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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1885

Page

4

RAYS OF LIGHT Local notes and ads from San Antonio

Local items include court business, political accusations, revival meetings at Alamo Hall, a license and building permits, sales and advertisements from Emerson and Pancoast & Son, a burglary report, rolling clubs match, and notices on furniture, cigars, and sewing machines.

Kampmann District Court Joe Morin Alamo Hall Maverick Thomas G. Miller Annie Aaron J. M. Emerson Emerson San Antonio Sim Hart Howard Manning Mission Alamo Sommers’ Garden Chuck San Pedro L. Mahneke Henry Wulff Chile Town Military Plaza I. C. Frost Buffalo Camp North Flores Street Tom Harrison Main Avenue Elmira Street Second Ward John Washman Adam Little Rock Ark M. Friedman Times Vienna Dallas Street Madigan Square T. W. Carrico Avenue C Evangelist Williams Charles Baumberger Marshall Street George Koerner Madison Street George Bartholowaie Little Joker Nate Villareal Medina Frasch

Notable Travelers and Officials Gather at the Menger

A long list of visitors and officials including Monroe Hardeman of San Marcos and Frank H. Dillon a Customs Inspector visit the city. Names span Kerrville Kerr, Eagie Pass, San Antonio and other places. The Licur offers $10 for the best carrier boy address due by the 20th.

Monroe Hardeman San Marcos Frank H. Dillon Eagie Pass Charles Schreiner Kerrville James Speed H. C. Brahan Mooresition Oscar Bergstrom Robert “Umertin Mexico William Arnold Millette J. W. Booth Decatur John McKay San Anelo E. R. Lane Sallie Southern Lorenzo M. Johnson Piedras Negras W. Kersey V. Kerney R. B. Kersey Ida Miller Rush Miller Richmond Ind H. D. Gruene Thorn Hill John M. Bacon United States Army Washingtn Fred Carleton W. B. Rankin W Bowen John Waite Austin G. W. Heflin Kingsbury Tom Cahill Laling J. M. Gines Lakewood N.Y G. L. Harrison John Howley Chicago J. M. Blanks Levain Edie P. Simpson C. R. Smith Eagle Pass W. Clostermann St. Louis J.J. Chew Houton John Doers Mount Calin Texaa H. F. Day W. Winter W. R. Jackson M. Lissauer A. S. Hunt New York Max Ortlieb Atlanta Tt. J. Johnston Weimar F. C. ©. Veaux Cisco Emil A. Kahn Paducah J.Z. H. Scott

Local Girl Annie May Kelly Excels in Floral Painting

Fifteen year old Annie May Kelly stands out in San Antonio as a juvenile prodigy with notable floral painting talent. Her panels and decorative work on silk and other materials attract attention for their skill and charm.

San Antonio Annie May Kelly

Pleasanton editor honored with walking cane and cuff buttons

The editor received a handsome walking-cane and elegant cuff buttons from Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Steves Jr. of San Antonio as a lasting token of esteem. Burglars visited E. Rechel’s Howard Street home last night but left after being frightened away. a painted pot under a sash window suggests forced entry, though nothing appeared missing.

Ed. Steves, Jr San Antonio Pleasanton Monitor E. Rechel Howard Street Second Ward

Licar Holiday Edition Promises City Traffic Draw

The Licar plans a standout Austin and San Antonio edition printing 15000 copies on tinted paper to showcase the city as commercial hub and health resort. Also reports a burglary at Captain Prescott’s home, seizing deeds, papers, $1000 Confederate currency, valuables, and a new insurance partnership announcement. Kerrville delegation visits to push Aransas Pass railroad extension with Little Joker Long Cut tobacco promotion.

Licar San Antonio Austin William Prescott Church Avenue C Seventh Street Kerrville Aransas Pass Gail & Ax Little Joker George Bartholomael

Fashion Theatre showcases Miles Adame debut and varied acts

Last night at the Fashion Theatre a good audience enjoyed several performances. Miles and Adame appeared for the first time here with strong voices and polish. J. V. de Path delivered fine trombone solos, Minnie Hasson sang halting ballads, Lucy Wolfe impressed with serio comic numbers, and Lew Baker with Larry Dooley offered Reuben's Birthday. Harry McCarthy and Miss Annie Howard drew applause for mimicry and talent. The orchestra contributed creditable intermission selections.

Fashion Theatre Miles Adame Ansieur J. V. de Path Minnie Hasson Lucy Wolf Lew Baker Larry Dooley Reuben Harry McCarthy Annie Howard

Disorderly field court records and new notices

Morning docket before the Recorder disposes of multiple cases with fines for drunk and disorderly conduct and vagrancy, plus two new District court suits filed. Classified ads promote Delmonico Restaurant at 265 West Commerce, Schweizer House relocation, an auction in Brackett County, and various local goods and services.

District Court W. E. Grant Joseph Sheern Arte Max Lincke Christian Krehenbuehl Soledad Street East Houston Street

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