RAYS OF LIGHT AND TOWN NEWS SUMMARY
Local notes report James Daly at Hotel Maverick and Cattlemen heading to Austin. Diamond ring prize won in election. Several residents ill or moving residences. Real estate transfer of 77 acres across survey 103 abstract 308. City election disputes and political chatter, plus social and church events. Death of Tony Platz announced with funeral plans and fraternal lodge honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Daly
Maverick
George Eckenroth
Mary Weitzel
Fashion Theatre
Societie Mutuel
Mutual Benefit Club
Fiat Justitia Ruat Crelum
Courts of Justice
Anton Adam
Max Neuendorf
Manuel Hernandez
Underohn Campbell
San Geronimo
J. H. Atchison
H. W. Hill
One Hundred
Schreiner
Blue
Gray
Howe
Ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Soledad Street
John Cavanaugh
Brooks
Cavanagh
Tony Platz
Alamo Street
Senanon
Knights of Honor
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Personal Points Gathered From Hotel Corridors
A long list of visitors stays in San Antonio hotels including Robert Thompson of Cotulla and E W Perrywan of Goliad at the city’s hotels. Names span from St. Louis to New Mexico governors, with travelers from Lincoln Nebraska to Mexico and California. Several named residents and officials are noted among guests at the Menger, St Leonard, Maverick, and other hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Paul C. Wadsworth
Eagle Pass
R. A. Moore
M. T. Lowe
Tilden
W.K. Jones
K. R. Jones
del Rio
CG. A. Stonesifer
Modesto
Cal
Pinto Pino
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Maverick
John E. Caps
C. Carleton
Kansas City
St. Leonard
J. F.jenny
New York
William Chambers
Philadelphia
Menger
T. G. George
Sunset Railway
el Paso
John Green
Belknap Rifles
Julius Tengg
Texas
Mary Iglehart
James A. McIntire
Stockdale
J. A
F. M. McIntre
J. H. Miller
Charlotte
N. C
T. F. Byers
W. B. Miller
T. J. Looser
E. Lewis Lowe, Jr
San Francisco
Lewis Montgomery
San Jose
C. Johnson and Wife
Oakland
W. Morrison
Mexico
Hugo Sachs
Beaumont
Max Rosenheier
R. Quattro
Houston
Death of Mrs I C Meek Prepares for Funeral Tomorrow
The Lieut records the passing of the beloved wife of Mr I C Meek who died this morning at 3 o'clock. Funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the residence at the corner of Macon and Howard Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Meek
Macon
Howard
Election of Officers for the San Antonio Rifles
At last night's annual election the San Antonio Rifles chose Frank J. Badger as Captain Duval West as First Lieutenant and James Asble as Second Lieutenant The non commissioned officers remain unchanged and appointments will be made by Captain Jenet plus others including Young P J Lewis J A Green Floriana Jr H B Carrington C H Ww Herff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Rifles
Frank J. Badger
Duval West
James Asble
Jenet
Young
P. J. Lewis
J. A. Green Floriana Jr
Carrington
C. H. Ww. Herff
Political letters argue mayoral race and party loyalty
In a Jan 12 1885 San Antonio letter Magnolia defends voting for Bryan Callaghan over a Republican mayoral candidate. He criticizes Republicans for not nominating, praises personal liberty in voting, and laments lack of city improvements and political engagement. He notes his Democratic sympathy while denying personal friendship to any candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ogden
Brother Newcomb
Bryan Callaghan
Magnonia
Suit Over Poisoned Tomatoes Labels In New York Court
A New York court overruled a demurrer in a case where a young woman sued a tomato canner for 50 000 claiming health injury from canned tomatoes labeled as wholesome but containing zinc flux residue. The judge held negligence in labeling and selling poisoned fruit, noting possible damages if the plaintiff proves her claims. The ruling could advance actions against adulterated foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Leader
New York
Robbery at Rocky Hill Home as Burglars Loot Silverware
Mrs A N Belding of Rocky Hill reports a break in in the early hours when a timid canary alerted a servant. A strange man was found in the room after the girl screamed. Police noted burglars entered, stole a large quantity of silverware, and ransacked the lower floor, with burned debris scattered near the outer door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Belding
Rocky Hill
Senator's Florida fishing tale goes big with fish crowding light
Senator Coggeshall of Watertown recounts a Florida trip and a Balder creek night fish tale. He claims a vane on the boat attracted a wall of fish so dense some leapt from the water to make room. Senator Lansing quips the crowd would believe such stories. A vendor notes his saddlery shop has moved to 222 Sepress Street opposite the Southern Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggeshall
Watertown
Florida
Balder Creek
Nose
Lansing
Cincinnati Enquirer
A. Vargh
Sepress Street
St John Money Plot Revealed in Globe-Democrat Letter
A Des Moines State Register dispute over alleged payoffs ties Governor St John to a covert fundraising scheme. The Globe-Democrat publishes a letter to R C Kerens detailing plans, payments, and figures from 25 000 to 10 000 in a bid to influence St John's presidential campaign. It notes Legate's testimony on Blaine versus Cleveland and cites Kansas figures and national politicians as possible Democratic backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. John
Kansas
J.S. Clarkson
Des Moines State Register
Globe-Democrat
R. C. Kerens
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Senator Plumb
Pittsburg
Johnson
Plumb
Cincinnati
Kerens
New York
Toohnson
Simpson
James F. Lecare
The
Globe Democrat
St. John’s
National Republican Committee
Today
James F. Legate
Legate
Ublican
Blaine
Leate
Fromansas
Chicago Daily News
Gorman
Maryland
District Court Motion for New Trial in Waterbury vs City
In district court this morning a motion for a new trial was overruled in L. Waterbury & Co. vs. City of Laredo. Notice of access given. James McLlin, charged with theft over twenty dollars, was being tried as the session ended at the courthouse in Matamoros, Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Waterbury & Co
City of Laredo
James McLlin
Bargain Column Lists 1100 Acre Harris County Farm For Sale
Fine tract of 1 100 acres in Harris county six miles from Houston on Buffalo Bayou with railroad by, water grass and timber, some improvements, part cultivated. 400 tons hay last season. Sold cheap on easy terms. Address I B Johnson this office or J W Bradley San Antonio. Also multiple Houston real estate ads: five room cottage on McKinney street with brick cistern fruit trees, frontage on Avenue C, and ten room two story on Avenue C. Additional building lots on Crockett street and Alazan creek. Special bargains urged, owner away. Also 65 000 acre ranch 12 000 sheep 3 000 goats 100 horses near Rio Grande, $40 000 for ranch livestock and equipments. Addresses J W Bradley T B Johnson San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
I. B. Johnson
J. W.W. Bradley
San Antonio
McKinney Street
B. Johnson
Licur
Rio Grande
J. W. Bradley
T. B. Johnson
Texas
Newman & Co prices and notices in 1885 ad page
In a long advertising page Newman & Co promotes heavy price cuts across departments including winter fabrics, dress goods, linings, hosiery, table linens, and blankets. The notices list other firms and services, such as law offices moving to 250 Commerce Street and Pancoast & Sons offering cheap winter garments, plus class offers and a bed springs feature at No. 8 West Houston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewman & Co
C. H. Clifford
B. L. Aycock
Commerce Street
Western Union Telegraph Office
Newman & Co
Pancoast & Sons
C. Bellis
New York Health Food Co
Weat
Houston Street
Music for Balls and Parties by Frank D Zottarelli Co
The Frank D Zottarelli Company offers first class music for balls and parties through the coming season. The band boasts top city talent and guarantees satisfaction upon request. Address 612 Avenue K E, San Antonio Texas. Also notes music lessons offered at bed rock prices, $4 per month, at 462 Acequia Street. Mrs M J Gavin and The City Drug Store advertise holiday goods and fragrances at low cash prices. Italian Coal Co promotes coal from A Bruni at 824 Military Plaza with delivery citywide. 11-19-1m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Zottarelli
Avenue EK
Acequia Street
San Antonio
Texas
M. J. Gavin
East Commerce Street
Florence
Wright’s
Palmer's
Lundborg
Colgate’s
Lubin’s
A. Bruni
Military Plaza
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the Daily Light
Adams & Westlake
Gil Heating
Steve
wiLi
Paul Wagner
Anheuser Beer
Dancing Academy
Rufus Whitehead
Mechanics & Workingmen’s Union
Bradstreet
Bradstreet's
Canada
Nasete
Liabili Ies
Radstreet
United States
Telegraph
Bradstreet Company
New York City
J. A. Frazer
West Commerce Street
Ack Kvane
London House
Evergreen
Maverick Streets
James Murphy
Devine
R. Manuel M. Bonilha
East
Adolph Dreies
San Apronio
Eronimo Perales
Laredo Atrect
Jake
Lomar
Warnis
GS Seralse
Court House
Limiles Banderaroa
Ntonio
Magnolia
Canary Bird
Matamoros
A. M. Caballero
H. Sanchez
Sanchez
Caballero
Tempe
M. E. Wilson
Avenue C
East Milam Square
Crockett Street
Alazan Creek
Krisch
Bellis
Phonetic Institute
International Association of
Robert Wilson
Floyd & Co
Galveston
Fort Worth
Regene
Gerald Griffin
Cor
Houston St
Aye. C
Marie Upton
Wisling
Soledad Block
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
East Commerce Street and
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu
A. T. Hensley
San Antonio Lumber Co
P. O
Ishler
J. Rhodes
Safe Earn
Herb Bitters
A. Schellen
Drugeiet
Clair Street
Cleo C
Dante x Our Et Mishler Herd Bitters CO
Commerce
Parker
Association
Jorde Srsssecnes
Treasu
Brecon Vores
Rished Houses
Finance Committee
Finance
Holland
Brock Martin Munch
Linpnaer
International Building and Loan Association
Profis
M. Lindner
J.C. Talcote
San Pedro Springs
Rendle & Derby
West
Bridge
W. W. Blair
Fort Scorr Nursery
Firth
Building and Loan
Ramesay
Sehryver
Bonynge
Pocoman
Ramaay
Seculan
Froboese
Labach
Leopold M. Je At
B. McDermott
Leickenius
Liabil&ties
Pinch
A. Bos
USA
Miu Pnak
Retary
Tacronu M
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Building and Loan Association
PRG
Soledad
Southeast
Cocker
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