Prohibitionist’s Apple Trader Seeks Wife in Texas
A San Antonio tale follows a Iowa man who sold apples and sought a wife after his widowhood. He met a middle aged woman at a boarding house, but a second woman demanded money and the trunk hid no prize. The old man returned home, with Bishop and city ceremonies planned to honor his attempted match. Also noted is Tom Harrison Jr traveling to Austin for a major railroad case and Judge Noonan’s grand jury charge against gambling prostitution and perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Iowa
Keokuk
Engels
Sherman
Kinney
Lowa State Temperance Alliance
New York
Venus
Juno
John Smith
Christendom
Bonaparte
Alps
International
Great Northern
E. D. Distall
Tom Harrison, Jr
Austin
Messrs
Walton
Hill
Houston and
Texas Central
Erin
Denison
Corsicana
Noonan
the & Pace
Swift
Gaeta
Carlisle Speaker selection and Wolfson stock appeal
The piece notes Carlisle Kentucky chosen as Speaker while praising Wolfson's business, inviting protectionists and free traders to see affordable goods. It highlights late arrivals in ladies wear, including velvets, handkerchiefs, skirts, shoes, and ties, with Paris and New York inspired millinery and meticulous bonnet trimming under a skilled supervisor.
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Carlisle
Kentucky
Wolfson
Paris
New York
Bells of Welcome for Bishop Neraz Arrival
Bishop Neraz is expected Thursday as Catholics prepare to receive him. He was last heard from in New York before heading to his see in San Antonio. A telegram may arrive from Denison or Austin, prompting bells at the Cathedral, parish churches, and the Convent to ring.
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Neraz
New York
San Antonio
Denison
Austin
Court hears continued docket and next day filings
This morning the court convened and the docket moved forward with Manuel Kempner versus Goldfrank Mayer and Foster versus Gefers Roberts versus Wenn et al Rodriguez versus International railroad Fisk versus Morales. Docket for tomorrow includes Gaffney versus Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad Murray versus International Railroad Davison versus Lockhart Montgomery versus Groesbeck Tatum versus Goldfrank and Frank and Company.
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Manuel Kempner
Goldfrank
Mayer & Foster
Gefers
Roberts
Wenn
Rodriguez
International Railroad
Fisk
Morales
Gaffney
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad
Murray
Davison
Lockhart
Montgomery
Groesbeck
Tatum
Frank & Co
A Newspaper Man's Courage in Turbulent Duty
In Pete Freer's absence, C E Miner Western Passenger Agent at Sunset will fill the post at the Menger. Miner recalls Shaw Eddy, a bold newspaper man in El Paso, who sought to rescue Charlie MacComas. Eddy reportedly offered Geronimo's wife for the captured boy at Corralitos, underscoring the newspaper man's courage and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Freer
C. E. Miner
Pete
Menger
Miner
el Paso
Shaw Eddy
Charlie MacComas
Corralitos
Geronimo
Fever Outbreak Described As Peculiar Illness
A large number suffer from a fever with varied symptoms. Some call it gastric fever while doctors debate naming it scientifically. Rashes resemble measles and stomach griping with fever recur. Joint pains are severe yet the illness is not necessarily serious with proper nursing.
Mittmann Receives First Medal for Horn Chairs
William Mittmann of San Antonio has been granted the first medal by jurors of award at the Southern Exposition in Louisville for his horn chairs. San Antonio led the state with a notable exhibit amid competition with Chicago and St Louis. The citizenry should take pride in Mittmann and his products.
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William Mittmann
J. M. Wright
Louisville
Chicago
St. Louis
Mittmann
South
Store owner accuses officers in long running complaint
Mr. Stein, owner of a Houston and West East streets store, filed a complaint against Officers Galan and Westmoreland. Proceedings lasted months with no harassment, but after a favorable committee report he alleges renewed hostilities. He threatens heavy damages suit against the city and criminal action against the officers, claiming they tried to lure him into a fight last Saturday night.
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Stein
Galan
Westmoreland
Houston
West East Streets
Watchful police thwart planned mansion robbery
City police, despite ongoing efforts, still encounter persistent thieves. Captain Jackson, Tom Hughes, and others overheard a plot to rob a mansion. They waited until 4:30 a.m. but the thieves did not arrive. their identities remain known to the force.
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Captain Jackson
Tom Hughes
Guardians of the Peace
More Honor Petition to Move Milam Remains
A city council discussion centers on relocating General Ben Milam’s remains to a better resting place. Captain P. S. Jones proposes donating land in the city cemetery and covering all costs for a ceremonial transfer to a metal casket, awaiting council approval.
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Milam
P. S. Jones
James H. French
Conall
Ben Milam
P. Sip Jonrs
Lippe's Troubles in Recorder Court Case Continues
The Lippe case for violation of a barroom ordinance was continued on defense counsel's motion. Friends call it persecution, naming witnesses Captain Edgar and C F Cotton, with Edgar allegedly aiming to ruin Lippe’s business across the street. Mrs Getz’s case remains unresolved as to destination. Judge Mason seeks proper placement, and San Antonio faces a growing intake of poor and demented released to its care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lippe
Recorder’s Court
Mr. Lippe
Edgar
C. F. Cotton
Bexar County
Mason
Boating Parties Become Local River Pastime
Street Commissioner efforts to clear the river have spurred many boating parties. Sunday is the peak for leisure with society members seen floating down the river, enjoying the sunlit daytime.
Major Humphreys Terms for Memphis Sewerage Inquiry
Major Humphreys of Memphis replies to the Mayor offering counsel on sewerage plans. He quotes 400 dollars per month plus expenses, and the Mayor accepts after committee consultation. Also notes patents in circulation in the city and hints an alderman may win a large prize.
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Major Humphreys
Memphis
French
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Daa Wyer & Som
Bonets & Guinet’s
California
Shaker
Marseille
STERN
S.stern
Holiday Presents
Diamonds
Biss
Texas
Licut
District Court
Mr. Medico
He Means
Lippe
Albert Muck
Mr. Muck
John Naylor
Bohn
Henry
Hadra
H. Butler
Saint John
D. Conway
Main Street
Ettie Cooper
O. Esparza
J. Muench
J. Bundy
J. Smindick
John Lee
Turner Opera Hall
J.hl Haverly
Rische’s. Turner Opera Hall
Enbe
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Rische’s
Thos
Gogean & Brothers
Galveston
Commerce Street
Steinway
Emerson Pianos
Coggan & Bros
Gregory & Clo
China Hall
Rox
Houston Street
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