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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1885
Page
4
Restaurateur Frank Starr known for top oysters adds fat beef from a Columbus factory to his sup endepot. Patrons are invited to taste a piece of fine steak.
An 8 year old boy Billy Beaufort died of typhoid fever in the Third ward. A 60 year old Opperman died of pneumonia in the First ward. James Roberts 45 died of consumption in the Second ward. Ed Burke 33 died of consumption in the Third ward. C Yglesias 15 months died of tuberculosis in the First ward.
The Gleavers of the Paine Methodist held a lively social with mirth and music. Mesdames Sueensons and Lord performed solos, Miss Johnson recited The Bells, and Mr Craig gave a splendid recital. Attendees from other churches noted lively dancing and a joyful close.
In a continued cross examination of city attorney Newton, testimony details contracts with Eckford, payments and notes, and claims the city had no jurisdiction over an ordinance. Reddick selects Eckford, describes the revolving light business and assessments paid to Eckford with notes in question.
A five part program lists Grand March from l annhauser Wagner, Grand selection from Der Freischutz Weber, Waltzes Dreams of Childhood Waldteufel, Selection from Ernani Verde, and Lizzie polkany J Hartman performed by Mr J Hearson famed cornet virtuoso. Time listed as 5 o clock p m.
The newly organized painter’s union reports its elected officers: President A. H. Cadwallader, Vice President A. J. Spinks, Recording Secretary W. B. Taylor, Treasurer C. Mendenhall, Financial Secretary J. T. Bowman, Sergeant-At-Arms A. H. Jackson, Board of Directors J. N. Waters, J. J. Rodgers, J. M. Armstrong, and J. P. Keitsch.
Mr F Opperman aged 60 dies last night at his South Laredo street home from pneumonia. A native of Hanover Germany he came to San Antonio 35 years ago and raised a family of sturdy children. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 from the residence.
The Mardi Gras ball last night drew a large crowd of merry maskers and guests. The hall was festooned with bunting and flags, with evergreen accents. The Eighth Cavalry band entertained, and many ladies wore elegant costumes while others portrayed comic characters. A Banquet table was set and interviewed by the company at midnight in festive decor.
A Liaur representative visited Rhodius & Tempsky’s large music store where Mr. Rhodius announced three orders for planes two square and one concert grand, to be shipped from the factory. He noted a large selection of vocal and instrumental music and three organs shipped in the last two days. The firm keeps the latest music and complete stock across all trade branches.
Ike Brewer and Mike Hines were fined five dollars each for being drunk. W. B. Deats had his case continued after a chimney fire. Sam Jones, a weaten voiced tramp, was fined ten dollars or thirty days for vagrancy, claiming sickness in Galveston as a reason to travel to San Antonio. Samuel Winter was fined five dollars for not cleaning his chimney. Antonio Cepeda insulted others while James Kerrigan and Lemman faced penalties or continuances on sanitary violations.
A roster lists visitors to San Antonio including M Freiburg of Galveston and A Gallatine Waugh of New York at the Maverick. Others include W H Callaway of Austin at St Leonard, Captain Ellis of San Marcos, Sam Pollack of New York, and J G Rosenfield of Galveston at the Maverick. Engagements include orchestral soloists from Mexico at the Menger and a charity cake sale benefiting Bagland Orphan Home. The Joske partnership dissolves, with Albert and Alex Joske forming Joske Brothers. 2-17-31.
Various merchant notices for fruit trees and roses at Bunyan's and Blair's on West Houston street, fresh oysters and fish at San Antonio ice factory on Losoya street, a children's mask ball at Arbeiter Verein, piano sale, sewing machines, teet whitening product, and a nervous system remedy by Dr. Hovauroy listing symptoms and urging relief. Includes musical acts by Tyroleans and Tyrolean performers at pavilion.
F B Rosenberger proprietor offers to transplant ornamental shade fruit trees vines plants and roses at no charge. The advertisement lists items such as Bermuda grass and various plant varieties and pledges free delivery and transplant services.
Boxes rent 59 cents a month and upward according to size. Each box is steel lined with marble encased vaults and protected by a master key. Rental offers emphasize security and accessible pricing for different sizes.
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