Poet 9 $250 Formerly Sold at Pzt 4 8 6t
A brief notice records a poet identified as Poet 9 priced at 250 dollars, previously sold at location or event coded Pzt 4 8 6t.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1885
Page
4
A brief notice records a poet identified as Poet 9 priced at 250 dollars, previously sold at location or event coded Pzt 4 8 6t.
Fifteen deaths occurred in the city last week and a busy docket includes a Board of Health meeting this afternoon. The note column lists sales and events at 44 Commerce Street and Sheets' store, with various social notices and local happenings.
Dr Norman Moore reviews embalming notes and argues Catherine of Aragon died of a Melanotic sarcoma, correcting earlier beliefs of foul play. The Boston Transcript report notes Moore analyzed medical records to reach the conclusion.
A series of brief notices lists Mr. O. L. Lusk staying at the Maverick while George Dulling and son depart for the New Orleans exposition. Several business figures and journalists plan trips to Europe and New York. The Calcasieu yard invites names to form a Jolly Brothers lodge, and newspaper men prepare a shooting match next Sunday with prizes, to be held against pigeons glass balls or bats.
A list of minor offenses includes multiple individuals fined for drunkenness disorderly conduct and related acts with penalties ranging from five to ten dollars and short jail terms for vagrancy. Also quoted is a Chicago News poem honoring a fallen patriot as a closing feature.
Frank Rhodes a special U S Marshal and Frio county deputy sheriff was killed at Pearsall last Saturday by Deputy Alfred Allee and Will Jacobs in a dispute over arresting two stockmen on Allee’s ranch. Rhodes charged Allee with horse theft and the two men fled on horseback. Rhodes was a respected San Antonio figure with family in Seguin.
Herr Carl Beck reports first class talent engaged for a singing festival in Houston from the 27th to the 30th instant. The program includes eight violins, violas, cellos, basses, woodwinds, brass, and chorus of 500 voices led by Professor Gus Duvernoy. The Volksfest finale is set for April 30 and May 1.
The piece urges sheep keepers to winter feed ewes to maintain autumn condition and prevent lamb losses. It recommends daily corn and bran or oil meal with roots, and even potatoes if needed, to boost milk, soothe the system, and prevent feverishness. It condemns neglect as inhumane and unprofitable.
A letter attests to a dramatic recovery from blood poisoning after Dr. John Tripp’s treatment at Hot Springs Arkansas. The writer describes severe ulcers and decay, rapid pain relief, weight gain, and complete healing within months, praising the medicine and agent Major Bell. Other notices advertise fabrics, clothing services, remedies, land sales, and local listings with multiple named businesses and places in San Antonio.
Nichols and Co at 238 Commerce Street advertises a wide Dry Goods and notions assortment including stationery, jewelry, glassware, crockery, tinware, hats, shoes, clothing. It emphasizes prompt attention to orders for both wholesale and retail customers.
Local notes advertise low prices at F Sheets and Barr the druggist. Claims for John Tripp's Blood Purifier cure of blood poison and urges readers to visit for bargains on suits hats shirts and underwear. Also promotes Kay's Kentucky Kure Liniment and Morey’s Tonic.
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