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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1885
Page
1
Telegraphic news briefs describe a tornado like wind and hail storm that damaged Chicao and other Illinois towns, plus storms in Archison and Lancaster with property losses and floods. Additional items report Abe Buzzard surrender in Lancaster and Ward’s larceny case, and notes on public notices and Kansas wheat outlook.
A Mata moros press club forms while Monterey reports fraud and violence. Typhoid and yellow fever scare Mexico City and Vera Cruz troops. A Nuevo Leon lead ore works yields 10 tons daily with silver. A stabbing in Orizaba and a knife duel in Monterey end with hospital and jail stays.
The Temple Beth El Literary Society held its first torchlight picnic and hop last evening with strong turnout from single and married members. Ice cream and cake were served at eleven, with toasts by W. Kalteyer and Louis Staffel. Numerous attendees listed include Minnie Duerler, Hannah Morris, Hulda Haueisen, Bertha Blanche, Mamie Frank, Aggie Crawford, Hattie Baum, Lily Meyer, Helen Bennett, Bettie Blum, Emil Frank, and many others. The committee organized a satisfactory program and plans another event soon.
The Greenville Appeal reports ongoing railroad construction across Texas with multiple lines advancing toward new markets. San Antonio pushes toward Aransas Pass while lines reach Colorado City, Seymour, Greenville, Lampasas, and the Panhandle areas as companies like the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe and others seek extensions.
In wine and liquors, French clarets and cordials, brandies are advertised at half price. The offer directs readers to contact Emmanuel Abrahams at 206 Commerce Street for the discount.
At the county jail an escape was staged as two prisoners freed themselves from an 18 by six inch aperture beneath a bathroom window. Frank Leslie was recaptured on Laredo Street. McDaniels escaped and remains at large as officers press the search. Potter attempted escape but was blocked by non-exercising at the time.
A man who used the name Frank W. Kelly was arrested in Gregory Ohio on forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly presented a forged 1120 check drawn on Lockwood & Kampmann’s San Antonio bank, claiming it paid W H Simms. The fraud was uncovered after bank verification and a hotel notice offering tutoring and other items appeared.
Before purchasing elsewhere, examine our large assortment of new and second hand goods. Parlor and bedroom sets, dining room and kitchen furniture, Crockery, glassware, lamps, plated ware, stoves, mattresses, can vis sots, pictures, pianos, clocks, firearms, safes, barroom fixtures, and more. Also horses and buggies will be sold at affordable prices.
Our House and Estate Agency lists numerous properties including a 3 room dwelling with 2 lots east of Government Hill priced at 700 dollars, two framed houses with 4 rooms each on Cameron Street, a 4 room cottage on San Marcos Street, a five room residence on Avenue B and Sixth Street, and multiple building lots near the depot. Also offered are an 6 mile east ranch of 6? acres with water, a 160 acre farm with fruit trees, 320 acres fenced and improved eight miles west of San Antonio, a 20 acre farm three and a half miles south, and additional 7 to 9 room city houses on East Houston, West Commerce, Cameron, Nolan, Hackberry, Concho, and North Flores streets with monthly rents or bargains stated.
A restaurant outfit is offered for sale including all lumber built furniture and rooms, cook range, counter, show cases, tables chairs and even a piano. Sold at a bargain.
A double seated family carriage with leather top from Eastern make offered at 850. Includes a single set harness and shaft. One horse spring wagon in near new condition suitable for pulling or express work. A jump seat buggy also advertised at a bargain.
Classified notice seeks twenty acres of land on the San Antonio river within four to five miles of city limits. Property must be suitable for development and tied to prompt sale. Respondents or agents to contact listing party with details and location.
Money wanted on the best real estate securities. Loans negotiated in sums to suit borrowers on approved securities.
A purchasing and commission business advertises mail order service for distant customers. It promises lowest market prices, commissions paid by wholesale houses, and fulfillment of orders for dress goods clothing hats millinery crockery glassware boots shoes and hardware. It invites requests for freight rates and further information.
Notice advertises consignments for sale at a prominent Texas auction house. It emphasizes outside sales and mentions fine display rooms with regular sales on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
COOL and BOLTON auctioneers advertise commission merchants at 2 4 and 6 West Houston Street for real estate sales and related services.
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