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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1885

Page

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Fence Cutters Dismissed for Want of Evidence

The San Antonio Light reports that in Trovitita Texas on April 12 the court dismissed fence cutting charges against George H Benderle and August Hutzler for lack of testimony. Other cases saw verdicts of not guilty for murder and theft and several judgments for land, with notices of appeal in multiple actions.

San Antonio Light Trovitita Texas Haas Haas and Burnett Burnett F. Niggli Hopkins Goldfrank, Frank & Co Mudd W. P. Hughes International and Great Northern Railroad Company Joe Ney L. A M. Sauces M. Ortis Debraiel Poree Wallace Cansey G. T.thumble J. Clifden Gustav Simon John Clark Simon and Clark Simon San Antonio Clark James A. Slaton H. H. Bean Gottfried Fritz Oseph Meyer Scott Free Schmitt’s Hall Messrs John A. Green L. D. Murphy Denman Edward Haltom R. H. Lombard Eagle Pss Solon Stewart Clamp Brackett Mr. Waldron the Express Scribler

Rifle exhibition draws crowd to the Springs

Dr. Carver planned a free rifle exhibition attracting a large gathering as streetcars and hacks carried many spectators toward the springs. Earlier, members of the Alamo gun club and Penrose engaged in a glass ball shooting contest, concluding the event.

Critter Thiele Andrae Micklejohn Flood Penrose Dr. Carver Carver Winchester Alamo Gun Club

Death of Mr. Zoroaster Fisk With Belknap Rifles Honors

Mr Zoroaster Fisk formerly a Cohen and Koenigheim clerk and son of a prominent local family died this morning from measles. His remains will be interred with military honors by the Belknap Rifles, of which he was a member.

Zoroaster Fisk Cohen & Koenigheim Belknap Rifles

Englishman fined after chair incident at home

William Hoare of English origin drank Saturday night and playfully threw a chair at his hopeful son. A chair leg flew off and struck his wife, leading to his arrest and a $5 fine. The report questions how the leg caused the injury.

William Hoare

Beating a Woman Leads to Recorder Fine

August Lapetur, described as an ugly fel low, beat his mistress Modesta Suniga about a week ago over money. He fled and evaded officers until today when the Recorder fined him $10. The woman still bears a black eye.

August Lapetur Modesta Suniga Recorder

Fishermen Return From Koenigheim Ranch Trip

Four men Abe Samuels Aaron Frank Dave Koenigheim and Leon Michael went on a fishing and hunting excursion to Koenigheim's ranch Saturday night. They returned this morning with one fish and many birds with Aaron killing all the birds. They had been in Graytown yesterday.

Abe Samuels Aaron Frank Dave Koenigheim Leon Michael Koenigheim Aaron Graytown

Pleasure Party Heads Trek Through Indian Territory

A party of gentlemen led by Messrs Beckwith Outhwaite Calvin McFarland and several companions departed yesterday on a six month overland pleasure tour through the Indian Territory and New Mexico with full camp equipment.

Messrs Beckwith Outhwaite Calvin McFarland Indian Territory New Mexico

Electric light on Main plaza underperforms

The electric light was installed on Main plaza but is too weak to improve illumination. Dense shadows cast by the lamp leave parts of the plaza in darker areas than before, negating the intended enhancement.

County Officials Invite Inspection of New Poor House

The West Texas Medical Society members in good standing and city newspaper men are invited by County Physician Chew and the County Commissioners to meet at the poor house next Wednesday morning from 10 to 12 to inspect the new facility and partake in a lunch with beer.

West Texas Medical Society Chew

Inquest Set Over August Stuempke Death

August Stuempke who suffered a skull fracture Friday morning died Saturday afternoon. The article notes suspicions about the death and reports a full inquest to be held this afternoon at 3 o clock to determine cause and circumstances.

August Stuempke Lignr

Juvenile Boys Fined After Stone Toss Spree

John Jones and Ely Smith two ten year old boys were at Sommers garden until 11 at night. When told to go home it was too late they left and began throwing stones at dancers on the platform. Special Officer Cavanaugh arrested them and the Recorder fined each ten dollars this morning.

John Jones Ely Smith Sommers’ Garden

Ongoing Ovation Sparks Tense Moment at Springs

Nic Cosgrove received an un prompted ovation yesterday at the Springs as a crowd awaited Dr Carver’s shout. A rifle flashed toward Cosgrove and he quickly moved to a more secluded spot, avoiding further remarks.

Nic Cosgrove Dr. Carver Nic Mr. Cosgrove

Dr. E. C. Scudder Preaches at First Presbyterian Church

Dr. E C Scudder delivered an eloquent sermon on Ye are the salt of the earth to a large congregation at the First Presbyterian Church. The musical portion was well done. He will lecture on India tonight at the same church for the Madison Square Presbyterian church, tickets 50 cents.

E. C. Scudder First Presbyterian Church Scudder India Madison Square

General Grant and the medical feud over his cure

A lengthy critique of allopathic treatment for General Grant argues doctors block real cures and cites cases like Larabee Henson and Prescott to claim a safe cure exists. The piece endorses Warner's safe cure and warns intolerance may hasten Grant's death while praising Lincoln and the public’s sympathy. References to doctors, hospitals, and the need for nonstandard remedies are included.

Grant Allopaths Washington Garfield Gen— Grant Appomattox Dyne Lincoln Chincona B. F. Larrabee Boston J. B. Henson M. D Rochester N. Y J. 8 Prescott Cleveland Ohio Anson Stager Bright Chicago Joe Goss Larabee Henson Warner Nera R. A. Gunn United States Medical College New York City General Grant

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