City Council Hears School Bond Plan as 50 000 Pivot
The City Council met after adjournment and reviewed petitions on dog control tax relief and sidewalk work. The School Board urged 50 000 in bonds for new schools to be funded by permanent fund interest with a May special election set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rirobki
Louisa Smuga
L. 8. Berg
Acequia
Romana
M. H. Carter
G. G. Braen
Public Improvement Committee
G. H. &S. A. Railway
Olive Street
Third Ward
Belknap
Mansfield
Peter Judd
Fourth Ward
San Antonio Gas Company
Praete
French
John Boulford
City Ee
North Laredo Street
Schreiner
Ditch
Police
Charles Long
Gas and Water Committee
Lockwood
Grand Avenue
George Kalteyer
Onepaly
Staten
Penrose Receives Challenge From English Shot Gwynn Price
Gwynn Price, the champion English shot who defeated Bogardus, offers to shoot Penrose at 100 birds for $250 per side. He congratulates Penrose on beating Carver, calls Carver a blower and claims his own match will be here and a most exciting, close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Gwynn Price
Bogardus
Carver
Sudden Death of Mr Oliver Bigelow Walling at San Antonio
Mr Oliver Bigelow Walling died suddenly around noon at his place of business from heart disease after a forty year affliction. Funeral held at 10 this morning. Walling, a native of Ithaca New York, came to San Antonio two years ago. He leaves two sons, including W W Walling, known in the city, one son in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bigelow Walling
Mr. Walling
San Antonio
Ithaca
New York
Ile
W. W. Walling
Detroit
Michigan
San Luis Potosi College Honors San Antonio Youth
Director of Colegio Cientifico Potosino writes to Mrs. Maria Garcia praising Alberto Garcia of San Antonio for excelling in his studies at the San Luis Potosi college and predicting he will graduate in his eighth year as a leading civil engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Manuel Herrerra
Colegio Cientifico
Local Deaths In Various City Wards Reported
Elder Lurker Carter a 66 year old colored man dies in the Third ward on the 26th from cardiac rheumatism. Wesley Torrey a 59 year old colored man dies in the Second ward on April 27 from valvular insufficiency. Antonio Rogers a 5 year old colored boy dies in the First ward on the 27 from rheumatic pleitis. David Albert Frederich a 6 month old white child dies in the Third ward on the 27 from convulsions. Otto Baldus a 7 day old white infant dies in the Fourth ward on the 28 from titanium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurker Carter
Wesley Torrey
Antonio Rogers
David Albert Frederich
Otto Baldus
Titanius
New Attractions Debut at Fashion Theatre
Last evening the Fashion theatre showcased Miss Morgan in Indian clubs and Miss Aggie Wells as a serio comico vocalist. The company including Miss Kitty Wells Miss Eva Allen Victoria Cleo Colburn and Clayton drew applause as improvements promise better ventilation and an upcoming new company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Aggie Wells
Kitty Wells
Eva Allen
Victoria
Cleo
Colburn
Clayton
St Marys Parish Aid thanks for Art Loan success in San Antonio
The St Marys Parish Aid society thanks readers of the San Antonio Light for support during the Art Loan Exhibition honoring General Dabney Maury. Despite bad weather the event netted 353.30 after receipts of 422.45 and funds were paid to Sunday school and rectory work for the cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ladies Aid lawn festival at Madison Square church
The Ladies Aid society of Madison Square Presbyterian church hosted a lawn festival on a resplendent lawn at 405 St. Mary's Street. Guests enjoyed Chinese lantern lighting, plentiful tables, fine refreshments, and thanks were offered to sponsors including L Wolfson Paul Wagner Bazar Lacoste Ice Co for supplies.
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Ladies Aid Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Liaut
L. Wolfson
Paul Wagner
Bazar
L. J. Lacoste
San Antonio Ice Company
Notable Visitors Gather at the Menger Hotel
A parade of stockmen, business figures and officials including John Allen of Rockport Nat L Ward of Goliad and Emma Evans of Luling are listed as guests at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. Major General John M Scofield is expected for a public reception as the city hosts nearby dignitaries and figures from Houston New Orleans and St. Louis with plans to locate new barracks.
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John Allen
Rockport
St. Leonard
Nat L. Ward
Goliad
Emma Evans
C. Chapman
Russell
Luling
Dyer
Mississippi
J. M. Hamilton
Dignowity Hill
W. H. Simms
New Orleans
Fashion Theatre
Crescent City
W. B. Preston
Cumperland Presbyterian Church
Round Rock
John M. Scofield
United States Army
Division of Missouri
San Antonio
Middleton Ogden
Philadelphia
W. P. Caruthers
John S. Givens
Corpus Christi
Victor Jacobs
New York
David Gregg
Menger
H. Silverstone
J. R. Hay
Consard
M. A. Brickley
Child
Detroit
Mich
Lamar
A. N. Nandain
C. Kelleter
J. L. Woolford
Annie Daugon
St Louis
EK. Shampaign
Columbia
C. M. Monroe
St. Louis
H. J. Hearte
Palestine
H. Ladd
W.P. Fischer
Austin
J.W. Wainright
San Francisco
J. E.bert, Baird
Hotel
Maverick
Charles Seidler
Jersey City
H. M. Haneford
Chicago
James Elder
Clark
KE. R. Linley
James W. Taylor
J. J. O'Rourke
Galveston
John 8. Givens
Thomas P. Martin
Necktie Party at Cumberland Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Missionary Society hosted a necktie party and ice cream social last night. Attendance was lower than previous church entertainments, but cash receipts were steady. Six tables were presided by well dressed young ladies in colored aprons and neckties matched the event. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Billiard Tour Match At White Elephant Saloon
The second night of the billiard tourney at the White Elephant saloon saw John Vaughan and Ed Shiff in a tight match. Shiff defeated Vaughan by 10 points, Vaughan scoring 240. Shiff led early and held the advantage for the match duration of 1 hour 55 minutes, with a high break of 17. The average score was 27 to 9. A. Lyons was unable to play due to a sore arm but is slated to compete tomorrow evening.
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White Elephant
John Vaughan
Ed Shiff
Paten
Shiff
Vughan
Shift
A. Lyons
Schulz
Vaughan
Magnitude of the U S Press According to 1885 Directory
The 1885 Amer can Newspaper Directory reports 14 147 newspapers and periodicals in the United States and Canada. United States had 12 973 papers an average one per 3 867 people. Kansas led gains with 78 new papers Illinois 77 New York trails Pennsylvania in new papers. The count tracks regional growth and territorial prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercan
George P. Rowell & Co
New York
United States
Canada
Kansas
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Local Notes and Advertisements Chronicle 1885
Various small notices advertise Kay's Kentucky Cure liniment since 1840, a photo by Barr, Orptonto teeth cleaner 50 cents per box, an election for seven directors of Loan Star Brewing Co on May 5, 1885, a second-hand Weber piano for sale near Kampmann's factory, and a testimonial touting Electric Bitters from Mr. George W. Willing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Texas
F. Kalteyer & Son
Barr
Loan Star Brewing Co
J. A. Kampmann
Benn
Nichols & Co Dry Goods Dealer Ad at 238 Commerce Street
New York steam era catalog style ad for Nichols and Co listing dry goods notions stationery jewelry glassware crockery tinware hats shoes clothing etc. Prompt attention paid to orders wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Commerce Street
New York
West Commerce St
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the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett's
Jewett
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
O. Petitpain
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Tedh
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Soledad Street
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Mexico
Houston Street
Humberto de 8. Rossi
Europe
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce Bt
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Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
East Commerce Street
Pont
Presa Street
City Pathers
Smye
Santa Clara Street
Connor
Kellar Street
Pauly
Garden Street
Richmond Avenue
Gallagher
East Street
Acequia Street
Arsenal Street
Corbett
Dolorosa Street
Newspapers of Today
Elm Street
Kampmann
George W. Willing
Manchester
Rice Bros. & Co
NEW York Steam
Bural
Prescott & Co
Houston
Soledad Streets
Frank Starr
Main
Military Plazas
Bath
F. W. McAllister & Bro
Alamo Street
Rowa
Evergreen Street
St. Mary's Street
AN Antonio
North Flores Street
A. R. Hurley
Otis F. Ullrich
Sunset Apiary
San Anntonio
Tex
Government Hill
Fourth Street
J. H. Kampman
East
W. B. Deaton
Courthouse
State OF Texas
Bexar
John Lehmann
Swen Tyverson
Fred Bader
Bexar County
Thad. W. Smith
E. A. Stevens
Peo
Nar Lewis
W. J. Dargan
G. R. Finlay & Co
Pinkeye
Swift
James L
Femina
Augusta
A. J. Nocker & CO
Navarro Street
Guilbeau Warehouse
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Atg. B. Franks
ALAMO
Union Lawn
Sirayy
Cde
Wees
Lhe
G. GB. Frank's
Buch
India
Bishop Lawn
Victoria Lawn
Hamburg
Blum & Koenigsberger
FW. McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cor
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Rosendale
E. F. Redfield Co
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