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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
4
The Lion of Frank Fanning received a wedding card for Miss Duck McFarlane of Palestine. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening February 4 and is expected to draw congratulations from many across Texas and Mexico.
A well known Irish-American gentleman, active for Ireland, said he would travel to England with dynamite to blow up Parliament and the British navy if supplied. The crude remark ended with a violent insult toward the man, urging him to possess the explosive and be harmed by a mule.
In probate court this morning the guardian's report of sale in the Mary Heiligmann estate and the administrator's report in the A Schloemann estate were confirmed. W L Henschel appointed guardian of Wiley Eugene He a minor with bond fixed at set.
Elizabeth Gordon appeared in district court on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame. She pleaded not guilty but the prosecution consumed much of the morning with witnesses. The plea was withdrawn and the jury fined Gordon $100 for delaying proceedings.
Messrs. Wahrenberger and Beckmann, long listed in Liaut columns, have left their former office and opened a spacious suite for general office and private consultations above the bank peeing, formerly Lockwood Kampmann. Both are native Texans with high honors from polytechnic colleges at Carlsruhe and Hannover. Business entrusted to them will receive prompt attention.
Amusement committee includes F Groos J Arnold Herbert Zork Harry Fowler Carl Beck Refreshment committee lists F Elmdorf R Suddig G Koerner U Rhodius L Bergstrom Literary committee names A Kuhn C Listich M Mendelsohn Oestrich Building committee comprises A Moye Ed Steves Sr Albert Beckmann.
A list of minor offenses and penalties including drunk and disorderly conduct fines for J M Sullivan Eliza Lewis and John Downey. Several defendants were dismissed or continued for issues such as insulting language quarreling violating ordinances and leaving a team unattended.
The first Philharmonic Society soiree at Scholz's hall drew a select audience amid applause. Highlights included a chorus titled Over the Mountain Away, solo I'll wait, my love by Sim Hart, and a violin Scene de Ballet by Mendelssohn, with readings and further vocal and instrumental numbers.
News briefs list sales at Sheets and local ads, along with city updates. Items note delayed Missouri Pacific train, new Street Commissioner Peter Nelson, a lunacy trial for Mary Wiley, drill of the San Antonio Rifles, births and social events, a 1843 Mier execution painting, court cases, and upcoming public gatherings in San Antonio Texas with multiple dates and venues.
Denison resident M Moore and others, including Barnesville’s W G C Barnes and St Louis guests, are registered at the Central, Maverick, and St Leonard hotels. Travelers from Buffalo to Athens and commerce figures from Boston mingle with local residents, while Mr Denny of Denny Rice Co. dies suddenly in Boston.
A white reporter describes Sam Moore detained by Officer Abbey after stealing a coat from J M Taylor’s office above Rische’s cigar store. The incident occurred January 24 with Moore selling the coat to a pawnshop. Police recovered the coat and jailed Moore. The San Antonio Relief Association gains funds via three monthly subscriptions from saloonkeepers led by A I Lockwood.
The program featured five bouts with combatants from San Antonio Austin Cold Springs Eastland and Madison Square area. Marx and Robinson each claimed two victories while Stanfield won one and one bout ended in a draw lasting over 50 minutes. A social event followed at Madison Square Presbyterian church hosted by W E Hilton and family with games recitations music and puzzles. A French hair dresser Miss Thierauf from DiFranza St Louis advertised services at the Menger hotel inviting ladies to inquire and order.
Several classified items highlight bargains and services in San Antonio. Pancoast & Sons promote overcoats and winter goods. Sheets' advertises $15 suits and piano bargains. Morley’s Two-Bit Cough Syrup and Creole Female Tonic are pitched for health, with auctions and music services also listed.
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