Annual balls and society items dominate New Year notes
DRINK Anhelser Beer RAYS OF LIGHT. Annual ball by the Arbeiter Verein at their hall tonight. Charles Dixbes received a license to marry Mary Biesenbach. General H. P. Bee appointed to succeed General Brewster. Annual Sylvester ball at Casino hall by Casino association tonight. Texas Medical association meets at county courthouse tonight. Turner association hosts annual Sylvester ball at Turner hall tonight. A large tree toppled in Dr J W Neil’s yard during the gale. Three inmates fled from Jailor Bitter yesterday but were recaptured. Hen Binney, fruit vendor of Soledad Street, returns. Norah Johnson jailed for keeping a disorderly house. Masquerade carnival at skating rink likely next week. District court hears appeal from Justice court in a forcible detainer case. Mrs Mary vs J M Mathews. A German dance at Casino hall enjoyed by Military and Citizens’ German Dancing Club. Dr Nell’s donation party at North Flores residence proves successful. Delegates to yesterday’s convention appeared undercover to access Wild Bill of the Fourth ward. Paul Maureaux’s float No. 317 run away from Walthall & Callaghan’s and halted on Market, loaded with law books. A small hop at Adams house last night in a vacant Soledad store near the turntable. about 12 couples. Two gentlemen, Mike and Campbell, fell from a buggy at San Pedro Springs course. both rode home on a streetcar. Watch night at Cumberland Presbyterian church tonight 11:30 pm in place of aveuler prayer meeting. all invited especially youth.
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Arbeiter Verein
Charles Dixbes
Mary Biesenbach
H. P. Bee
General Brewster
Casino Hall
Casino Association
Texas Medical Association
County Courthouse
Turner Hall
Turner
J. W. Neil
Hen Binney
Soledad Street
Norah Johnson
Justice’s Court
Mary Va. J. M. Mathews
Casino Hal
Nell
North Flores Street
Fourth Ward
Paul Maureaux
Walthall & Callaghan
Market Street
Adams
Soledad
Mesara Mike
Campbell
San Pedro Springs
Goggan
Personal Points and Holiday Travel Notes
Judge Maney of Pearsall and George W Maxwell of Chicago are at the Vance. Miss Lottie Koenig leaves today for Castroville to spend New Year. Charles Roberta deputy clerk returns for Christmas with his mother at Branham. Joe Marroid, Typographical Union member, recently returned from Pleasanton and plans Fort Smith Arkansas for health.
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Judge Maney
Pearsall
Vance
George W. Maxwell
Chicago
Lottie Koenig
Castroville
Charies Roberta
C Stiien
Ram
Branham
Joe Marroid
Typographical Union
Pleasanton
Fort Smith
Arkansas
No New Year Paper Tomorrow In Local Papers
By reason of the New Year holiday the Lion and Times have decided not to issue a paper tomorrow to give all hands a rest and a holiday.
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Lion
Times
Merritt Nominated for Mayor by Committee of One Hundred
The article notes Captain Merritt as a mayoral candidate. He is the nominee of the Committee of One Hundred and pledges to govern the city satisfactorily and economically if elected.
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Laga
Merritt
C. H. Merritt
Committee of One Hundred
Ilka Ilka Nurseries
Calera Social Evening Calls At Soledad And Commerce Streets
Calera residents will be entertained by Miss M Levi and Miss KR Rouff with evening calls at Mra 8 Halffs 428 Soledad Street Mrs J H McLeary aided by Mra V O King and Miss Mary lig Miss Julia Ord and Mise Z Nesbitt will receive from noon to night at 482 Soledad Street Mrs Alee Gordon aided by Misses Bessie Weir Fannie and Camilla Howard and Mrs James I Oeewood include Ek Kt Bertrand and J W Maddox at 272 East Commerce Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calera
M.levi
KR. Rouff
Mra
J. H. McLeary
Mra. V
King
Mary [Lig
Julia Ord
Mise Z. Nesbitt
Soledad Street
Alee Gordon
East Commerce Street
Bessie Weir
Fannie
Camilla Howard
James I
Local Clash Reported After Telephone Call
A call to police headquarters claimed two colored women fought. Officers found no fight on arrival. Louisa Johnson later filed a complaint alleging Nellie Nichols threw clothes out of a door and a scuffle ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisaohnson
Nellie Nichols
Music for Balls and Parties by The Frank D Zottarelli Co
The Frank D Zottarelli Company offers first class music for balls and parties this coming season. The band promises reliable service with top local talent and timely availability upon request. Address 612 Avenue E. October 25.
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Frank D. Zottarelli
Avenue E
Christmas Festival Recitals At St Marks Trinity and Cumberland
A festive night across several churches features St. Mark's Episcopal on Houston Street, Trinity Methodist on Avenue C, and Cumberland Presbyterian on Soledad Street. The St. Mark's event showcases a decorated hall, a large Christmas tree, and a lavish supper served by young ladies. Trinity hosts a varied program with choirs, pantomimes, recitations, songs, and tableaus, followed by a communal supper. Cumberland Presbyterian completes the round with an elaborately decorated space, a full program of readings, hymns, choirs, and a grand benediction, ending with a church supper enjoyed by all. The Sunday schools are led by Major R. M. Moore at Trinity and John Green at Cumberland, with many teachers aiding across the events.
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Licur
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Houston Street
St. Mark’s
Sid James
May Williams
Belle Martin
Florence King
W. H. Young
Hamilton
Lottie Jones
Ida Vance
Vincent
Walthall
Sam Maverick
Lee Washington
Cresson
Wright
Upson
A Moore
General Young
Lizzie Godwin
Laredo
Bell
Mary Illy
Lilian Ogden
E. Edmonds
Cora Ogden
Trinty Methodist Episcopal Church
Avenue C
Mabel Briggs
Clyde Glaze
Oscar Brooks
Ollie Peebles
Mamie Davis
Belva Hart
Edgar Hamton
Santa Claus
R. M. Moore
Falkinburg
Kate Faville
Bethlehem
W. B. Preston
Lulu Smith
Hal Cochran
Song of the Magi
Messrs
Hart & Bond
Soledad Street
John A. Green, Jr
William Lockhart
I. N. Rothwell
Hines
Allie Caldwell
Rea
Maud Bean
Annie Caldwell
Zelda Weed
Iulu Smith
Lignr's Carrier Boys Read Annual Greeting Card Day
The paper's ten regular carrier boys will present readers with an illuminated greeting card tomorrow and seek a warm, generous welcome from the community.
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Lignr
Ligar
New Year balls and assorted notices flood local calendar
Community events and notices fill the page from December 1884 to January 1885. Turners host a New Year’s ball at their hall for members only, Arbeiter Verein plans an extensive New Year’s ball, and assorted ads promote groceries, ready made suits, candies, imported teas, jewelry, pianos, and curiosities. Also found are estray pony notes, a shift in business by Ilaas Oppenheimer’s manager, and an Odd Fellows lecture with admission. A farm bargain near Moore Hollow, 1400 acres, is offered for cash with clear title.
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Turner Association
Valencia
R. A. Holland
Commerce Street
Arbeiter Verein
Gilbert's
Houston Street
Pancoast & Son’s
Imno
Gilbert’s
City T
Dor & Engelee
Pancoast & Son
T. B. Johnson
Ligur
r-Dor & Encerke
South
S. peayz-Dor & Encerxe
Imp
Local Mayoral and Aldermanic Campaign Notices
A series of political notices announces candidates for Mayor Recorder and Alderman in upcoming January 1885 elections. Names include C. H. Merritt for Mayor, J. Ocuse for Recorder, Fred C. Haueisen for City Tax Collector, Joan H Bouron for Alderman Third Ward, J N Gallagher for Alderman First Ward, and W A Doyie for Street Commissioner.
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Fred C. Haueisen
City Charter Amendments Proposed in San Antonio
Notice that the City Council seeks to present amendments to the San Antonio Charter to the Nineteenth Legislature. Key provisions outline city bounds by a three mile radius from the cathedral, ward division rules, elected officials, debt limits, taxes, licensing, street widening, and eminent domain procedures.
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City of
San Antonio
Cathedral of San Fernando
Aging Aid Grant Details Remain Unclear
A fragmented text mentions 12000 toward aging programs and 500 to 50 for a local item or fund with unclear context at WELR. The legible parts reference money allocations but lack full statements or beneficiaries.
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the Daily Light
Paul Wagner
Bazar
Bennett Block
Anhelser Beer
St. Marks, Trinity and
Cumberland
Henry Steiner
Nacogdoches Street
Tl. H. Kampmann
Madame Farrell
House of
Ilaas & Oppenheimer
Endquarters
Newman & Co
G.U.C
C. F
Odd Fellows
Krisch’s Hall
P. m
Rev. McHenson
J. W. Carr
Smyna
Tenn
J. H. Holt
Acing N. F
J. M. Miller
P.N. G
J. W. Patterson
N. G
Marie Upton
Moore Hollow
International
L. c
Lianrt
Joan E. Ocuse
Third Ward
San Antonio Light
Joan H. Bouron
J.n.gallagher
Licar
P. Nelson
Fritz Russi
W. Rupert Vaace
R. G. Nixon
W. A. Doyie
West Commerce Street
Daily Express
Rice Brothers
Dr. Ng
South Garden Street
W. Braptey
East
Bellis
Cor
Houston St
Ave. C
Malian Coal Company
A. Bruni
Military Plaza
Eis
United States
Texas
Recorder's Court
Recorder’s Court
Capias
Justice of the Peace
Heehall
Justices of the Peace
Cit
Punty v, Andee
City Council
J, H. Pawxow
Calcasieu Lumber Yara
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu
A. T. Hensley
San Antonio Lumber Co
P.O
DOE & Engelee
Williams & Russell
Soule & Williams
Cereal Plate Glass Company
Averil
J. W. Braney
Passey
Schuz & Duncan
Geyman Gurlas
Government Hill
Antonio
Eronimo Perales
Laredo Street
Sole*ad Street
Court House
Bandera
Deutsch & Co
P. Coxpen
Aarge
Wright's
Palmer’s
Lundberg
Colgate’s
Lubin’s
West
Aye, C
L. Rouvant
Castors
Herry
Leu viWtor Es Kets
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Tito
Ances, Artighie
Poway
L. Rouvan
San
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Shpeee Weber
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