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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1885
Page
4
A.M. Cohen of the city, a leading ready made clothing dealer, announces a complete stock sell out at and below cost. He calls it a rare chance to buy a new suit at a reasonable figure.
Advertises Rhine wine in cases and Haut Lauterne in cases at cost price. Mentions call to be convinced and provides a date 6-1-61 for inquiry.
A sprawling list notes offerings at A Zilan's Turkish baths and Blum Koenigsberger bargains on curtains. The Kempa family left for Houston and Galveston. Jacob Tulle is noted dead at 54. a Sunday school picnic proceeds at San Pedro springs. no district court sessions this week without agreement. fire proof vaults rise in the Maverick building. polo follows at base ball grounds. many small items cover public events and local concerns.
From ranches near Laredo and Corpus Christi to visits in Houston Galveston and Floresville, a stream of travelers and residents are noted. Attendees include F Meyer for a silver wedding, General Stanley heading to West Point, Brittingham now with the I B A, and many others staying at the Menger and Maverick hotels in San Antonio.
The toast of Licar's personnel celebrated the receipt of bumpers of Extra Dry Monopole at the hands of Mr. Ed. Steves Jr. on the occasion of his wedding yesterday.
A man named Fielder was brought in from the Seco in Frio county yesterday with a severe spinal wound from a Winchester bullet. He and a friend were unloading the rifle when it exploded accidentally wounding him.
The City Physician with the Council committee announced two filth depots for the city. Two furnaces will be bought and all trash burned. One depot will sit on city property about 500 yards west of Alazan creek, the other east of Powder House hill.
A regular meeting of Fire Company No 1 was held last night at their hall on Avenue C. A committee of Charles Degen Sr G D Roemer Willie Hoeffling Jr with the foreman will confer with committees of Fire Company No 1 and Hook and Ladder Company to plan celebrations for the upcoming Fourth of July.
Mr. F Kerble, lessee of the San Pedro springs, says the lake water scum rises in the morning and sinks at night and is not malaria breeding. He urges weighting it down to prevent misunderstanding, noting most people are unfamiliar with its nature.
Lulu Frost daughter of Colonel T. C. Frost wed Josiah I. Woodhull a prominent Texas stockraiser at First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. The ceremony featured lavish tropical flowers, extensive decorations, and a large reception at Colonel Frost's home with many honored guests and gifts.
Mrs. A B Smith of Fort Worth and Miss Nellie Reilly of New Orleans arrived in the city late last night to visit Mrs. J E Labatt on San Pedro avenue. Miss Reilly is the granddaughter of Col James Reilly who served as Minister to Russia for the Republic of Texas.
Sunday June 7 at Edmunds place for members and guests strangers only Turners will march with and from Turner hall at 8 am and meet ladies at Wilhelm Ruppertsbergs Express wagons will call for lunch baskets at Turner hall Ludwig Mahncke's and WRUppertsberg's 6 4 31 tax committee.
The Elbers family protests an Express claim that they sent the elderly Mrs Elbers to the poor house. They plan to move her to care at their expense and have arranged for her comfort. They say Austin costs are too high at $40 per month and intend to build a home for her locally.
The Texas Parlor Quartette led by Professor C. Rick with sons Ferdinand 14 Martha 11 and Alice 8 performs at Mahneke's garden on June 7 at 8 30 p m Admission 25 cents for adults 10 cents for children 6 3 2w.
Mr. George W Maxwell of Chicago secretly marries Miss Ella Byrne of Macon Georgia in Austin. The couple traveled by train to San Antonio and now reside in San Antonio at the Menger hotel.
Last night at Krisch's ball a Cremation Society meeting organized officers and committees. Prof W C Rote chaired. Otto Solms elected. a three man committee including M F Corbett John W Miller and W C Rote to draft constitution and bylaws. Dr Bb Hadra Hon J H McLeary and Captain D M Poor to seek charter. reports due next meeting. Otto T R Solus and John W Miller named for membership and subscriptions. meeting adjourned to June 17.
The San Antonio Light reports cautious notes on cocaine as a local anesthetic. Dental journals question its lasting value and expert Dr. Atkinson of New York doubts its teeth effects, while its eye surgery use is praised. Critics warn against broad claims about universal dental benefit.
A San Antonio notice reports L Wolfson plans a large expansion by removing a dividing wall and closing out carpets and furniture at cost. The sale includes parlor, bedroom sets, office furnishings, dining room, and kitchen items, plus clothing and dry goods across the bazaar. Also appears are various local ads and notices.
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg NL reports recovery after eight years with a leg sore treated with three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He notes doctors warned bone scraping or amputation, but his leg is now round and well. Also mentions San Antonio Art Gallery of H Mueller offering artists materials and decorative wares.
Local notes advertise A M Cohen Main plaza suits and low prices compared to New York. Cohen stocks overcoats and an elegant range of other goods. R H Russells in Cory Springs and Meiers Morley Bros in Austin show art supplies and the Morley tonic ad promotes Fever and Chill remedy through F Kalteyer & Son.
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