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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1885

Page

4

RAYS OF LIGHT and Local Notices

Merchants cut prices on goods from cigars to sewing machines and pianos at Emerson's and Cohen's in Main Plaza. Local deaths include Emilio Barrera and Petra Warren, ages 19 and 45, both from consumption in the Second Ward. Farmers impeded by roads, crops like peaches and melons priced high. grasshoppers threaten crops in El Paso. City finances and taxes detailed. public events announced including a July 14 celebration plan and Turner ball renovations.

J. M. Emerson Emerson’s Emilio Barrera Petra Warren Sim Hart Dan A. Zilinn’s Commerce Alamo Streets Wheeler & Wilson New City School Board Rote Waco San Marcos Fred Bader Henry Cook Austin Tom Boyd Santa Rosa Hospital Elaso Neuendorff Antonio Algean Antonio Valdez Cameron Street San Pedro Creek R. A. Millar & Co Emanuel Abrahams J. Ferguson Bonynge Aycock River Avenue Turners San Antonio Fashion Theatre Court House Haueisen C. W. Dunn H. W. Bitter

Undertaker Will Gaston Suffers Severe Hand Injury

Will Gaston of Messrs Bergstrom and Gray's funeral establish ment fell while replacing a balm bottle. It slipped and cut his right wrist and pulse, causing profuse bleeding until first aid. This morning he remains in a very low condition from blood loss. An erroneous imitation circulates.

Will Gaston Messrs. Bergstrom & Gray

Wholesale Robbery at San Pedro Residence

A former book-keeper, James Byrne, is suspected in a large burglary at Dr. G. L. Hunter’s San Pedro Avenue home. Jewelry, silver, and valuables were stolen after Byrne, recently discharged for drunkenness, was left in charge. Police hold Byrne on circumstantial evidence as they recover loot and investigate into the missing several hundred dollars. Byrne once edited a Texas Gulf coast paper and struggled with drink.

Licar G. L. Hunter San Pedro Avenue South Carolina San Antonio Carolina Messrs. Stevens & Russ Hunter Jas. Byrne Messrs Stevens & Russ Russ Byrne General Russ Id Mies Hunter Hughes Martin Bat Cave Age Pass Texas

Barefoot Man Pleads for Ride After Losing Shoes

A barefoot man approached Officer Van Alstyne at the International and Great Northern depot claiming his shoes were lost in the mud. He asked to phone the stable for a carriage and stated he had $50 in his pocket and would not walk barefoot downtown.

van Alstyne International and Great Northern Railway Perliceman Kerrige Dee

Eighth Cavalry Band Concert At Travis Park

The Eighth Cavalry band conducted by Frank A Hall performs today at Travis Park. Program includes Palmer House Quick Step by Pettee Potpourri from Il Pagliacci by Donizetti or similar Violets Waltz by Waldteufel La Belle Amazone Gavotte Forget Me Not by Loewe.

Travis Park Eighth Cavalry Band Frank A. Hall Lime Palmer House Quick Step Pettee Il Polinto Donizette Violets Waldteufel Loeschhorn Pi Gavotte Theodoreese

Unhoused residents fined and community notices issued

Key West fines levied on unhoused individuals including Rosa Williams and Willis Wallace. Rosa and Liza Williams face penalties after incidents with Itasca and Annie Braden. Liza receives a $5 fine. Vingal charged with drunkenness also fined $5, John Flynn fined $5 for intoxication. A lodge dance appointment is postponed to next Tuesday. an impromptu social entertained guests with music and recitations. Ancient Order of Hibernians holds special Meyer's hall meeting July 9 at 8.

Key West Rosa Liza Williams Itasca Annie Braden Liza Willis Wallace Vingal John Flynn Ancient Order of Hibernians Meyer's Hall

Personal Points From Victoria to Sunset City Visitors

A list of travelers and locals in the city includes A. E. Nolte of Victoria staying at the Southern, Rev. H. J. Bishop of Ashley Illinois, Gustave Miller of Veith & Miller in Uvalde, and P. Gray Nichols of Sunset Railway in town on business. Others noted: John Tibbs with family leaving for Cincinnati, W. F. Home visiting city, L. C. Manlove of Sunset auditing, Ora Wood and Ida Barber en route to San Marcos for Summer Normal, W. H. Way returning from Galveston, George W. Lupton heading to Houston, H. J. Sylvester and J. Mittman among visitors, Major Alex Moore visiting New London Connecticut, and several guests at the Menger hotel.

A. E. Nolte Victoria Southern Rev H. J. Bishop Ashley, Il Gustave Miller Veith & Miller Uvalde P. Gray Nichols Watereg Sunset John ‘I’. Tibbs Cincinnati New Orleans N. D San Marcos W.H. Way Encinal Galveston George W. Lupton Southwestern Queen and Crescent Railroad Houston W. W. Boone Kentucky New London Connecticut P. S. Caldwell Windsor G. G. Williams St. Louis L. Saltonstall Frie County F. Meurin E. Kaiser Marion W. F. Horne Sunny Side

Local Classifieds and Shop Offers

Various ads list watches, garments, and furniture for sale or rent from J. M. Gold and Emersons. Riverside restaurant promotes meals, drinks, and services at Commerce and Loseyost, with Priced items and loan offers by Uncle Emerson. Public notices include dressmaking by Miss O Keeff, tape worm treatment, and a paint shop opening by Pasche. Antique cars, gardens, and band concerts noted by Lippe and Lipps firms.

J. M. Emerson Riverside Miss O'Keeff Commerce Street Express Office A. M. Cohen Main Plaza Uncle Emerson Dr. Johns East Commerce Street Manilaza New York Miss O

Mud and mayhem on San Antonio streets reported by Anuel Hernandez

A San Geronimo resident recounts getting stuck in six inches of mud near Wolfson's warehouse on Cameron Street while en route to Obraje, fearing a drown in mud. He notes insurance issues and criticizes city street conditions as dangerous and unlicensed nuisances.

San Antonio San Geronimo Texas Wolfson Cameron Street Cameron Obraje Chavez Bexar County Wolfson’s Anuel Hernandez

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the Daily Light George Mnlees Paul Wagner Carter & Mullaly Undertakers Alamo Plaza BGP United States Europe W. J. Young Es Gent Mallory Line Atlantic Lines West Commerce St West Houston St Eliefoth Cassiano Navarro Street Groos Employment Office Issy Landa North Kes Street Janantitiog BR. W. Rogers Poe Lara, ———— T Bryan Callaghan P. Clavpon Oty Clerk Messrs. Wahrenberger & Beckmann Sunset Road West California Dinkel, Handy Bros., & Co Ben Coffee McDaniel Stevens Coffee Recorders Court G.T George Baskett Farmington Grayson County F. Kalteyer & Son Narciso San Pedro Springs F. Pasche Houston Street Wiliam Lippe Eighth Cavalry William Lipps Pancoast & Son Zander & Levy Market Street A. M. Cohen’s New York Coat Joe A.M. Cohen Poe V. Lorra Armstrong’s Julius Zanders Casino Street Misa O’keeff Buffalo Stock Yards Tex Baml T. Cushing G. M. Samuel Notary Public Rvwo Hosack & Newton's Auction Store Otice—Mia E. B. Wetzstein Sunset Depot Austin Street Jameson SM Antonio North Flores St Soledad Street Courthouse Republic OF Mexico Mexico Lorenzo Castro Monterey Street Alazan Croek N. B.bi Tages Ee Calcasieu Lumber Yard Surieet Calcasieu Parish Pape Frank’s Alamo’ Store Fra Swene J. W. Bradley J. N. Groesbeeck Real Estate Exchange For East Houston Street San Antonio, Texas Labatt & CO THE Alamo Iron Works Sunset Road Presa Street Bergstrom & Gray T. H. Gray Blum Street Monger Hotel L. Ga Savings Bank L. Garza
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