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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1885
Page
4
A compilation of late 19th century items lists local events and notices from a city. It notes A. J. Townsend dying on upper Soledad street and various small occurrences including marriages, law cases, theatre disputes, and the Sun set pay car arrival with cash distribution. It mentions the Scholz pavilion opening, the Moonlight circus, and local police and court notes.
Miss Schnei der and Miss Burns left Pieroni's dance hall after a woman called them not respectable. They petition Judge Neuendorff, stating their grievance over the hall's conduct and expulsion.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hilton of 408 San Pedro avenue were delighted by a sudden friendly surprise Saturday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McLane, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Winter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Whitaker, Mrs. Pitt, Miss Annie Muhlenberg, Miss Ella Van Vorst, Miss Sadie Hopper, Miss Sarah Wilgus, and others. Music, refreshments, and lively conversation followed.
A string of visitors and locals stay at the Southern hotel including R. W. A. Miller of Marfa, M. Francia of El Paso, N. T. Wilson of Junction city, and J. A. Pillsbury of St. Louis. Notables from Galveston, New York, St. Louis, and Columbus, plus a Seguin editor, are listed among arrivals and social calls.
Early today a fine mare belonging to Mr. Smith of Calaveras was struck by a severe colic attack. The animal collapsed on Lo soyo street and endured great distress, but later showed relief.
All gardens yesterday evening saw turnout well above average while springs in the afternoon drew sparse crowds. Mahncke’s garden hosted a full audience for the Lech ner Tyrolean troupe, Jonas and Sommer’s gardens were lively with dancing crowds, Lippe’s garden and the Fashion theater also reported brisk attendance.
About 20 gentlemen organized the Volksfest group at the Losoya Street library to elect officers for the upcoming fall event. Officers include President I. W. Madarasz, vice presidents A Belknap Huth and Baum, Treasurer Ferdinand Herff, Recording Secretary C. M. Barnes, Corresponding Secretary P. H. Tansy, and a seven member executive committee led by Dr. M. Lindner. A follow up meeting was set for 8 p.m. at Scholz's hall.
Dr A M Scudder of New York has accepted the pulpit vacancy at Madison Square Presbyterian Church and will arrive in the city with his family in the latter part of September.
Fragmentary note describes a force crossing a 55 foot street with a 16 foot plank and compares new gutters on freshly plowed streets to ill‑fitting jeans. No identifiable people or organizations are named. The passage conveys rough construction imagery and local street conditions.
The sanitary inspector Torres laments a strong odor and filth at the northwest corner of block 3 at South San Saba and Monterey streets, noting enough manure to enrich a ten acre garden patch.
This morning at 4 o clock Henry Soldier died suddenly from heart disease. A bakery keeper on Austin street he delivered bread yesterday and upon returning home grew ill and died in bed. The family attributes his death to overheating. Soldier served 24 years in the United States Army and was well known and respected in the community.
The burro race on Saturday at the springs attracted a fair crowd. Robert Alexander rode the most stubborn burro winning the prize for the slowest animal. Frank Bray caught the two greased pigs for amusement.
The first ward’s Col. Pat Fields laments the missing water pipe and hydrant at Concho and Matamoros streets while aldermen and the mayor promised action. Attention allegedly diverted by Capt. Ed Braden’s criticisms of the joint hospital issue.
In parts of the city hydrants sit far from buildings with four to six block expanses of dense development. Only three small hydrants serve the north corners of South East Concho San Saba and Pecos streets. Residents fear fire risk and water shortages for drinking and cooking. Citizens call for committee review of hydrant costing and fair water access.
In response to Mayor Callaghan, Alamo Company No. 2 listed the following members for the fire department drill last Thursday when the accident occurred. C. Degen Jr pipe instructor W. Stauss hose instructor W. Wurzbach captain police F. Rummel ex police captain Joe Margratt pipeman Rudolph Hoefling assistant hoseman Ranmesdorf roustabout.
Tom Johnson and A C Porter cited for violating back ordinance. Pete Gary F Yturbide fined five dollars each for drinking and disorderly conduct. Yturbide disturbed a private family. Chavez, Perez, and others fined five dollars for drunkenness. Annie Gaines Mabel Wilson Mollie Bennett jailed for vagrancy at Ygnacia Cortez's. Dismissals, insults, and various disorderly conduct cases noted. Fashion theatre program listed for tonight with acts including blue stocking minstrels and Miss Forne.
A Pittsburg Chronicle snippet recalls a quip between John and Mr. Caution about a box of cigars won during an election. Caution replies that the wait has been eight months, framed in his characteristic modest manner.
A collage of late 19th century classified notes from Emersons Cohen OKeeff and Pancoast promoting watches guns clocks sewing machines suits gowns and liquors. Notices urge sales discounts closing liquor department Aug 12 and bargains on wines and outfits with emphasis on low prices and instant buy opportunities.
Captain Vesemius Biboyd of company K Eighth Cavalry died in Grafton New Mexico on the 23rd inst after orders to report there from Fort Clark. He leaves a wife and family at Fort Clark. Born in New York State, he served in the 88th and 144th New York Infantry before entering West Point in 1863 and graduating in 1867 as a Second Lieutenant in the Eighth Cavalry. He rose to captain in 1882 and served as Regimental Quartermaster. Known for literary attainments and oratory, his Decoration Day speech in San Antonio is remembered by locals.
The Coulson dairy discloses a lost milk route due to old drivers not reporting to the new incumbent. Patrons on the route are asked to contact via postal card with their residence to resolve delays. Also notes on a funeral and local petty notices and advertisements.
A roundup of business notices includes C. H. Mueller’s Art Gallery at 205 Commerce with paints, frames and wallpaper. A M Cohen’s store touts New York cost clothing and tailored suits. F Pasche opens a paint shop. Lippe enlarges garden area as the Eighth Cavalry band plays. Abrahams liquor sale advertised to August 12. Bauny Real Estate advertises lands and loans. San Antonio Sanitary and Fertilizing Co promotes vault cleaning services.
A. M. Cohen, a leading ready-made clothing dealer, announces in Licur his plan to sell his entire stock at and below cost. The move offers a rare chance for buyers to obtain a new suit at a very reasonable figure.
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