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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1885

Page

4

Local notes brim with theft arrests and theater changes

Brief items report George Grayson arrested for theft and a change of programme at Fashion theatre tonight. Other notes mention Emerson's inventory from a fiddle to a two foot rule, a water shutdown citywide, and various local events including drills, parades, sporting shoots, and shop promotions.

George Grayson Fashion Theatre Emerson’s Riley Gordon Geo. Caen Postoffice Exchange Colton & Bolton West Houston Street Belknap Rifles Main Plaza Oe Pass Yesteray

Personal notices from Sabinal to Hamburg and beyond

Purely personal items list residents and visitors in San Antonio and nearby towns. Names include H. A. Donahoe, R. Schreiner, George Chabot, V. W. Jones, M. Lamkin, Louis Berg, J. Beagini, M. Leoscan, M. G. Anderson, A. Joseph, Gus Kampmann, L. Grothaus, N. Locke, and many others. Travelers head to Las Vegas hot springs, Lampasas, Hamburg, Hanover, and Hamburg, while several guests stay at the Menger and Southern Hotel.

H. 8. Donahoe Sabinal Canyon R. Schreiner Las Vegas Hot Springs George Chabot V. W. Jones Eagle Pass Menger T. M. Lamkin Gonzales Louis Berg Lampasas J. Beagini Galveston Brunie M. Leoscan Houston M. G. Anderson A. Joseph Centreville Hamburg Germany Gus Kampmann J. H. Kampmann Hanover L. C. Grothaus Topo Chico Monterey N. Locke Boston Fritz Bennett M. Shinman New York Charles Pratt J. E. Kimball St. Louis Ben Biers John K. Hogan Marion City Mrs. Gaw B. N. Robinson Laredo W. Kelliher Taylor H. Baker Li Ga Hotel Maverck

Land transfers listed for James B. Shepherd and Lauriston White

James B. Shepherd conveys an eastern San Antonio river parcel to Jared Wilson for 600 dollars. Lauriston White sells a parcel at the southeast corner of city lot No 3 to J. Van Riper for 1800 dollars.

James B. Shepherd Jared Wilson San Antonio Lauriston White J. van Riper

Dwellings and Stable Construction Costs Listed

Property notices name several structures with estimated costs. Mrs P Munoz builds a lumber dwelling at Lavacca street north side for 75 dollars Justus Proll houses a lumber dwelling on Elm street west side at 275 dollars John Vance plans a lumber dwelling on Nueva street south side for 200 dollars and B Witchell a timber stable at Elmira and Baltimore streets for 35 dollars.

London physician to lecture on physiology at St James AME church

The Rev. Dr. Hamilton of London will lecture tonight at 8 o'clock at St James AME church. The talk titled The Laws and Rules of Physiology covers septic and antiseptic topics and claims to identify disease by sight with no questions.

Hamilton London England St. James A. M. E

Funeral for 10 year old boy in Del Rio

Eugene Bothwell undertaker for Carter Mullaly returns from Del Rio where he oversaw the funeral of Charles Daugherty ten year old son of a prominent stockman. Died Tuesday from brain congestion due to typhoid fever. Bothwell found Del Rio lively and thriving with good business and no dull times.

Eugene Bothwell Carter & Mullaly del Rio Charles Daugherty San Antonio

Local Health Bulletin Notes Narrow Outlooks And Updates

Mrs. Eleanor Elliott worsens and may not recover. Lieutenant Rickey recovers from a runaway injuries and may be about in days. Mrs. Giraud is dangerously ill with death hourly expected. Mr. I. N. Rothwell is seriously ill at his Dallas street residence. Mr. George Horner is dangerously ill and not expected to survive. Judge Rosenheimer had an arm amputated and may recover.

Eleanor Elliott Rickey Giraud I. N. Rothwell Dallas Street George Horner

Pocket-book Found by Hackman Near Main Plaza

Just before noon today Frank Holland found a pocket-book containing 140 dollars near Sim Hart's store on Main plaza. He delivered it to police headquarters where the owner later claimed it and rewarded the finder with ten dollars.

Hackman Frank Holland Sim Hart Main Plaza

Death of Mathilda Blankinship Lone Fisherman’s widow

Mathilda Blankinship died at her Barrera street residence after a long residence in San Antonio. Aged 73 she arrived in 1833 with Beel and Grant's colony and spent most of her life here. She was widely respected and leaves husband Mr. Blankinship, known as the Lone Fisherman.

Mathilda MS. Blankinship Barrera Street San Antonio Mr. Blankinship Beel Grant

Local Drunkenness Fines and Public Disturbances

Mike Kinney Tim Hampton Wo Carpenter and Francisco Aguilar were fined five dollars each for drunkenness. Julio Guerra was fined five dollars for drunkenness on the street. A Rubiolo faced charges for buying a country license on the market, which were dismissed. William Glover continued for obstructing the sidewalk at St Mary's and Houston by unloading hay. Eliza Jackson and Lillie Williams had ongoing cases for stone throwing and abusive language on San Pedro avenue.

Mike Kinney Tim Hampton Wo Carpenter Francisco Aguilar Julio Guerra A. Rubiolo William Glover St. Mary’s Houston Eliza Jackson Lillie Williams San Pedro Avenue

Real Estate Firm Sells 100 Acres Near Floresville

A local real estate firm sold about 100 acres four miles from Floresville along the Aransas Pass line to a Floresville gentleman at 20 dollars per acre. The land could have been bought long ago before the railway was projected.

Floresville Aransas Pass

Excelsior Guards Stage Entertainment at Krisch Hall

A large audience enjoyed an evening of entertainment by the Excelsior Guards at Krisch Hall. The program pleased all, and the newly elected officers received commissions: Jacob Lyons as Captain, Thomas Dilword as First Lieutenant, and James Martin, Jr. as Second Lieutenant.

Excelsior Guards Krisch Hall Jacob Lyons Thomas Dilword James Martin, Jr

Local items and court actions sweep Monterey crowd

In Monterey Mr L C Grothaus defended Auf demorte and Shephard, arguing extradition papers were flawed. Judge Neuendorff to hear A P Payne case. City Council to ratify hospital site chosen on San Fernando hill. Knights of Pythias and Endowment Section hold meetings. Eighth Cavalry band bids farewell to Sergeant Winter. To leave for Fort Elliott. Colored washerwomen seek cotton fields, provoking domestic distress. A runaway horse narrowly misses H H Hunt. Jane Alexander seeks funds to return to Austin after injury. Postage stamps now sold at city outlets with Brown's Iron Bitters advertised.

Knights of Pythias Endowment Eighth Cavalry Winter Quartermaster’s Department H . Bitter Austin Street Fort Elliott Texas Avenue C Sixth Street H. H. Hunt

Humane call over a suffering horse in city yard

A horse with a broken leg lies in the yard of Mr. James Scott at the corner of King William and Beauregard streets for three days. With Mr. Scott absent, a kindhearted officer or other person is urged to shoot the animal to end its misery.

James Scott King Wiliam and Beauregard Streets

Symphonic Concerts at Mission Garden by Kempa Family

The Licur secured tickets to three symphonic concerts to be held at Mission garden by the Kempa family. No concert last night due to Mr. Niggli’s illness who lives beside the garden. The first concert is set for tomorrow night and the Kempa troupe is urged to return for another engagement in Waco.

San Pedro Victor Esparza Pound East Commerce Street R. Reuchlin Vue Neuendorff Winkler Bandera Road Barney Eberhardt Alfred Haneiser Louis Welling Judah Robinson Licur San Pedro Park King and Power Ferdinand Niggli Kempa R. Niggli Mission Garden Todd Knights of Friendship United Brothers of Friendship Order Krisch Hall R. B. Hayes San Antonio Alamo Toledo Niggli Waco

Judge Wurzbach Declares Small-pox Cases Chicken-pox Infected Cardenas Ranch

Licur reporter notes Judge Wurzbach informs the district to quarantine the Cardenas ranch after reports of small-pox but authorities show lax enforcement as Justice Boerner and others appear in town. Judge Russell, in a burglary case, fines a man $100 after a tense outburst as a fly annoys him.

Wurzbach Licur Cardenas Boerner Justice of the Peace Russell

Mischievous Boys Cause City Vandalism in Fourth Ward

In the Fourth ward near the Mission garden four or five sons of well known citizens removed signs from Roust's grocery and posted them on houses and at the city market. They placed rocks on the San Pedro streetcar track from the 8 Vines, causing substantial mischief. The activity is described as very questionable and likely to bring trouble if repeated.

Mission Garden San Pedro

Confidence Trick by Female Powders Peddlers Warned

A City warning describes a band of women posing as testers of baking powder to gain access to kitchens. They heat or mix powders to show a gas smell or foam, then claim superiority to ruin trust and sell a chosen brand. Experts urge turning away tampering and relying on official tests to ensure safety. Water service will be cut Friday to connect new mains.

Lee Ae It Waterworks Company

A Wonderful Run for Mor Leys T X 8 Tonic

Mor Leys T X 8 Tonic touted for chill sufferers with claims of rapid permanent cures and no quinine or harmful drugs. It cleanses and tones the stomach supports kidneys and liver and aids bowels with prompt action. Sold by F Kalteyer and others along with Kosanko Cough and Lung Syrup advertised at 50 cents and 1 dollar with free samples.

Morley F. Kalteyer & N Kosanko H. L. Fowler R. Cohn & Co J. D. Devine J. Clavin

Art Gallery of CO Mueller prime San Antonio supply house

One of the finest establishments in San Antonio and possibly Texas, the Art Gallery of CO Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offers artist and draughtsmen materials both domestic and imported. Linseed oils canvases picture frames mouldings fresco and sign painting supplies plus wallpaper and wax flower materials are stocked with direct factory shipments of paints and window glass.

San Antonio Texas Art Gallery of CO. H. Mueller Commerce Street Mueller

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