RAYS OF LIGHT Clark's billiard parlor
The piece lists assorted city notices from a local paper. It mentions Clark's billiard parlor as a gentlemens resort, announces upcoming meetings of the Probate court and County Commissioners, and notes social events at Rice & Fowler's drug store and San Fernando cathedral. It also covers minor legal actions, arrests, and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's
Houston Street
Belknap Rifles
Drum
Clark
Ladies’ Iebrew Benevolent Society
New Orleans
Rice & Fowler's
Hambleton
Heat Fueled Altercations Among City Residents
The hot evening led to several street scuffles on Soledad and nearby streets among notable locals. Rouvant and Griesen argued over a business matter in a jewelry store with heated language. Elliott Sr and Beckmann clashed at Kampmann's corner, Copeland and Architect Murphy dueled over an old feud. Most cases will be investigated by the Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Adams
New Orleans
Rice & Fowler's
San Antonio
August Krawitz
Alamo
Copeland
Connor
Mercury
Soledad
Messrs. Rouvant
Griesenbeck
Mesers
William Elliott, Sr
Mr. Beckmann
Kampmann
Messrs. Copeland
Murphy
Recorder
After His Wife Pablo Flores Threatens Father-In-Law in Warpath
Pablo Flores, a city cart driver, went to his father in law’s home on South Laredo street to seize his wife after her return to her parents. He drew a pistol but it was unloaded. Officer Wilkin arrested him after a chase and Flores faces a Recorder hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablo Flores
Wilkin
Flores
Personal Points and Guests at the Maverick Hotel
Several named visitors and travelers are listed as quartered at the Southern and Hotel Maverick in San Antonio. Guests include J. J. Chew of the International and Great Northern, G. MacPherson editor of the Star-Vindicator, and numerous businessmen from St. Louis, San Francisco, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Abilene, Laredo, and other cities. The note mentions good crops in the state and invites San Antonio merchants to advertise in the Star-Vindicator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Handa
Industry
Austin County
J. J. Chew
International and Great Northern Railway
Galvenston
G. MacPherson
Star- Vindicator
Bianco
San Antonio
Star-Vindicator
Northwest
J. D. Aden
St. Louis
S. C. Parker
San Francisco
J. Willems
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Yager
Wm. Sloan
Houston
F. H. Banker
Dallas
W. W. Buck
Philadelphia
Sr. ‘Tuttle
Frie County
New York
C. B. Mitchell
Babcock
Texas
T. Blakely
Richmond
J. Rosenfield
W. H. Deckard
Galveston
Tracy Lamar
R. R. Jackson
Virginia
G. W. Angle
G. R. Walker
J. F. Everett
Cincinnati
Hotel
Maverick
Lime to settle stink on Monterey street sparks factions
A note describes three buckets of lime used on Monterey street to neutralize a strong odor and avert a near altercation among four local factions. The account urges lime as a simple remedy whenever a neighborhood smells objectionably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Young gentlemen depart for Sewanee to attend school
The group sailed from Sunset under Mrs. Murphy to Sewanee Tennessee for schooling. Edgar Murphy Frank Cole Edward Cunningham Haywood Brayhan John Jefferson Jr and Captain John Shook's son will depart next week to join them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Murphy
Sewanee, Tenn
Edgar Murphy
Frank Cole
Edward Cunningham
Haywood Brayhan
John Jefferson
John Shook
Alderman Connor Secures $800 for San Pedro Bridge
Alderman Connor wins council approval of eight hundred dollars for a bridge across the lower San Pedro. He plans next to push for a long delayed water pipe and gas lamp on South Concho Street in Beanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
Lower
San Pedro
Council
Beanville
South Concho Street
Train No 22 Fatally Injures Man Near Lacoste
A Sunset line train struck a Chinese laborer at Lacoste last evening, crushing his lower leg. He was placed on the train and brought to Santa Rosa hospital where doctors expect to amputate. Officials believe he was sleeping on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacoste
Santa Rosa Hospital
Domestic dispute over meals with house girl on Blum Street
A Blum Street resident with a black cook faced a conflict when her new black house girl refused to eat after the cook. The madam suggested adjusting, and the girl offered to dine at the Menger hotel if that suited the madam.
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Blum Street
Menger Hotel
Supposed Theft Report From Avenue C House
A young boy in charge of a house on Avenue C told police a second boy played with a Smith and Wesson pistol on the table this morning and that the pistol went missing after the other boy left. An officer went to pursue the suspected thief.
The Young Man's Funeral
The funeral for the drowned young man l'alamantes held at San Fernando cathedral. A large crowd attended the solemn service. Pallbearers included six white clad ladies and six young men. Remains laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L'Alamantes
Medina
San Fernando Cathedral
Rice Fowler Join Drug Firm at 14 West Houston Street
Rice and Fowler succeed Rice Bros. Co. in the drug business at No 14 West Houston street. George H. Rice and Harry L. Fowler are enterprising, highly regarded chemists in San Antonio. They staff the shop to handle all demands. The firm offers a full stock of drugs, chemicals, patent medicines, and prompt country and mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Bros. & Co
West Houston Street
George H. Rice
Harry L. Fowler
San Antonio
City Council Meeting Debates Bridge and Finances
Regular session sees heated talk between Mayor Callaghan and Alderman French over a rent claim from John U L French. Council approves $800 bridge and $6120 steam roller. grills bed grading option at $125. Fire and public works items, hydrant request, and a new city elections ordinance discussed. adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John UL. French
H. Langer
Callaghan
French
Lockwood
Connor
San Pedro Creek
South Laredo Street
Hambleton & Dignowity
Harnisch & Baer
M. Ryan
A. Riojos
Cayce
Fourth Ward
F. R. Brown
Hackberry Street
Star Street
Austin Street
Hambleton
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
Olive Street
General Grant
Board of Health
Market Committee
Injured Wanderer Found Near South Flores Street
An elderly Black man named Mason Turner was found near Fest's store lying in brush with only a medicine bottle. He was weak from starvation and taken to police headquarters where he received supper. He claimed origins near Rossville Atascosa and a 360 acre farm, with hogs and goats stolen en route to San Antonio.
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Mason Turner
Henry Fest
South Flores Street
Mr. Fest
Joseph Wilkin
Post Oaks
Licur
Rossville
Atascosa County
San Antonio
Fest
Choir Fracas in City Church Leads to Tense Confrontation
A church choir in this city faced a clash when a bass skipped rehearsals. An angry exchange on Sabbath prompted the director to expostulate. A street confrontation nearly led to a caning before an apology resolved the matter.
Real Estate and Livestock Notices from Abilene
All persons desiring land purchases in northern and western Texas counties are urged to apply. The agent offers tracts from town lots to 144000 acre country tracts, plus live stock dealings. Loans for any amount negotiated at 10 percent per year on lands. Frank B. Basing, Real Estate Agent, Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexas
Frank B. Basing
Abilene
San Antonio Ads Highlight Bargains and Services
Multiple notices advertise discounts at Emerson and Cohen shops for clothing, watches, and goods. Elabors on dresses suits and fixtures. Also promotion of medicines, saddles, carriages, liquor sales ending August 12, and local services from carpenters, painters, and the 8th Cavalry band with garden expansion and concerts.
Bargains in Clothing From A M Cohen Stock Sale
A M Cohen, a major city clothing dealer, announces in the Licur that he will sell his entire ready-made stock at and below cost. The move promises readers a rare chance to buy a new suit at a reasonable figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Emerson
Main Plaza
Uncle Emerson
A. M. Cohen’s
Ain Plaza
A. M. Cohen
Main Laza
Ow York
J. M. Emerson’s
Dr. Weather
George Baskett
Farmington
Grayson County
Texas
F. Kalteyer & Son
Wheeler & Wilson
Emerson’s
Dr. Weathers
St. Leonard Hotel
San Antonio
New York
E. AmataMs
Licur
Grand Auction Sale of Horse Stock at Buffalo Stock Yards
Every Saturday at R A Millar Co Buffalo Stock Yards sellers gain cash immedia opportunities while buyers find six to eight classes of stock. Net terms seven days. R A Millar Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Millar & Co
Buffalo Stock Yards
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
George
Marcio
Paul Wagner
Jeoree
Garter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
United States
West
Houston St
Otto Bergstrom
T. J. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blain Street
A. Ziltan
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Fomlett
Hans Leechner
J. Lechner
Nanny Holland
Marie Math
Toni Grau
Mesers, Rice & Fowler
Sunset
International
Great Northern Railways
Schreiner
Boerne
Kerrville
Fredericksburg
Annette Calthrop
James Howard
Russell Howard
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ignacio Kalenko
Krempkanu
Gomez
Nathaniel Sands
W. H. Baker
Lewinthal
Louisiana
Mra. Behloradsky
Tiine Pays
Tennessee
Celestial
Rice & Fowler
Scott Robinson
Ihe
Annie Robinson
Johnson
Mark Hollins
Robinson
Rudolph Singer
Washington
West Commerce
Laredo Street
Chasco Company
Asa Pues
Gen. Grant
Darkey
E. Abrahams
Emanuel Abrahams
A.M. Cohen’s
Cc. E. Frary
Houston and
Navarro Streets
C. H. Mueller
Commerce Street
Mueller
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
William Lippi
F. Pasche
Home Enterprise
J. P. Condon
Nacogducnes Street
Crockett
Narciso
A.J. McClure
Buttercup, Williamson Co
Tara
Eibal Pes de Ga
F. Simmang
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe
Scholz’s
Losoya Streets
Southern Manufacturing CO
Bryan Callaghan
Josephine Street
E. P. Claudon
Cavanaugh
East Houston Street
Soledad Street
Loan and Commission Brokers
the Great Western Insurance Co., of
Toronto
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co
The
Hibernia
the Lion, of
London
East Texas
Tyrer
the Houston Insurance Co
New Beer
North Alamo St
Bele
J. J. Poelman
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