Distressing Reports from Virginia and West Virginia
A collage of June 8 wire service items reports a reception for General Jackson in Mexico City and a fire at the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Virginia with two deaths. West Virginia hunger fears prompt aid appeals as cholera rumors and other dispatches touch Washington and Baltimore.
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Minister Jackson
City OF
Mexico
Jackson
Mexican Central Railway
McKenzie
United States
Morgan
General Jackson
Iturbide
William Msnuna
Eastern Lunatic Asylum
Miss Smith
Spottsylvania County
Jeffries
William and Mary College
Parkersuare
W. Va
Hiram Cobb
J. H. Garrett
John Smith
Newkentuck
New York
Grand
Ferdinand Ward
James D. Fish
Ward
Court of Oyer and Erminer
Marine National Bank
Ludlow Street
Lambs Prison
Barrett
Myertown
Wilkesbarre
Canada
Washincton
The
Marine Hospital Service
Baltimore
Cape Charles
Jupiter
Valencia
Woodstock
West Virginia
Wedding Bells for Ethel Tunstall and Henry Drought
Miss Ethel Tunstall married Henry P. Drought at Mrs. F. P. Tunstall's residence. Rev. R. F. Maloney officiated as family and friends witnessed. The couple, after a reception, plan a summer journey to Galveston New York and Canada, with friends predicting a happy future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Tunstall
Ethel Tunstall
Henry P. Drought
R. F. Maloney
Ethel
San Antonio
Galveston
New York
Canada
Mr Wolfson Opens Boots and Shoes Sale At Weare Apparel
Mr L Wolfson starts a large invoice opening for gentlemens boots and shoes praised for quality and fashion. He offers guaranteed pairs manufactured especially for him and promises lower prices than usual to clear stock for the coming heated term.
Eighth Cavalry Band to Play Tomorrow at Travis Park
The programme directed by Frank A. Hall features Pomposo, Grand selection from Verdi, Waltzes by Waldteufel, Potpourri Reminiscences of Donizetti, and a farewell ballad by request. The event begins at 5 p.m. on March 1.
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Travis Park
Eighth Cavalry Band
Frank A. Hall
Lime
Pomposo
Pettee
Verdi
Waldteufel
Donizetti
Henicke
Kuecken
Cheeky man in blue railroader suit switchs streetcar seat
A bold prankster dressed as a railroader pulled Avenue C streetcar bell after passengers boarded. After the driver halted the car, he asked to swap seats with a man and woman so he could sit in back and smoke a cigar. The scene showcases his cheeky antics and casual audacity.
Bold gang leader in jail over 6000 horses stolen
Prisoner Dock Harris claims to be turning state evidence and identifies a wide network of horse thieves across Texas. He says he cannot name everyone but can implicate 10 to 15 men and describes operations around San Antonio and other towns, with 6000 horses allegedly moved north.
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Dock Harris
Tam
Moore’s Station
Frio County
Joe Cardenas
Atascosa County
Rossville
Gutierrez
San Diego
Texas
Central Hotel
Sawalsky’s
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Harris
Plaza Market Fresh Goods Draw Crowds at Military Plaza
The open market at Military Plaza thrives as small farmers sell garden produce to eager buyers. Eggs at 12 cents a dozen cucumbers 20 cents a bucket green corn 10 cents a dozen cabbage 5 cents each beans 15 cents a bucket squashes 1 to 5 cents each spring chickens 20 to 25 cents. Potatoes 25 cents a bucket and watermelons 20 to 50 cents each. Wood limited as professional dealers control supply with evening crowds growing.
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Military Plaza
Large Assortment of New and Second Hand Household Goods
Before purchasing elsewhere, call and examine our large assortment of new and second hand goods. Parlor and bedroom sets, dining room and kitchen furniture, crockery, glassware, lamps, clocks, stoves, mattresses, pianos, carriages, harness, and more will be sold at affordable prices.
Real Estate Sale Offers Across City Listings
Our House and Estate Agency presents numerous properties for sale or bargain. Listings include lots, two and four room houses, cottages, and large farms near San Antonio, with rents offered for some units and flexible terms on others.
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Government Hill
Cameron Street
San Marcos Street
Avenue B
Sixth Street
Concho Street
Nolan
Hackberry Streets
G. N. KR
West Commerce Street
San Antonio
Texas
East Houston Street
Commerce Street
North Flores Street
Restaurant Outfit For Sale In Bargain Offer
A complete restaurant outfit is offered for sale including furniture, three rooms of lumber construction furnished with a cook range counter and show cases plus tables chairs and a piano.
Vehicles for sale in a small ad
A list of used conveyances offered for sale includes a double seated family carriage from an Eastern maker with leather top priced at 350 dollars, a single harness and shaft, a one horse spring wagon in good condition for pulling or express use, and a jump seat buggy offered cheaply.
Land Description Near San Antonio River Near City Limits
Twenty acres of land situated along the San Antonio river within four to five miles of the city limits appears in the notice. It outlines property boundaries and proximity to urban area for potential buyers or developers.
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San Antonio
Real estate loans negotiated to suit borrowers
On the best real estate securities, loans negotiated in sums to suit borrowers on secured securities.
General Purchasing and Commission Business Offer
A distant friendly purchasing agency opens to serve buyers with dress goods clothing household items hardware and more. It claims wholesale contacts let them earn commissions rather than the buyer, offering low market prices and freight details on request.
Outside Sales Highlighted by Leading West Texas Auction House
Consignments solicited by the largest auction house in West Texas. Fine display rooms showcased. Auctions held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday emphasizing outside sales.
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West
Texas
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the Plaza Market
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