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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1885

Page

4

RAYS OF LIGHT AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN TOWN

A digest of notices from Emerson's shop and San Antonio events. Belknap Rifles drill at baseball grounds, trolley line upgrades, local arrests, and theater dance announcements. Includes hog law contest decision and remarks on rail traffic.

Emerson San Antonio Belknap Rifles Internationa Great Northern Lou Hunter St. Joe Railroad C. C. Ferguson Chicago and Alton Baseball Grounds Pee Haseen Pee San Pedro Springs Mission Hose Company Missionarden Washington Theatre Washington Square Springs Meyers United States Army Lampasas EB. Frary Houston Navarro Streets East Street

New Insurance Firm Promises Strong Texas Coverage

The new firm founded by W.B. and Newt. M. Smith offers fire marine and tornado insurance in Texas. They invite customers to review their company list and rates for new policies or renewals.

W.B Newt. M. Smith Ecard Lignr Texas

Tall youth in saloon drawing weapon over drink

A slender youth entered the Black Elephant on Nueva street and demanded a drink. When the man denying payment refused, the youth drew a pistol and bowie knife. Officer Bolinger arrested him. he was fined $50 this morning.

Black Elephant Nueva Street Bolinger Bat Cave

Prominent visitors fill city hotels including Southern stayers

Uvalde figures like W. Hiler and J. Sippel, plus Misses Almond and Colonel Barreiro, are in the city on business or en route, staying at the Southern. Notables from Corpus Christi, Del Rio, Nashville, and Dallas arrive at Maverick and Menger hotels as clerks, agents, and officials check in.

W.5. Hiler John Sippel New Braunfels San Antonio Josie Bessie Almond Corpus Christi John A. Kerr J. J. Hall Cotulla Henry Scott Mission Refugio Pat Whelan Corpus Coristi Thomas M. Colsten Flatonia J.J. Price William Arnold del Rio W. W. Johnson Central America O. Paget St. Louis Adolfo Barreiro Laredo Mexico Uriah Lott San Antonio and Aransas Pass New York M. Kenedy T. K. Hopkins Nashville Tenn Galveston J. Farmings Corsicana Hotel Maverick A. Lott M. Price Houston W. P. Dakan Dallas T.G. George C. Bender Spring Creek E. Nolte F. Nolte Seguin N.O. Lauve Austin

City Council Seeks County Hospital Plans and street work

City Council sessions consider county hospital plans with July 15 date and appoint a committee to confer with the county. Petitions cover street openings, crosswalks, repairs, a fence donation, and permits. Bond proceeds to drain and macadamize unimproved streets, with a reporting committee and engineer input.

Fourth Waru Hose Company Lockwood Fire Department D. Sullivan Amelia Elmendorf Rock Quarry Edgar Gailey F. R. Brown L. Garza Austin Street San Antonio Electric Light Company G. G. Braden W. Frederick Henry C. Langer John &. French Losoyo Street Alamo French Hambleton E. M. Bridge Martin Rodriguez S. Ewing R. M. Hickey Brown & Fest Houston Street Schreiner Sarah Brewer Ayor Olive and Duval Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Ohalton

Veramendi Garden and Bar Hosts Noted Local Proprietors

The Veramendi house, a historic relic of the independence era, features Nic Damken & Co. running the garden and bar with renovated interiors. John Walsh, longtime Government printing office head, died after a short illness at 41, leaving a widow. He held offices in Anchor Lodge A F and A M and the commandery, and was buried in full Masonic honors by the lodge.

Lianr Messrs Nic Damken & Co Veramendi Garden Nic Veramendi John Walsh Anchor Lodge A. F A. M

Prosperous Traders and Notable Local Enterprises

The city showcases wealth through persistent, honest business leaders. L Wolfson plans store interior upgrades, with a large furniture and carpet stock slashed to clear space. New promotions entice replacements, while Wolfson’s draws crowds. Community events include Arbeiter Verein Hall performances and a burro race at San Pedro park race course, with details on participation and prizes. Burnet Granite announces Back bone Valley stone agency and upcoming manufacturing plans. Opera Pulls touts lip-friendly cigarettes.

L. Wolfson Wolfson Wolfson’s

Local Advertisements Highlight Stores and Services in San Antonio

A cluttered ad page showcases J. M. Emerson's bargains on nickel watches clocks and suits, A. M. Cohen's Main Plaza offerings on clothing and furnishings, Miss O Keeffe's dressmaking and the Riverside restaurant at Commerce and Losoya. Also promoted are Dr Weather's tape worm remedy, Julius Zanders scouring, and the Art Gallery of C. H. Mueller at 205 Commerce Street with paints, frames, and decorative wares.

San Antonio A. M Cohen’s Main Plaza New York J. M. Emerson A. M. Cohen Riverside Corner of Commerce Losoyost Emerson Parker Clasbrough Emerson’s Uncle Emerson Ain Plaza Wheeler & Wilson A. M. Cohen’s Maiilaza York Miss O’keeff Commerce Street Express Dr. Weather George Baskett Farmington Grayson County Texas Morley F. Kalteyer & Son C. H. Mueller Mueller

Popular Straw Hats New Line for All Ages

Local store advertises a new line of straw hats for men women and children including gents youths boys and Misses sold alongside seven button downshirts.

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