RAYS OF LIGHT AND CITY NOTES ON EVENTS
A busy city page lists a lumbermen convention for tomorrow and fashion theatre acts tonight. Pensions awarded to Capt. William McMaster and Ignacio Spinosa are noted along with docket calls by Judge Wurzbach. The piece also covers theater, concerts, dance halls, licenses to marry, deaths, thefts, and police actions with various local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Theatre
William McMaster
Ignacio Spinosa
Wurzbach
New Orleans
North Flores
Emerson’s
Poley Reid
Houston Street
James Dauboin
Hughes and
Martino
August Gildea
Jennie Boehmer
St. Mark’s
Kreutner
Turner Hall
Brackett
Jennie Bodmer
San Antonio
Messrs. Garoni and Co
H. T. Brown
R. E. Bond
Judge Pickett
Jennie Bayle
Floresville
D. C. Robinson
North Flores Street
Maverick
Mission Garden
A.T. Stanwell
South Street
Leffel
Wolff & Marx
North
Lechner ‘Tyroean
Sunset Hose Company No. 1
Jonas Garden
Minnie Pleasure Club Sociable At Garden Street
The Minnie Pleasure club held a pleasant sociable last night at Mr. Wolff's residence on Garden street. Attending were Misses Maria Wolff Polita Wolff Minnie Duerler Lillie Meyer Emma Dinci Schwartz Annie Heusinger and Messrs. Meyer I Wolff Moritz Fritz Miller Kalteyer Louis Staffel Ernst Amalong Faltz Koehler Emil Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Pleasure Club
Mr. Wolff
Garden Street
Maria and
Polita Wolff
Minnie Duerler
Lillie Meyer
Emma and
Dinci Schwartz
Annie Heusinger
Messrs. Meyer
I. Wolff
Moritz
Fritz Miller
Kalteyer
Louis Staffel
Ernst Amalong
Faltz Koehler
Emil Frank
Probate court admits wills and names executors
In probate court this morning the will of Godfrey Delieche was admitted to probate with R. A. Lieche named executor. Marie Eliza Spady appointed guardian of the persons and estate of the Spady minors. The last will of F. A. Piering admitted to probate with Bernhard Barog as administrator. Frederick Biering appointed guardian of Maria Louisa Biering and the Piering minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Delieche
R. A. Lieche
Marie Eliza Spady
Pady
F. A. Piering
Bernhard Barog
Frederick Biering
Maria Louisa Bierng
Ering
Property transfers involving Hernandez and Flores Cerda
Josefa Velasquez Hernandez widow of Angel Hernandez deeds lot 10 block 7 to Felis Ro darte for 110 dollars. Dolores Gamna de Flores and Jesus pesar Presciliano Cerda transfer another lot 10 block to unidentified party per imperfect OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefa Velasquez Hernandez
Angel Hernandez
Felis Rodarte
Dolores Gamna de Flores
Jesus Pesar Presciliano Cerda
Mule and horse theft case tied to Rocha arrest at Cibolo
The thefts included a mule and a horse from Government Hill and a horse belonging to Manuel Naba on Alazan Creek. The stolen animals were found in possesion of Manuel Rocha, who was arrested at the Cibolo post office. Rocha has served three terms in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Marshal Jackman
Chester
Illinois
Lodge Potter
Dominguez
Shardein
J. H. Winkheim
Rosette Fisher
St. Louis
Arene
Winchester
Government Hill
Stoudt
Manuel Naba
Alazan Creek
Manuel Rocha
Cibolo
Rocha
Social notes from the Menger and Maverick hotels
travelers, visitors and returning guests listed by city and state fill the hotel registers. Names include Mr. Harry Baum Miss Annie Heusinger Miss Nannie Weir Jerome Harris T J Ponton W H Boykin and many others from San Antonio Austin Fort Worth Dallas Houston Cincinnati New York and more staying at the Menger and Hotel Maverick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Baum
Annie Heusinger
Huntsville Institute
Nannie Weir
San Antonio
Austin
Jerome Harris
Menger
Fort Worth
T. J. Ponton
Gonzales
W. H. Boykin
J. A. Smith
E. Js. Kisson
F. A. Franis
C. H. Jacoby
New York
J. W. Snyder
Ohio
8. Shannon
H. M. Finch
R. H. Hopping
St. Louis
H. B. Chapman
Chicago
W. P. Anderson
Dallas
W. Gregory
Hotel Maverick
Wrestling Tournament Results From The Cockpit
In yesterday afternoon's matches Fourth Ward Red weighed four pounds one ounce defeated First Ward Blue at four pounds six ounces. R Marx Blue five pounds ten ounces beat Anderson Black Red five pounds ten ounces. Fourth Ward Red won a later bout against Anderson Dark Red three pounds fourteen ounces. Garza Red five pounds seven ounces defeated Anderson Dark Red five pounds seven ounces. Anderson suffered a fatal accident described as breaking his neck during his third run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
R. Marx
Anderson
Garza
Recorder Court Fines and Contested Cases At Insel Saloon
In Insel man's saloon yesterday J. Schmitt and Tom Dunbar fought over an amateur wrestling dispute. Schmitt fined five dollars. Dunbar dismissed. Several others faced fines or continuances for disorderly conduct, insulting language, or drunkenness, with multiple defendants listed and outcomes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Schmitt
Tom Dunbar
Inselman
Schmitt
Dunbar
Hollaman
Jim Williams
Joel Collins
John Campbell
Simmang
Dorotea Flores
Juana Rios
Jessie Irwin
Jane Bell
Jane
Cussin
Jesse
Baumgarden
Payne
Arthur Parish
Chile Stand
Bat Cave
Dulling
Parish
Francis Jackson
John McClusky
Anacleto Escobar
Cosmo Gomez
James Law
John Landen
Joe Nelson
P. Estrada
Patricio Vasques
Jesus Herrara
Horseback Runaway Endangers Children on Soledad Street
Parents urged to supervise young children around horses after a runaway carriage with three kids on its back escaped on Soledad Street. A gentleman restrained the animal, preventing injury. Also notice of a big auction sale by Hosack and Newton at No 7 West Houston Street tomorrow at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soledad Street
Hosack & Newton
Westouston Street
Antonio Poultry Yards
North Flores St
Courthouse
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Aransas Pass road advances as ninety miles secured
The Aransas Pass railroad project nears completion with ninety miles of iron laid, drawing optimism from San Antonio. The Hesperian notes hopes the Nueces Valley line will invest a bold gesture toward cementing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Lott
Aransas Pass
San Antonio
Nueces Valley
Misses Rossy Favor Licur With Fig Basket Treat
The Misses Rossy present a Licur with a fine basket of figs to grateful recipients. The young women are noted as good school teachers whose thoughtful gift is warmly accepted and appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossy
Renegade Texans Deplore Indiana Stone Vote
Bandera Bugle fumes at Comptroller Swain Walsh and Capitol Board members for backing Indiana stone. The write criticizes their ignorance of Texas geology and argues Texas has abundant premier limestone locally, condemning the decision as an affront to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain
Walsh
Capitol Board
Indiana
Texas
Bandera Bugle
Slander on Andrew Jackson quote linked to victors spoils claim
A Philadelphia Record note rejects the notion that Andrew Jackson held spoils system principles. The item announces a new store lineup at Misa O Keeff on Commerce Street opposite the Express office, highlighting fashionable wigs and ready-made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Philadelphia Record
Hale
Misa O’keeff
Commerce Street
Wolfson store to remodel as carpet and furniture sale continues
L Wolfson announced interior renovations begin later this month at his store and foundries. To clear space for changes, a large stock of furniture and carpets is heavily discounted, with new items priced lower than second hand goods. Shoppers urged to visit and compare bargains while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wolfson
Wolfson
Wolfson’s
Volksfest 1885 plans move toward San Antonio
A Library meeting on Losoya Street reviewed Volksfest and drill subscriptions, showing nearly $3000 pledged. Committees on location and subscriptions were named, and a next gathering set for Sunday at 10. The program spans torchlight procession, feu de joie, grand procession, grounds festivities, promenade concert, exhibition drill, tableaux vivants, fireworks, and prize contests, with expected $1000 top prizes and attendance by about twelve militiary companies and the Houston Light Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losoya Street
Messrs
Weber
Barnes
Favre
Lindner
Runge
Staffel
Steinmann
Ransom
Tansy
Lacoste
Abbott
Zedwick
Messrs. Steinmann
C. M. Barnes
J. Weber
Harry Fowler
Houston Light Guard
Pease of
San Antonio
Gifford seeks aid to promote San Antonio health resort
In Old Mexico era writer Mr Gifford plans to shift focus to advertising San Antonio and West Texas as a health resort. He asks hotels boarding houses physicians and readers for cooperation including location rates patient success stories and climate benefits with August deadline and rewards for tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford
Old Mexico
San Antonio
Westen Texas
Emerson bargains fill San Antonio shops with low prices
Advertisements advertise nickel watches at J. M. Emerson and cheap suits from A. M. Cohen on Main Plaza. Frightful abundance of goods including dress fittings, sewing machines, cameras, watches, and ready made clothing offered with citywide discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cohen’s
Main Plaza
A. M. Cohen
Emerson
Parker
Claibrough
Baker Gun
Emerson’s
Manilaza
New York
Miss O’keeff
Commerce Street
Express
J. M. Emerson’s
Dr. Weather
George Baskett
Farmington
Grayson County
Texas
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
San Antonio
Closing Out Sale at Cost on Fancy Goods and More
Great markdowns for 30 days on Bohemian Vases Colica Ware Japanese Parasols and Fans Willow Ware Plush Goods Bird Cages and more at K Berriere Co 244 Commerce Street Also building lots two corner lots 110x170 feet price 200 Address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Berriere & Co
Commerce Street
Unlaundried Shirts and Straw Hats at Popular Prices
A new line arrives offering 75 dozen unlaundried shirts and straw hats for men women and children including gents youths boys and girls with ladies misses and children sizes available at popular prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
George
Paul Wagner
Ares
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
United States
West
Houston St
Bridge
Otto Bergstrom
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Ja Hotel
Union
A. Zilian’s
Menger Hotel
Commerce and
Alamo
Kliefoth
Cassiano
Navarro Street
Groos’ Bank
Dare
Employment Office
R. A. Millar & Co
Buffalo Stock Yards
Tesay Lm R. A. Muar & Co
Losoyo Street
Albert Solomons
Jack Stutz
Jack
Anton Adams
Wolff
Solomon
Sociable
Probate Court
Recorder’s Court
the Capitol Board
Onary
Emerson's
A. W. Gifford
Avenue C
Houston
Pecan
A. Varga
Southern Hotel
Armstrong
Nectar
West Side
J. M. Emerson
Apere Henry Laager
GalLaGuer
Julius Zanders
Market Street
Moses
Gallagher
Ev Ou
Johen’s
V. Lorra
F. Pasche
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
Wiltiam Livre
Pancoast & Son
C. H. Mueller
Mueller
Cie
East Commerce Street
H. M. Lanpaver
Frank
Ise
Fran la
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasien Parish
la Prosein
SAN Antonio Lumber Coo
Postco Box
MER
TRXAS
Hans Lechner
H. Lechner
Nanny Rohland
Marie Math
Toni Grau
G. M. Samuel
Pusuic
ITY
Pet Ae
Jomes
Otice—Mre. EB
B. Wetzstein
Sunset Depot
Austin Street
Mation
Mexico
Lorenzo Castro
Republic OF Mexico
Issy Landa
R. W, Rogers
Natural History
San Pedro Springs
Keeble
the Board OF Directors
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