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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1885

Page

4

Rays of Light and City Notices Parade in San Antonio

A collage of brief items recalls Riverside restaurant ads and varied notices. Births, marriages, licenses, property actions, court cases, and social events fill the page, including a baby’s death, a license to marry Oswald Stenzel and Katie Biediger, and a flag presentation to the San Antonio Rifles.

Austin Horacio Maldonado Oswald Stenzel Katie Biediger Southern Hotel Dollar Store Alamo Plaza Aransas Pass Riverside Army Robert Glenn Commerce Street William Uehlinger R. P. Tendich Mexico Recorder’s Court Newton Juan Gomez Juan Cardona St. John’s 4Amo Ice Company Moiers Wahrenberger & Beckmann Capitol City Jacob Weber Vance Messrs. Waugh & Earnest Hon. C. Upson James Vance Texas Simmers International Great Northern Santiago Sanchez New Laredo Menger Winchester McDaniel Sheriff's Office Collee

President Lott and Captain Kenedy Plan Return Amid Railroad Talks

President Lott and Captain Kenedy, visiting New York over Aransas Pass railroad matters, will return home in a few days as key developments are anticipated in negotiations to build the road.

New York Europe W. Jd. Young Mallory Line West Commerce St Lott Kenedy Aransas Pass Conension

Soldier Daniel Stone Faces Charge After Basement Brawl

Daniel Stone of Battery F the Eighth Cavalryman beat a fellow soldier in the Fashion theatre basement. Surgeon Major Wright reports serious injuries and Stone will be held by authorities until the injured man recovers.

Daniel Stone Pers Wright United States Army Stone Fashion Theatre

Flooded San Pedro Avenue From Ditch Bridge Blockage

A bridge at the Labor ditch intersection of Maverick street and San Pedro avenue caused flooding when water could not flow freely beneath. The ditch overflowed flooding many private yards and the avenue.

Labor Ditch Maverick Street San Pedro Avenue

Rue Bezahl Performance Delights Under Threatening Weather

A fair crowd braved inclement weather to watch Rue bezahl presented by skilled German amateur actors. Mgr H Mueller as Spirit of the Mountain and Mrs Mueller as old hag and Queen of Flowers impressed, with F Coll the author and Gretchen delivering strong roles. Spectacular second and fourth acts showcased fine costumes. The play earns praise and repeats.

Ruebezahl Mgr H. Mueller Old Hag F. Coll Gretchen

Fourth of July celebration canceled due to weather

The Committee of Arrangements postpones the barbecue and asks subscribers to keep their payments in the finance fund for a future date. They will refund pro rata after expenses, thanking the public for support. No paper tomorrow due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Finance Committee San Antonio Jovn Rosent Wo. Ferguson Ww. Hornna, Sr J. H. Coretano J. E. Lawatt O. Bennstrom Sur Hart J. C. Crawford T. F. Kerr

Knights of Pythias installs Elk Lodge officers

W B Smith district deputy commander installed Elk Lodge No 35 officers led by Chancellor Commander H Loebnitz and Vice Chancellor Newt M Sith. Trustees include T W Mullaly and W B Smith. Endowment rank offers cheap secure insurance about half the cost of regular companies.

W.B. Smith Elk Lodge George R. Dashieil H. L. Groesbeeck T. B. Johnson Committee On Uniform Division

Fire department committee meeting notice

The General committee of the Fire department is requested to meet at Company No. 2 at 8 20 o'clock this evening.

T.e Company No. 2

Mexican Reveal From Being Out in Two

The San Antonio Lieur reports a terse account noting a Mexican reveal from an out two scenario. The Dalas Democrat quotes a concise remark that one was sufficient.

San Antonio Dalas Democrat

Desperado McDaniel Captured After Desperate Fight

Describing the struggle McDaniel endured before his capture by James Van Riper and E. Q. Stevens, who braved nine Winchester wounds and fought with a broken arm to control his weapon. The two officers also previously captured Yeager, the stage robber responsible for Marshal Gosling's death near New Braunfels.

McDaniel

Willis McAllister Charged With Thefts At Commerce Street Barbers

Willis McAllister once fined for drunk and disorderly now faces theft charges for taking 19 from his former employers Messrs Thompson and Austin barbers on Commerce street. Captain Hughes traced him after his sudden discharge, locating him at billiards and drinking while noting he bought a watch and spent more than usual.

Willis McAllister Darkey Bat Cave Messrs Thompson & Austin Barbers Commerce Street Captain Hughes

San Antonio Bar elects officers and board for new term

The San Antonio Bar association held a meeting to elect officers for the ensuing term led by President J. H. McLeary and Vice President L. N. Walthall. Judge Anthony W. Dillard spoke on professional ethics before adjournment.

San Antonio Bar Association J. H. McLeary L. N. Walthall W. W. Walling Reagan Houston Jacop Waelder J. A. Green Oscar Bergstrom J. D. Stevenson Mesars George Paschal H. E. Vernor N. E. Barnard A.§. Devine Anthony W. Dillard

Lice thanks for two illuminated music volumes from Rhodius Tempsky

The Lice expresses gratitude for two warmly presented volumes of vocal and instrumental music by Rhodius and Tempsky. The vocal selections mix old style airs with modern operatic songs and ballads, while Waldteufel’s Dance Folio adds new pieces to the dance music repertoire.

Lice Messrs. Rhodius & Tempsky Waldteufel

Postage Rates Through 1885 and Progressive Reforms

A historical overview traces U S postal rate changes from 40 mile 8 cent letters in 1796 to 1883 2 cent domestic letters plus the expansion of newspaper and periodical prepayment and the growth of services like stamps registry carrier delivery and postal cards noting self support of the system and its role in national progress.

Cincinnati Times-Star Postoffice Department United States Oregon California Chagres Panama Pacific Coast Wolca

Local Hospitality Guests and Shoppers Across San Antonio

Fort Worth’s W A Mudd and Kerrville’s G R Parsons stay at the Southern with others from Uvalde Philadelphia and St Louis in town. Retail ads boast cheap suits dresses and a July Fourth program as vendors promote Messrs Cohen Pancoast and local eateries and services.

W. A. Mudd Fort Worth Southern G. R. Parsons Kerrville Southera John E. McMullen Floresville J. 8 Lockwood D. H. Ainsworth San Francisco John Withers, Jr Elizabeth Kentucky H.C. Griner Uvalde California W. A. Woldert Drummond Tobacco Company J. G. Lehriever Gibbs Cuero M. D. Montsercatt John H. Wiley Philadelphia Archie Thompson Austin Chas. Smith Keokuk Ilown E. Notley Houston R. M. Farron Columbus B. Badeer Gonzales Joseph Kalliner L. Gervyey St. Louis Hotel Maverick

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