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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1885

Page

4

RAYS OF LIGHT AND CITY HAPPENINGS IN SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio items report two races at San Pedro springs and a broom drill by the young ladies at Turner hall tonight. Other notes include a visit of Louis Seckel from J Ronse & Co and a parade in honor of Decoration Day.

San Pedro Springs Edmund’s Grove Temple Beth el A. Zilian’s Commerce Alamo Streets Broom Brigade Turner Hall Louis Seckel J. Ronse & Co St. Louis Sam T. Cushing United States Workingman’s Bank Ilouston Alamo Plaza Turner Ball Louis Berg Acequia Romana Knights of Pythias Austin San Antonio Rifles R. N. Russell's Houston St Military Plaza Plaza M. Lindner Angel Hernandez Belknap Rifles Alfred Cooper San Antonio Street Railway Co Dallas Street Committee On Wells, Fargo & Co Wells,Fargo & Co Commerce Street San Antonio and Aransas Pass Charles Hart Emile Biesenbach Steves- Martin Tobin Cresson Fran Reynolds San Antonio and Aransas Pass John Campbell First Presbyterian Church I. and G. N. Road Laredo Fashion Theatre San Pedro Licar James P. Hickman

Notable Visitors and Residents Gather at Local Hotels

A string of notable figures including Mrs. Geo Reisinger of Bandera and Dr. J G Hendrick of Kentucky stay at the Central and Southern. Hon W T Merriwether of Pearsall and stockman Captain Ross Irvin are among guests at the Southern while A C Piper of Uvalde and Alfred Straub of Baden visit the city. Numerous merchants, stock raisers, and travelers from Roma, Pleasanton, Medina, Cobella, San Antonio, and beyond are listed as arrivals at the St Leonard and Maverick hotels with business, travel, and social interests noted.

C. Yates Pleasanton St. Leonard Alfred Straub Baden A. R. Masterson Medina County L. O. Dargan Cobella San Antonio Antonio Rafael Martinez Roma Tex Alderman Hambleton New Orleans Norbert von Ormay Texas R. Rice Opera Glass Galveston Menger W. A. Beatty Kansas City H. D. Gohlman H. Hickenlooper R. Qualthough Houston R. F. Hugan L. Frosnaud St. Louis N. H. Burnham H. J. Heaste Fy Copeland W. E. Fithion E. W. Atkins M. P. Martin

Burglary Attempt at Marquart’s Boot Store on Soledad Street

About 5 o clock this morning an attempt to burglarize Marquart's boot store on Soledad street was thwarted when a rear entry was forced and a door panel removed. Officer Bollinger confronted the intruder in the White Elephant saloon yard. the burglar refused to surrender and escaped after a shot was fired. District court filings include Roblin vs Zapata over disputed title and Contragel vs Struve on notes.

Maruart Soledad Street Bollinger White Elephant Hart & Bond Marquart’s Yard Yen John M. Roblin Jesus Zapata

Victor Hugo Topic Draws Audience at Society Meeting

At the weekly Literary and Scientific Society gathering yesterday evening an engaging address on Victor Hugo and His Works was delivered by Dr. Favre and Mr. Prelat. Attendance continues to rise as interest grows.

Literary and Scientific Society Victor Hugo Favre Prelat

Fire Company 2 Promotes July Celebration Plans

The committee from Fire Company No 2 Soncette of Messrs Charles Degen Sr G D Roemer and William Hoefling Jr will confer with other city fire companies about a Fourth of July celebration and are building business interest to assure the event.

Local marriages granted licenses and huge Haley clip bought

John L. Moreau received a marriage license from County Clerk Smith to wed A M A Liebe. Pomuceno Arocha gained license to marry Marciala Castillo. Edward Stapper seeks permission to wed Dora Radeleff, and Francisco Juares obtained state permission to wed Concepcion De Avila. The Haley clip of 280 bags from Presidio county sold privately to Colonel John Owen. Wool market remains easy with prices fair and 80 bales sold. buyers returning for supply.

John L. Moreau Smith A.M. A. Liebe Pomuceno Arocha Marciala Castillo Edward Stapper Dora Radeleff Francisco Juares Senorita Concepcion de Avila Haley Presidio County San Antonio John Owen

Recorder Court Violations Highlight Sanitary Case and Drunkenness

In Recorder's Court Mrs. Paschal faces a sanitary ordinance charge while lashing at officers as bullies. Officers Maes and Ryman clash with Maesch and Hollingmann over a disturbance. Others, including McLinchey, Ulrich, and R. Scott, are fined or cited for drunkenness or property offenses. Continued for further testimony.

Holligmann Brown Maese Roberts McLinchey Joseph Ulrich R. Scott Kid Stevens Trake Braden HL Kampmann

The Cattle Queen of the South Returns in Dallas

A glamorous South woman trader and cattle magnate, owner of diamonds worth over 100000, travels incognito at a San Antonio hotel and conducts costly dress purchases in the city. Report notes her vast wealth, divorce from a prominent merchant, and widespread interest in her movements. Her hotel stay and shopping spree spark local curiosity about her return.

Philadelphia Times South

State News From Texas Across A Variety Of Local Topics

Reports from Austin to Galveston and Fort Worth cover crops notes seed prices and weather. Crops blown down in Hill county and wheat in Midlothian. fig and peach markets cited. a new Fort Worth military company formed and Houston streetcar lines planned.

Austin Tyler Cherokee County Overton Midlothian Hill County Fort Worth Houston J. McGhee Caddo Peak Galveston Terrell Kansas Gulf Marshall Antoine Reddick George Holland Andrew Hedges Waco Santa Fe Lampasas Brownsville Brazos Ibarne Methodist Church Weatherford Palestine Beaumont Orange Copperas Grove Langtry Southern Pacific

Wolfson plans expansion and cost sale at his bazaar

L Wolfson announces a large sale to clear stock as he begins removing walls to enlarge his establishment. Carpets furniture and all departments will be sold at strictly cost prices to make way for carpenters and masons. The sale includes clothing dry goods and more across the Wolfson bazaar in Houston Street.

A. M. Cohen L. Wolfson Wolfson’s Wolfson’s Bazaar Home Enterprise J. P. Condon Nacogdocnes Street Houston and Crockett

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the Daily Light Centennial Jowett’s Jewett Paul Wagner Carter & Mullaly Undertakers New York Europe W.J. Young Mallory Line West Commerce St West Houston St W.J. Dargan Alamo Street San Pedro Springs Park J. Riley T. Scott Bill Little Nance Jocko Emmanuel Abrahams Turner Picnic Edmund's Place Wilhelm Ruppertsberg Ludwig Shnoke W. Ruppertsberg Fritze Scholz Sunset Round House Government Depot Bagnio No. 110 Ceese Recorder's Court SAN Antonio Mashers State News Central Chappell Hill Archie Gibson Bremond Charley Philips Henry Stewart Philips Stewart Crain Cuero Star G. Grover Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Houston Street L. J. Wence Maverick Avaant A. M. Cohen’s Main Plaza Morel North Street Alamo F. Pasche R. H. Russell Ow York R. H. Russell’s Morley F. Kalteyer & Son Crna Springs Morley Bros J. M. Wust & Co Courthouse Friedrich Jduilding Ing Health AN Antonio North Flores Street City A. R. Harvey Pre Hasing Mons Saml T. Cushing Calcasieu Lumber Yard Sunset Railroad Calcasieu Parish SAN Antonio Lumber CO Dow Beter Park James P. Hickman, JR Gregory& Cos China Hall Carse Victoria Lonsdale G. B. Franks Alamo Store Breeding Dalling Block A.M. Cohen’s Rice & Dallas West West Commerce Street Raf Bucklen Rice Bros Kalteyer & Son Otto Bergstrom T. M. Gray Bergstrom & Gray Blum Street Menger Hotel L. Garza Savings Bank Kent Presiden
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