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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1884

Page

4

Sayers and Tariff at Austin Ratification Meeting

Delivered in Austin during the Cleveland and Hendricks ratification gathering, the speaker denounces the Morrill tariff as a 45 percent average import tax since 1862. He argues Republican control enriched millionaires while workers pay up to 90 percent, blasting tariff inequities and platform pledges for wool and other goods.

Cleveland and Hendricks Austin United States Republican Party Executive Department Fort Worth Congress Ohio Chicago North

Personal Points From Hotel Corridors and Beyond

A roundup of notable names staying at local hotels includes Judge A. Cureton of Pearsall at the Central, P Doddridge of Corpus Christi at the Menger, Mrs F P Hord en route to Lampasas, E C Lagater and Tom Lagater of Live Oak at the Southern, F C Skidmore of Bee County at the Southern, Dr Berges and wife from New Braunfels at St Leonard, Rufus Bailey of Palestine joining F Sheets, Albert Friederich planning a trip to St Louis, Mesdames Sullivan and Conly of LaSalle County cattle ranches at the Central, Gen D S Stanley and U S Army officers returning from Camp Rice, and J Lane with companions from Flatonia registered at the Menger.

A. 8. Cureton Pearsall P. Doddridge Corpus Christi Menger F. P. Hord Lampasas E. C Rufus Bailey Palestine Texas F. Sheets Albert Friederich St. Louis Mesdames G. Sullivan Conlyn LaSalle County Central Stanley Quartermaster Lee Surgeon Smith United States Army Camp Rice J. Lane J. R M. P. Lane R. B. McKennon George Burgess Flatonia the Menger

San Antonio Regulates Outside Meat Stall Permits

City council resolves that permits for outside stalls take effect at grant date. Holders must comply with all market regulations, open stalls for meat within 20 days, and pay quarterly rent in advance within five days or lose rights. Transfers require city consent unless stall is already active. Eur Arnwaup.

City of San Antonio

Exposition Fund Drive Sees Promising Support in Bexar

Colonel Hamilton, treasurer of the Exposition society in Bexar County, reports fair success in soliciting funds. This morning A B Frank donated $50, and $2000 was raised to advance exhibits already in progress.

Hamilton Exposition Society Bexar County A.B. Frank

Rays of Light and Local Civic Activities

Important Volksfest meeting at Scholz's hall Wednesday night at 8. Street Commissioner Russi improves Third ward streets. City Council displayed portraits of Cleveland and Hendricks. Knights of Labor to elect officers at Struve's hall at 8 30. Claims against Texas Literary and Museum society to be liquidated via post office box 427. Sunset route buffet car passed through San Antonio led by Conductor Gookin from Deming New Mexico to New Orleans. Civil engineer applications for Aransas Pass railroad are arriving fast. County Commissioners discuss Rockie road line adjustments amid local objections. San Antonio Driving Park met and elected officers and board. directors to meet August 22 at 8 p m at Hotel Maverick.

Cleveland Hendricks Knights of Labor Struve’s Hall Texas Literary and Museum Society San Antonio Gookin Deming New Mexico New Orelans George Kalteyer Aransas Pass Eer Rockie Road Pomentey Merchants’ Exchange Maverick

Lines to Blanche Rimbold and San Antonio Oarsman Feat

Eighteen summers since, a heartfelt verse bids Blanche Rimbold farewell with blessings and enduring friendship. Ben Bracey, celebrated oarsman of San Antonio, rowed from Harnisch & Baer’s landing to the Houston street bridge and back in 15 minutes on a $10 wager, besting the 20 minute challenge.

Ben Bracey San Antonio Harnisch & Baer Houston Street Bridge

Property Transfers and Local Notices from San Antonio

Ambrose Bohl to John C. Ochse and Louis J. Furtner sell multiple lots near Presa and Castro for 700 dollars. J. Ferdinand Gastling sells 413 acres northwest of the Main plaza for 370 dollars. W. H. Kerr sells block 132 lot 28 near Alazan creek for 150 dollars. A partner dispute at Stewart & Lyons leaves William Lyons seeking redress after John B. Stewart’s suspected embezzlement. A farewell supper honors A. Blenker heading to Germany, with guests listed. Kerrville and Boerne stage delays cause a late arrival and an accident injuring Mrs. Cocke and daughter. A fish incident described as a trout leapt into a lady’s lap. Local ads cover clothing, groceries, paints, tobacco, soda, and Charcoal for sale. An ordinance bans park signs with fines for violations. Public notices announce school suits from J. Joske & Sons and a growing club roster at the Blaine and Logan Club. Multiple business and personal notices round out the page.

Ambrose Bohl John C. Ochse Louis J. Furtner Presa Castro Streets J. Ferdinand Gastling John Adam Russ W. H. Kerr John Barrett Alazan Creek

Fort Duncan for Rent in Eagle Pass Area

The listing promotes Fort Duncan houses with heat resistant thick walls, brick and adobe construction, large stables, and viable options for single or whole-property rental near Eagle Pass Texas. It notes altitude, dry air, and suitability for health seekers with pulmonary issues, offering reasonable pricing and inquiries directed to T. L. OGiessy.

United States Eagle Pass Piedras Negras Rio Grande T. L. Ogiessy Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Light Paul Wagner COR. Commerce and Navarrosts Rosedale Portland Paris J. Bowman & Co C. M. Kingsley’s Main Plaza Southwest Texas Howard J.C. Howard & CO Dan Antonio Mule Market San Pedro Avenue Kttrennnanee Tt. J. Reackenridge Bankeeeae Tex Col. Jno Wither Cashier Santo National Bank P. Simpeon Case le Rae Tex Lockwood & Kamie Bankers J. Piedras Negr Mexico A. A. Fuents Ragland & Co Commerce St Sayers Major Sayers Volksfest Association Scholz’s Russi Third Ward Ver Blanche Rimbold Earth MacNouia William Lyons Stewart & Lyons Austin Street John B. Stewart Mr. Lyons Lyons Stewart Wells Mahnoke’s Garden A. Blenker Messrs. Goldfrank, Frank & Co Germany Messrs. Gegnier Hoeffling Zadick Grothaus Kerrville and Boerne Ll. F. Horymann Alamo Plaza J. Joske & Sone Commerce Street Emanuel Abbatiama George Vorst’s J. Joske & Sons Mocha Cordova Peaberry Rio CasTanota & Son Rice Bros. & Co Soledad Block Kalteyer's E. Berriere & Co F. Snerrs CaLthoun & Mrnk M. Castanola & Son Juan Manuel Chavez Narciso Leal Leal & Chavez H. French E. P. Claupon Blaine and Logan Club W. L. Woorer J. Joske &Ons KE. Berriera & Co Tsi J.joske & Sons Boot and Shoe House San Antonto Crescent City J. H. Marquart Soledad Street the Court House San Antonio, Texas Calcasieu Lumber Yard East Commerce Street and Sunset Railroad Calcasieu A. T. Hensley San Antonio Lumber Co P.O Wolff & Marx COR Commerce and Alamosts Fort Duncan Blaine and Logan M. T. Wiser Emanuel Abrahams the Cash Grocer Abrana L. Wolfson W. H. Outterside & Co Leeann Street H E. Apranams L. Wolfson’s Brussels Dullag Messrs. J. Joske & Sons Rhodius San Antonio, Tex Kaabe & Co New England Piano Co Christie & Sons Vvilliams & Russell Sowle & Williams East Houston St. San Antonio Averill Ready Mixed Paints Crystal Plate Glass Company Washington Square W.A. Bonynge Oledad Block Houston Ona Soledad Sts Gerald Jiffin Ouse Chestnut Street East Houston Street Pythias Elk Lodge No. 35 P.m. Castle Commerce and Alamo Streets Monterey Matamoros Mth N. B Phil Shardeln Marshal Court House James Burns Plaster Tips & Peltzer AND Cook Steves Ilitary Tiaat G. W. Baldwin Prang East Houston Street
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