Rays of Light and Local Happenings in El Paso
A Nevares era of daily items in El Paso notes no rain, few real estate transfers, a new father Mr. Claytor, measles illness in the Anderson family, and progress on civic projects. It mentions a thriving art loan exhibition, a San Pedro park school picnic, railroad washouts delaying trains, and a closed gambling saloon known as the White Elephant hen. Multiple civic notes cover telegraph damage, a Menger hotel incident, Medina river floods delaying the Sunset train, and a Fourth ward railroad committee confident of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Claytor
Times
Kenneth Anderson
dJanney
San Pedro Park
Main Plaza
Alamo Plaza
Menger
Medina
Fourth Ward
A. M. Gildea
United States
del Rio
Val Verde
Mary Ann Rahm
Turner Hall
W. M. Burke
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Wm. Kypfer
Mc. Tengg
Kerrville
Winn
Laredo
Ladies of Trinity M.E. Ecurch
Cowboy offers two carloads of mules to win affection
A city cowboy pursued a young woman who refused him. He then offered two carloads of mules at the International depot for shipment as a marriage bid. The offer remains open and time will tell if it succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Burkhart
Martha Scott
Wm. Foster
Alamo
Stubbs
Vienna Garden
Philharmonic
Sam Moore
Juan Lopez
Literary and Scientific Society
Losoyo Street
Lianr
Virginia
International Depot
Officer Curly Martin Defends Police Conduct
Officer Curly Martin, praised for zeal, disputes being called the vulgar “dude” in yesterday’s Express. He says he arrested a drunken stranger on Military Plaza after the man exposed himself. bystanders abused him, and Martin laments the harsh treatment from the crowd and the paper while claiming to have acted properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly” Martin
Express
Military Plaza
The
Notable Guests at the St Leonard Hotel
Oakville lawyer T. C. Blair stays at the St Leonard while in town. Ed Grenet the El Jurabe artist departs for New York. Captain Joe Shely arrived from Pearsall and plans to depart tonight. Dr. D. H. Houston and wife with Mrs. B. M. Allen are guests from Lavernia. Fanny Fry of San Marcos leaves this evening after a month with Mrs Fry on Avenue E. Col S D Jackman US Marshal now based in San Antonio registers at the St Leonard. Visitors include R. L. Atkinson Camden N J Harry J Harby H Mayer Galveston W B Brazeton Waco W R Phips James H White Texas C A Keller Mount Vernon Ills C Dunbar St Louis F M Poesell Dallas H R Zintgrail Houston staying at the Hotel Maverick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Blair
Oakville
St. Leonard
Ed Grenet
el Jurabe
New York
Joe Shely
Pearsall
D. H. Houston
B. M. Allen
Lavernia
Fanny Fry
San Marcos
Fry
D. Jackman
United States
San Antonio
R. L. Atkinson
Camden
N. J
Harry J. Harby
H. Mayer
Galveston
W. B. Brazeton
Waco
W. R. Phips
James H. White
Girls in Austin nightlife with drummers cause trouble
One of the engaged girls recently seen out with a companion from Austin and two drummers visiting west-town dives. The report says the group brandished six-shooters and sought gore, and officials deem such characters fit for the city lock-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
San Pedro
Anniversary parade and banquet planned by Odd Fellows
An anniversary celebration will occur on the 27th inst with a grand street parade then a ball and banquet at Casino Hall. The organizing committee includes John A. Ferris J H Malins Anson Bennett and J N Groesbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Casino Hall
John A. Ferris
J. H. Malins
Anson Bennett
J. N. Groesbeck
Smith and Jennie Lay Tie Nuptials Near La Vernia
Mr. Gaylord Smith married Miss Jennie Lay yesterday morning at Colonel Lay's residence near La Verina. A large San Antonio party attended the ceremony and the newlyweds hosted a reception last night at the Smith home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Smith
Smith Brothers
Lavernia
Colonel Lay
Jennie Lay
San Antonio
Dog Attack Causes Uproar At Colored Church
A frightened scene unfolded at the colored church west of the San Pedro when a dog, possibly mad or poisoned, rushed inside snarling and snapping at all. Officer Summers arrived and shot the animal after a tense exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Church
the San Pedro
Summers
Sign Board By Water Street Reads Moses Come Red Sea
Rain created a lake nearly a block long on North street east of Water street. Depth averaged about a foot. Streets require improvement as some sections form ponds with slow drainage through absorption and evaporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Water Street
Moses
Red Sea
Gang of Criminals Sent To Huntsville Prison
The penitentiary contractor shipped 12 convicts to Huntsville this morning. Davis four years burglary two cases Joe Brown fifteen years two cases Molino burglary two years Hariig alias Williams theft two years Sanchez theft two years Cavilla alias Ortiz cattle theft two years Dolores Ro80s horse theft five years Morris alias Morrison forgery six years Forrest horse theft five years Cooper Atascosa county horse theft ten years two cases
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Huntsville
Davis
Joe Brown
Francisco Molino
John Hariig
Alias Williams
Pedro Sanchez
Juan Cavilla
Ortiz
Dolores Ro- 80S
W.F. Morris
Morrison
John Forrest
Cooper
Atascosa County
Vagrants and Sanitary Violations Reported
Charles Robinson jailed for vagrancy five to ten days. J C Bone also vagrant, continued. Thomas Westford C H Danton John Cornell T Slattery drunks five dollars each. L W Earnest violating sanitary ordinance continued with alias warrant. A Scholz and George Dulling violating sanitary ordinance bonds forfeited and service issued for their agents. Max Hermann same charge continued until tomorrow. Davis same charge alias warrant issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
J.C. Bone
Thomas Westford
C. H. Danton
John Cornell
T. Slattery
L. W. Earnest
A. Scholz
George Dulling
Max Hermann
To-Morrow
Davis
First Warders Call Meeting on Rail Depot in San Antonio
On April 23 1785 citizens of the First Ward are asked to assemble at the Recorder's Courtroom at 8 pm to decide securing right of way and locating a depot for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad. Leaders named include Dr Amos Graves J V Suiner and others urging broad turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Howard
Aransas Pass
New Orleans
Panama
Recorder
Sarah I. Kemper
Danville
Mishler
San Antonio
First Ward
Recorder's
San Antonio and
Amos Graves
J. V. Suiner
Frank Ashlny
Narcisco Lean
Wina. Mryens
I. Guerauin
Gro, Rk, Srumbera
Jas. M. Foster
Jas
P. Hickman
Years Bring Maturity and Self Mastery
The excerpt speaks of aging into the ripe years as loosening youth’s crudities and forging self command. It portrays consolidation of forces, learning from past errors, and turning broken plans into strength, with a claim to reclaiming the title deed of creation as earth and sky pour love. Gail Hawilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Sky
Gail Hawilton
Dazed by Many Beauties at New Park Theatre Bower
A Sun article recalls a sensational audition for the New Park Theatre and Museum Bowery show. Holmes explains a staged beauty contest seeking 25 entrants from a large pool, with tall and large figures favored for the bower while some applicants are deemed unsuitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Park Theatre and Museum
Bowery
Thirty-fifth Street
Bower
Holmes
Health Department
Castle Garden
Bether Lukkin
Local Patent Medicines and Shops Featured in Iowa Aid
Numerous ads note Kay's Kentucky Kure liniment since 1840 in Kentucky and 1874 in Texas, Omeponto toothpaste, Morley’s tonics, and WonprrruL products.商 J M Nixon and J P Condon promote carriages in Nacogdoches Street Austin ads. A Wolfson store showcases spring hats and trimmings with many named styles. A San Antonio painter opens shop for carriage work. Dr King’s New Discovery touted by Rice Bros. in Newton Iowa with trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Kentucky
Texas
F. Kalteyer & Son
Barr
Iowa
Grimes County
Morley Bros
Austin
Sins
L. M. Mury & Co
Morley
J. P. Condon
Nacogdoches Street
Houston and
Crockett
Jtncor
L. Wolfson
Wolfson’s
Rose Coghlan
Ethel
Carbahlosa
Elsworth
Petite
Montana
Fantasma
Ixion
Crescent
Forest
Clio
Tinsel
Oween
Sensation
Wm. Thomas
Newton
Dr. King
Rice Bros. & Co
Bargain Farm for Sale and Houston Property for Sale
Bargain column lists a fine 1100 acre Harris County tract near Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water grass timber improvements and 400 tons of hay last season. Also a 5 room cottage on McKinney Street with brick cistern fruit trees and flowers priced around 1200. Includes a solid land ranch near the Rio Grande with 12000 sheep 3000 goats 100 horses and full equipment for quick sale at a stated price.
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Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
McKinney Street
T. B. Johnson
Rio Grande
J. B. Johnson
Texas
Well Improved Farm for Cash near Moore Hollow Station
A 1400 acre farm two hundred yards from Moore Hollow station on the International railroad, 65 acres in cultivation. Features a six room frame house with dining room and kitchen, gallery, outbuildings, water from tank and well, fully fenced and in good order. Possession on short notice. Cattle and horses may be sold at market value. Title perfect and warranted. Inquiries to I. C. care T. B. Johnson, Liaur office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Hollow
International
I. C
T. B. Johnson
Liaur Office
Land Bargains Near Uvalde and Rio Frio in Texas
640 acres on the Leona river with 250 irrigable acres and a sugar mill improvements priced at 5500. Located 8 miles below Uvalde on the westside with mesquite timber. Address "I. 3.," care this office. 900 acres on the Rio Frio in Uvalde county 12 miles from railroad partly irrigated from Frio river about 300 acres fenced. Address "I. C.," care this office.
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Leona River
Uvalde
Rio Frio
Frio
Uvalde County
I. C
New York Goods Advertised by Nichols and Co in San Antonio
A long local ad listing Nichols and Co at 238 West Commerce Street along with L. Huth and Son at 226 228 230 Market Street selling general goods including jewelry, gloves, hats, linens, tinware, carpets, and rubber coats. It notes wholesale and retail service, and free delivery for advertised items from New York retail houses. Also mentions seeds from D Landreth Son, Planet Jr. seed drills, a restaurant business opening by Frank Starr, Hawkes spectacles fitted by Critzer Bros., and a second-hand Weber piano for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Commerce Street
New York
West Commerce St
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
San Antonio
Lexus
D. Landreth & Son
Jonson
el Paso
Planet, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett's
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
Politzer &O
O. Petitpain
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Calla
West
Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Kely
Soledad Street
L. Garza
Mexico
Houston Street
Vance House
Mumuerto del Rossi
Europe
Inurope
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce Bt
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
East Commerce Street
Presa Street
San Pedro Springs
Pacer
Texas Bill
Frank F
Dr. Olin
T. Scott
Mr. Gaylord Smith
Gang of Criminals
Recorder's Court
Mr. Holmes
New York Sun
New Park Theatre
Faust
Sun
Texas Express Company
Wells, Fargo and Co
S Express
J. M. Nixon
Home Enterprise
F. Pasche
NEW York Steam
Frank Starr
Main
Military Plazas
Hawkes
Critzer Bros
Elm Street
Kampmann
Otto Gerlach
S. Deutsch & Co
Narciso
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Atg. B. Franks
Ewe
Cassimere
Rile
Sriline
G. B. Frank's
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor, Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Rosendale
E. F. Redfield Company
Galveston, San Antonio
Fort Worth
Bath
F.W. McAllister & Bro
Alamo Street
Holmgreen & Sons
East
Ed Rische & Sons
Main Street
A. Baldus
Commercce Street
Antonio
North Flores Street
A. R. Hurley
Ouis F. Ullrich
Sunset Apiary
Tex
Government Hill
Fourth Street
J. H. Kampman
W. B. DearTon
Icon
Courthouse
W.J. Dargan
Postores
Sea Side
G. R. Finlay & Co
A. J. Nocker &C
Navarro Street
Guilbeau Warehouse
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