Holiday notices and local shop chatter in San Antonio
The page reports seasonal sales at Sullivan and Pancoast & Son, clothing and shoe promotions, new goods like rock candy syrup and dried fruits, and holiday events including dances and concerts. It notes a sheriff, church memberships, a murder or shooting case with a funeral, and local social tidbits such as marriages, dogs catching thieves, and a Christmas dinner arrangement for convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob's
Neuraizia
Russell
Wurzbach
Cousty
Messrs
Pancoast & Sons
Iell-Ow Pancoast & Son
Evangelist Sam Jones
San Antonio
Merce Street
Pancoast & Son
Dunlap
Lyons
Mbreliss
Turner Hall
Joseph McAllister
Commerce Street
Apranams
San Fernando Cathedral
Catheral
Notable Guests at the Southern Hotel Gathering
A long list of travelers and residents including J. F. Towns, Jobe T. Gano, Pallas, Isa J. R. Horton, Horton Jay, St. Louis, Albert Urbabn, A. R. Masterson, A. Aurich, Galveston, Richard Matthews, Lynchburg, R. M. Hall, Gonzales, E. Lucas, Meusebach, Dr. Woelf, Marion, Troubier, Perkins, Sioux City, C. S. Hardy, Austin, Kate Finch, Rochester, Ira Bowles, Uvalde, Thomas G. George, Southern Pacific Railroad, among others, are reported staying at the Maverick and the Southern Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Towns Naesses Ngs
Jobe T. Gano
Pallas
Isa J. R. Horton
May Y Horton Jay
St. Louis
Albert Urbabn
A. R. Masterson
A. Aurich
Galveston
Richard Matthews
Lynchburg
R. M. Hall
Gonzales
E. Lucas
KE. Meusebach
Dr. Woelf
Marion
Albert Troubier
Paris
Franan C. F. Perkins
Sioux
H. J. Aaste
N. J. Neville
Palestine
Q. Quattro
Houston
E. D. McConnell
Washington, D. C
O. Pierce
San Marcos
F. B. Amayers
Cincinnati
C. Brunner
W. Miller
Sunset Railroad
B. Walker
Toledo
Obie
C. E. Vorman
New York
Isaac Wright
Mrs. Tockwood
D. J. J. Lighthall
Peoria
Minois
T. S. Mayer
J. W. Trass
Texas
H. F. Smith
The
Maverick
Prize Presented At San Antonio Rifles Ball
A $100 prize donated by Mr. J W B Patterson was presented to Mr. Charles Florian after a full-press drill by the San Antonio Rifles at Casino Hall. The event drew distinguished army officers and prominent citizens, with many ladies in attendance as the hall stayed open until about 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Rifles
Casino Hall
J. W. B. Patterson
Bet
Badger
Patterson
Charles Florian
Florian
MacMillan
Matlack
Elwood
Prescott
Major Gordon
Mason visitor rails at new Texas iron horse novelty
Mr. John Schnessler of Mason visits his brother in law City Assessor G Fraseck and recalls never traveling by railroad before the rail arrival in San Antonio. A ride to New Braunfels prompts him to praise the iron horse and back the northwestern extension of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line. Dancing Academy Ball closes after a long night with Prof Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schnessler
Mason
G. Fraseck
Schuessler
Texas
San Antonio
Frasch
New Braunfels
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Community Court Dismissals and Fines List
John Kinahan was dismissed for striking as Jones faced a beating and choking charge with a fine. Alberto Castro was fined five dollars for drunkenness. Hugh Cassidy was dismissed for disorderly conduct. Hf G Sullivan paid twenty five dollars for carrying a sword cane. R J Davis fined five dollars for drunkenness. Julius Schroever charged with drinking also fined five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kinahan
Sco . Jones
Alberto Castro
Iiugh Cassidy
Hf. G. Sullivan
R. J. Davis
Julius Schroever
Sexton and Dickerson discharged on case hearing
Sexton and Dickerson charged with robbing the Fredericksburg stage were discharged by the United States Commissioner after a hearing. Sex ton is jailed on a Williamson county capias alias J K White for alleged horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
Dickerson
Fredericksburg
United States
Lewis
Williamson County
J. K. White
Cliff Cooks Victim William M Russell Dies
William M Russell died from pistol wounds received December 20 1885 near Lily Gibsons after an argument over beer. The inquest found a fatal shot from inside a house with other lighter wounds and none of the shooters identified. The jury said the grand jury was still considering the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Russell
Cliff Cook
A. R. Jones
Lily Gibson
Russell
Justice Crawford
Davieson Puts New San Antonio Visit at Menger Hotel
Dr D Davieson of the Missouri State Museum of Anatomy in St Louis announces a visiting period in San Antonio at the Menger Hotel Room 11 ground floor from 10 am to 3 pm this week only. He will see friends and patients by appointment or without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum Street
Menger Hotel
W. N. Douglas
Joe Beckmann
West Commerce Street
Washington Theatre and Saloon
Chavez, Morin & Mateu
Flores Street
E. Abrahame
Merce Street
Caijl
Chile
Military Plaza
Commerce Street
E. Anranams
Dallas Street
Madison Square
W. Carrico
Avenue C
Frank Starr
Katie
Hakky Fowen
Weat
Houston Street
Avenue B
Ninth Street
J. W. Carrico
Hamlet
Anne
Ragland & Co
A. Dreiss
Madame Farrell
San Antonio
St. Louis
New York
Drs. S. & D. Davieson
The
Missouri State Museum of Anatomy
St. Louis, Mo
D. Davieson
Valentine Lorra
Bridge
Val. Lorra
Commerce St
Acequia Street
F. J. Beitel
International
Great Northern
Vienna
East
Charles Green
Christian Kregenbuhl
E. Abrahams
Alamo Plaza
Hambleton & Dignowity
West
Brewster Spring Surry
Condon’s
Live Oak and
Burnett Streets
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Paul Wagner III
T. A. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Undertakers
Washington
M. Singer
Chris Mathews - Storbeck
W.H. Pounsarn
Nick Mailuees
Rosert Masius
de Ee Entre Co. Propriet'rs
Genereal Maxacen
L@ADER
KASS
Ember
Fs Entertainment
Gertie Lamont Ketrain
Chris Mathews
Minnie Hurts
Billie Hayter
Carrie Linton
Miss Minnie Hurtz
Billy Hayter
Chria Mathews
Carrie Linton Oe
A. Francois
Minnie Hurtz
Darkey
Ywi South
Billie Poullain
Black Justice
Towers Penne
Sullivan
Steves Ans Co
Robins
Sullivan's
Charles Beckmann
A. Hartmann
E. Abbatiams
Waters Davis
Howard
Mauermann
Ed. Steves, Sr
H. G. Sullivan
Recorder
L. Eisner
Dick Bond
Marshall Street
Hts
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
Paine Methodist Church
Daniel Cleary
el Paso
W. P. Matthews
Pecos County
C. W. Walker
Presidio County
J. W. McCutcheon
Alice Hendrick
van Sickle
Murphysville
George Washington
G. Cleveland
Brooklyn
P. H. Pena
P. Blanca
Q. B. Miller
Seguin
Foster Pettis, Jr
G. W. Ian Bandera
Otel
A. R. Ball
Whitehead
Losoya Street
Fowler
Peacock
Fannie Holland
Perrenot
Flamm
Moritz
Volz
Filbert
Hunter
Katie Mitchell
Adney
Clifford
Chapman
Baker
Mra
Kalteyer
Kemp
Morehead
Sommers
Liscow
Williams
Alsbury
Arnold
Hood
Davis
Recorder's Court
Fashion Theatre
Brackett
Kinne County
Hosack & Newton
Starr and
Chestnut Streets
Harry L. Fowler
Acter
Emanuel Abrahams
G.B. Frank
Paletots
Newmarkets
G. B. Frank’s
DAI Shoee
Bukin Onder Company
Wall Street
Ersest Riscue
OPERA
Opera Company
Emma Abbott
Laura Bellini
Marie Greenwood
Lizzie Annandale
Bertha Fricke
Fernando Michelena
Agostino Montegriffo
Maurice Connell
William Payette
Bert Maurel
Bassos
William Broderick Angelo Barbera
Signor Tomassi
Flotow
Martha
Donizetti
Lucia
Faust
Kisches
Arbeiter Verein
H. Faust
WM. Heuschell
R. Keudiger
M.ammermann
F. W. McAllister & Bro
Alamo
San Antonio, Tesa
Rosendale
CFLS
LeFever
American Wood Powder
Peck & Snyder's Goods
San Antonio, Tex
Emerson
Emerson’s
Main and Military Plazas
James P. Hickman, JR
Knights of Pythias
Ecember
Alex Abey
Longview
Aoe
H. Loxusnrtz, C. C
Frank J. Beitel
International and Great Northern
Alazan Creek
Hathaway's
East Nueva Street
Emerson's
M. Berndt
Bologne
Centre St
Canary Birds
Mort Best Street
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