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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1885
Page
4
A bustling list of local happenings and notices from town locales. Social events at Fest and Sommers gardens, musical treats, lectures, religious services, and theatre plans fill the day. Corrections, raffles, and wild west show preparations appear amid notes on weather and public safety.
A reader criticizes attempts to end gambling in San Antonio, arguing it harms youth and that moral campaigns bring economic disruption. The writer jokes about officials and merchants losing funds and suggests converting a saloon into a chapel to reform youth, signing as Buz.
A long list of notable arrivals at Hotel Maverick includes Dr. F. M. Martin of Uvalde, C. C. Gibbs, Eri. A. Mayfield of Helena at St. Leonard, Fred Levy of New Orleans, and Mr. William Cassin returning from a two week business and pleasure trip. Mexican gentlemen from Mexico and several U.S. locals such as Jno. W. Light of Mason, J. M. Wilson of Denver, L. M. Johnson of Piedras Negras, D. H. Randolph and son of Laredo, R. Kuner of San Francisco, and W. D. Moore of Philadelphia among others are staying at the Menger hotel.
Captain H L Degener unveils an ancient grant and charter of the City of San Antonio, issued by the King of Spain in 1733 to San Fernando. The papers, missing since 1834, were found among Gustave Freisleben’s effects and may be sold to settle the deceased's affairs with any surplus sent to Germany.
Mr J Belobradsky of City Brewery announces Bavarian Bock beer will be delivered tomorrow. Telephone orders receive prompt attention. Madame Donaldson's dancing class hosted an opening hop on Soledad street last evening, despite bad weather, with Zottarell's string band providing music. The next hop is planned in two weeks.
The Rev Dr Talmage in Brooklyn argues roller skating eclipses other pastimes and benefits body and spirit. He urges a one hour daily skate for all, cautions against vulgarity and flirtation, and calls for proper supervision and discipline at skating venues.
In 1832 at a seminary debating hall I faced a North versus South question about aiding a slave uprising. Amid Nat Turner fears and a personal ritual of shedding attire I delivered my first anti slavery speech, leading to the Thirteenth Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and Horace Greeley’s rise as a presidential candidate.
The advertisement lists Nichols & Co at 238 West Commerce Street offering wares from Gups to jewelry, with discounts on tinware, carpets, coats, hats, gloves, and more. It promotes Mishler's Herb Bitters for piles and highlights C H Mueller Art Gallery at 205 Commerce Street with paints, frames, wallpaper, and decor.
City of San Antonio amends Section 3 of an ordinance regulating laying and maintaining of service pipes to protect Waterworks hydrants. It shall be unlawful to use or turn on water from any fire hydrant except in case of fire unless authorized by the Mayor. Passed April 13, 1885. Attest: City Clerk.
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