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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1885
Page
4
Water on the Eastern Texas break along the Sunset route is falling rapidly and solid trains are expected to run this evening. The transfer system used during the bad weather has proven successful with little or no delay.
An Electric Light representative states a consolidation with the Telephone company is arranged. The date February 3 marks the marriage of Joe Johnson of the Electric Light company to Magic Beaumont, a Telephone Exchange operator in the city.
Bids were opened yesterday at the office of Wahrenhbe xer & Beckmann architects for the Scholz pavilion contract on Losoyo street. Bidders Pauly & Diehlman offered 10,382. Neumann & Lindahl 8,995. L. H. Hornung 8,995. John Waite 8,080. T. W. Carrico 8,523.
World renowned singer Philip Phillips will perform sacred concerts at First Presbyterian Church on January 30 31 and February 2 3 to aid the Woman's Missionary Society. Concerts begin at 8 pm with tickets 50 cents and 25 cents for children under 12. Tickets are sold at Baldwin Nic Kenggs Risehe Soule Williams and the Vance house.
Parties in Carrizo Springs report two Mexicans were brought in after being shot while waylaid on the Eagle Pass route. They are said to belong to a gang of rifle thieves and raiders active on ranches between Carrizo Springs and Eagle Pass, with rumors of five additional Mexican fatalities along the Eagle road.
Mr. C. A. Richter died at his residence on Matagorda Street after a long liver-related illness. Born September 11, 1832 in Aynewalde Saxony, he immigrated to America about 30 years ago and spent much of his time in San Antonio. He leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters, the eldest married to Alderman Pauly. The funeral is set for 4 p.m. today at his home, with the noon City Council and police to escort the hearse.
Last night a fire at Mr. 8 Scrivener's Garden Street house caused heavy smoke in the upper room where the nurse-girl found the room filled with oke. Mr. Scrivener and his servant narrowly escaped as the blaze burned servant dresses a bureau and a large trunk. Cause undetermined though believed to be an ignited match dropped.
In the Fourth ward at Limmer garden Emil Heinz a garden proprietor clashed with John Wilkins over a business matter. Wilkins scratched Heinz’s face drawing blood. Heinz used a plank to strike Wilkins over the head sending him out of the yard and over the fence. Spectators watched as Heinz continued the confrontation with attempts to strike.
Riffs on a lively San Antonio scene include a masked Masquerade ball and skating at Commerce Street rink this evening with elite attendance from the city. Obvious traffic issues on Navarro Street and note of a recent saloon brawl on Main plaza.
Denison residents and out of town guests are listed visiting San Antonio hotels and sites including the Maverick St Leonard and Menger. Names include Will R Phillips J A Artz Ed Cohen Samuel Blume C C Clamp G M Ward A G Pickett Sr Charles W Pipe Zeferino Romero W Tunstall German Knoop J A Gaston Captain Lee Hall J Palmer J Neil Miss Larry George Kalteyer and D P Barr H L Benson and H Fargo Co. The notes mention Kalteyer visiting Austin to promote Texas cement and Benson promising more letters on Colorado scenery and agricultural resources.
In Laredo a confrontation between editor Frank Grice of the diminutive awgan and mayoral candidate J H Copeland ends with Grice allegedly struck and Copeland drawing a pistol. Eyewitness account places Grice on the curb near the post office as a streetcar delay leads to a scuffle and a punch. No arrests reported.
James Hettler fined $5 for quarreling and fighting. N Wells fined $10 for disorderly conduct after incident at Military Plaza where he harassed two frightened women. Several others fined for drunkenness or insults, including Ramirez $5 and Wilke $5 for obstructing a street crossing.
Reaping Pennsylvania January 22. In building No 15 North Sixth Street Philadelphia a strong gas odor led to the discovery of attorney J Warren Tyron unconscious at a small table under a gas bracket. Doctors Good and Schulze revived him by artificial respiration. he remains unconscious and recovery is uncertain amid rumors of stock losses and despondency.
A well dressed man entered a New Braunfels residence while the owner was away. On return, the wife was missing and the house showed a theft of a breadcloth suit, boots, hat, a gold watch and chain, and cash. A worn old wardrobe was left behind. The incident details imply a daylight burglary nearby.
The Fashion theatre offers a strong program with The Labratory a laughable opening act by Jen Powers James Dalton and LeClair. Frank ie Hall performs a boat dancing specialty and Magerald Davene returns as a favorite with songs and costumes. The Powers tout a sketch Uncle Rufus Birthday while The Quinnetts dazzle on the double trapeze. The Trapper Brotherhood drama closes with S J Wheeler and May Olive, Calamity Jane impersonation. Male Wahoo feats and kicking propensities generate chatter.
Classified items include boarding house rates at 411 West Houston and 441 Soledad, clothing made to order, cheap overcoats and winter underwear, a new piano for sale, remedies for coughs and throat ailments, dental care alternatives, music for balls, art supplies, and notices about water ditch shutoffs and local business offers. The mix features advertisements for Morley’s tonic and X tonic, Kalteyer & Son drugs, and various local shops.
A large crowd attended the first day of the grand national cocking tournament. Results show John Wilkins winning fights against Dave Williams and F W Graves, with Love and Stanfield also securing victories. All matches featured round heels and varied fight times.
From Natchez Mississippi comes news of Mrs. Galpin formerly Miss Kinney later Mrs. English a longtime Natchez resident and familiar to readers as a Waterville Kansas correspondent. Now in San Antonio Texas her carrier’s address reveals she remains inspired by southern camaraderie and poetry.
Fine tract of 1100 acres on Buffalo Bayou six miles from Houston with water grass and timber. Some improvements and last season hay. Sold cheap on easy terms. Also Houston and San Antonio properties including five room cottage on McKinney Street and an array of affordable building lots and rental options. Large Texas ranch with 12000 sheep 3000 goats 100 horses priced at 40000.
A well known stock man from Tilden seeks care in San Antonio from Dr L V Weathers noted for treating acute and chronic diseases. Testimonial from Mr Beyer claims dramatic improvement after unsuccessful prior treatments and praises Dr Weathers as a competent physician and gentleman. Signed endorsements from local citizens and business figures accompany the notice.
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