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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1885

Page

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Europe war talk and political moves sweep headlines

Telegraphic notes from Ottawa Paris Cronstadt Berlin Vienna London Mexico City and other centers report on war proposals Russia acceptance British talks and Turkish Italian maneuvers. Reports describe anarchist trials in Austria and massacres by Apaches amid grim violence in New Mexico and a Baptist church inquiry in St Paul. General Grant shows slight improvement.

Paris Victor Jugo Cronstrapt England Cronstadt Berlin Zanzebar Maruchak Zulficar Afghanistan Russia Denmark Vienna Wiener Neustadt Prague London Red Sea Egypt Turkey Earl Granville France Italy Evelyn Baring Lord Kimberly Rosafur Zeta City of Mexico House of Deputies Gonzales Senate Diaz Guanajuta Tucson Silver City Colonel Phillips Phillips Denver New Mexico Black Range Deming St. Paul First Baptist Church R. R. Riddle New York Grant Douglas

Mexico Ruling Protects Foreigners' Property Rights

A Mexican Supreme Court decision affirms that foreigners may own property and that a municipality cannot seize a foreigner’s real estate. In 1884 New Laredo authorities confiscated Mr Thomas Walsh’s land. a district judge ruled seizure illegal and the Supreme Court upheld that ruling, returning the property to Walsh.

Walsh New Laredo

City Court Harsh on Drunks and Disturbers

A flood of municipal fines records a string of offenses and penalties including several individuals fined five dollars for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Notable cases name Josephine Scott George McClintock Wm Hadley Mary Cameron Fannie Raymond Henry Hamilton Augustin Lapelovac August Weimer Lilly Summers Blanche Myrtie Maggie Harris and others with fines ranging from five to twenty five dollars. A pistol charge against Charles Franklin resulted in twenty five dollars fine, with some charges dismissed.

Josephine Scott George McClintock Wm. Hadley John Frederick Mary Cameron Chicken Mollie Fannie Raymond Krisch Hall Henry Hamilton D.thomas Juan Cortinas Pierroni Augustin Lapelovac Juana Ferrero Charles Franklin August Weimer Lilly Summers Blanche Deerwood Maison Befoie Blanche Myrtie Maggie Harris William Long C. A. Francois Lottie McFarland St. Louis A. Weinnert John King Laredo Street Schneider Veramendi Garden M. Erwin J. W. Gibson

Suburban Residences Around San Antonio Attract Wealthy Builders

The article notes rapid suburban growth north and east of San Antonio with several prominent figures developing estates. Leroy G. Denman, N. H. Gould, Captain Robard, Colonel A. Belknap, Alfred Giles, and J. R. Shook are highlighted for building fine homes and 10 to 50 acre tracts. Shook’s hilltop view overlooks the city and depot.

San Antonio Main Plaza Leroy G. Denman N.H. Gould Captain Robard San Pedro Avenue Colonel A. Belknap Alfred Giles J. R. Shook Giles Shook Government Depot Dignowity Hill

Sunday Out at San Antonio Resorts Draws Crowds

The Licur reporter recounts a lively Sunday at San Pedro park Jonas garden and Sommers garden on Tenth street with dancing drinking and music. Visitors praise the scene at Mission garden Fest garden and others as lights glow and crowds linger past midnight.

Licur Pleasure Gardens San Pedro Park Frank Scott Jonas Sommer Sunset Depot Peter Jonas Sommers Cavanagh Avenue D Rerter Ogres Wm. Lippe Nacogdoches Bowie Mr. Lippe Alamo Street Mission Garden Scholtz Kempa Kempa Orchestra Mahnke Flores Street Freeyneny Aransas Pass Liam

Wines and liquors sold at cost price at 206 Commerce Street

A seller announces the sale of wines and liquors strictly at cost price. The shop is located at 206 Commerce Street under the name EmMManvgsL Aprevams.

New Picnic Grounds Along San Antonio River Line

Mr. Lott, president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway, plans elegant picnic grounds along the river with easy access within an hour’s ride. He will run trains on Sundays to offer a pleasant day out, though no location is fixed yet. The note ends with playful caution about butter waiting for the railroad’s completion.

Lott San Antonio and Aransas Pass San Antonio

Large Assortment of Household Goods for Sale

Before purchasing elsewhere callz7 to inspect a large stock of new and second hand items including parlor sets bed room dining room kitchen and office furniture crockery glassware lamps plated ware stoves mattresses cots pianos clocks safes and more plus horses buggies carriages wagons harness saddles and blankets offered at affordable prices.

Our House and Estate Agency Property Listings

Numerous city lots and houses for sale or rent in San Antonio area. Properties include blocks EK and 20 near River Avenue, Elizabeth Street, and Concho Street with 3 to 5 rooms. multiple 4 room and 11 room houses with yards, sheds, hydrant water, verandas, and garages. Ranch and farm parcels of 6 to 320 acres with cultivation and fruit trees, plus several rental houses on Cameron, Nolan, Hackberry, and East Houston streets with monthly rents listed. Prices range from under $700 to $1,200 for farms and urban residences, with terms including time payments and low rents for desirable tenants.

Government Hill Cameron Street San Marcos Street Avenue B Sixth Street Concho Street Nolan Hackberry Streets I,&g Commerce Street San Antonio Texas East Houston Street Weat Commerce Street North Flores Street

Restaurant for Sale with Furnishings and 3 Rooms

A restaurant outfit offers sale of all furniture and three rooms built of lumber plus a cook range, counter, show cases, tables, chairs, and a piano. Bargain terms available for quick sale.

Bargain Carvings and Wagons Offered for Quick Sale

A double seated family carriage with Eastern make and leather top priced at 450 dollars. Also available single harness and shaft, one horse spring wagon in good condition for pulling or express use, and a jump seat buggy, all advertised as bargains.

Property Wanted Near San Antonio River

Advertisement seeks twenty acres of land on the San Antonio river within four to five miles of city limits. Query from unnamed party offering cash or favorable terms.

San Antonio

Money Wanted On the Best Real Estate Securities

A brief notice seeks investors or brokers for top real estate securities. The ad emphasizes opportunity in prime property portfolios and suggests contact through listed channels for details.

Loans Negotiated on Approved Securities

The notice states loans are negotiated in sums to suit borrowers on securities that have been approved.

Purchasing Agency Opens For Distant Shoppers

A GEL PURCHASING AND COMMISSION BUSINESS offers to fill orders for Dress Goods Clothing Hats Millinery Crockery Glassware Boots Shoes Hardware. It promises lowest market prices and commissions paid by wholesale houses, saving buyers travel costs. Customers may request freight terms and information.

Ple Sty A Gel

Outside Sales Spotlight at West Texas Auction House

Largest auction house in West Texas advertises consignments with fine display rooms. Regular sales held every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday attracting buyers and dealers.

West Texas

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Hart Mount Altonio J.m.emerson Emerson’s Courthouse Emerson Ry John Newton B. Weller Newton YV Yeller No. 16 Main Plaza F. W. McAllister & Bro S. Alamo 3T Lor, Willita San Antonio, Texas Austin Rosendale Marquart Yriace Soledadst Bellamy Dollar Store M. Ling Iowa Barb Wire CO Atlanta Louisville Expositions Ross Glidden E. F. Redfield CO Republic of Mexico Galveston Dallas Telegraphic News Germany Ottawa House of Commons Riel Recorder’s Court Church Sociable The Baptist Church Colonel Letts Pecan Street San Pedro Springs Dan J. Colton John H. Bolton W. Houston St F. Sheets Our House and Estate Agency Corner River Avenue Elizabeth Street Purchasing Agency Lton & Boltow, Aetween Real Estate and Commission Merchants
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