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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1884
Page
4
Avoid the Rush. Call early to choose from a large assortment of toys fancy goods and Christmas presents at Paul Warner's Bazar. Velocipedes express wagons and wooden toys are displayed in the Bennett block opposite the shop.
December 22 to 24 entries list Patrick Griffin 66 in Third ward of dropsy and heart disease, Jose Sanchez 10 months in First ward of sore mouth, James Gallagher 25 in Second ward of consumption, Sophia Fuchs 46 in Third ward of fibrous tumor of spine, Isabella Olgin 3 in Second ward of tuberculosis, Louise Kerbel 3 months in Second ward of bowel congestion.
Colonel H. B. Andrwe of the G H and S A railroad visited Seguin and San Antonio. He favors lower passenger rates to New Orleans possibly one cent per mile, to boost traffic from Eastern and Northern travelers and aid Texas development while praising farm ventures and exposition coverage.
A Carizzo Springs merchant at the Vance house receives a New York counterfeit scheme offer detailing fake small denominations and mortgages for profit. The San Antonio Light editorial urges voters to consider Captain W. R. Story for mayor, praising his council record and drive for city improvements.
A roundup of local happenings includes a Presbyterian supper on Houston Street, court inactivity, a gun club postponement to New Year, Christmas events, a busily social city with dances and a robust press corps, plus minor incidents and local amusements.
Names L I Horn Sophia Woetz W W Pitts L L Whitney A Craig Josephine Miller Jeff Gabriel Mary Haywood appear in a brief social notice listing couples and individuals without additional context or events.
Mr. R. G. Nixon announces in Licur today his candidacy for Street Commissioner. Nixon, a well known city figure and practical mechanic, is expected to draw strong support.
A stable owned by Halamuda on East Commerce Street near the Sunset railway crossing burned completely this morning around 2 o'clock. Firemen were on site quickly but could not save the structure. The origin of the fire is not yet known.
A delivery wagon circulated yesterday delivering Christmas presents to friends and customers. The Licut was remembered with a fine bottle of old cherry brandy and a fruit and candy basket. His store saw heavy foot traffic nearly all day due to low carriage prices.
A Christmas Eve and a subsequent show drew a good audience with evident appreciation. The article notes the comfortable seats are worth half the admission price, a contrast to other city show halls.
A man identified as Ike Hutchison was arrested for stealing a horse from a stock yard on Wednesday night. He testified he acted under orders from an unnamed white man who directed him to halter the horse and lead it to a location. Ike was released yesterday after failing to identify the white mastermind.
Miss Zulema Garcia debuts a waltz titled Un Sorpiro dedicated to her mother. The piece is praised for its pretty melody and easy execution with a persistent, captivating strain.
A grand ball is planned for Christmas night at Fest's garden with a well arranged program. Multiple local merchants advertise holiday specials at Commerce and Houston streets including Emanuel Abraham Cash Grocer at 206 Commerce, Gilbert's on 4 Houston, and Pancoast & Son's.
Notice states a request to the Nineteenth Legislature to adopt amendments including a three mile radius for city bounds centered on the Cathedral, ward division, expanded council and aldermen terms, bond limits, tax rules, and broad ordinance powers for the City Council with new procedures for property deals and public works.
The 35th year of Harper's Magazine starts in December 1884 with renewed magazine-making quality. Featured are new serials by Constance Fenimore Woolson and W D Howells, a novel At the Red Glove, descriptive illustrations by F D Miller and others, and illustrated classics like Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.
Harper's announces subscription options for Harper's Magazine and related titles including Harper's Young People and Harper's Weekly. It outlines pricing for one year and back-issues, with postal rates to the United States or Canada, binding options, and an index to volumes 1 through 80.
Terse OCR fragment notes unclear items. No coherent names dates or events emerge. Summary remains general and non-specific due to unreadable source text.
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