RAYS OF LIGHT AND TOWN HAPPENINGS
Local notes report hay making in a high school yard, social events at Jonas garden, music and dancing plans, a picnic invitation from Mr Jonas, and a Volksfest update. Police longevity noted for John Fitzhenry, business reopenings, church services, marriage licenses issued, and theft and lost items. Also mentions hay wagon stuck, sausage of street life, and various meetings at clubs and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson's
Jonas’ Garden
Peter Jonas
Jonas
Personal Points Roll Call at City Hotels
Captain Henry Scott of Refugio and Captain L P Sieker head to Uvalde and others from Rio Grande City Gonzales and Dallas visit, with many guests at the Southern and Maverick and Menger hotels. Names include J H Muenster Luling and K Marks, E Marks, W E Jones, M W Meyers, Henry Schumann, J H Ewell, Henry Hord, W C Rote, Briggs, F J Beitel, W B Hassell, J T Shindler, Berringham, Will Philips, B Briner, W McMaster, R Goppinger, H L Benson, Charles E Fretz, A Patton, Col George Towle, O A Larazolo, L B Kelley, J W Booth, Henry West, G M Harcourt, A L Jackson, Seaton Keith, Louis P Dietrich, and Joseph S Harrison staying at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Scott
Refugio
L. P. Sieker
Uvalde
J.H. Muenster
Luling
Southern
C. von Herman
Washington, D. C
Mr. K. Marks
Rio Grande City
E. Marks
W.E. Jones
M. W. Meyers
Gonzales
Henry Schumann
Dreiss’ Drug Store
J. H. Ewell
Henry Hord
Goliad
W. C. Rote
San Marcos
Briggs
F. J. Beitel
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. B. Hassell
Texas
J. ‘I’. Shindler
Hempstead
M. Berringham
Laredo
Will Philips
B. Briner
Galveston
W. McMaster
Scotland
R. Goppinger
New York
H. L. Benson
Chicago
B. Teat
Boston
Charles E. Fretz
Dallas
A. Patton
Houston
Maverick
Col
George F. Towle
U.S. A
Fort Clark
O. A. Larazolo
el Paso
J. W. Booth
Henry West
G. M. Harcourt
A. L. Jackson
Weimar
G. B. Moors
Williamsport
Mystery surrounds reported killing in Live Oak county
Reports say John Wilson of Live Oak county is killed though details lack clarity. One local source supports the claim while others deny knowledge, noting slow communication delays biasing the info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Wilson
Live Oak County
Hose Company Ball At Jonas Garden This Evening
Reporters and uniformed firemen may enter free as the Hose company hosts a ball at Jonas garden tonight. The event invites guests to enjoy the social gathering amid local service group support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose Company
Jonas’ Garden
Local Resident Receives Basket of Fruit
This morning, Mrs Mainz of the Buena Vista and South Frio streets corner presented The Liaur with a basket of fine grapes and peaches. The fruit, grown in her garden, was said to rival produce from any part of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainz
Buena Vista
South Frio Streets
Two Lone Star Brewery Employees Set to Wed San Antonio Daughters
Two Lone Star Brewery workers will marry two San Antonio girls, mutual friends for years. The Tyrolean concert at Mission Garden drew a large local crowd with fine performances by Miss Nannie Rohland and Mr Lechnenp. Tonight and tomorrow feature extra programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Brewery
Army of Benedicts
San Antonio
Mission Garden
Nannie Rohland
Lechnenp
Rohland
Toni Gray
Barber Shop Opens Opposite Menger Hotel in San Antonio
Albert Zilian launches a new barber shop across from the Menger hotel with fresh fixtures. The interior features California redwood paneling and three chairs with perforated walnut seats for summer and plush upholstery for winter. The tensorial parlor is touted as among the finest in the state when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Zilian
Times
Menger
California
Intelligent dog guides Tyrolean guest after concert
Mr. Ludwig Mahncke of Mission garden reports a remarkably smart dog. After a concert a Tyrolean gentleman from New Orleans was led by the dog to his room and kept there until he was in bed, noting the guest had likely overindulged in beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Mahncke
Mission Garden
New Orleans
Local Court Dockets Report Striking and Suspects
Albert Solomon and Jack Sturtz are held on suspicion of knowledge about a recent murder as cases are passed for the present. B. F. Pierce faced trial for striking an old Russian peddler and was dismissed. KE. F. Hollaman refused to testify about hacks, and H. Schubach was fined three dollars for running back at night without a side light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Solomon
Jack Sturtz
Jait
B. F. Pierce
KE. F. Hollaman
H. Schubach
City Architect Charged With Bribery Attempt For Hospital Plans
It leaks that a city architect wrote two letters offering county court members each 100 to secure hospital plans. One official treated it with contempt, another returned it and warned against the bribe. Officials denounced the incident but deemed it ignorance rather than criminal. The architect also offered 100 to others to abstain or be excluded.
Fisherman Clark Rescued After Boat Capsize on River
Yesterday Mr. Clark of Clark and Simpson’s saloon with H. Gillespie went fishing. Their punt capsized in a 15 foot deep hole. Theo Artzt plunged in and saved Clark from drowning before guiding him to shore. Clark, frightened, walked home as Artzt suffered a spasmodic attack from the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Ark & Simpson
H. Gillespie
Theo
Artzt
Mexican Items Chronicle Mixed News From Across Regions
Reports from Zacatecas describe a new agricultural society and abundant harvests. A fatal fire near Queretaro is suspected arson. The Pepito pilot boat from Campeche to Vera Cruz sank near the harbor. Four robbers attacked the Canelo ranch in Nueva Leon. two suspects were identified and later arrested. Guadalajara warns against reading Clarin for religious reasons amid Mexico's claimed religious freedom. Two girls in Leon fought over a youth, ending with one fainting from the skirmish. Also noted are milk cows for sale at Keilman's Salado location and a writable tobacco product claim about Opera Pulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queretaro
Pepito
Campeche
Vera Cruz
Canelo
Nueva Leon
Herald of
Guadalajara
Mexico
Monitor- Republican
Leon
Rewards Offered for Lone Star Murders in Bexar County
Anton Adam, Justice of the Peace and Ex-Officio Coroner of Bexar County Texas, urges residents to fund rewards of 1000 to 2000 dollars for arrests and convictions in the murders of Sid M. Staniforth and H. Brewer. He subscribes 100 dollars to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid M. Staniforth
H. Brewer
Aniton Adam
Bexar County
Texas
Wolfson's Store to Remodel as Bargains Draw Crowds
Successful revolution in local business seen as Mr. L Wolfson plans interior changes at his store with workers preparing materials. To make room a large stock of furniture and carpets is being sold off at low prices, many items new yet offered cheaper than second hand goods. The push to clear stock aims to sustain a rush of shoppers this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wolfson
Foupdates
Wolfson
Wolfson’s
San Antonio
Texas
C. H. Mueller
Commerce Street
Mueller
KE. Berrsure & Co
Houses to Patronize and Emersons ad spree
Long list of local advertisements from a San Antonio page featuring J. M. Emerson selling nickel watches clocks sewing machines and clothing at Main Plaza with other items from A. M. Cohen Miss O Keeffe and Julius Zanders. Riverside restaurant promotions and theatre notices appear alongside carpenter and photographer solicitations.
The Widow Pleased By Request
A humorous reminiscence from Catchem Jones of Austin Texas written to editor. The narrator recalls childhood songs and a nickname Catchem Jane and ends with a sign off as Wide Catchem Jones describing music by a late husband and a tribute to a shared past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
Austin
Texas
Mr. Sweeny
Scott Doan
Jane
Catehhem Jones
Ole Man Jones
Golden Shore
L'Exas
Honest Man Hunt Sparks City Hall Satire
Diogenes laments empty pockets and a missing lantern while searching Coisago city council for an honest man. The piece mixes classical wit with a local festival scene and notices a grand ball at Fest's hall featuring Lone Star beer and Flores street line conductors new signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Socrates
Coisago
Chicago News
Flores Street
Were-Straw Hats for Gents Youths and Boys
A new line of were straw hats for gents youths and boys arrives with styles suitable for ladies misses and children. The collection offers lightweight designs and durable weave, ideal for summer wear and outdoor work.
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the Daily Light
George
Paul Wagner
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Bay
United States
West
Houston St
T. J. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum
Noe Eal Hotel
Union
PF. Kliefoth
Cassiano
Navarro Street
Groos’ Bank
Employment Office
Kreutzner
Turner Hall
Natural History
San Pedro Springs
France
Kerble
Board OF Directors
John Fitzhenry
S. Floyd & Co
Christian Church
Emerson’s
Volksfest Committee
Literary Club
Losoyo Street
Manuel Mabu
Alazan
Leon Springs
Lina Briam
Lavacca Street
San Fernando
San Pedro Avenue
J.J. Netmore
Crockett Street
Brewer
Second Baptist Church
J. W. Carr
C. E. Frary
Navarro Streets
Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Corner Avenue
Pecan
Ball
8S Court
Zacatecas
Keilman
Salado
Robertson
J. M. Emerson
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
Riverside
Corner of Commerce
Losoyost
Emerson
Parker
Claibrough
Baker Gun
A. M. Cohen’s
Ain Plaza
Wheeler & Wilson
Maiilaza
Ow York
Miss .O’keeff
Express
J. M. Emerson’s
Dr. Weather
George Baskett
Farmington
Glafgat Sity
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Apa
Henry LanGer
Arbeiter Verein Hall
Daniel Reichel
Gallaguerr
Armstrong
West Side
Julius Zanders
Casino Street
Market Street
Moses
A.M. Cohen’s
V. Lorra
Catehem Jones
R. A. Millar & Co
Buffalo Stock Yards
Respectfull
R. A. Muttan & Co
Perengwi
Sys
H. M. Laeeeee
Tt Diogenes
Daniel
Simon Fest
Simon
Orem S Hance
Calcasieu Lumber Yar
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
Nces
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
San Antonio, Texas
Frank’s
Alamo Store
Frank
Mahncke’s Garden
Hans Lechner
Mra. H. Lechner
Nanny Rohland
Marie Math
Toni Grau
W. G. M. Bamurl
NowTanRy
Stuation
M. Schiebel
Antonio
North Flores St
Soledad Street
Huning
Courthouse
Uilding
Healey
J. Light
Purchasing and Depot, Co
Tex
Samu
T. Cushing Purchasing and Depot
Republic OF Mexico
Lorenzo Castro
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Mportant
Veramendi Garden
Pally. Nio Damken & Bo
Sissy Landa
Nort Flores Street
R. W. Rogers
Sruere
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