RAYS OF LIGHT
Local notices list various city happenings from 6 17 to 6 1 1m. Items include marriage licenses for Matthew Tuney and Jane E Moore, tribute to Captain Richard King, and a memorial statue being moved to the cemetery. Fire, police, and public works updates are mixed with ads for F Sheets and Riverside restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Kampmann
Riverside
Avenue C
Austin Street
Matthew Tuney
Jane E. Moore
Dollar
Alamo Plaza
Corner of Commerce
Losoyost
F. Sheets
Temple Beth el
Munro Graham
Neuendorff
A. M. Cohen
New York
Richard King
F. Frommer
Soledad Street
A. Zilian
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Austin
Shields
Dock Harris
Relief Fund formed for bereaved of Rev Larkin Smith
A permanent Relief Fund organization was formed for the bereaved relatives of the late Rev. Larkin Smith who died April 26. Rev Mack Henson was named Permanent Chairman with J J Tremore as Secretary and Dr G J Stearns as Recording Secretary. Progress updates will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin Smith
Mack Henson
J. J. Tremore
G. J. Stearns
Prospective Postmaster Narratives Stir Local Politics
A San Antonio postmaster bid is discussed as a potential carpetbag interference. A Democrat outsider, east of the city, seeks a petition to urge President to appoint him to harmonize three rival factions. Rumors suggest ties to Mr. Sayers and a push to oppose the current Congressman's endorsement. The piece questions whether the outsider would become a Democratic carpet-bagger or serve local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Simon-Puare
Here
Sayers
Bexar County
Notable Visitors Stay at Local Hotels in City
Personal Points R M Hickey from our city stops at the Southern hotel. Bob Houston of Gonzales makes his headquarters there during his stay. W F Brittingham T B A agent returns from Laredo. A list of other visitors includes H L Kingsley from Racine Wisconsin, E W Dalfrey, Frank Pearce, J L Lapelle of St Louis, John D Owen of Whitesboro, Mrs Pearce Barley of Louisville, A J Barnes of Boston, RB Gard ner, Galveston, R Inalto, J W Barbisch of Houston, W E Beall of Saltillo Mexico, J Mead of Floresville, J R Hawkins of Palestine. all among Maverick arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hickey
Our City
Southern
Bob Houston
Gonzales
W.F. Brittingham
Laredo
H. L. Kingsley
Racene, Wis
E. W. Dalfrey
Frank Pearce
J. L
Freight Rates Stated as Robbery by Local Shipments
The Licar office received 1890 pounds of paper from New York with freight costs of 31.50. A New York steamer paid 4.07 for a much longer haul, while Sunset railroad kept the remaining balance. The writer cites proposed rates of 30 cents per 100 pounds and argues for fair freight limits to prevent ex tortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licar
New York
Sunset Railroad
Peale
San Antonio
Texas
Gulf
Lott
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass Road
Sunset Road
Contract Set for Cedar Piling of Aransas Pass Road
Captain Polk chief engineer reports a Kendall county group won the piling contract covering the first 90 percent of the road. Piling to be cedar. Also note Mrs Hoff man funeral at German Methodist church this afternoon at 4 o'clock. friends invited.
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Polk
Aransas Pass
Kendall County
San Antonio Boy Returns from Two-Year Railroading in Mexico
Mr. Charlie Herff of San Antonio returns home after an absence of about two years spent working as a railroad man in Mexico. He visits relatives during this trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Herff
San Antonio
Mexico
Rabbi from New Orleans to Lecture at Temple Beth El
Rabbi I Leucht of New Orleans will lecture at Temple Beth El on Sunday as part of his visit for the Jewish Widows and Orphans home. The lecture time will be announced in tomorrow's paper. Also business notices on land sales and livestock opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Trinity Episcopal
Rofortine
Licnar
Johnson
I. Leucht
New Orleans
Jewish Widows and Orphans Home
Temple Beth el
Texas
Frank B. Battey
Abilene
Tex
Losoyo Street
Alamo Plaza
Meven
Hostetter
Class of 1886 Commencement Highlights at High School
The 1886 commencement marked the end of a four year course with 13 graduates led by addresses on grit, heroism, education and a valedictory. Students William Knox Clara Carrico Hannah Morris Lelia Emrie Virginia Newton Hart Poor Ada Hackett and others received diplomas after speeches and musical tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachapelle
Mamie Weir
Xerxes
Damon
Pythias
Archmides
Ada Hackett
Halbedh
Seymour Thomas
New Orleans
America
Lillite Gill
Louis XV
Xvi
France
Paris
Louises
Ariana Graves
Charles Arnold
Augusta Haenel
Concord
Virginia Newton
Genteman
Uet Mies
Clare Carrico
Parente
Hart Poor
Lula McAllister
Habeat
Lelia Emrie
Hler Sweet
Dr. Neill
Neill
Rote
William Knox Clara Carrico
Hannah Morris
Anna Graves
Lillie Gill
Nannie Wier
Viola Porter
Unlaunded Shirts at Popular Prices Feature Ad
An old classified style note promotes Essie Mee and Worsted and Cas items selling dozens of unlaundried shirts at popular prices. The fragment hints at a shop offering bargain clothing with emphasis on value.
Local Clothier Announces Sellout At Cost
A. M. Cohen, a major ready-made clothing dealer, declares in the Ligur sale of his entire stock at and below cost. This offers readers a rare chance to buy new suits at reasonable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
New York
Ligur
Local Ads Promote A M Cohen Main Plaza Services
A noisy collage of ads touts A M Cohen at 209 and 211 Main Plaza offering fine suits, reduced goods, piano sales, and gents' furnishings. Also mentions Morley TX cordial and assorted remedies with vendors F Kaltever & Son and J M Wear & Co and a generic notice about the Licur daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
I. B. Johnson
Licur
A.M. Cohen
Morley
F. Kaltever & Son
Cura Springs
Texas
Morley Bros
Austin
Waco
J. M. Wear & Co
Local Bank Offers Steel Vault Boxes for Rent
Savings Bank advertises burglar proof steel lined marble encased vault boxes with master key access. Rent starts at 0c per month and varies by box size.
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Che Daily Light
Centennial
Jewett’s
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
United States
Europe
Galveston
W.dr. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce St
West
Houston St
Ormance
Attendao
H. Pierroni
San Saba
San Saba and
St. Louis Streets
Orrent
Pecan Street
O. A
Belvin Street
Mra
W. Weise
Augusta Street
Seton Avenue
Friedrich
Alamoda
Lin
Crocknow
Gov. Crockett St
Awtorio Poultry
North Flores
City
Hurniey
Antorey Street
Alazan Creek
Hartshorn
R. H. Russell’s
Houston Street
Rick
Ludwig Mahncke
Mission Garden
Supreme Court
A. 8. Chevalier
Crockett Street
A. C. Cresson
Albert Huppertz
Marshall Street
Second Ward
H. Schaeffer
Fifth Street
Third Ward
Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor
Odd Fellows Hall
M. Jackson
F. Bachrach
F. A. Seftel
F. Walz
Charles Degen
Rapese
Moritz
Wise
L. Eisner
Breeding
Ge Fontioneen
Kalteyer & Son
Nichols & Co
Commerce Street
San Pedro Springs
Sunset Depot
Rice & Ryan
F. H. Hartz
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry
R. H. Russell
St. Louis
F. Pasche
Avenue BE
Will
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
Alamo Store
Essie
Mee Een
Priges
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Presiden
Avenue E
N. B
Joseph Hermann
Compan
East Commerce Street
H. M. Lanpaver
Otto Berostrom
WH. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Funeral& Directors
Menger Hotel
Union
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