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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1885

Page

4

San Antonio Lumber Company Dissolves Partnership

Notice from San Antonio Texas dated April 6 1885 announces dissolution of the San Antonio Lumber Company by mutual consent with A T Hensley retiring. remaining partners H J Lavrener and G B Moores promise continued service from Calcasieu Lumber Yard East Commerce offering Yellow Pine from Calcasieu Parish at prices from thirteen dollars per thousand feet.

Calcasieu Lumber Yard San Antonio Texas H. J. Luteher A.T. Hensley G. B. Moore San Antonio Lumber Company A. T. Hensley H. J. Lavrener G. B. Moons Calcasieu

Texas Republicans Advised to Clean House

Captain Jack Evans says there will be no immediate changes in Federal appointments in Texas but urges all Republican office holders in the state to keep their offices well swept out.

Jack Evans Texas John Fae John Tripp D. P. Barr

The Vienna Garden Opens by Natzi Wise

Mr Natzi Wise proprietor of this new resort offers pleasure and recreation extending to the riverbank with shade trees. A well pointed restaurant and bar accompany the garden and all will be welcome by Wise and his assistants.

Natzi Wise Wise

Lacer lecture on India at First Presbyterian church

The Lacar has tickets for an India lecture at the First Presbyterian church on Monday evening April 13 by Rev. Dr. Boudder. Proceeds go to Madison Square church and the East. The speaker is a renowned scholar and traveler urging attendance at an uncommon talk about East, pandision, religion, and superstition. The San Antonio Rifles held a well attended uniform ball at the Casino with many ladies present including Shiverick Reed Davis Weir Aubrey Jessie Charloth Fannie Newton Simpson Bly Fannie Howard Florian Elliott Dyer Ytur Keenley McKee Keen dam Joakum Berg Robards Widox Mercet Marder Maverick Gordon Lockwood Freeborn Aubrey Shiverick.

Lacar India First Presbyterian Church Ening BE. c. Boudder Madison Square San Antonio Rifles Lpnt Shiverick Reed Davis Bessiend Nanie Weir Aubrey Jessie Charoth Fannie Newton Simpson James Bly Fannie Howard Ster- Fannie Kate Florian Ellen Meverick Gordon Lockwood Freeborn Ench

Rays of Light and Local Notices from San Antonio

A collage of short items notes Clark's billiard parlor and music at the springs, straw hat sales, and "Opera Puff" promotions. It records receipts from gatherings, birthdays for Tip Brown, a court martial note on Stevenson, and local commerce at 44 Commerce Street. Also mentions repairs at Dr Barnitz residence, a fish pond complaint, marriages, and a literary society meeting.

Clark’s Thomas Ochiltree Menger Travis Park Tip Brown Sheeta West Texas Medical Association Barnitz San Pedro Avenue Commerce Street Cleveland Belknap Stevenson Dora Burkhardt South Laredo Street Leel Monica Rodriguez Catarina Gallego Neuendorff F. Sheers Literary Society Richard King Clark F. Suxrers Major Sloshenbockenhocker John Fongdongtwilliamti F. Sheets Belknap Rifles Lone Star Houstron Street Concho San Luis Feeney

Sanitary Officers Target Polluting Businesses

A letter lambastes sanitary officers for chasing minor filth while city authorities ignore long standing sewer pollution. George Dulling and A Scholz accuse officials of hypocrisy as the sewer from the city and court areas dirty the river. They urge reform start at home before faulting residents along the river.

George Dulliig A. Scholz Times G. Dulling

Notable Guests at the Vienna Hotel Maverick Stay

Personal points list shows Henry Faivre of Paris and O. L. Biller of Philadelphia among guests at the Vienna. Other attendees include L. B. Mayer J. C. Cullens 8. 8. Floyd Galveston Alex White Dallas A. T. Jones Kansas City D. A. Kemp Homer John Heen W. P. Rickey EK. W. Arnold St. Louis H. Sidney Chicago W. W. Blancquer Charles B. Wolfson New Orleans H. F. Steele Peoria F. J. Brownell Palestine at the Hotel Maverick.

L. B. Mayer J. C. Cullens Floyd Galveston Alex White Dallas A. T. Jones Kansas City D. A. Kemp

Recorder's Court Violations Target Local Offenders

Charles Jones and Dick Zimmerman violated back ordinance and continued. H. Richardson received a fine of five dollars. J L Warner deputy sheriff of Live Oak county fined twenty five dollars for carrying a pistol. A R Stevenson a lawyer from Wilson county fined five dollars for insulting language to a Negro named Clay. Chrysler and Roberts drunks fined five dollars. Wm Johnson and Clinton Parker quarreling and fighting continued.

Charles Jones Dick Zimmerman H. Richardson J.L. Warner Live Oak County A. R. Stevenson Wilson County Clay Chrysler and Roberts Wm. Johnson Clinton Parker

Western troupe to tour Eastern states from St Louis

Mr A C McCafferty recruits about 50 to 75 men to form a Wild West show starting May 1 from St Louis. Dr Carver joins the troupe, modeled on his old company. San Antonio men James Mitchell Dick Johnson and James Hogan are among the engaged riders.

A. C. McCafferty St. Louis Dr. Carver San Antonio Messrs James Mitchell Dick Johnson James Hogan

Vendor Attacks Office Over Plaster Figures

A traveling plaster statuary seller offered two young figures named Isaac and Rebekah to the Liaur office. Staff doubted the biblical identification of the statues and refused the sale after repeated denials escalated to forcibly ejecting the persistent vendor.

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Deputy Sheriff Warner Fined for Carrying Weapon in Lancaster

A Live Oak county deputy, Warner, was arrested after refusing to show a weapon to Officer Summers in Lancaster. He appeared before the Recorder and was fined 25 dollars for violating the city ordinance on bearing arms as a civil officer arriving from another county. The ordinance required reporting to the Mayor.

Warner Live Oak County Summers Recorder

Carver and Penrose Cleared in Shooting Exhibition Case

Messrs Carver and Penrose faced Judge Neuendorff on a charge of giving a shooting exhibition without a license. The case was dismissed with the defendants paying the license fee and court costs.

Messrs Carver and Penrose Neuendorff

Philharmonic Singing Society Plans Grand Concert

The Philharmonic Singing Society held a pleasant rehearsal last night with Mr. Reichel of Milwaukee delivering fine vocal selections and a magnificent bass voice. The group intends to present a grand concert with a mixed chorus near the end of the month.

Philharmonic Singing Society Reichel Milwaukee The Philharmonic

District Attorney Reports El Paso Court Adjourns No Docket

Evans arrives from El Paso where the U S court sat one day with no cases. He also visited Fort Davis state courts for a week. Prosecution of Lieutenant Eggleston for killing Alexander was dismissed by agreement as the state’s evidence collapsed.

United States Evans el Paso Fort Davis Eggleston Alexander

Italian Mutual Benevolent Society elects 1885 officers

At a meeting of the Italian Mutual Benevolent Society of San Antonio Texas held last Sunday the following officers were elected for 1885 86 President August L Rubino Vice President Giovanni Giorda Secretary Francesco Gerodetti Vice Secretary B Obriotti Treasurer Antonio Bruni Finance Committee L Colombo L Megue L Debattista Help Committee P Nigra S Moglia A Bonsavero F Calatero Cash on hand March 31 1885 541 45

Italian Mutual Benevolent Society of San Antonio Texas August L. Rubino Giovanni Giorda Francesco Gerodetti B. Obriotti Antonio Bruni L. Colombo L. Megue L. Debattista P. Nigra S. Moglia A. Bonsavero F. Calatero

Railway Board Sets Route Talks and Depot Plans

At the March 8 meeting of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway Board of Directors the right of way through private property in the city was delegated to the President and Executive committee. They are authorized to secure the necessary depot grounds on South Flores street at no cost to stockholders and to begin grade work once the right of way is secured. The Chief Engineer is instructed to survey additional lines from the Sunset depot vicinity to the rail way reservation, aiming to pick a depot site on that route north and south across the right of way.

San Antonio and Aransas Pass South Flores Street Sunset Anay

Miscellaneous San Antonio Advertisements and Notices

A collage of 19th century ads and notices includes Dr. Haines' Golden Specific claims of cure for drunkenness, Dr. John Tripp's Blood Purifier promotions, a 50 percent suit discount from Joske Brothers via Browning, King & Co., Bo sanko’s Cough Syrup recommendation, and multiple local business promotions. Listings cover agents, fabrics, art supplies, tailoring, and home goods with street addresses and dates.

Haines Go.pen Specific Co Race Street Cincinnati Ohio John Tripp D. P. Barr San Antonio Messrs Joske

New York Steam Nichols & Co Wholesale and Retail Goods

Dry goods notions stationery jewelry glassware crockery tinware hats shoes clothing and more offered by Nichols and Co at 238 Commerce Street with prompt attention to orders for wholesale and retail buyers.

Nichols & Co Commerce Street New York West Commerce St

Local notices from San Antonio and Austin merchants

A collage of classified items dated March 1884 includes Morley Bros advertising Wonderful Blood Purifier and various wares. James Martin denies selling out his 237 Commerce shop while Keefe Pache and Rhodius Tempsky promote wigs, pianos for rent, dressmaking, and eyewear at San Antonio addresses.

Iota Grimes County Texas Morley Bros Austin Srrs L. M. Nxtty & Co F. Kalteyer & Son John ‘Tripp D. P. Barr F. Suzers Rhodius & Tempsky James Martin Commerce Street James Manru

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