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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1884

Page

4

Local Theater Program Listing and Admission Details

A historical program lists performers including Mr. John H. Copeland Mr. W Ogden Miss Mary Braden Miss Lizzie Bowen and others with an overture Heart and Hand. Admission is 1 in gallery 50c reserved seats at Rische's. Doors open 7 pm curtain rises 8 pm.

John H. Copeland Ey W. Ogden Frank J. Corbett Peter Shielda L F. Lafrentz Sam Harrison Misa Mary Braden Lizzie Bowen Huston Caeser W. G. Tobin John J. Meyers Bessie Dwyer Rische's

Sim Hart Celebrates Arrival as Engagement Noted

The happiest man in town Sim Hart smiles over the birth of a pretty girl at his home. Sim sings it's nice to be a papa. An engagement is announced between Mr Schneider of Austin, a bridge contractor, and Miss Schiebel, daughter of Mr Schiebel, a former tanner. The wedding date is to be announced.

Sim Hart Sim Schneider Austin Miss Schiebel Schiebel Main Plaza Commerce Street Alamo Plaza Leas J. N. Gallagher Texas Bexar Bexar Y A. i Stebbins Jamesurphy Mae Hesat Hs Newcapier Stebbing Notate San An A. Sceiver San 2Atonio Ferary A. D James Murphy Gah Antoni E Anton Adam Bexar Co Hes Gin Hktonio Fkxa EADER Constable B, Co

Armed group said to seize Helena town in Karnes county

Rumors spread that a large armed force has taken control of Helena in Karnes county after a killing, with reports of forty to fifty men occupying the town. The event is described as brewing serious trouble.

Helena Karnes County

Captain Nixon Welcomes Fine Boy Son

A precious express package arrived at Captain J. M. Nixon's house last night a fine boy weighing nine pounds. Mr Nixon feels joy and friends extend congratulations on a safe arrival and delivery.

J. M. Nixon

Wedding festival ends in knife attack at Olmos Creek

At Antone Horns Olmos creek last night a wedding festival ended in a quarrel. Zoeller of this city was badly cut with a knife. No arrests yet. The party doing the cutting is known and will likely be arrested.

Antone Horn Olmos Creek As. Zoeller

Confectioner Henry Binney Leaves City on Train

Mr Henry Binney a Soledad street confectioner departed yesterday on the north bound International train leaving many creditors to mourn his disappearance A telegram was sent to Austin and he may be brought back in charge of the Sheriff.

Henry Binney Soledad Street Binney Austin

London Assurance at Turner hall to-night prompts lively listings

London Assurance is staged at Turner hall with leading lady Miss Braden and former amateur favorites in the cast. A New Year ball, charity raffles, and various social events fill the city calendar, including a lecture for the Band of Hope and a prison medical note.

London Assurance Turner Hall Miss Braden Frank Grice Onur R. H. Ames 8. E. Ghent Arbeiter Verein Bessie Dwyer Dalling Wm. Kypfer J. W. Neill D. D Residon North Flores Street Turner-hall Commerce Street Bridge District Court Thomas Hoyne J. M. Campbell Democratic Party L. M. Society August Nester Burleson Street J. A. Carr Second Baptist Church Band of Hope Bat Cave I. Zingree Lawn Tennis Club Gus Bramlette

Notable Visitors Lodging at San Antonio Hotels

A long list of guests staying in San Antonio is recorded including Dr J W Nixon of Luling at St Leonard P F Conrey stock buyer Refugio, and Captain E L Watkins Eagle Pass at the Menger. Also present are Professor John H Furman Mexico W H Jennings Jr Pearsall and many others from Texas and Mexico. The notices note mail delays and a domain of social and business movement.

J. W. Nixon Luling St. Leonard P. F. Conrey Refugio E. L. Watkins Eagle Pass Menger John H. Furman Mexico W.H. Jennings, Jr Pearsall Luis Oliva M. Senzencan W.T. Calmes Kentucky James Carmichael Bandera T. Peeples H. Hardcastle Hearne Mary E. Earl S. Bent de Kalb Illinois Sallie Hayes C.T. Cannon T. J. Ponton Gonzales County L. M. Gregory Miss Leffering Boerne Comfort H. G. Williams and Son F. H. Gatlin W. R. Davis Austin W.J. Young General Southern Mallory Steamship Line Houston T. G. George Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio M. Leary Laredo Sheriff Leary Helena

Community notices and sales ads from San Antonio listing events

Public notices and classifieds show a New Year ball at the Turner association hall for members, a New Year ball for Arbeiter Verein, assorted groceries and goods at Gilbert and City T Store, piano sales, jewelry, and monograms by Dor & Engelke, and various city election notices and requests for candidates. Includes a public auction notice for unpaid vehicle repairs and donations for Rev. J. W. Neil.

Turner Association Valencia R. A. Holland Commerce Street Arbeiter Verein Gilbert's Houston Street Pancoast & Son's Gilbert’s City T Dor & Engelke Pancoast & Son T. B. Johnson Liaur Dor & Ewartke Ancoast & Son S. nay-Cox & Encorxe Imp

San Antonio Charter Amendments Proposed by City Council

Notice declares intent to seek legislative approval for a revised city charter. Key changes include a three mile radius from the Cathedral cupola for city bounds, eight wards, biennial elections, and expanded mayoral alderman roles. Provisions cover borrowing limits, sinking fund, tax rules, and policing powers.

City of San Antonio Cathedral of San Fernando Dny

Outlery Ina Jewelry Sale Noted in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR mentions Ina Outlery with teeth items and lockets priced around 8.50 to 500, unclear context. Details are unreadable but indicate a jewelry sale listing with jewelry items and prices.

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the Daily Light Paul Wagner Anheuser Beer Arbeiter Verein Hall George Wagner Fred Meyer Henry Meyer Tom Howard Ernest Rische L. F. Latrentz Lessee Lesee Lave Sir Harcourt Ce Max Harkawa Charles Courtly Lady Gay Span Race oBarkawa Mrs. Pert Castertley Verlobte Rincon Street Mary Burke St. Mary’s Catholic Church Burns Emilio Boy Trevino Joaquin Magana Saltillo J. C. DeGress W. A. Pitts John B. Armstrong Madame Farrell House of Haas & Oppenheimer Eadquarters Newman & Co Oods Newman & Co.’s Keepestong P. ConpEn Nacogdoches Street J. W. Neil James Duryer Stevenson Frank D. Zottarelli Avenue E Marie Upton Soledad Block Joan E. Dease Fred C. Haueisen Third Ward Joan H. Bouron Licur P. Nelson Fritz Russi W. Apert Waxace R. G. Nixon W. A. Doyie West Commerce Street Daily Express West Rice Brothers Beng South Garden Street W. Brapsey East Bellis Cor Houston St Ave. C Bruni Plaza Bellis’, Cor Hopston St Ave Aga Sinking Fund United States Recorder's Court Recorder’s Court Capias Justice of the Peace Recorder Hall Beira Calcasieu Lumber Yard East Commerce Street Sunset Railroad Calcasieu Addrees A. T. Hensley San Antonio Lumber Co P. O DOE & Engelkee Williams & Russell Soule & Williams Averill Desgn Iw - Bradkoy Ilka Nurseries Government Hill Stret Cherie Peralns Laredo Stroet ECOND Solesad Street Court House Banderaroa Deutsch & Co James Munony A. L. SteBbins L. Rouyant Sie Ted Keeeries S.cesenesses Loess Heveneh Ina Wamond Caart Bolle L. Rouvant Oni
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