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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1885

Page

4

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.

Poet

RAYS OF LIGHT

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.

Board of Health Recorder Commerce Street Main Plaza Knights of Pythias Painters’ Union Knights of Pythias Hall F. Surris Louis Berteaux District Court Catherine Berteaux F. Suxets Swiss Singing Club Uelinger’s Nellie Pingell Aguas Calientes Mexico Blue Diamond Society Ips

Queen Catherine of Aragon death cause reexamined

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.

Catharine Aragon Norman Moore t.—Boston Transcript

Personal Points at Maverick and Travel Plans Across Cities

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.

O. L. Lusk Maverick George Dulling and Son New Orleans Exposition Ben Freyer Freyer Bros Europe Francis Marschalk Aldine P Publishing Company New York LaGor J. M. Front Sturgis Michigan New Orleans Miss Spence Mr. Spence Quartermaster’s Department J. M. Mudd Danville Kentucky W. D. Moore Philadelphia Geo. Noble Kansas City W.H. Selden Hartford Conn Louis Fable W. H. Mann Houston W. P. Homan Little Rock JR. Swain St. Louis S. J. Adams Dallas J. R. Harris Gallaher The Jolly Brothers Carolin Calcasieu Belknap Carver

Drunken and Disorderly Offenses and Fines Cited

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.

Deputy Marshal Frank Rhodes shot near Pearsall

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.

Frank Rhodes United States Frie County Pearsall Alfred Allee Will Jacobs Allee Rhodes San Antonio Jordin Seguin

Grand Orchestra Joins Houston Volksfest Concert

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.

Carl Beck New Orleans Houston Spanish Fort Gus Duvernoy

A Word to Sheep Owners About Preparing Ewes

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.

New Yorker

Remarkable Cure at Hot Springs Doctor Tripp Promoted

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.

Hot Springs Arkansas John Tripp Major Bell Joan McGix D. P. Barr State of Texas Vanpencey

New York Steam Goods Ad Promises Prompt Wholesale and Retail Service

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.

Nichols & Co Commerce Street New York Nicnots & Co West Commerce St Sshler Thaddeus Stevens Mishler Mishler Herb Bitters CO Commerce Philadelphia Parker

Local Notes promote Sheets goods and remedies in 1884

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.

Barr State John Tripp F. Sheets Kay Kentucky Texas F. Kalteyer & Son Commerce Street Iota Grimes County Morley Bros Austin L. M. Nevery & Co D. P. Barr Morey Main Plaza San Antonio

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