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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1885
Page
4
A city ad offers music lessons at four dollars per month under a casual sales pitch. The notice invites readers to visit at 462 Acequia Street in San Antonio to “see me and be convinced” about the value, with the seller identified as Mrs. M. J. Gacpry.
Local briefs report political rhetoric targeting mossbacks and equal emphasis on upcoming social events. Carnival skates January 16 and a children’s ball January 10 headline city entertainments, while real estate transfers are noted as quiet.
Two Mexicans fought last night near the International depot. One man swung a heavy stick and knocked the other down. As bystanders restrained the attacker, the seemingly unconscious man rose, struck a helper in the eye, and a general melee erupted among all present.
Seguin resident Gates Dibrell and Boerne's H G Froebel are among guests at local hotels, joining visitors from Uvalde Austin Wichita Falls and elsewhere. Delegations include Judge J R Blocker and J E Merriville in town, with many merchants and military officers stopping by as business and court matters unfold.
Marriage licenses issued for Elijah Alexander and Hattie Parker as well as Ave Lopez and Delfina Ortez de Gonzales. James Duffy withdraws candidacy for Street Commissioner and returns thanks to supporters, citing other engagements.
Abe Freyer used insulting language toward Mrs. Ben Asher as she passed, calling her husband a dirty liar and using foul words. He was arrested and the case continued until tomorrow due to family trouble. John Smith Jones fined $5 for nuisance, two other cases continued.
In the District court this morning the State vs H Whortenby, charged with assault with intent to kill Ned Lewis, was called up for trial but continued at the State's request due to absent witnesses. A $25 fine was imposed on each for non attendance. The State vs Ignatz Weber, charged with selling liquor without a license, remained on trial at press time.
The season’s opening masquerade carnival will be held at the Commerce street roller skating rink next Friday evening January 16. A full band of Eighth cavalry will attend. All guests must register with the Committee of Reception on entry, and the proprietor may deny admission to objectionable persons. Admission is one dollar.
County Judge Wurzbach will soon appoint a public tester to examine weights and measures used by milkmen grocers millmen and others in Bexar county. The tester will seal stamped measures and enforcement of the law will be strict against all noncompliant parties once testing is completed.
The Democratic convention chooses a nominee who will marshal full party strength and appeal to non partisans. Mr Mullaly, a long time San Antonio resident, knows Third ward needs and would be a capable council member. He backs public improvements and, as a business owner and property holder, pledges his share toward progress, without hovering in his constitution.
A San Antonio editorial urges support from Workingmen's clubs and labor societies for Copeland in the mayoral race, stressing independence from self styled leaders and a reformist Workingmen's ticket free of rings. The page also presents a local quip about measuring apples and flour barrels, attributed to a farmer and miller.
The first ward slate includes J. N. Gateaamer and T. E. Connor. The second ward lists James H. French. The third ward features Joan H. Bowron and T. W. Mullaly. The fourth ward nominees are Henry Pauly and Martin Muench.
A compilation of announced mayoral and aldermanic candidates from the Committee of One Hundred and city bodies. Names include C. H. Merritt Bryan Callaghan Joan H. Coretano Fred C. Haueisen Ernest Rische P. Nelson Fritz Russi W. Abert Waxace R. G. Nixon James Duffy Peter Shields H. Pauly T. W. Mullaly W H Brrrer J N Gallagher H Pauly and others. Also notes on a reward for a lost cameo breast pin and local ads for oysters and bed springs plus art lessons and real estate.
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