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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1885
Page
4
A local ad notes books bought and sold at 28 Sole ad Street opposite the court house. The item lists a small shop trading used volumes and printed matter in a central town district.
John Gott lieb Glaeser died this morning at 5 30 aged 73. The funeral leaves the family residence 313 Nevada Street tomorrow at 2 o clock. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend.
Sim Hart unveils a new amber tipped saliva proof cigarette called the opera puff, advertised as not sticking to the lips. He has received the omer prize and will maintain ample stock to meet demand.
At the children’s prize skating event on Saturday afternoon Master Johnnie Means won the medal for the most graceful boy skater and Miss Mamie Frank won the medal for the best girl skater. Judges listed as Elliott, Spencer and Helen Ben.
Governor Ireland appoints J. Labatt of San Antonio to represent Texas at the February 21 dedication ceremonies for the Washington monument. He will also serve on General Sheridan's staff at both monumental and inaugural events, a notable honor for Labatt and the city. Labatt is the Democratic candidate for United States Marshal for eastern Texas with solid endorsements.
The Feast of the Purification Candlemas was celebrated today in Catholic churches with high attendance aided by fine weather. The celebration honors Jesus and the presentation at Jerusalem and includes blessing candles for the year.
Short notices report sales at Sheets and new goods, a pony race at the Springs course won by little black, a diamond ring win at Uetlinger's pavilion, a dance at Weber's residence, and officer Gleason returning Mayor French's horse. Other items note a mill rush at Mission Scouring, a rumored marriage to a St. Louis gentleman in April, a tramway plan by Berg Bros, theater and operetta events, and a marriage of G Garoni to Mary Mockett with a large gathering.
Charles A. Feltsch of Uvalde remains at the Vance. O K Gleason and wife of Spofford are in the city. Louis 8 Berg has returned from a trip East. C Gibbs shows rapid improvement and may be on the streets tomorrow. W H Giblin of John P Moore's Sons sporting goods house is in town. Steinhardt and family left for Eagle Pass with Mrs Joseph Schmitt. A J Fry, Assistant Land Commissioner, journeys West to inspect Sunset route land interests. Mrs Frank A Todd of Atchison visits East Commerce Street. H P Bertrand of the Mexican National railroad meets his wife after a visit to relatives in Shreveport. G W Gerloff of Cuero, a Grand Lodge I O O F delegate, was in San Antonio en route to Austin. vote on temple site to be decided at session.
This morning the newly elected Recorder Judge Peter Shields disposed of his first docket listing several misdemeanor cases. Francisco Morales and several others faced no arrest or minor fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct with fines ranging from 5 to 10 dollars and terms up to 20 days.
Joe Robinson, an officer of Goodrich's merchant police, sat on a table outside the Grenet building last evening. He sprang from the table and his pistol discharged, the bullet going through the table into his hip. The wound, sustained about 8 30 pm, is not serious and he is improving.
At the Alamo Lodge No. 30 1. C. G. T. meeting in the Dulling building officers were elected for the coming term. W. C. T. A. H. Cadwalder. W. V. T. Elmer Brooks. W. C. H. Glaze. F. 8. Miss Agnes Peoples. Treasurer Mrs. E. A. Chess M.. Chester Mendenhal Chaplain. W. H. Leishman J. G.. Miss Palmer Fisk O. G.. Richard Scott P. W. C. T.. Ed Glaze.
Arbeiter Verein hosted a masquerade last Saturday with pretty and grotesque costumes. Notable attendees included Mrs Bohn as a French peasant, Mrs Faust as a huntress, Miss Opperman as a vegetable woman, and Mr Gloeckner in a lady's outfit. The Eighth Cavalry band played as dancing extended into dawn. supper by John Wolfram and praise for the Arrangement Committee highlighted the event.
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal Sunday school met yesterday morning per the new schedule. Newly elected teachers join Mrs Peebles Miss White Miss Lizzie Clarke and Mrs A J Smith in their classroom roles.
The article lists two evening cockfights with weight classes and winners Eastland over San Antonio in five minutes and Huntsville over Huntsville in forty five minutes. It then covers yesterday's main event between Stanfield of Eastland and Cavanay of San Antonio for 500 dollars a side with multiple bouts and final outcomes.
A collage of small ads lists clothing and boots at Sheets with price cuts, Pancoast & Sons winter goods, Timothy hay for sale, a new piano bargain, and various tonics and patent medicines. Other items include a 640 acre Leona river farm, 900 acre Rio Frio property, Mueller Art Gallery offerings, and a concert and ticket office at Union Street with European steamer rates.
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