RAYS OF LIGHT and Local Trade Notes in San Antonio
A cluttered San Antonio page notes a broken city roller and dull stock yard trade while listing varied items. It mentions sunset timetable changes, New York costs versus local prices, hats, tailoring, watermelons, subscriptions, and a parade of local people and events including Dr. Crossley, the Excelsior Guards drills, horse shipments, burglary dismissals, and social notices from shops, theaters, and saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Dollar Store
Alamo Plaza
Excelsior Guards
F. Sheets
Peter Marx
Rote
International and Great Northern
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
New York
Dan Hogan
Sunset Depot
Texas
A. Zilian
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Vicofessor Crossley
Fourth Ward
Rosenberg
North Flores Street
Willie Weinninger
Galveston
Mike Goggan
Bud West
Hart & Bond
Richard Bond
Alazan Creek
Buena Vista Street
First Ward
Local Visitors At The Southern And Maverick Hotels
A string of travelers and residents are noted in city listings. Dr B J Glass and wife Cuero stop at the Southern while John Wickland a Bexar sheepman and Ike Pryor a Travis cattleman also reside there. Many others including Miss Jennie McMillan of Houston and J H Erkener return from New Orleans with cacti prizes. a large group from across Texas and several states are reported at the Maverick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Glass
Cuero
John Wickland
Bexar County
B. H. Ross
Centre Point
St. Leonard
Ike T. Pryor
Travis County
D. H. Ainsworth
California
David Roman
New Orleans
New York
France
A. J. Culpepper
Julia Roberts
Pearsall
Southern
W. M. Hurst
Presidio County
H. Millett
R. L. Chilton
Illinois
Charles N. Kight
Houston
Jennie McMillan
San Antonio
J. H. Erkener
W. D. Nicholson
Saltillo
Mexico
J. R. Adams
R. A. Pleasants
W. H. Devine
Stephenville
Menger Hotel
John W. Baker
Uvalde
R. C. ‘Temle
St. Louis
J. Sampson
Reedsville
N. C
E.T. Ambler
Pennsylvania
L. Lasper
C. Kelleter
St. B
Wedding at San Fernando Cathedral Turns to Beatrice de la Torre
On June 13 at San Fernando Cathedral Ramon Guerrera and Beatrice de la Torre of this city exchanged vows with Mike Goggan serving as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fernando Cathedral
Ramon Guerrera
Beatrice de la Torre
Mike Goggan
Sunset Hose Company No. 1 meeting notice
Members of Sunset Hose Company No 1 are ordered to meet Wednesday night June 17 at 8 30 at H W Bitters to hear special committee reports and transact other important business by order of the Foreman Pa Manger O G Neutwich Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Hose Company No. 1
H. W.bitters
Pa. Manger
O. G. Neutwich
Painter Harries Banks Returns From Brenham Contract
TY H Banks, the painter and laborer's champion, has returned from Brenham where he completed a large contract on the new court house. Banks says he made some money and is as happy as a clam to be back in San Antonio, the boss town of Texas. Tom is now driving his fine trotter each morning and afternoon.
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Kampmann
Jacob Weber
Lacy Robertson
Recorder
Felix Schramm
Goggan
Chas. Brice
Sam Parks
White Elephant
Philadelphia
Singer Machine Company
Mexico
Noyes
Madison Square Park
Rick
Ludwig Mabneke
Mission Garden
San Antonio
South America
Our House
Charles Schwaarz
Misa Annie Jannasch
Christopher
East Crockett Street
J. N. Ruthwell
Peeples
Preston
Fashion Theatre
McClure Brothers
Forrest
Mise Aggie Wells
Billy Wolf
Flora Weston
Burkhart
Morris & Downing
Frank Somers
TY. H. Banks
Brenham
New Court House
Banks
Tom
Georgetown Record
Recorder’s Court
Shields
Newtonus
Mount Pilgrim Church Prepares Prayer Meeting on New Pastor
Tom Brown of Mount Pilgrim Free Mission Baptist church told Licur office that church finances are sound and the treasurer can meet obligations. He cited a minor dispute with the pastor and said a prayer meeting is planned next Sunday to consider calling a new preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Mount Pilgrim Free Mission
Two Men Fined for Street Fight Near Villanueva's Saloon
Juan Coy and Vicente Cervantes were each fined $10 by the Recorder this morning for fighting on Laredo street near Villanueva's saloon yesterday. Coy, intoxicated, pushed Carlos Garcia, cursed inside the saloon, and fought in the street. Cervantes drew a knife and cut Coy lightly on the head. Officer Summers made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Coy
Vicente Cervantes
Recorder
Laredo
Villanueva
Carlos Garcia
Juan
Garcia
Cervantes
Coy
Summers
Fffects of Drink Claim Drayman’s Death
Jerry Montgomery a colored man living on Presa street in the cellar of Gregory Hermann was found dead this morning with his legs on the floor near the bed. The filthy cellar forced the coroner and jury to adjourn shortly after viewing the body. Montgomery was a drayman and his death is attributed to his habit of drinking heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Montgomery
Presa Street
Gregory Hermann
Burglary Case of Miller and Nichols Postponed
The case of Miller and Nichols, two men arrested for burglary of a gambling saloon and stealing $4000, was called this morning and postponed until the 25th inst., due to the indisposition of Captain Hughes, the principal witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Nichols
Hughes
Lippe Alleges Disorderly Conduct by Boarder Henry Giesman
Miss Fredericka Lippe had Henry Giesman arrested for disorderly conduct after he allegedly jabbed her with a needle strapped to a cane pushed through a fence crack from the house where he boards. Lippe identified no direct act by Giesman but charged him. he was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericka Lippe
Henry Giesman
Lippe
Giesman
Notable Texas music firm with Galveston and San Antonio outlets
This familiar Texas music house offers pianos and organs from top makers, a wide range of music supplies, and the ability to supply from a single violin string to a carload of pianos. The Galveston and San Antonio locations are run by firm members who warmly assist customers, with favorable prices including freight savings.
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Texas
Galveston
San Antonio
Wolfson Opens Large Invoice of Boots and Shoes
Mr. Wolfson starts a sale of gentlemens boots and shoes, boasting quality and fashion. The items, prepared for the coming season, are offered below usual prices with guarantees. The Opera Puffyi style is highlighted among popular options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wolfson
Mr. Wolfson
City Council Approves Funding and Repairs Amid Debates
The city council held a regular session approving purchases, maps, and office furnishings while reviewing petitions. They allocated funds for pest house improvements, park upkeep, and a cart for impounded dogs, and debated sidewalks, waterworks, and a San Pedro bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuman & Co
Martin Rodrigues
M. E. Bridge
W. M. Edgar
Otto Solms
R. J. Hand
A. Sandeben
Second Ward
W. Gagen
J. C. French
Belknap
Waelder & Upson
G. Freisleben
Hambleton
Sanitary Company
Ditch Committee
Schreiner
Phillip Wolff
C. Schneider
J.B. Lacoste
Gas and Water Committee
Warren Street
Market Committee
Limberger
Bolton
Lockwood
French
Nolan
Nacogdoches
San Pedro Avenue
Pauly
Street Railwa Company
Waterworks Company
Alamo Street
Gallagher
West Commerce Street
Sanedro Avenue
Connor
San Pedro Creek
South Laredo Street
San Pedro
Honest Confession and Court Scene From San Antonio
A San Antonio Recorder Court scene is described as a mosaic of nationalities and mischief with orderly proceedings, where spectators find amusement from the quirks of justice. The piece also extols Ostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic that revives appetite, strengthens digestion, and aids convalescence after fevers and chronic illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostetter
A M Cohen Seeks Sellout at New York Cost
Readable notices show A M Cohen offering a complete stock at cost on Main plaza with sale promises. Multiple ads tout bargain clothing, and a related notice invites readers to fresh suits at low prices amid other local promotions.
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A. M. Cohen’s
Main Plaza
Dozen Gents’ Percale Shirts at Popular Prices
An advertisement offers 75 dozen unworn Unilaundried shirts and 12 dozen gents percale shirts in white and blue at Popular stores. The listing emphasizes bulk quantities and lower prices for immediate delivery.
A Card to the Sick by Eclectic Physician Weathers
Dr L V Weathers presents eclectic medicine claiming value from multiple systems. After two years in San Antonio his practice treats pneumonia typho malarial fevers flux measles scarlet fever and typhoid with patients reporting speedy relief including a recovery of a liver access in a child praised by a grateful sender P M Puckriwex.
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L. V. Weathers
Weathers
P. M. Puckriwex
Special Business Notices from 1883 Plaza Advertisements
A collage of notices sells goods and remedies from A M Cohen Main Plaza and Kalteyer Sons Curry Springs Texas. It promotes reduced prices and fashion lines at A M Cohen and advertises beauty remedies Aley s Great System Renovator for women. Also mentions ague cures from Leys and a Waco agent and entries for local firms in Austin and Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.cohen
Main Plaza
A. M. Cohen
Plaza
M Ain Plaza
Aley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Curna Springs
Texas
Messrs
Mee
Austin
Waco
Leys
J.M. Wusr & Co
F. Kaltever & Son
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the Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett's
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Pey
United States
Europe
W.J. Young
General Avent Mallory Line
West Commerce St
West
Houston St
Bridge
H. Pierroni
San Saba
Taylor County
Gratt
Frank 8, Bailey
Abilene
Soledad Street
Courthouse
Orses
Olibert
R. Friedrich
Crockt Saloon
Crockett St
Belvin Street
Antonio
Albert Friederich
Attention Hose Co. No
District Court
Thomas Goggan
Puffy
City Council
Lce
Licn
Santos Street
Lavaca Street
Losoya Street
M. Linpner
I. B. and
L. A
Kalteyer & Son
Nicnors & Co
Commerce Street
Breeding
Dalling Block
A.M. Cohen
Eagle Pass Coal Company
Office of
Rice & Ryan
Telphone
H. Hants
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
Winiam Liprr
R. H. Russell
F, Pasche
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Simere
Ame
Fran B.S
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Presiden
Houston Street
Avenue E
N. B
Joseph Hermann
A. Tl. Bhaver
ED Braden, JR
R. W. Rogers
G. W. Ward
Old Place
Motion About
Lorenzo Castro
Republic OF Mexico
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