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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1885

Page

4

Goslings Assailants Examinations Begin in New Braunfels

Report from New Braunfels describes the murder examination of Marshal Gosling. Prosecutor Charles Ogden leads against defendants M G Anderson and J G Quinn. Eyewitness details claim pistols were brought from Austin. witnesses discuss handcuff escapes and prior interviews. The state plans to recall a grand jury room exchange to support the pistol evidence. The public awaits proceedings starting at 2 o clock.

New Braunfels Marshal Gosling Charles Ogden M. G. Anderson J. G. Quinn Licar Yeager Austin Pitts P. Yeager Post Rose Yeager George Yeager A. W. Booth Decatur Towle Krause

The Murderers in Travis County Jail Escape Plot

Sheriff’s rounds reveal a rope of blankets at the jail and an unlocked cell lineup preceding the Gosling murder. A trusted prisoner allegedly copied keys with soap and passed duplicates to visitors, enabling access for an escape. Captain Sheley cites strong evidence against at least four witnesses for complicity and pursues a second pistol.

Travis County Mashal Gosling Yeager Sheley Gosling

Steubing and Hoefgen Wed at Seventh Street Home

Mr Charles F Steubing brother of local saddler Theodore Steubing married Miss Louisa Hoefgen last night at 8 oclock in the bride's mother's residence on Seventh street Third ward Justice Anton Adam officiated A large crowd attended and gifts were plentiful The couple plan to reside on Water street and many toasts were offered in celebration

Charles F. Steubing Theodore Steubing Seventh Street Third Ward Louisa Hoefgen Anton Adam Water Street T. J. Scott Scott & Co Jefferson Texas Rosalie Ludovic Major Muhlenerg Avenue C A. L. Moses R. Munez Andrew Carper Annie Wilson C. F. Steubing Knights of Pythias Lodge Austin Bat Cave Galveston G. W. Weyman Anderson & Norcross Anne

Grand jurors summoned for next District Court term

A list of grand jurors summoned to serve at the upcoming District Court term includes John Wickland Eli Arnaud Louis Bergstrom C J Langholz William Prescott Sr Harry Cunningham Anson Bennett Albert Maverick A G Jackson Mortimer Slocum Juan M Chavez Tom Dewees yn Oppen heimer John C Beck and G Schmeltzer.

District Court John Wickland Eli Arnaud Louis Bergstrom C. J. Langholz William Prescott, Sr Harry Cunningham Anson Bennett Albert Maverick A. G. Jackson Mortimer Slocum Juan M. Chavez Tom Dewees Yn Oppenheimer John C. Beck G. Schmeltzer

Cavalcade Heads South on Horseback From Chicago and Cleveland

A grand cavalcade led by Harry Beckwith J Outhewaite James Bussey William Otis and W Mc Farland, all of Chicago and Cleveland, set out this morning for Laredo Monterey and Saltillo on horseback. They plan to complete the journey on horseback though they could return by rail, hoping to see more fun en route.

Messrs Harry Beckwith J. Outhewaite Jas. Bussey Wm. A. Otis W. McFarland Chicago Cleveland Laredo Monterey Saltillo

New Civil Suits Filed in District Court

A list of diverse cases filed includes Francis Mason against William Mason for divorce, Julian Stapper against Henry Mason for title issues, Williams & Russell against D Morgan & Co on account and foreclosure, Henry Olin and Charles Calvert on a check and foreclosure lien, Lauraston White against J B Belohradsky on account, Jeremiah Brown against F Murphy on note and lien foreclosure, William Bennett against I P Harrison on note, Henry Funt against C D Morgan on ebI, James C Duncan against John E Price on appeal from Justice's Court, Lewyn & Martin against B K O'Brien on appeal, Bonnie Brothers against B Brien on appeal, and J on K O J on R Gordon appeal.

District Court Francis Mason William Mason Julian Stapper Henry Mason Fresoe Williams & Russel D. Morgan & Co Len Jones & Wellson Henry Olin Charles Calvert Laureston White J. B. Belohradsky &O Jeremiah Brown B. Brien Justice's Court R. Gordon

Rays of Light and City Notes in Castroville Era

A collage of local updates: Judge Noonan in Castroville, Warzbach to Austin, district court opening next Monday, and civil docket first. Reports on church services, temperance union meeting, Knights of Pythias drill, and a military dress parade. Notables include Dan Serna and Otto Wesing’s New York trip, plus various socials and civic reminders.

Dan Serna New York Warzbach Austin Turner Hall Hamilton New Orleans Women’s Christian Temperance Union Knights of Pythias Arbelter Military Plaza Pat Field First Ward Corner Stone Krisch Pall

Notable visitors and residents listed at the St Leonard Hotel

A parade of guests and officials includes PERSONAL POINTS F Robinson from Taylor and Henry F Sada from St Louis staying at the St Leonard. Sheriff Smothers of Hallettsville, Captain Hall of La Salle, Captain Millette departing for his ranch, Colonel Ambler from Kentucky, Hubert Foard “Old Rip” from Columbus, Deputy Gildea from Medina County, and other travelers registered at the St Leonard.

F. Robinson Taylor St. Leonard A. J. Smothers Halletsville F. Thumm Medina County Lee Hall LaSalle County Alonzo Millette Henry F. Sada St. Louis A. 8. Ambler Kentucky Hubert L. Foard Old Rip Columbus J. Thomas Centre Point Constantine Gildea George C. Woodman Laredo Sam Newman W.W. Dyer Palo Duro Texas

Nichols & Co. Store Offers Wide Variety of Goods at Discount

A flashy sale notice from Nichols & Co at 337 Broadway New York lists pins brooches coral jewelry shelf paper note paper gloves hats and coats with heavy discounts. The itemized prices show many goods at reduced rates and a promise to deliver orders from New York retail houses. The notice also lists guests staying at the Menger including Mr and Mrs E P Gates General W R Hamby Captain and Mrs R King and daughter and others.

Nichols & Co Broadway New York City New York Nicnors & Co West Commerce St E. P. Gates Grand Forks

Local Notes Highlight Sales and Expos in San Antonio

A compendium of item notices from local merchants and services. Armstrong's promotes peach trees and shade shrubs at low prices while offering fresh fish and oysters from the San Antonio ice factory. The San Antonio Rifles to perform in full dress at the rink. Also featured are sewing machines from Wheeler & Wilson, Pancoast & Sons clothing, real estate ads by J. W. Bradley, and coal services from Eagle Pass Coal Co. plus seed and farm supplies from L. Huth & Son.

Armstrong’s San Antonio Rifles Rink M. Neal Lamarque Armstrong's San Antonio Losoyo Street Armstrong Commerce Street Wheeler & Wilson Pancoast & Sons B. Johnson Liaur Wheeler and Wilson J. W. Bradley East Houston Street L. Huth & Son

City of San Antonio seeks bids for ads and job printing

Bids will be received at this office until 12 m. Thursday, March 12, 1885, for the publication of official advertisements and all job printing for the City of San Antonio. Specifications of advertisements and blank forms can be seen at the City Clerk's office.

City of San Antonio

Notice to Tax-Payers on City Taxes 1884

Taxpayers are notified that payment of City Taxes for 1884 expires February 28 1885 after which time enforcement will proceed under State law and City Ordinances. F C Hauerisen Collector.

Bank Advertisement on Time Deposits and Hours

Under the management of L Garza Banker Deposita subject to check received but interest paid only on Time Deposits of 1 and upwards at 4 percent per year Bank hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for savings bank depositors convenience

L. Garza Savings Bank

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