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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1885

Page

4

Water Works Service Pipes Ordinance Passed in San Antonio

City ordinance regulates laying and maintaining service pipes for the Waterworks Company. Prohibits drilling into mains and unauthorized water taps. Violations incur fines up to two hundred dollars. mayor and city clerk sign. Also ads for 100d country home and 260 acre city property for sale or exchange through Lock Box 580, San Antonio.

San Antonio Texas Bandera Road Spyere Iuliure Pe Watergerka Company Sanat Son Ae i. OH P. Cuavpon

Local Price List Highlights 1920s Offers

Advertisements announce cheap overcoats and winter underwear at Pancoast & Sons and new tea imports at City T Store. R. A. Holland advertises imports at 14 Commerce Street with dates 30-12-64 and 30-12-61. Also notes piano for sale, clothing made to order, and The Frank D. Zottarelli Company providing music for balls and parties at 612 Avenue.

City Bere B. Johnson Pancoast & Sons Frank D. Zottarelli Avenue

RAYS OF LIGHT

A crowded item page notes a sharp frost this morning and small local items. It lists probate court coming January 19 and various society, business, and personal brief items including entertainments, marriages, deaths, robberies, raffles, and local gossip.

Bryan Callaghan Nominated for Mayor in San Antonio

The Licur reports Bryan Callaghan as the mayoral nominee. He is described as born and raised in San Antonio and widely known to voters. The piece predicts he would make a capable executive officer if elected.

Licur Bryan Callaghan San Antonio

Candidate for City Recorder on the 12th Election

A gentleman announces his candidacy for City Recorder in the Liour today to be decided on the 12th. Judge Shields, serving as Justice of the Peace for precinct No 1, has earned praise for fair decisions based on law and evidence and is expected to support the Recorder bid.

Shields The Lion Peter Shields

Trial in State v Zigmond Seduction Case

The State charges Peter Zigmond with seduction of Mary Diller of J Hedwig after an engagement and promise of marriage. a child was born and the case continues at press time. A Krisch hall assembly backed a civic ticket for mayor to city offices and aldermen across wards. Alois Nitsche faced a theft charge for allegedly taking 297 dollars from Peter Jad. $25 found at Nitsche home led to an $800 bond and detention.

Peter Zigmond District Court Mary Diller J. Hedwig Alois Nitsche Anton Adam Peter Jad Lavacea Street

Notable Visitors Shuffle Through the City Hotels

A stream of travelers and notable locals fills the city scene. Gribble of Austin. St. G. Long, cattleman from Pearsall. Col M A Withers of Lockhart. Uttley of Kansas City. G Thompson and family of Uvalde. R G Lowe, editor from Austin. M M Hornsby T J Houston and B A Huddleston of Austin arrive. Several others, including J L oa of El Paso and P E Robbins of Lowell, Massachusetts, are noted guests at the St Leonard and Vance hotels.

Seen Gribble Austin St. G. Long Pearsall M. A. Withers Lockhart S E. Uttley Kansas City Maverick G. Thompson and Family Uvalde W. B. Rankin Vance Robert Summerlin St. Leonard Henry Bexar County R. G. Lowe Galveston News M. M. Hornsby T. J. Houston B. A. Huddleston United States J. Loa el Paso J. Rogers Athens Alabama Mr. Rogers Tupper Finch Ryan Dreiss Galveston P. E. Robbins Lowell Massachusetts Pat Muldoon California George W. Kirk Philadelphia Bandera County John Withers San Antonio National Bank Fort Davis L. C. Wilson St. Louis Mexico Republic T. W. Peirce Harrisburg and San Antonio

Williamson Slurred as Curb Stone Politician Controversy

The Express labels George Williamson a curb stone politician while his status as a cattleman and San Antonio upbringing are cited. The piece argues he has every right to support Bryan Callaghan for mayor and to advocate Captain Erritt as well.

Express George 8. Williamson Williamson Withal San Antonio Bryan Callaghan Captain Erritt

The Bana Benefit at Turner Ball January Seventeenth

The Licar has received complimentary tickets for an entertainment at Turner ball on January 17 by the Eighth cavalry band to aid the Bana benefit. The programme features new acts and a full lineup designed to attract a crowded audience of notable citizens including J J Minter, Miss James, C N Granger, Miss Elliott, and many others. The A B C club recently hosted a German at the Casino with a distinguished attending list.

Licar Eighth Cavalry Travis Park San Pedro Springs A. B. C. Club J.J. Minter James C. N. Granger Miss Elliott Duval West Nannie Weir J. A. Gardner Miss Simpson Waters Davis A Sterling Tus Reed Sue Man Tom Et He Maddox Edw

Snowbound Deming Sees Rail Changes and Local Exhibits

Snow covers Deming and the mountains as Southern Pacific cuts freight to the city. Baggage moves to Wells Fargo Express. A Grand Exhibition on the New Oscillator Singer Sewing Machine is set for Friday and Saturday at 12 West Commerce. Notices warn against disturbances and announce Madame Farrell's independent business start at 204 Commerce Street. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure-all. Fresh foods offered at Bellia's.

Deming New Mexico Southern Pacific Railroad Southern Pacific Railway San Francisco Southern Pacific Railway Company Deming West Wells, Fargo & Co S Express Company West Commerce Street F. M. Hacner Cuarcys J. Wairr Farrell House of Haas & Oppenheimer Newman & Co Commerce Street Newman & Co.'s

No Rings or Cliques Dictating Office Seats

A plainspoken civic notice condemns self appointed committees and factions shaping local office holders urging open, fair selection by qualified voters rather than influence groups or conspiratorial circles. The call emphasizes public interest over private interests and urges participation.

Mayoral Candidate Defined as Progressive and Energetic

A live progressive young man with vim and enterprise is presented as a mayoral candidate. He is described as a friend of capital and labor and as having the city’s best interests at heart, distinguishing him from older, entrenched figures.

Mossback

Street Commissioner A candidate praised for steady service

Voters hear that a longtime street commissioner candidate has earned high praise for reliable work and strong satisfaction in office with no mossback tendencies. The remark emphasizes proven performance and consistent support from the working public.

Aldermen First to Fourth Ward Names Listed

For aldermen in the first ward J N GalliAaner and T E Connor are named. for the second ward James H French. third ward John H Bowron and T W Mullaly. fourth ward Henry Parry and Martin Muench.

E. Johnson Caroline Duff Henry A. Munk J. N. GalliAaner T. E. Connor JamMeEs H. French Jonn H. Bowron T. W. Mullaly Henry Parry Martin Muench W. A. Bonynae Leopoold M. Micnagl

Candidates announced for various city offices

Notices announce C H Merritt and Bryan Callaghan for Mayor, Fred C Haueisen for City Tax Collector, Ernest Rische for City Collector, P Nelson and Fritz Russi for Street Commissioner, W Apert Watacz and R G Nixon for Street Commissioner, Peter Shields for City Recorder, and J N Gallagher and M Pauly to seek Alderman seats. Public notices urge reelection and local business ads fill the rest.

Lient P. Nelson Lientr Fritz Russi W. Apert Watacz R. G. Nixon

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Light Adams & Westlake Gil Heating Steve Paul Wagner Anheuser Beer D. M. Poor Bexar Cii Y J. W. Bradley R. Manuel M. Bonilha A . Brezitten East Adolph Pb Dreiss Schulz & Duncan Ouston Street Eronimo Perales S. Laredo Street Solecad Street Court House Justice Neuendorf Amosstek Arbeiter Verein Cockpit John Oe Alamo Street Scrivener Floyd & Co Raffie New York A. B. Frank Antonia Galindo Ladies’ Hebrew Benevolent Society Temple Beth Hermann Feisst Amy Rossi Obraje Street Boerne Kendall County Hoge Naedler D. & A. Oppenheimer’s Canada Rhoda ‘Thomas Recorder Texana Willis C. F. Mortimer Rome Christian Church Camden Street Mortimer Pius IX Liear Belknap John H. Bolton F. Groos Nic 'L'Eagg A. M. Raphall John Mushall A. H. Smith Longfellow W. A. Smith the Secret Twenty Krisch Hall J. Heland W. H. Huston F. ©. Haueisen Eli Arnaud J. N. Gallagher W. R. Story H. Bitter Henry Pauly Auoust Drerriicn Rice Bros. & Co Soledad Block Bellia Ernest Rische Aldermen C. H. Merritt Committee of One Hundred Fred C. Haueisen Third Ward San Antonio Light Joan H. Baron J.n.gallagher Feanen M. Pauly Acequia Street M. J. Gatrin P. Cowpen Nacogdoches Street West Houston Street Marie Upton Rice Brothers Dr. Kings South Garden Street W. Brapsey Florence Palmer's Lundborg Colgate’s Lobin’s A. Doyie Daily Express Grandamother Ishler J. Rhodes Safe Harbor Minhler E. A. Schellentrager Clair Street Cleveland Mishler Commerce Parker Building and Loan Association Ramsay A. C. Schryver Ed Ketula G K. Stu Froboese J. B. Laba Leopold M. Michael, Mberg Isid Ee Sud Ek Aceaeucail Ca Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Building and Loan Association A. Bonynge Houston and Soledad Streets OF the Peter Stree Broek Stock van van Vorst Onewnenee Sid's A. Holland T Martin Muench M. Lispwen International Building and Loan Association Thre Elty M. Lindnur Calcasieu Lumber Yard East Commerce Street and Sunset Railroad Calcasieu A. T. Hensley San Antonio Lumber Co P. O J. B. Belohradsky & Co Rice Sessions & CO Dancing Academy Che Rufus Whitehead W. H. Qutterside & CO Wake and Steam Brass Goods Beeratus Tae Tonio Hosncx Pico Newson Hosack & Newton Boledad Street Courthouse Houston Bt Comul Block Rendle & Derby East Commerce Street Theo Roziene & CO F. Groos & CO Soledad Street Ban Antonio Jacob Weber & CO Kumuiel Hopabouch Krisch Carvers North Flores Bam Antoine W.S. Hardy Richmond Ave Henry Laager Real Estate and Loan Geintld Adams & Wickes John P. O'Leary John H. Copeland Thornes Cashier J. W. Grass Traders National Bank Transnete A. Scholz Postoffice A. H. Shafer RM Braden, IR A. H. Shafer & Co West Commerce St Teleph Ne G. W. Baldwin Prang
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