RAYS OF LIGHT AND WEEKLY CITY NOTES
A roundup of local items includes four deaths this week, street repairs on St Marys street and the Duling block sidewalk, a Turner ball dance on Saturday July 25, and cheap goods at Emersons. Marriage license issued to Santos Guzman Jr. and Juanita Lozano. The first shipment of steel rails for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line is en route. The Mexican circus opens tonight at Martin Schiebel store. A.M Gildea and Miss Jennie Boehmer wed at the Bishop’s parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Everson
Emerson's
Rice & Fowler’s
Santos Guzman, Jr
Juanita Lozano
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Rice & Fowler's Drug Store
V. Lorra
Commerce
Casino
Julius Hotz
Presa Street
A. Muguerza
North Flores Street
Marshall Street
Aransas Bar Garden
Edmond’s Grove
Mission Base Company
Fourth Ward
Mission Garden
Brewer
Martin Schiebel
Commerce Street
Alamo Council
Knights and Ladies of Honor
E. Rechel
Tobin Hill
Howard Street
Manuel M. Bonilha
Jose M. Montalbo
el Horizonte
New Laredo
Mexico
Thomas Sharpe
Lott
Kennedy
A. M. Gildea
Brackett
Jennie R. Boehmer
Travelers Return From Pleasant California Trip
Messrs. Ben J. Mauermann and C. Kleine came back yesterday afternoon from a lengthy pleasure trip to California. Ben reports he is not yet married, but he could not say anything about Charley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Ben J. Mauermann
C. Kleine
California
Ben
Charley
Dance at Morris garden draws large crowd of youths
A large crowd of young men gathered at Morris garden last night to watch and join a dance in progress. About six girls were present and the evening featured a lighthearted mill between Hattie and Lillie, ending with Hattie as the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris’ Garden
Hattie
Lillie
Boy Hurt After Burro Accident at San Pedro Creek
A young Mexican boy riding a burro on the west side of San Pedro Creek fell when thrown from the animal. His head struck a sharp rock, scalp severely cut, and he was transported to Kalteyer's drug store for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Kalteyer
Fourth of July Picnic and Dance Planned at Leon Springs
Leon Springs Locke Hill and nearby settlements cancel weather related celebration plans and reschedule a grand picnic and dance at Leon Springs next Wednesday. A large number of San Antonians express intent to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Springs
Locke Hill
Probate contest over Burke estate before judge
In probate court Mrs. Mary Burke and her son Joe Burke estates are contested by Mrs. Bothwell who claims to be Burke’s sister and that Burke willed all to her on her death bed. The administrator asserts only one legal heir exists, six or seven year old Josey Peterson in Denmark with his father. The case is postponed to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burke
Joe Burke
Bothwell
Burke
Death of General Grant Reported in Morning News
Word spread that General Grant died at 8 15 this morning in a peaceful end with family present. The city shows mourning with flags at half mast and public tribute. a brief notice follows about Emerson's selling a wardrobe, mirror, and bookcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Emerson
Cincinnati man denies story of wife and Ford Thomson
Jason Alonzo Baker defends his wife against Cincinnati newspaper allegations and asserts no wrongdoing. He states he has lived in Texas five years, with two years in San Antonio, and recounts his friendship with Mr. Thomson who handles his business in Cincinnati. Baker claims reporters did not verify facts and asserts Thomson was in Texas on business and merely visited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
Dean Si
Ford Thomson
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Texas
Thomson
Personal Points At The Southern Hotel
A string of brief society notes lists visitors and locals at the Southern Hotel. Among those present are W. G. Butler of Karnes County, G. H. Foreke of Gonzales, Captain KE Kennedy of Brownsville, and George W. Sanders of Pearsall. Visits include J. R. Adams, O. W. Wallace en route to Indianapolis, and other named guests from Texas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Butler
Karnes County
G. H. Foreke
Gonzales
KE. J. Kennedy
Brownsville
Texas
George W. Sanders
Pearsall
O. W. Wallace
Indianapolis
J. R. Adams
Dave Keiser
Harrisburg
Burnham
Jesse Bennett
St. Louis
Stubbs & Hennessy
Grand Concert and Supper by San Fernando Ladies
Turner's Hall hosts a grand concert and supper on Friday evening July 24 1885 organized by the Ladies of the San Fernando Benevolent Society. The program features overtures solos duets trios and choruses including works by Raymond Riegg Donizetti and Millard with performances by Lacoste Merritt Herff and Corbett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa
G. D. Wilson
Herff
Degener
Lacoste
Merritt
That Surprise Party Among San Antonio Society Young Men
A planned surprise party at a North Flores street residence for society belles was postponed after J. N. G. suffered a black eye in a sparring bout east of the city at Colonel Andrews' ranch. The event wa s to feature a raffle of a $400 house and lot at Bulls Head saloon with 100 chances at $4 each fronting Trenton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society Belles
North Flores Street
Colonel Andrews’ Ranch
Yesaterday
San Antonio Society
Bull’s Head
Trenton Avenue
M. Mryens
Bulls Head Saloon
Obscene Letter Charged in Comal County Case
United States Commissioner Stevenson examined Louis Schurg a German resident of Crane's mill Comal county for sending an obscene letter and ink drawing through the mails to a German girl at Salter postoffice. Robert Weyl posted it at Salter. William Erler signed the letter. Weyl admitted mailing and Schurg was arrested and examined, held for bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stevenson
Louis Schurg
Crane’s Mill
Comal County
Salter Postoffice
Schurg
Robert Weyl
William Erler
Clem Bee
Weyl
San Antonio
Drunken Mexican Man Arrested After Vandalism on Camargo
A drunken Mexican man, name unknown, created a disturbance on Camargo Street this morning. He threw rocks at Caspar Venner’s store until stopped by Joe Kohr the night clerk who dragged him to the corner of Alamo Street. an express wagon then took him to the batcave. He had a scalp wound with face bloodied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camargo Street
Caspar Venner
Joe Kohr
Batcave
Alamo Street
Land transfers and a wedding in San Antonio
Thomas J. Devine transfers lots on the east side of King William street in San Antonio for 1600 dollars to Albert E. De vine. Margaret Bundy and H Bundy convey interest in the estate of James Burns to Margaret Burns. John H. Frederick, city hack driver, marries Ange lina Walker by Justice Anton Adam, she once helped hungry San Antonians at Military Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Devine
Albert E. Devine
City of
San Antonio
King William Street
Margaret Bundy
H. Bundy
Jas. Burns
Magaret Burns
James Burns
John H. Frederick
Our City
Anton Adam
Angelina
Lillie Walker
Chile
San Antonians
Military Plaza
Citizens seek third ward alderman candidacy support
In a note from many citizens and taxpayers of the Third ward, they urge you James V. Dig Nowrry to permit use of your name as a candidate for Alderman from the Third ward in the forthcoming special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Dig Nowrry
Sir
Ready made clothing sale at cost by A M Cohen
Mr. A M Cohen, a major city clothing dealer, announces he will sell out his entire stock at and below cost. This rare chance offers customers new suits at a reasonable figure. The piece also notes various historical curiosities and figures about government and technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cohen
Licur
Mosquitoes Drive North Arkansas Households to Wakeful Nights
An Arkansas traveler notes widespread mosquito troubles across several houses, causing families to stay awake at night. The Indiana Medical Journal also mentions varied regional topics from a Pisa Bluffs assembly to a London city ceremony and Texas land and livestock ads, including Frank B. Barney offering land tracts and loans in Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Indiana Medical Journal
Texas
Frank B. Barney
Real Earate
Abilene
Tex
Successful Revolution in Local Commerce at Wolfson's
The city observes a surge of business vigor as L Wolfson plans interior upgrades at his store and foundries. A large stock of furniture and carpets is discounted to clear space, with new items offered at prices lower than second hand goods. shoppers urged to visit Wolfson's for bargains before month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Berriene & Co
Commerce Street
L. Wolfson
Wolfson
Wolfson’s
Local merchants advertise watches suits and sewing machines
J M Emerson sells nickel watches fine suit accessories and time clocks with discounts. A M Cohen promotes men’s suits and gents furnishings at Main Plaza. Miss O Keeff offers dressmaking and a new hair store on Commerce Street. Burro race prize offered by Thomas A Scott at San Pedro park. Emanuel Abrams sells wines and liquors until Aug 12. Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething 25c. Pancoast & Son promote summer stock and bargains. Carriage maker J P Condon offers handmade wagons and parts on Nacogdoches Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
Emerson
Parker
Claibrough
Baker Gun
Emerson’s
Miss O’keeff
Commerce Street
Uncle Emerson
A. M. Cohen’s
Ow York
Wheeler & Wilson
Express
J. M. Emerson’s
Thomas A. Scott
San Pedro Park
Scott
San Antonio
Grandest price cut sale at A M Cohen's clothing shop
The notice proclaims a major ready made clothing sale at A M Cohen's 209 and 211 Main Plaza with prices at New York cost. Other items include Julius Zanders moving his dyeing business to 214 Market Street and various local ads for suits, painting, carriage work, garden upgrades, and a liquor sale clearout ending August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
New York
Julius Zanders
Casino Street
Market Street
Odorless Excavating Apparatus Offers Sanitary Services
The Old Reliable San Antonio Sanitary and Fertilizing Companies announce complete prep for vaults privies cesspools and barrel removal by an Odorless Excavating Apparatus. Office at 1 East Commerce Street telephone 200 Secretary H. M. Lanpavxn 6-5-Suy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Commerce Street
H. M. Lanpavxn
Suy
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the Daily Light
George
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
West
Houston St
Otto Berg
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Pooner Hotel
Union
A. Zilian’s
Menger Hotel
Alamo Streets
R. A. Millar & Co
Buffalo Stock Yards
Needfall Iy. Lm
Ielar & Co
St. Mary’s Street Bridge
Home Again
Jason Alonzo Baker
Cincinnati Post and Enquirer
A.W. Evans
Houston
D. R. Rozell
Lordsburg
New Mexico
N. H. Christian
Galveston
H. Elliott
Silver City
N. M
A.J. Coat
el Paso
H. F. Speer
Baltimore
J. Rosenfield
L. Morrison
W. Garland
Albuquerque
J. H. Pale
W. B. Curtis
Fort Worth
P. Warner
J. M. Gatlin
Coleman City
The
Ladies of San Fernando Benevolent Society
Part
Duett
Fascination
Perring
N. Merritt
N. Lacoste
Chimi Frena
Lucia de Lammermoor
Donizetti
Mrs. Herff
Messrs. Herff
Corbett
White
Miss Merritt
Quartette
Elwood
Mitchell
Davis
Boston Beacon
Liverpool Mercury
England
Bell
Postoffice Department
United Kingdom
London
Washington
Pennsylvania
Treasury Department
Manning
Higgins
Mississippi
Illinois River
Great Assembly
Chautauqua
Pisa Bluffs
Portsmouth
Birmngham
Prince Edward of Wales
J. M. Emerson
Dr. Weather
George Baskett
Farmington
Grayson County
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Emanuel Abrahams
Narciso la
Moses
GalLaGurr
Armstrong
Nectar
West Side
Abbatiams
Pancoast & Son
Home Enterprise
J. P. Condon
Nacogdocnes Street
Crockett
GG Bo
Worrierie
F. W. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor, Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
S.A. & A. P. R. R. Company
San Antonio and
U. Lort
C. H. Mueller
Mueller
A.M. Cohen
F. Pasche
Houston Street
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
Sondey
William Lipry
Hans Lechner
H. Lechner
Nanny Rohland
Marie Math
Toni Grau
Ll-Lin
Natural History
San Pedro Springs
Poly
X Kewt
Board OF Directors
Soledad Street
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Sige
Box
Geo. R. Hines
Kampmann
A. Fl, Shaper
ED Braden, Jk
West Commerce Street
Kershner
Labatt & CO
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