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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1885
Page
4
G W Angle and Co real estate men begin a precise map of their Peer possessions in Coahuila Mexico. The project is supervised by Robert Sumerlin with careful topographic work and property details.
Health officer displays sample bottle of refuse water from the gas factory drain into San Pedro creek. Contents include coal tar copper sulfate and ammonia with strong, foul odor. reporter notes the pollutant’s harsh impact on the area.
A quiet wedding occurred last night on Frio street with bride Mrs Malinda Spiller and groom Mr T Johnson in attendance by Mr Jackson and wife Mr Johnson and wife Mr Grant and wife Mr Wells and wife Mrs Kyle Miss White Mr Brown Mrs 1 Colombo.
A neck-tie party and ice cream sociable are planned at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church next Thursday night. The church events under its roof are noted as pleasant and well attended.
A sorrel pony was stolen from Mr. H. W. C. Bittick of Benton City Atascosa on April 8. Officials report a suspect named Charles alias Charles White and are on the lookout for him and the pony.
Nine year old Freddie Moody disappeared yesterday from his parents home at 507 San Saba street. He was last seen at noon on the Houston street bridge wearing a black hat and blue and black pants, with light complexion and blue eyes.
A fragmentary item notes the festive mosquito finally arriving with summer. It jokingly mentions no parade or coach and hints at an overdue bill or balance due on last year’s payroll, reflecting a humorous take on seasonal nuisances.
A crowded list of local promotions and notices features bargain ads at 44 Commerce street for hats clothes and linens. It mentions Mr Barney Eberhardt illness social events at St Marys church concerts at Vienna garden and upcoming shooting and sports matches.
Dr. D Berry, a well known physician, married last night by Rev. W B Preston to Miss L W Berry his second cousin. The couple receive best wishes from the Lowr as they begin their future happiness.
A severely injured man was found lying across the Bonham Street sidewalk around 10 o'clock last night. He could not give his identity or any account of himself. He appeared to be an old man and likely drunk or debilitated.
A poor working woman cleaning at the Farmers' drug store on East Commerce Street suffered lye splashes in the eye, already blind in one eye, now totally blinded. Mr. and Mrs Blair aided, doctors Stearns and Tyler attending, family penniless with a crippled husband.
A late evening hoax fooled two young rifles members H and F after drill. A telephone claim of M’s injury spurred a run to Carter Mullaly’s stable then Scholz’s where the joke ended with a bill and laughter. No one was actually hurt.
Guests including C Thompson and wife Miss Belle Keesey Fort Davis J H Blake J H Kernan Mexico L Harris Tom Green county and others are registered at the Menger and St Leonard hotels. A five year old boy on East Commerce near Farmer's drug store was run over by a loaded wagon causing a severe foot injury. doctors treated with chloroform and sewed the wound with no broken bones.
The Texas town hosts General Dodge in a private car with Dr Zearing. He is linked to Gould and railroad projects including the Fort Worth and Denver line. Dodge plans several days in the city to sightsee and assist in ventures tied to Union Pacific origins.
A collage of notices tout cures for blood poison and drunkenness, offers for a Golden Specific, Dr John Tripp Blood Purifier, discounts on suits and fashion items, and local commerce ads. Other entries promote health tonics from Hostetter’s, Men’s shoes and fabric sales, and services from cleaning, carriage making, and seeds.
Nichols & Co at 238 Commerce Street advertises dry goods notions stationery jewelry glassware crockery tinware hats shoes clothing and related items with prompt attention paid to both wholesale and retail orders.
A crowded page of early San Antonio ads lists Morley Bros inquiry for WonprRruL ficur, L. M. Neery & Co claims strong demand, and multiple vendors promote tonics, suits, hats, suspenders, pianos for rent, wigs, and 304 East Commerce paint shop reopening. Also notices correcting rumors about James Martin, and announcements for eyewear, dressmaking, and publishing services.
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