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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1885

Page

4

Burglary at Sunset Depot Lodging House Leads to Arrests

Sunset depot area sees four tramps detained after a dawn burglary at McGhee's lodging house. Officer Martin tracked suspects near a saloon shooting incident and recovered one German tramp with three others later detained. Victim W S Bryan reported losing $56 and boots to a lodger gang member.

Sunset Depot Martin Mike McDermott Austin Street Mr. McDermott W.S. Bryan McGhee

Belknap and Town Notes Quiet on Washington's Birthday

RAYS OF LIGHT itemized notes from town reporters mention Colonel Belknap east of town on business, Alderman Cardenas resigning to serve as Assistant City Marshal, and a delay in the Mahnoke vs. Lindner trial to the next court term. Also: Belknap Rifles drop dress parade, a masquerade ball invite, a pineapple gift, stock yard ads, and a San Antonio depot corn meal and produce procurement notice. Board of Directors of the San Antonio Relief Association to meet at 208 Soledad Street for important business with officers listed.

Licar Messrs Gillett & Fisk Commerce Street Leal Southern Hotel United States San Antonio The San Antonio Relief Association Soledad Street J. W. Nuit H. Jouns Baker's Houston Soledad Arboritees Wheeler & Wilson’s Soledad Streets Good Templars Pancoast & Sons Marechal Neil Roses St. Joseph’s School Bonham Street F. Kalteyer & Son S. Chenille Wheeler and Wilson General Sherman Jeff Davis Marsden Lost Cause A. Dreiss Rice Bros W. Baker's Wheeler & Wilson

Supposed Pickpocket Report in Frost's Store Incident

Jim McAllister received six dollars for work and later accused Billy Washington of stealing his money after Washington picked up a lead pencil from McAllister. Washington was arrested and acquitted of vagrancy this morning amid prior small-sum theft complaints. Detective Hughes noted recurring incidents linked to Washington.

Jim McAllister Smith Billy Washington Jim Frost Billy Washington Hughes North Flores Street Ashington Darkey

Belton Buyer Mr i Marries Evelyn Howard at St Mark's

Mr i Millett a leading purchaser for Robards and Slayden in Belton married last evening at six at St Mark's cathedral to Miss Evelyn Howard of the city. A large gathering of friends witnessed the ceremony.

M. Millett Robards & Slayden Belton St. Mark’s Cathedral Evelyn Howard

Hartz and Custer Plan Coal Mine Trip to Eagle Pass

Mr F H Hartz and Captain B M Custer depart on an inspection train to coal mines near Eagle Pass. They aim to build a three mile track to join the Sunset road, enabling coal supply to San Antonio customers at four dollars fifty cents per ton.

F. H. Hartz B. M. Custer Eagle Pass Sunset Road San Antonio

Notable Guests at San Antonio Hotels This Season

A roster of visitors staying at the Menger and Maverick includes A. R. Allen of Cotulla H. J. Ware of Del Rio Captain J. M. Cotton of Houston W. B. Seeley of Clifton and many others. Guests come from Chicago Philadelphia New Orleans and various Texas cities as they stop en route to the New Orleans exposition and other duties.

A. R. Allen Cotulla H. J. Ware del Rio Menger J. M. Cotton Houston W. B. Seeley Clifton Maverick W. Showalter Laredo W. A. Maxwell Belton J.B. Wella New York S. Nagelsondes Masson Shaw Philadelphia John ©. Lewis Austin E. ‘Tl. Baxter Navasota W. B. Curtis Chicago May Madrigal Isaac Julian San Marcoso Press St. Leonard A. J. Bassett Grand Crossing A. J. Baker Tacoma Washington Territory Thomas Caden Galveston Indianola John B. Aes State Troops J. M. Mathis Rockport Texas N. P.turner John Orth Minneapolis Corpus Christi and J. S. Rice Kansas T. T. Flagler Lockport N. Y H. D. V. Pratt Elmira J. 8. Drake New York City M. D. Mather Austin Waterworks Company The

City committee reviews street repairs and hydrant plans

The Streets and Bridges committee with Alderman Lockwood and Street Commissioner Nelson met at the Mayor's office. They will recommend ploughing and grading San Marcos street and urging assessment changes on Cherry and Sherman streets. Water Works to plant eight new fire hydrants with funding from the Gas and Water committee.

Alderman Lockwood Nelson San Marcos Cherry Sherman Water Works Company Gas and Water Committee

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