishler
J. Rhodes
E. A
Mishler
Commerce
Philadelphia
Parker
Bryan Callaghan
City of
Recorder's Omce
William 8. Smith
Krisch’s Hall
A. P. Rivas
the Alamo
Sam Maverick
A. D
E. P. Cuaupon
Mexico
Vance House
Humberto de 8. Rossi
C. Morel
South Alamo Street
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Hon. Board of Aldermen
Juan T. Cardenas
C. A. Richter
E. P. Clraupon
Aransas Prescott & CO. Cor
Soledad Sts
Yanaweeny
Dargan W. Jd
Postoffice
Eagle Pass
Messrs. Martin & Schryger
Sunset Railroad
P. T. Shields
A. J. Nocker
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