RAYS OF LIGHT
Sanitary Inspector Cavanaugh resigns. numerous local items describe events, trades, notices, and social happenings at San Pedro park, Turner hall, and surrounding streets with names like Rice Fowler, Emanuel Abrahams, and Mrs A Bessieres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanaugh
Shields
Licur
Emerson's
Mission Garden
Jonas’ Garden
Julio Moncayo
Belvin Street
Rice & Fowler’s
Liam
Lillie Peterson
Braden House
Dr. Weathers
St. Leonard Hotel
Flores Street
Marshall Street
Wilgug
Second Ward
Testimony in Brauer murder case before Justice Adam
A Mexican witness testified this morning before Justice Adam in the Brauer murder case. Reporters were denied permission to publish the testimony. A letter to Anion Jones from the Noble Detective Agency of Houston asks for reward details. Judge Adam has not received additional donations beyond his $100. The deceased is said to be about 55 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Anion Jones
Houson
Dig Nowrry declines alderman candidacy in Third ward
In a letter to citizens of San Antonio, James V. Dig Nowrry says his business obligations would require his absence from the city for most of the year and would interfere with duties of an Alderman, so he declines to have his name used in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Light
San Antonio
James V. Dig Nowrry
Personal Points at the Southern and Hotel Maverick
A stream of visitors and locals are listed in the city including John J. Burke Cotulla James F Ellison Marfa Juan Cabrera Magdalena Sono ra Mexico and Captain G W L Baker Seguin at the Southern. Others travel from Bremen Indianapolis Dallas and San Francisco while hotel guests at the Menger include J B Hart Joseph Swope S Mahler and more named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Burke
Cotulla
James F. Ellison
Marfa
James A. Mclntire
Stockdale
Juan G. Cabrera
Magdalena
Sonora
Mexico
G. W. L. Baker
Seguin
William Muth
Government Hill
Bremen
San Antonio
William Kalteyer
Adolph Hertz
Boerne
O. H. P. Garrett
Times
Texas
Walters
Galveston News
Waco
Anthony Dillard
Walter
O. B. Wallace
Francis Smith & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
J.B. Hart
Dallas
Joseph Swope
Cincinnati
S. Mahler
F. Bartol
Daniel Bachman
John H. Ross
St. Louisa
Galveston
W. H. Eastland
S. M. Eastland
P.T. Carter
New York
Harry Hart
Brownsville
F. A. Francis
Frank Fields
Champaign
Houston
R. Thomas
Edwin Pye
F. A. Richardson
St. Louis
A. M. Rhodes
Bryan
J. M. Born
J. Smith
Keiks
Marsh
Disorderly and Vagrant Offenses Dominate Local Court Terms
Alice Wiley argues she is not a vagrant as officers recount late night skating and drinking incidents. Several individuals, including Pat Tiernay and Henry Williams, face $5 fines for drunkenness while others are dismissed or held. The docket also covers disputes over chickens, insulting language, and scavenger-cart disturbances with multiple $5 penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wiley
Dickey
Pat ‘Tiernay
Frank
Henry Williams
T. Jefferson
Hidalgo and
Morales
First Creek
Roberts
Jim Powell
Natividad Durand
Jackson Stovall
Jim Davis
Smith
R. J. Garza
Morrison
Mattie Smith
Knights of Pythias hold meeting with pages named
An Order of Knights of Pythias meeting announced three candidates were instructed in the rank of page. At the next meeting on July 30 the lodge will work in the rank of Esquire with five applicants.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Esquire
San Antonio Light Guards Form New Military Company
The San Antonio Light Guards are fully organized and sworn in with 60 men enrolled. They have applied to the Adjutant General of the State for arms today.
Jenner Denies Stone Throwing by Mexican Arrested
Mr. Jenner of the Fourth ward disputes reports that the Mexican arrested yesterday stoned his store. He says the man was not disturbing anyone and claims the head cut occurred when an officer struck him with a pistol. He urges an investigation if these facts are correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jenner
Fourth Ward
Jenner
Scrappy Incident In Saloon Involving Schreiner And Captain Badger
A minor fracas broke out as Charles Schreiner and Captain Badger of the San Antonio Rifles clashed near a saloon. Schreiner’s dog Monk lay on the sidewalk when Badger struck at it with his sword, prompting Schreiner to seize Badger. Badger claimed the dog tried to bite him. Schreiner denies this. Opera Fe cigarettes advertised by dealers finish the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schreiner
Captain Badger
San Antonio Rifles
Fritz Lehreiner
Monk
Badger
Uvalde Visitor Praises Town and River Outing
A San Antonio Light correspondent visits Uvalde Texas describing its layout, large plaza housing court and jail, abundance of live oaks, cool sea breezes, and a thriving educational outlook with a State Normal school. He recounts a fishing trip on the Nueces River with Major G. I. Cunningham Jr. and others, detailing rapids, clear water, native trout, camp virtues, and a sunset feast, naming Camp Paradise for the site before returning to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Avator
Penne
Uvalde
Altoether
Texas
Avalde
G. IH. Cunningham, Jr
N. Applewhite
W. H. Beaumont
Pelon
F. B
Slander Refuted by San Antonio Eye and Ear Infirmary
Dr. Burnham defends the Ear and Eye Infirmary against a slanderous claim of a $500 charge. He states the bill was $590 for difficult treatment and operations, with New York costs cited as higher. the family then paid $230 more for additional care. The infirmary offers charity and high quality care available to all who need it, with numerous testimonials and a personal endorsement from the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Antonio Eye and Ear Infirmary
Burnham
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
San Antonio Ear and Eye Infirmary
United States
Local merchants push discounts and sales across town
J M Emerson advertises nickel watches from 2 to 250 and discount pricing while Cohen JL promotes low prices on suits and gents furnishings at Main Plaza. Miss O Keeff and Abrahams offer dress goods and closing out wine and liquor sales with August 12 end dates. Burro race at San Pedro park draws entrants. Turner Hop noted for July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Johen
Main Plaza
Emerson
Parker
Claibrough
Baker Gun
Emerson’s
A. M. Cohen
Thomas A. Scott
San Pedro Park
Scott
San Antonio
Abrahams
Emanuel Abrahams
Bargains in Clothing Offer From Major City Dealer
A. M. Cohen, a leading ready-made clothing dealer, announces in the Licur he will sell out his entire stock at and below cost. This presents a rare chance for readers to purchase a new suit at a reasonable figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk, Berriera & Co
Commerce Street
A. M. Cohen
Licur
Grandest Slaughter Prices in San Antonio at Cohen’s
Advertisements announce a major price-cutting sale on ready made clothing at A M Cohen’s Main Plaza to mimic New York cost. Other notices promote Lorra’s affordable suits, Pasche’s paint shop, Lippe’s expanded garden, the Eighth Cavalry band bookings, Witt Livrs liquor closeout, and Frank B Bailey real estate loans in Abilene Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
New York
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
Witt
Texas
Frank B. Bailey
Abilene
Lex
Odorless Excavating Apparatus Offered by Local Firm
The Old Reliable San Antonio Sanitary and Fertilizing Company offers vault and privy cleaning, cesspools, and barrel removal using an Odorless Excavating Apparatus. Office located at 1 East Commerce Street, phone 200, secretary H. M. Lanpavur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
East Commerce Street
H. M. Lanpavur
6-O-Siua
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the Daily Light
George
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
West
Houston St
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum
Menger Hotel
A. Zilian’s
Commerce
Alamo Streets
R. A. Millar & Co
Buffalo Stock Yards
R. A. Miran & Co
Li A
Elie
Tye
Fashion Theatre
Carpenters
Mahncke
Bauer
San Pedro Springs
Sweeney
Grant
Guardian
Thornton Minors
Stevenson
Vibureto Garcia
Goring
Garcia
Firet
Brauer
Mr. Dignowity
Ek Lodge
The
Light Guards
Plaece
Nueces River
Bull’s Head
Trenton Avenue
M. Mavens
Balle Head
J. M. Emerson’s
Uncle Emerson
A. M. Cohen’s
Ain Plaza
Ow York
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
George Baskett
Grayson County
Morley
Alwny
F. Kalteyer & Son
Madame Donaldson
Turner Hop
Turner Hall
Narciso
Moses
Gat Lacuen
Pancoast & Son
Frrrane
3Land
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor. Willita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
C. H. Mueller
Mueller
Armstrong
Nectar
West Side
GalLaGuer
A.M. Cohen
R. Lorra
F. Pasche
Mahncke’s Garden
Hans Lechner
H. Lechner
Nanny Kobland
Marie Math
Toni Gran
Natural History
Kerble
Board OF Directors
Soledad Street
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Geo. R. Hines
Kampmann Building
A, Hl
Shafer
ED Braden, Jn
Wear Commerce Street
Kershner
Labatt & CO
Market Street
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