Dull Brown’s 1869 Fire Run Across Western New York
An elderly engineer recalls a life risking 1869 dash from Prospect to Brocton on the Buffalo Corry and Erie line. Flames from burning oil cars chase the train at 80 mph through curves and embankments, ending with a narrow slip onto the Lake Shore track and a near miss of the Cincinnati express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
N. Y
Prospect
Brocton
Dall Brown
Portland
United States
Buffalo, Corry and Erie Railroad
Mayville Summit
Brocton Junction
Chicago
Lake Shore
Cincinnati Express
Wmyeelf
Ged
RAYS OF LIGHT AND SHARED EVENTS IN SAN ANTONIO
A scattered notice page reports a fainting at San Pedro springs, various social happenings including dances and picnics, a billiard tournament, a church service schedule, a wedding on Elmira street, a funeral with Masonic rites, and local society updates. It notes also patrol and police incidents, a band concert, and a move of the Barrios family to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Mission
Mike McGeary
Casino Ball
San Pedro Springs
Altmann
Salado
Eighth Cavalry
Sommers’ Garden
Summers’ Garden
Iexas Bill
Frank F
White Elephant
J. D. Harriss
Annie Markly
Elmira Street
AD. D. Munro
East Commerce Street
Buckner
Herd
Ed. Rowe
Sam Maverick
Pacific Express
W. L. Hardesty
Frank Hardesty
Trinidad
Col
Clark
Billiand
Scholz
Deaton
Houston Street
Cumberland Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society
Iron Mountain
Thorndale
York State
W.H. Simms
New Orleans
Fashion Theatre
Second Baptist Church
C. ‘Trimble
Elwood
Mitchell
Vincent
Davis
Corbett
Emil Niggli
Gray
Magnollta
San Antonio
Antonio Barrios
West Point
President Barrios
Guatemala
San Franciso
San Francisco
New York
Fifth Avenue
Barrios
Notable visitors fill the Menger and St Leonard hotels
A parade of prominent arrivals includes Arnecke of Arneckeville and J. W. Dickey of Floresville at the St Leonard. Others at the Maverick and Menger include Rabb of Helena Upton of San Angelo Palace of Dallas Wolf McClellan of St Louis Johnson of Denver Jacoby Neumann Kennedy Dana and many more from New York Austin San Diego Corpus Christi Indianapolis and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Arnecke
Arneckeville
Stonard
J. W. Dickey
Floresville
Diverse notes reflect era on politics and society
The items cover Pendleton lineage to Hamiltons duel, Irish Governors of India, New York woman suffrage bill failure, Cincinnati publishing output, Ohio penitentiary Easter meals, Japanese industrial scavenging, Cleveland cabinet tenure, Girard estate finances, coal production, Black Sea tea hopes, Costa Rican president’s lavish setup, Russian influence on Pall Mall Gazette, Venango National Bank theft restatement, Henri Vignaud at the legation, and a Madison Square Ladies’ Aid ice cream festival and lawn social invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
India
Lord Wellesley
Lord Mayo
Lord Dufferin
Knights of St. Patrick
New York Assembly
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Girard Estate
Russia
Black Sea
China
Costa Rica
Palacio Federal
Mme. Novikoff
England
Pall Mall Gazette
Penideh
Boundary Commission
Thomas Hege
Franklin
Venango National Bank
Henri Vignaud
United States
Legation
France
Weneree
Ladies’ Aid Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Wilgus
St. Mary’s Street
Local notes tease with ads and notices from 19th century San Antonio
Patchwork of vendor pitches and society notices includes Kay's Kentucky Liniment, John Tripp's Blood Purifier, Barr the photographer, Orrponro teeth aid, Morray's X-tonic, L. Wolfson clothing and Sonora ginghame sale. San Fernando Benevolent Society to meet April 26 at the Orphanage with graveside relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Kentucky
Texas
F. Kalteyer & Son
John Tripp
D. P. Barr
Barr
Morray
L. Wolfson
San Antonio
L. Wolfson’s
Wolfson’s
San Fernando Benevolent Association
Cameron and
West Commerce Streets
O. Perrirain
J. Callaguan
D. F. Barr
New York Steam Goods Ad Promotes Wide Range of Cheap Goods
Nichols & Co. advertises 238 West Commerce Street with heavy discounts on pins, brooches, coral jewelry, paper, ribbons, gloves, hats, collars, stockings, tinware, carpets, and coats. Also notes wholesale and retail service, free delivery, and later notices promote Wolfson store spring hats, Dr. Tripp’s Blood Purifier, Boots and Shoes, and local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Commerce Strees
New York
West Commerce St
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett's
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O, Petitpain
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Soledad Street
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Mexico
Humuerto de
Europe
Galveston
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
Weat Commerce
THE
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
Presa Street
Race
Trinity M
Main Plaza
Taylor
Miller
Nicholls
Bat Cave
Eliza Lewis
Martin
San Antonio Light
Philadelphia
George Jones
New York Times
George A. Drexel
Ohio Penitentiary
NEW York Steam
Jtaanur
Rose Coghlan
Ethel
Carbablosa
Ellsworth
Petite
Montana
Ixion
Crescent
Forest
Clio
Tinsel
Oween
Sensation
James Martin
Commerce Street
James Marvin
Loan Star Brewing Co
F. Pasche
Peter Jonas
Jonas
Frank Starr
Main
Military Plazas
Hawkes
Critzer Bros
Elm Street
Kampmann
Otto Gerlach
S. Deutsch & Co
Narciso
Ewe Senfs
F.W. McAllister & Bro
Alamo Street
Holmgreen & Sons
Roe
Ed Rische & Sons
Main Street
Sam
T. H. Banks
Market Street
M. Eekenroth & Son
Evergreen Street
Springs
St. Mary's Street
AN Antonio
North Flores Street
City
Bath
Ouis F. Ullrich
Sunset Apiary
Tex
Government Hill
Fourth Street
J. H. Kampman
Imp
W. B. Deaton
Boone
Courthouse
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasion Parish
G. B. Frank
ALAMO
Nian
Cassimere
Eas
Peewee Ee Eeee Egy
Sora
Senate
G. Frank
F. W. McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cor
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
E. F. Redfield Company
Galveston, San Antonio
Fort Worth
W.J. Dargan
Postofice
Montaly
8C ‘Side
Othebraries
Bscriptions
G. Kr, Finlay & Co
A. J. Nocker & CO
Navarro Street
Chas. HL. Nash
Guilbeau Warehouse
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