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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1885
Page
4
A digest of local notes includes rehearsal of Beethoven Maennerchor, job ads at Emersons, rifles and pistols for sale, loans at Colton Bolton, a new San Antonio Rifles member Mr B F Johnson, an upcoming Volksfest meeting at Scholzs, and a series of brief town items from Marfa to Beanville.
The report covers a Tuesday gift to Ed Perach from Mrs. P in a bouncing boy design. It also notes William Washington, described as a slick colored criminal, being arrested by Detective Hughes for swindling merchant Beekman on North Flores Street with false stock in a pasture. A forgery case against John B. Ryan, a county free school teacher, is detailed, where he forged a $35 school warrant to obtain cash. he was arrested after a clerk uncovered the fraud and admitted guilt, claiming drunkenness at the time. Ryan, a local colored man, has prior Recorder Court appearances for drunkenness. The piece ends with an advert for Opera Muffs cigarettes.
August Krawitz becomes a government contractor and J M Dean visits from El Paso as J J Rheiner returns to settle in. The Sun Set ticket office operator Red Rigsby draws $50 from the Louisiana lottery. Mrs Schleicher and son Gus arrive from Cuero. Business figures Gustavo Bense visits Licar office. Buena Ke Cotton Mills employs 200 and plans a flour mill. Hardware salesman H T Scherer active in city. numerous names listed as hotel guests at the Maverick and the Menger. Otto Andrae showcases delicate engraving work. John Walter announces birth of a 13 pound boy and expresses happiness at fatherhood.
A fashionable wedding was held last evening at Captain D. I. Weed’s Belvin street home. Miss Zelda I. Weed, daughter of Captain Weed, married Mr. E. C. Stokes in a small gathering of the bride and groom’s immediate relatives.
Last night in New Braunfels a child s body was found along the Comal Springs edge wrapped in a New Braunfels Zeitung copy. This morning Judge James O Aveling issued subpoenas against several prominent citizens to investigate the matter fully.
A pleasant social event last night at Colonel N M Letts home on Tra vis street featured a short exercise before neckties were distributed. Mrs Falkinburg delivered a temperance recitation, Eva Moore performed classical music, Arnold gave a comic recitation, and Palmer sang and played a comic ballad Come In and Shut the Door.
Last Saturday Captain Morris Poor’s eldest son nearly died in an explosion when a curious boy lit a match near an empty whisky cask used for wine. The blast blew the bung cap off and severely bruised his forehead and tore his hat.
State charged Charles Thompson with stealing a coat and a gold chain valued at 27. He pled guilty and was remanded on a $500 bond. Landa Bros. sue J M Nunez for 25.29 with judgment for plaintiff. Landa Bros. sue Anton Halamuda for 9.70. jury verdict for defendant 50 cents. Soule Williams sue J L Tate and wife for 149.53. set for 3 o clock.
The Aransas Pass Railway company’s two Baldwin locomotives pull their first load on the International and Great Northern track on a trial trip. Moffett from Philadelphia oversees setup and testing. Cylinders measure 11 by 24 inches and driving wheels are 5 feet 2 inches. Six carloads of iron for track laying have arrived and will be moved today.
A Licuy reporter visits clairvoyant Madame Stevens who enters a magnetic trance and relays detailed past life information. The séance leaves the skeptic convinced as she explains power source and belief dependence amid a courtroom recap of local drunkenness fines and minor charges.
The 11 selected from the San Antonio Cricket Club to face the military 11 on Monday includes Shelton Cresson Cross ley Crate Tinley Chartreaux Leighton Sarobridge Howie Dimaline and Smith.
New York State Board of Health reported extensive analysis of 84 baking powders. All but Royal contained lime or alum. Royal alone was found entirely free of lime and impurities. Professor Love affirmed Royal’s purity and absence of phosphates or harmful substances.
Symptoms such as dull right side pain yellow skin constipation furred tongue and morning nausea signal liver trouble. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is urged as a safer alternative to harsh drugs, improving digestion appetite and bowels while purifying blood and boosting resistance to malaria. It is also said to aid rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues. Meanwhile L Wolfson's establishment undergoes a major remodeling with a price-reducing push as the warehouse fills with stock and iron columns to come.
Licut announces Hans L Degener as candidate for alderman in the Third ward to fill the vacancy from John H Bolton resignation. Election Saturday August 15 8 12 41.
An assortment of small ads including Emerson's second hand goods clocks and law books for sale various prices. A. M. Cohen offers suits and diamonds at low prices. Keen ads for Jersey cows. Clairvoyant advertising. Bank stock notice from Bexar Building and Loan association with payment details. local notices about hotel boarding and telephones. buyer inquiries and a subscription open for shares with monetary receipt recorded.
The notice describes piles with back and abdomen weight, possible kidney confusion, indigestion signs, moisture and itching when warm. Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy claims to absorb tumors and relieve itching, offering a permanent cure for 50 cents. Sold by several generic drug buyers in Piqua Ohio and nearby towns.
An old ad extols a Texas Toilet Trifle that supposedly removes tan freckles blotches pimples and blemishes. Endorsements come from women who praise it. fifty cents a bottle. manufactured by J A Selby Co Galveston Texas. An Arkansas preacher reports Brown's Iron Bitters gave him relief from kidney troubles after three bottles and seeks more for further trial.
Local dealer A. M. Cohen, a major clothing supplier, announces in the Licur that he will sell his entire stock at or below cost. The sale offers a rare chance for readers to buy a new suit at a reasonable figure.
C E Feary announces purchase of the saloon and restaurant at Houston and Navarro, open day and night for saloon service and restaurant at night. Also advertises a Mexico land bargain of 79,704 acres, 18 to 20 sitios, with 7000 cost improvements, railroad crossing projected, asking $36,000 cash. contact Lorenzo Castro for plans.
William Lippe announces enlarged garden with first class accommodations and weekly music by the Eighth Cavalry band on Saturdays and Sundays. Entrance is free and refreshments are emphasized as part of the public notice. Also notes sprinkler rates and water service restrictions under contract terms.
To water consumers. Rates, as per contract, are due in advance at the company's office on February, May, August, and November. Early payment avoids the nuisance of water supply cut off. Water Works Company.
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