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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1885
Page
3
A real estate firm touts the largest Southwest property listings with superior showing facilities and advertising advantages. It offers to accompany buyers across the state for land purchases and invites calls or letters for its circular list of bargains.
Hilton and Young advertise extensive land tracts near San Antonio and Seguin including 10 000 acres on Guedes river 6 500 acres near Menard and 320 240 320 acre farms with water and good grass. City residences and lots on Tobin hill South Laredo and Erie Avenue plus several cottages and elegant homes with modern conveniences priced from 650 to 1200 dollars and terms offered.
Telegraphic news reports state General Warren Truitt delivered Oregon’s electoral vote to the president as political maneuvering and party tensions unfold. Other items note armed clashes in West Virginia county elections and mentions of Depew as a leading potential candidate for the presidency. General Sherman discussions touch on General Grant relief, while Baltimore and Ohio trains see wreck investigations and embezzlement charges surface in Texas and Maryland.
A notice announces amendments to the City Charter of San Antonio. It describes creating a city boundary by a three mile radius from the cathedral, ward divisions, mayor and alderman elections, borrowing limits, tax and fiscal provisions, and Recorder court powers within the city. The text cites election timing, property taxpayer voting, and mechanisms for street improvements and property takings.
The writer states he is not a candidate for Recorder but will vote for and support the Democratic nominees chosen at Turner hall. He signs as M. G. Anderson in a respectful endorsement note.
Herman Feisst a young German citizen of Boerne will marry Emma Russi this evening at eight o'clock at the bride's mother Mrs Elizabeth Russi’s residence on Obraje street.
Narcisco Gonzales and George McCormick are noted for ongoing quarrels and fighting, with continued history of disturbance and conflict reported in the local record.
January notices report K Johnson aged two in the Third ward and Elizabeth Mahoney aged three months dying from likely illness. A stillborn infant of Guadalupe Carrero is listed. An authorization proclaims C H Merritt as a mayoral candidate for the city election in January.
The Lion and editors publish candidate announcements for Recorder Alderman Street Commissioner and related posts. Names include Fred Haueisen J N Gallagher Fritz Russi P Nelson W Allert Wallace and others seeking re election or fresh runs in January city elections. Citizens urged to vote.
Public sale warning to Bexar County property owners for unpaid city street improvement assessments on San Be avenue. City Engineer P. Matlack lists delinquent parcels in blocks and lots, with sale date set for January following, at the County Courthouse door for cash to satisfy amounts and costs.
San Antonio Mayor James H. French issues a city proclamation ordering an election on the second Monday in January 1885 for Mayor Recorder Collector and Street Commissioner and five Aldermen across four wards with terms three years or one year. Voting sites, ward officers, and ballot instructions listed.
The Century Magazine will publish a war series by high officers on both sides recounting battles such as Shiloh and the siege of Wickliffe, plus reminiscences by veteran leaders. It will also feature Howells Henry James and other authors with essays on the Northwest and Tuscan Cities, with subscriptions from November at 34 per year, or 35 cents a number.
The magazine announces future issues filled with stories and educational pieces for boys and girls. Highlights include works by J T Sowhi pert, E S Brooks, Louisa M Alcott, and Charles E Bolton, plus serials, biographies, art, and cartoons. Subscriptions cost 300 a year or 25 cents per issue. specimen copies available from The Century Co New York.
Harper's Magazine enters its tenth year with a new volume starting in December. It promises fresh serials by Constance Fenimore Woolson and W D Howells, a novel At the Red Glove, illustrated pieces by F D Miller and B A Abbey, and important papers on Art and Science.
Harper and Brothers advertise subscriptions for Harper's Magazine and Weekly with prices for single issues yearly and half year volumes. They offer postpaid U.S. and Canada delivery, cloth bindings, binding cases, and an index to volumes 1 through 60. Remittance by postoffice money order or draft. Newspapers require authorization to copy.
1885 Harper's Weekly notes an expanded year with illustrated serial by W B Norris, features on the West and South, coverage of the World's Exposition in New Orleans, and authoritative papers aimed at a trustworthy political and cultural guide.
An 19th century display advertises Harper's Magazine Young Profit and Franklin Square publications with subscription terms. It outlines prices for Harper's Weekly and volumes, shipping details, cloth cases, and payment methods, noting prepaid mail and freight limits.
Harper's Bazar touts itself as the world’s only paper blending literature and art with latest Paris and New York fashions and home adornment methods. It offers pattern sheets and cut patterns to save on subscriptions, with cooking, housekeeping, etiquette, and unrivaled art needlework illustrations.
Public notice offers Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Weekly volumes for sale by mail. Includes subscription details for forty to fifty-two numbers per year and mentions payment options by money order or draft. Address for orders provided by Hansen & Cross.
An advertising summary praising Harper's Young People as an illustrated weekly with serialized stories and wholesome juvenile fiction. It highlights dramatic plots free from harmful content, humorous tales, natural history, science, travel, and life facts by reputable writers, plus athletic sports and games.
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