RAYS OF LIGHT AND CITY NEWS FROM SAN ANTONIO
A crowded bulletin of local events includes traffic delays on the Colorado River and washouts delaying rail lines. Reports note social gatherings, concerts, church services, and gatherings at the Art Loan Exhibition. Major Cresson builds on Government Hill. waterworks may extend there. An accident on San Pedro avenue and a runaway at Commerce and Soledad are mentioned alongside civic committees and upcoming Fourth of July events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Government Parade
Austin Depot
Art Loan
Cresson
Government Hill
Helvetia
Joe Baum
San Pedro Avenue
San Fernando Benevolent Society
San Antonio
First Baptist Church
Philharmonic Society
Scholz Hall
Hoefling
South Alamo Street
First and Second Ward Railroad Committee
Southern Hotel
Schofield
Missouri
Commerce
Soledad Street
Bell
Muth
Bismarck
W. G. van Vleck
Trinity M. KE
Little Rock
Hot Springs
White Elephant
Literary and Scientific Association
Sakon Street
Ben Mauermann
New Orleans Exposition
Ladies of the Art Loan Association
Houston
Losey
Bireeis
Ogden
Robards
Slayden
Gaylord Smith
Virginia
KE. W. Haskell
Dog Hit by Buggy at Reaver's Stable
A fine dog belonging to Reaver's stable was run over this morning by a buggy. The wheels passed directly over the animal's back. The dog made no noise, staggered to the stable in great pain, but is not thought to be permanently injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaver
Billiard Tournament Set For White Elephant Saloon
A grand billiard tournament opens Monday evening at the White Elephant saloon under Mr. Sam Rosenfeld. Prizes include an Acme Schafer cue and a Vignaux cue. Entries are complete and strong local interest surrounds the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Elephant Saloon
Sam Rosenfeld
Notable Guests and Travelers at the St Leonard and Maverick
A roster of visitors appears in the St Leonard listings with names from Laredo New Braunfels Marfa and San Antonio. Figures include Professor G A Dial Sheriff Julius W Hahn Colonel James F Ellison Sr and W T Jackman guests at the St Leonard along with travelers from Dallas Philadelphia Boston and Toronto staying at the Maverick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dial
Laredo
St. Leonard
Julius W. Hahn
New Braunfels
James F. Ellison, Sr
Marfa
W.T. Jackman
United States
Marshal Jackman
Robert Sumerlin
G. W. Angel & Co
Mexico
Utica
N. Y
R. R. Jackson
Colonel Shelton
Texas
Mrs. D. Peller
Ice Cream Festival At Madison Square Church
The Ladies Aid society of Madison Square Presbyterian Church plans an ice cream festival and lawn social at Mr Wilgus residence on St Marys street Tuesday evening. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Wilgus
St. Mary’s Street
Gambler Thornton Involved in Shootings Gallery Quarrel
A young gambler named Thornton quarreled in a shooting gallery near the Southern hotel kept by a woman. He refused to leave the house, was struck with the iron ram rod, then allegedly shot at after she loaded the gun. He then left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Deaths in the Third Ward
Charlotte Hutcheson aged 38 died of pleurisy on the 22nd in the Third ward Emilie Hickman aged 44 died from abdominal aneurism on the 24th in the Third Ruth Lewis aged 3 months died of capillary bronchitis on the 23rd in the Third ward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Hutcheson
Emilie Hickman
Ruth Lewis
Gould Influences Texas Rail Line Rumor Stirs San Antonio
The San Antonio & Aransas Pass railroad rumors claim Jay Gould ordered use of the Texas road for iron and construction materials with a plan to extend the line to Aransas Pass after 20 miles. Also noted are fashion color trends and local street safety concerns voiced by citizens, with editorials from the San Antonio Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
H. M. Hoxie
San Antonio
Mexican Rail Push Through Floresville Plea for Funds
The Floresville Chronicle reports San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway hopes rely on local donations not exceeding 30000 dollars. Citizens praise regional enterprise while noting east Floresville resistance and missing support from Wilson county east of Floresville, yet optimism remains that the road will be built on the east side with local effort and right of way secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
San Antonio
Wilson County
Recorder's Court Hears Sanitary Fines and Disorder Charges
The Recorder's Court continued several sanitary cases granting time for alterations. Jail terms or fines were imposed for disturbances, drunkenness, vagrancy, and violating the sanitary ordinance. Notable notes include a dwarf bootblack nicknamed Shorty fined ten dollars and a one-armed woman named J. C. Bone fined ten dollars for public prostitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Earnest & Co
C. Davis
Max Herman
Dulling
Scholz
Mr. Dulling
John Nedgrass
Shorty
Summers
Ritta Lovett
Frank Cassidy
Nan
McCumber
Daniels
Nueva Street
Dwyer Avenue
Bat Cave
Hagen
Massey
William Scherr
J.C. Bone
Milam Square
del Rio
Griner Boys
San Antonio Ad Catalog Promotes Clothes Hats and Liniments
A sprawling advertisement page highlightsKay's Kentucky Kure liniment since 1840 in Kentucky and 1874 in Texas, Barr the Photographer offers top photos, Wolfson's store showcases spring clothing and Sonora ginghams, and Hosterer’s Stomach Bitters touted for malaria cure and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Kentucky
Texas
F. Kalteyer & Son
Barr
Orrponto
Moriy
Bargain Farm and Texas Property For Sale
Bargain column lists a fine 1100 acre tract in Harris County on Buffalo Bayou with water grass and timber and 400 tons hay last season. Also Houston property a 1 room cottage on McKinney Street with brick cistern and trees priced around 1200. A 65000 acre ranch fronting the Rio Grande with 12000 sheep 3000 goats 100 horses offered for 40000 with all livestock and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
T. B. Johnson
J. W. Bradley
San Antonio
McKinney Street
Johnson
Rio Grande
B. Johnson
Texas
Large improved farm listings near Moore Hollow and Uvalde
A detailed classified notice offers 1400 acres two hundred yards from the International railroad at Moore Hollow with a six room house, outbuildings, water works and cattle on site, cash sale with possible livestock. Also 640 acres on Leona river eight miles below Uvalde with irrigable land and a sugar mill, and 900 acres on the Rio Frio with 300 acres fenced, all in Valde County. prices and contact details provided by initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Hollow
International
L C
T. B. Johnson
Licur
Leona River
Uvalde
J. C
Rio Frio
Frio
Valde County
LL. C
New York Steam Dry Goods and More at Nichols & Co
Nichols & Co at 238 West Commerce Street advertise wholesale and retail on a wide range of goods from pins and collar sets to hats, ribbons, gloves, silk scarfs, carpets, and rubber coats. They promise prompt order attention and free delivery, plus a blood purifier agent and seeds from San Antonio suppliers. A separate note promotes a restaurant partnership on Commerce Street and Hawkes spectacles at Main Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Nichols & Co
Commerce Street
West Commerce St
Hawkes
Critter Bros., Jewelers
Main Plaza
San Antonio
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett’s
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O. Petitpain
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Hambleton & Dignosity
West
Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Kely
L. Garza
Houston Street
Mumberto de 8. Rossi
Galveston
THE
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
East Commerce Street
Presa Street
Vienna Garden
Temple Beth el
Welock
Great Northern
Austin
Luling
Emil Niggli
Niggli
L. Wolfson’s
San Antonio Light
Salinas
G. G. Brapen
Thai Railroad
Recorder's Court
L. Wolfson
Wolfson’s
Frcar
Rose Coghlan
Ethel
Carbahlosa
Ellsworth
the Petite
Montana
Fantasma
Ixion
Crescent
Forest
Clio
Tinsel
Oween
Sensation
F. Pasche
Peter Jonas
Mr. Onas
NEW York Steam
John Tipp
D. P. Barr
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
Hardware, Paints and
D. Landreth & Son
el Paso
Planet, Jr
Frank Starr
Main
Military Plazas
Elm Street
Kampmann
Otto Gerlach
S. Deutsch & Co
Narciso Luar
Bath
McAllister & Sro
Alamo Street
Holmgreen & Sons
Rent
Ea Rinche & Sons
Main Street
AN Antonio
North Flores Street
City
A. R. Hur.ey
OUISF
Ullrich
Sunset Apiary
San Anntonio
Tex
417
Fourth Street
J. H. Kampman
Imp
East
W. B. Deaton
Courthouse
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Atg
Franks
ALAMO
Union Lawn
Enli Asselare Eeembes
Kobe Sidie Tases
Ghd
Sil Ts
Soin
G. GB. Frank's
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor. Willita
San Antonio, Texas
Rosendale
E. F. Redfield Company
Galveston, San Antonio
Fort Worth
VY. J. Dargan
Postoffice
Solic Ted
G. R. Finlay & Co
A. J. Nocker & CO
Navarro Street
Chas. HL Nash
Guilbeau Warehouse
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