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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1885
Page
4
Mrs. MusT. P. Williams thanks friends and members of Elkore of Knights of Pythias in San Antonio for help and attention during her husband’s illness and death.
Mr. Otis B. Frank train dispatcher for International will marry Miss Addie Lee Cosden, a telephone company operator, next Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the First Presbyterian church in this city.
This evening at the Fashion theatre a new program debuts featuring the three act drama Trapper Brotherhood starring Wahoo as the principal actor. The marvellous Quinnetts perform daring trapeze feats alongside other attractions in the bill.
One dozen l en toe fancy breed chickens were stolen Saturday night from Mrs. Wahrenberger on South Garden street. Detectives pursue the thief after reports of a morning plaza vendor with fowls in a sack for sale. Also notes a death in Cotulla Texas January 24 from consumption of E B Westlake of Newberg New York and burial arrangements handled by Carter Mullaly.
A 400 yards race at the race track tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 between G D McGinnis brown Bowley San Antonio and W Hampton Old Peter Nueces canyon for 200 dollars. A second match is set for Saturday February 7 at the same venue with Old Peter facing Wharton's gray for 1200 dollars.
Public school examinations set for this week are postponed to next week starting Monday morning. The schedule lists one day per school: Monday Fourth ward, then Third, Second, First wards, and High school. The following week the same order applies to the colored schools from Santa Clara to Riverside.
The association hall overflowed with an appreciative audience who enjoyed Sperling & Company and concluded with the farce He must dance. Sunny weather drew many members for a long missed social event as all ages joined in Terpsichorean exercises into the night. A grand ball by the association is scheduled for next Saturday evening.
A humorous old plan by wives to mildly object to husbands leaving them with babies on Sundays. One wife pretends illness using mustard plasters and medicine bottles while friends watch, causing her husband to fear he has cruelly deserted his family.
Bright day tour notes report council meeting next Monday afternoon. Maverick aims to open a billiard saloon. Carnival and skating events planned at Commerce street rink. Marriage license issued to Edwardo Sancedo and Alejandra Arceniega. Lunacy filings and court appeals noted. Local social events include oyster suppers and philharmonic society activities.
In probate court the final account of the temporary administrator for the Estate of John Courtney was approved. The bond and oath of J. W. ae as temporary administrator for the Estate of Mrs. F. Tracy were approved. For the Estate of D. A. Harris the administrator is ordered to file an exhibit of the estate's condition within two days of notification under penalty of $50 and possible removal.
J. C. Nichols was arrested yesterday around 1 pm on Houston street by Officers Martinez and Dolan at the request of J. E. Young of Young & Arnold on a swindling charge. Nichols fled from the Maverick hotel but was quickly caught and jailed in the bat cave as Mr. Young and Captain Hughes identified him as the con artist seen deceiving several merchants last week.
The ceremony at Mr. Seffel corner Ave E and Fifth in San Antonio united Miss Mary Seffel and Mr. Charles Wesenberg. Emil Wesenberg and Manuel Seffel acted as groomsmen, with Ida Wesenberg and Clara Seffel as bridesmaids. County Judge Wurzbach officiated. a lavish supper followed. The Deutsche Muennerchor serenaded as guests danced late into the night.
The 6:30 International passenger train left with a passenger and the coffin of T. P. Williams aboard, one minute too early, as Williams’s brother and Mrs. Williams chased tickets to Davenport. The coffin was delayed 24 hours and the family faced further travel woes amid criticism of rushing train orders.
Returns certify the city election results for Mayor Recorder Collector Street Commissioner and Aldermen for wards 1 to 4 in San Antonio Texas. Names listed include J H French as Mayor and Ward 2 Alderman James H French Perry and others with totals and scattering notes. Also reports a wagon accident on Fort Flores Street and a Jewish wedding at Mr Rouvant the jeweler with Justice Neuendorf officiating.
San Antonio notices advertise boarding house at 411 West Houston, clothing and dry goods from Pancoast & Sons, firearm and piano bargains, Morley’s cough syrups, Marsden’s Balm, and Dr. Mishler’s Herb Bitters. Local arts and music lessons, dental care promotions, and a water ditch shutoff notice with dates. Also listings for Art Gallery Mueller, Miss Marie Upton art studio, and S. Floyd & Co. brokerage with multiple San Antonio offices.
A San Antonio patient from Tilden credits Dr. L V Weathers with curing rheumatic heart disease through his treatment for acute and chronic ailments. Testimonials praise his skill and recommend him to others seeking relief. Also notes local endorsements for Electric Bitters and a dissolution of Sessions & Ryan with changes in ownership.
Real estate listings advertise 1100 acre Harris county tract near Houston with water timber and railroad access priced as a bargain. Also multiple city properties in Houston area from McKinney Street to Avenue C with 6 000 price points and quick sale notes. Respondents include T B Johnson and J W Bradley with San Antonio agents. A large 65000 acre ranch near the Rio Grande lists 12000 sheep 3000 goats and 100 horses at 40000.
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