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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1885
Page
4
Officer Westmoreland denounces the party behind "Hot Water" as a slanderer and expresses frustration at being opposed. He says he aims to fulfill his duty despite making enemies.
An advertisement by Mr Mayer in the Lieur columns promotes a large assortment of fancy goods at unusually low prices. Readers are invited to call and view the bargains on offer.
A reader signing as Colored Reader comments that kissing may create love and jokes about a minister intruding on Mormon rights. The report also notes train arrivals with Missouri Pacific trains bringing in early morning mail, Floresville, Boerne, and Fredericksburg mails arriving, and Sunset mails on time.
A man who claimed he was robbed at the Fashion theatre told Mr. Samuels one of the proprietors that he had missed the money. Later information shows he actually found his pocket book at the Central where he was staying.
James VY Dignowity and Frank P Hord transfer to H B Andrews a tract six miles northwest of San Antonio from survey No 48. Annie McDonald and R McDonald sell lots 6 5 and part of 4 2 on South Flores Street to PB Weick for 300 dollars.
A collage of local items notes Mayor French ill and Marshal Shardein confined at home. Weather hits sheep and schools, telegraph wires, and streetcars. several deaths and a murder case update. marriage license for Emil Hinz and Annie Weitzler. wedding farewells and a rescue near the Fashion theatre.
A long list of guests from across the U S and Mexico stay at major hotels. O Rest from St Louis Ione E Hogan from Taylor J H Ellison from Marfa and Colonel James F Ellison from San Marcos at St Leonard. Frank Pearce St Louis and G W Bennett from New York at Maverick, Vance and Menger hosts in San Antonio.
In Colfax county, fence cutters strike a 90 mile line from Ponie to Toquis, crippling Red River Cattle company and others. Organised squads cut middle panels to block water access, risking armed resistance as cattle die from thirst and owners vow protection.
Omana Nebraska January 14 William Lovelace died in Council Bluffs from small pox after being abandoned by relatives. He lay three days without food or fire, crawled to a doorstep for help, and warned the living that he would haunt those who abandoned him. Green Meyers quarantined at the pest house, then fled to St. Joseph, claiming Lovelace’s ghost pursued him.
A Havoc of listings: 1100 acre Pine Farm near Houston on Buffalo Bayou with water, timber and hay. multiple city lots and houses in Houston including a five room cottage on McKinney Street and a six thousand dollar two story on Avenue C. additional Crockett street lots and Alazan creek plots. large 65 000 acre ranch near Rio Grande with 12000 sheep 8000 goats and 100 horses priced at 40000. inquiries to J W Bradley or T B Johnson both in San Antonio.
The San Antonio Relief association relocates from 6 West Houston to 208 Soledad Street first door north of Houston. Donors and inquiries should call 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. J. W. Nem, President Board of Directors.
At the annual meeting held last night the Casino association elected officers for the coming year. Jacob Waelder was chosen president, Gustave Groos vice president, Alex Kuhn secretary, S Lassner treasurer, and Mr. Mendelsohn book-keeper. Directors named were H. L. Baker, G. Duerler, Ed Steves, Sr.
A Sunday notice describes an imminent clash at the Stock Exchange saloon between Dick Johnson and Foyler. Johnson, whipped by Foyler before, vowed to whip Foyler after meeting him, but Offord Martinez intervened to separate the pair before any blows occurred.
In probate court Jose Marsteller was named administrator of the estate of J. B. Marsteller with a $4000 bond. Appraisers named were M. M. Bright, L. M. Walthall and J. M. Ellis. George Kalteyer was appointed administrator de bonis non for Charles Kunzman. bond amount not stated. Appraisers listed: F. Krisch, Fritz Schreiner and William L. Heuschkel.
Jackson Mississippi January 14. The heirs of T O Jennings conductor killed in July 1883 by his train through Mammoth Bayou bridge sued the railroad for 50000. The last term produced a mistrial with a deadlocked jury. After a week of trial this term the jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff of one dollar.
A leading lumber executive from Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan prepares to depart for Austin and other points. Mr Steves represents a major lumber combination whose Texas trade is expanding rapidly. He is noted for his lifelong industry experience and strong business qualifications. Bon voyage and safe return.
The State vs. Eugene Billis theft under twenty dollars was dismissed. The State vs. C Bain willfully obstructing public road and The State vs. C C Baker on a like charge were continued. The City of San Antonio vs. L Cradan from Recorder's court was dismissed. August Schwartz appeal from Justice's court continued. Court adjourned until 2.
In Sussex New Brunswick overseers of the poor auctioned four paupers to the lowest bidder. A man bid $90 per year for one, an old woman $72, and after bids of 71 70 65.50 the oldest man sold for 50. A fourth pauper drew no bids. The note ends with a critique, calling it unchristian.
Utility crews report most lines working with repairs underway after ice damage. The New Braunfels Austin tie is down, city lines 50 to 60 down, Government hill and army HQ lines down, waterworks and cement factory lines working, San Pedro springs line damaged but functional, four repairers on duty since morning. The piece also references political satire and spiritualist notes amid the backdrop of a harsh winter.
Hot lunch daily 10 to 12 at J T Brady Co. watch raffle January 17 8:30 pm at Sim Hart's cigar store. Pancoast & Sons advertise clothing and cheap winter goods. Little Joker cigarettes promotion. For sale saloon business at Spite of Gerald Griffin. Two boys wanted for horse routes. Red Fancy Patent and Calumet Roller flour. Removal: A Varga saddlery to 222 Dolorosa. Sessions & Ryan dissolution and continuation under same firm. Music for balls by Frank D Zottarelli Co. S Floyd Co brokers with offices in Galveston San Antonio Houston Fort Worth.
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