Nine deaths, city council, and local notices summarize
Nine deaths occurred in the city last week while the City Council meets this afternoon at five. The Fashion Theatre changes its bill tonight. M Singer has married license to wed Charlotte Hillborn. The Kempa Orchestra plays at Mission garden tomorrow night. Numerous ads for loans, guns, social events, and local commerce fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Theatre
M. Singer
Charlotte Hillborn
Kempa Orchestra
Mission Garden
Colton & Bolton
West
Houston Street
Martin Schoebel
Emerson's
Frank Starr
Temple Beth el Literary Society
E. Abrahams
Udo Rhodius
Vienna
Emerson’s
Government Hill
Kempa
New Orleans
Messrs. Potts and Stappenbeck
United States
Geelan
Emersons
Charles W. Green
R.G. Cannon
Annie Washington
San Antonio
Young Men’s Benevolent Association
Jonas’ Garden
Leon
H. Blum
Galveston
Mesars
Ben Asher
Mike Oppenheimer
Notable Travelers Fill San Antonio Hotels and Streets
A stream of visitors including Louis Berg Esq, Gibbs of Sunset, and many others from Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, and beyond arrive in San Antonio. Local social life buzzes with departures to Mexico and El Paso, a large farewell for Dick Tommins, and plans for a September 20 celebration with flag presentations and a banquet at Monterey Street hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roche
Louis Berg
Lampasas
Gibbs
the Sunset
Mike Goggan
el Paso
Nat Sulzbacher
Eagle Pass
William Kypfer
New Braunfels
Mose Veith
Uvalde
San Antonio
Dr. Menger
Helotes
Joe Braden
D’hhanis
Ed Braden
Thomas Sharpe
Art Album Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Mexico
Corpus Christi
Big Dick” Tommins
Mike McDermott
Ben Berry
New York
Southern Hotel
Albert Ross
Blum & Koenigsberger
North
Sam Campbell
Austin
Will Lamb
Chicago
Hugo Lachs
Galveston
T. Conley
Texas
C. Woodburn
Lockhart
F. J. Brownell
Palestine
George Janson
Mrs
Dallas
W. L. Gattin
Waco
J.W. Wright
San Diego
W. W. Holcombe
Haymond
J. H. Blakely
Brownsville
E. E. Templeton
Oakville
Felix Dobler
New Orleans
F. Gruzden
W. L. Hagen
C. Davis
New Mexico
G. W. Littlefield
Neustadtl
N. C. Hart
Galveston News
E. Ray
City
John I. Doran
Richard Fenley
St. Louis
Robert J. Kleberg
John Ireland
W. T. Smalley
Bay City
H. K. Bee
W. H. King
E. St
Monterey Street
Tragedy Case of Ygnacia Cortez in Staniforth Inquiry
In District court Judge Noonan heard the habeas corpus case of Ygnacia Cortez amid a large crowd related to the Sid Staniforth tragedy. The applicant withdrew the writ and witnesses were dismissed until September first. counsel said a $5000 bond would secure release this evening or tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ygnacia Cortez
Sid Staniforth
Noonan
John Ochse
Theo Anderson
George Paschal
Eugenio Medina
John A. Ochse
Beethoven Maennerchor Grants Tickets for August Festival
The Beethoven Maennerchor gave complimentary tickets to Licutz for their midsummer night festival at the Mission garden on Saturday August 22. Mr Louis Dreyfus arrived from Mississippi with the remains of his son Leon. the funeral was held this morning with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Maennerchor
Mission Garden
Louis Dreyfus
Mississippi
Leon
J.J. Minter
San Antonio
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
German Immigrant Arrested for Stolen Soda Bottles
Conrad Sichel, a young German immigrant, was caught on Houston street by Night Watchman Cook with a box of soda bottles he had stolen. He claimed he stole them due to lack of work and money. His case moved from the Recorder's court to the Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Sichel
Maverick
Houston Street
Cook
Recorder's Court
Justice of the Peace
Miss Martina Murnin Celebrates 17th Birthday Dinner Dance
Miss Martina Murnin daughter of Mr James Murnin of South Flores street celebrated her 17th birthday yesterday with a dinner party and evening dance. Guests included Miss Adelfena Chavez Miss Susie Baldus Miss Mary Baldus Miss Martina Hernandez Miss Mary Murnin and Messrs Eli Chavez Ed Chavez and M Chavez. Several useful and valuable presents were given and all attendees enjoyed the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martina Murnin
James Murnin
South Flores Street
Adelfena Chavez
Susie Baldus
Mary Baldus
Martina Hernandez
Mary Murnin
Messrs
Eli Chavez
Ed Chavez
M. Chavez
Poison at the Front Door and Other Advertisements
A fragment from a late 19th century issue discusses dangers of adulterated baking powders and advises against free samples. It promotes Royal Baking Powder as pure and reliable and warns against unsafe samples. The page also lists Jewish New Year cards, medicines, saloon notices, a raffle for orphans, new goods, property notices, and local classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Gift of German Girl Seeks Baby for Mrs Spahn
A young German girl in the country three months offered a 10 day old baby to Mrs Spahn of East Commerce Street. Mrs Spahn refused to adopt but offered work and shelter. the girl declined and left with the infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spahn
East Commerce Street
Auctioneer Captain Hosack Eyes October Sale
Captain J A H Hosack returned from El Paso and reports a forthcoming October auction of town ors. He praises booming business and his hard work in the City Council. The First ward voters are urged to reelect him, while Gallagher counts Republican friends who will support him despite Grayson Street and Bourbon ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. H. Hosack
el Paso
First Ward
Gallagher
Grayson Street
Spur discoveries near First Mission and beyond dignowity hill
The Lion mentions a large spur found near the First Mission with prongs about five inches long. Mr. William Jordin yielded an iron spur dug from a gravel pit beyond dignowity hill. its prongs exceed six inches and appear menacing in proportion. The spur is attached by a bar to the toes and would be uncomfortable for wearer or animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jordin
Dignowity Hill
City Clerk stops duplicate payments under new purchase rule
Mayor Callaghan enforces city department clearances through the City Clerk to prevent improper buys. A bill for shoeing fire company horses appeared three times, risking triple payment before Clerk Landon caught the error. The report notes Puffs as the most popular cigarettes at a popular price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaghan
Landon
Christening at Layer Ranch Names Infant Louis
A grand christening was held yesterday at William Layer's ranch outside the city. Rev. Father Pfefferkorn officiated naming the infant Louis, son of Mr. Layer. A large lunch followed with beer and champagne as friends and relatives toasted the occasion, including attendees from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Layer
Layer
Father Pfefferkorn
Louis
San Antonio
Pleasant hop at Chavez residence on North Flores street
A Saturday night gathering at Misses Chavez corner North Flores and Obraje street included numerous guests. A quarrel occurred at the Springs during the dance between a young Miller and officers Massey and Martin dispersed the crowd to aid a fainting Moore family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavez
North Flores
Obraje Street
Alejando
A. Galan
Jose G. Chavez
Magic Marienciana
Paulita Chavez
Teresa Delfina
Cecilia Garcia
Refugio Galan
Fannie Trueheart
Carlota Garcia
Catarina Cassiano
Leonidez Galan
Gertrudes Chavez
Michaela Olivarri
Elgeser
Garcia
Campbell
Lopez
Barrero
Cervantes
Lujan
Olivarri
Miller
New Chinese Store On Dolorosa Faces Theft Accusation
At a new Dolorosa street shop near Grieder's bakery two women and a child visited to buy goods. A pocketbook containing $10 disappeared and one woman accused Johnny the Celestial of stealing it. He denies the charge, claiming she left it at home, and no police notice has yet been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolorosa Street
Cockpit
Grieder
Johnny
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Mason
Paul
Wagner's
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Otto Bergstrom
T. H W. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Mer Hotel
Union
A. Zilian’s
Menger Hotel
Commerce and
Alamo Streets
Hilton & Young
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
Tyler
the Houston Insurance Co
A. M. Cohen
Liam
Monclova
Lorenzo Castro
Care Licur
Schleicher
Ecame
Kitty Miller
Alazan Creek
V. Grunder
Hermann Froebel
Will Derr
Chris Jost
Ernest Lange
Medina
Ernest Harmer
Brother Ferguson
Times
Licar
the Italian Society
Staniforth
Leon Dryfus
Neuendorff
Oscar Johnson
Solomon Jones
Thomas Slane
Major Minter
Nic Tengg
St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum
Just
Emanuel Abraham
Bexar Building and Loan Association
John E. Ochse
Graksnur
Stevens
Acequia Street
S. Ot
J. A. Selby & Co
C. £. Frary
Houston and
Navahro Streets
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
Wintiam Lippe
Bosan
Alderman Gallagher
Franky
Commerce Street
Bray
J. N. Gallagher
Esa
F. Simmang
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe
Scholz’s
Commerce
Losoya Streets
Flores Street
C. H. Mueller
Mueller
L. Wolfson
W. O. Samuel
Notary Pusaic
GQ USA
Reimann
Camargo Street
Qian Antonio Poultry Yards
Flores St
A. R. Hurey
Sper Bard
Courthouse
the Light
Bristol
Schasing and Depot
C. 8
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SAML
T. Cushing
Department OF
TEXAB
Chlep Quartermaster
Iaas
Sunesik
San Antonio Texas
San Saba and
Morales Streets
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