Rays of Light City Notes and Events
Local San Antonio items include a meeting of the San Antonio Athletic club this evening, a shooting on Garden street, disbanding of the Whitehead dancing club, and various social and civic notes. The Belknap Rifles drilled, and a German event at the Casino honor Miss Reily. many business notices and public happenings fill the page.
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San Antonio Athletic Club
Garden Street
Whitehead Dancing Club
Masonic Lodge
Sim Hart
Sim
Dollar
Alamo Plaza
Belknap
Main Plaza
F. Sheets
Braden
Natal
Local events note school, church and social updates
The Teachers Institute meets at 4 PM at the High School. Public schools end today for the term with exams continuing next week. Madison Square Presbyterian Church holds 5 PM fellowship. A snake was killed on Houston near Losoya by a cop and a citizen. Pigeon shoot at San Pedro Springs yields losses and refreshments paid. Willie Braden convalesces from typhoid. Henry Braden also sick. Mr Learmouth of Australia and Mr McKellar of New Zealand visiting the Menger with large sheep holdings. A reception at 903 San Pedro welcomes Rev W B Preston returning as Cumberland Presbyterian pastor and his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Institute
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Houston Street
Losoya Street
Micklejohn
Flood
San Pedro Springs
Grothaus
Willie Braden
Ed. Braden
Henry Braden
Mesers P. Learmouth
Australia
David McKellar
New Zealand
Menger
Mexico
George R. Hines
San Pedro
W. B. Preston
Cumbeland Presbyterian Church
Notable Visitors at Local Hotels From Many States
A roster of guests staying in San Antonio highlights Dr. J Heerman of Bexar county and Dr. W A Tate of Gonzales at the Central and St Leonard. Others include A Kiehne of Socorro New Mexico, stock men G H Mudd and T G Speed of Pearsall, and Lt P C Wherrett with his wife at the Southern. Numerous travelers from Austin to New Orleans and beyond are listed, with Stephen Gould weighing options about staying in San Antonio or returning to Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J'. Heerman
Bexar County
Central
W. A. Tate
Gonzales
St. Leonard
Sidney Mead
Floresville
A. Kiehne
Socorro
New Mexico
G. H. Mudd
T. G. Speed
Pearsall
P. C. Wherrett
United States Army
Southern
James Wells
Austin
San Antonio
Ella Byles
Banquette
Willie Walker
Luling
George ‘Utthill
St. Louis
Louis Keller
Cuero
DeWitt County
C. Degetan
Marie Stock
Monclova
Mexico
P. Yearmouth
Australia
David McKellar
New Zealand
C. Fayssoux
Nora Fayssoux
New Orleans
W. A. Kensly
J. J. Dull
Pennsylvania
General A. M. Barney
Galveston
John Adams
New York
Cuthbert Mitford
J. R. de Bastrop
The
Menger Otel
Stephen Gould
Merchant'’s Exchange
Georgia
Horace Chilton
G. R. Bennett
F. Winsett
E. W. Adkins
S. M. Gaines
Texas
J. 5. Scott
C. Olive
Sunset
P. A. Vahey
Houston
Sallenstein
M. Johnson
J. H
A. Rosenfield
ER. A. DeWitt
Dallas
A. Kittridge
G. G. Collins
San Diego
B. J. Glass
J.S. Dunlay
Geo. Tuthill
R. G. Base
Geo. Willis
Columbus
Jas. M. Carson
R. L. Armstead
W. Nickerson
C.S. Adams
W. J. Neville
Palestine
Maverick
Mining outlook in Santa Rosa unsettled by arbitration
The Santa Rosa mining outlook is not favorable. Locators have spent over two years with no success and many are discouraged. A dispute over claim titles involves Valdez, General Trevino, and General Naranjo and will be settled by arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Valdez
General Trevino
General Naranjo
Fall of a Tank on Commerce Street
Last night around 10 o clock a sharp report startled locals on Commerce Street. The Texus Steam Laundry water tank, about 500 gallons, fell when the bank beneath it collapsed, causing no major property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Street
Texus Steam Laundry Company
Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary Parade in San Antonio
The colored community plans a large celebration on the 10th with Bunget band Excelsior Guards Fire company No 3 and school children forming at Milam square. The march goes Commerce to Alamo to Alamo plaza where 38 gun salute is given by the Ex celsior Guards. The route then Houston to St Marys for review by the grand marshal and a trip to San Pedro springs for speeches and dancing until 3 am.
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San Antonio
Bunget
Excelsior Guards
Milam Square
Commerce Street
Alamo
Alamo Street
Alamo Plaza
Recorder's Court Hears Disruptions and Fines
Mrs Paschal to face trial for violating the cani tary ordinance with police set to arrest. Texana Harris and companions faced arrests for alleged dis orderly conduct but cases were dismissed. Phil Menger fined six dollars for drunkenness. August Jennett and Lindahl each continued. George Mackinee dismissed on promise of sobriety. Opera Puffs cigarette note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Minerva Johnson
Air
Phil Menger
August Jennett
Lindahl
Joint Hospital Dispute Highlights City County Debts and Trusts
The county and city clash over a long running joint hospital accord begun in 1872. Agreements called for land transfers and funds to build a courthouse jail poorhouse workhouse and a hospital with city and county trustees overseeing construction. The mayor says 30 000 should be used per the 1872 1874 and 1875 pacts and questions legal fees as work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anney
Recorder’s Court
District Court
Tanney
San Antonio
Bexar
House of Correction
Wurzbach
Isabor Poorhouse
Anniversary events moved for Mendelssohn and Beethoven societies
The Mendelssohn and Beethoven societies announce their anniversary observance is shifted to Saturday the 15th instead of the 14th due to a printing error. Holders of invitations are asked to take notice.
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Mendelssohn and
Grand jury orders officers to seize 14-year-old Ella Boedoecker
The grand jury sent officers to Byron Van Raab's ranch to remove Ella Boedoecker. Her mother, living in St Louis, seeks to take her away. Ella, about 14 and described as very good looking, appeared before the grand jury and was later taken to the home of a juror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Ella Boedoecker
Byron van Raab
St. Louis
Cohen to Sell Entire Ready-Made Stock at Cost
A. M. Cohen, a leading local clothing dealer, announces in the Licar that he will clear out his entire stock at or below cost creating a rare opportunity to buy a new suit at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cohen
Licar
Mr. Wolfson Opens Large Footwear Invoice Sale
Mr. L. Wolfson today opens a large stock of gentlemen boots and shoes in quality and fashion. Goods are manufactured for him and guaranteed, with seasonally timed lines for the coming heat. Prices are set below customary levels to ensure a brisk sale.
Street Rarway Office Notice Regulates San Pedro Line
San Pedro line service ends at Military Plaza until further notice with Sundays excepted. Office of the Street Rarway issues the order and E R Norton signs as secretary. The notice is issued "By order of President" and dated June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Pedro
Military Plaza
E. R. Norton
Sec'y
Ice Cream Festival at St Mary’s on Commerce Street
The ladies of St Mary’s congregation host an ice cream festival at the store formerly occupied by Mr O Connor next to First National Bank on Commerce Street Wednesday next at 5 PM. Admission free. 6-12-4¢ a. Joe Longinotti hires Paul Rubietti and Caesare Rubietti to run his saloon at West Houston and Soledad streets. 6-12-21, Benefit Concert at Febringes Pavilion for Mrs Schwemberger of the Kaiser troupe. 6-1-Im Rice & Dallas relocate to 42 West Commerce Street and 35 West Commerce Street to greet friends and new visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Mary's
Joe Longinotti
Paul Rubietti
Caesare
West Houston
Soledad
Rubietti
Febringes
Rice & Dallas
West
Commerce Street
West Commerce Street
A Fishy Joke About the Male Codfish
The Burlington Free Press notes a humorous observation that male codfish care for eggs and young, and find rare peace only when salted and stored away in a country grocery. This quip adds local flavor with a playful maritime image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington (Vt
Free Press
Arkansas reacts to Garland in swallow-tail coat rumor
Citizens in Arkansas express disbelief and mortification over a rumor that Attorney General Garland was seen in Washington wearing a swallow-tail coat. The Little Rock Gazette notes the claim strains etiquette and mocks the supposed fashion misstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Garland
Washington
Little Rock Gazette
Hominy Hill
Brooklyn Union
Gander Delivers Notes and Errands in Arizona
Billy Mascott keeps an old gander that retrieves a Lyre from the front gate each Thursday and brings it indoors. The bird also runs errands to the village two miles away and can carry light items with a neck strap. Recently the gander rode to Jim Bladsoe’s for a needles packet with a dollar under its wing, chased Jim for change, and returned home honking victoriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Mascott
Jim Bladsoe
Jim
Mr. Gander
Arizona
How Betty Taught an Expensive Soap to Save Money
Sydney Smith notes servants prefer costly items and describes a test with two soaps. By swapping price labels he proves Betty chooses the dearest soap yet the master saves money by using the cheaper option, revealing thrift through a simple ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Smith
Betty
Ah Sin Plays Another Cute Trick Revealed
A San Francisco Post note recalls a tribune tale of Chinese pupils in mission schools who read printed verses but substituted scripture texts, a rebuke to adaptors. Advertisements follow for Mishler’s Herb Bitters for cramps, a water street auction, frontier land deals, ice cream at San Pedro springs, and local crafts and carriage work.
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New York ‘Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett’s
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
United States
Europe
W. J. Young
Mallory Line
Commerce St
Houston St
W. J. Dargan
Postoffice
Se Side
Solic Ted
Street Railway Company
A. Street Railway Co
J. A. Fraser
Tobin Bill
T. EB. Dougherty
North Lores Street
Gage
Morales Street
Soledad Street
Courthouse
R. Friedrich
YPWE
Republic OF Mexico
Lorenzo
Crockett Baloon
Cor
Crockett St
Biassien
B. J. Wit
Antonio Poultry Yards
Plymeus Mies
Ko Ben .Ey
Maverick Park
Court House
A. M. Cohen’s
Sepa
I. O.G.T
Salado
J. M. Emerson
Miss Reily
Emanuel Abrahams
White Elephant
C. C. Baker
Blue Diamond Society
Major ‘Teele
South Laredo Street
Reik
Mahneke
D. H. Harvel
Hughes
Martin
Colton & Bolton
G. B. Frank
Knights of Pythias Lodge
New Braunfels
Cole McRae
Angelita Hernandez
Ramon G. Guerrero
Beaties Della Torre
William Heideman
Celestine Yeager
William Scott
Grand Jar
Mrs. Pitts
Rose Yeager
Dowling & Flood
Houston and
Losoyo Streets
Mr. Clawson
New Cree
Pietroni’s Garden
Pedro Hernandez
Ignacio Garcia
Garcia
Hord
Medical Association
Lowry
Government Ost
Santa Rosa Mines
the Joint Hospital
Sidney Smith
Ah Sin
Snooks
Towit
Mishler
Water Street
Nyenois & Co
Narciso
L. J. Wence
Home Enterprise
J. P. Condon
Nacogdocne Street
Crocket
Kalteyer & Son
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber Coo
Frank
Mme
Fte
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