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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1885
Page
5
County Commissioner Quintana urged immediate action to clean the county jail, blaming fellow officials for deplorable conditions. He warned that if cholera arrives in San Antonio this summer the jail would be the first place visited, citing flies and stench as reasons to overhaul current plans regardless of cost.
The barbecue committee report lists six beeves donated by generous locals. Mose Stevenson contributes one beef, Deweese brothers two fat calves, Albert Maverick one beef, Millett brothers one beef, Shiner brothers one beef, John Lytle one beef, and W Hoetling Sr. two fat muttons.
Riverside restaurant veranda meals and a hotel ad appear near daily notices. The page lists openings for a dime museum, Turkish baths, dress goods, and various arrivals from F Sheets and the Alamo area, plus court cases, baptist events, and a peach exhibit from Atascosa County despite the era’s bustle.
Frank Starr and his wife through the Lians return thanks to Officers Smith and Wilkin for prompt aid during the recent business fire. They also credit ten city firefighters and Father Genolin of San Fernando Cathedral, and Mr. Hickman of the Southern hotel for attentions to Mrs Starr during the fright.
A Mexican laborer reporting from the Market plaza at daybreak found two white women unconscious in the brush near Colombo's store on the west city edge. He frightened them away as they woke, one garment briefly obscured, then they fled toward the city in a dazed state.
The Owens poisoning inquiry continued with Charlotte Hightower denying ties to the deceased while admitting a child. Maggie Smith dismissed voodoo claims, and a red cloth bundle was shown as a potential clue. Dr. Joe Muncey denied voodoo involvement, and Henry Krempkau testified about locating the meat plate and searching for poison traces.
Starr Jones and J M Means arrive as Santa Fe and Piedmont Airline agents in the city. Many others including J B Ludlum and Captain G W L Baker registered at the Maverick and Southern hotels with various affiliations from Lake Shore to Illinois Central. Local figures from Travis, Karnes, and surrounding counties noted.
Bradley and Groesbeeck real estate agents report closing a cash sale of a $20,000 ranch to a foreign capitalist today.
Madame Donaldson invites former pupils and friends to a moonlight hop at San Pedro springs on Friday June 26. No tickets issued.
Last evening Past Grand Master J. H. McLeary served as installing officer for Alamo Lodge No. 44. New officers named include John Hambleton W M Ernest Rische S W E C Arnold J W Ed Rische treasurer W A Bonynge secretary F G Huntress S D Thomas Gray J D A J Nickerson Liler.
Jim Stevens and Adam Briar cited for hack ordinance violations with fines of five dollars each. W Hoefling Sr and Encarnacion Virian fined five dollars for beating or disorderly conduct. C T Scott fined for drunkenness and disorderly behavior. Oliver Wallace Joe Brown and others fined five dollars for fighting or noise. Rebecca Douglass and Berky face fines for assault or disorderly acts. Aaron Nelson Wilson Talbot fined for disorderly conduct after pursuit. William Miller George Lampkin fined ten dollars or 30 days for vagrancy. Grim Sing and Sam accused of opium diving with cases to be heard tomorrow. Opera Puffs cigarettes advertised as popular bargain.
Juan Cardones was killed in a St. John’s Day celebration near Potranco after a quarrel with Juan Gomez. Gomez, arrested and jailed, claims innocence while the inquest is set for this afternoon at 3 o’clock.
The moonlight picnic by Germania lodge No. 1036 K and L of H at San Pedro Springs drew about 30 members and guests from Alamo Herman Sons and Cibolo lodges. Zottarelli's band played as Judge C. L. Wurzbach opened with a crawdy march. A supper for over 100 covers followed, then dancing continued until morning. A notable effort by the Arrangement and Reception committees helped the event succeed. Mose Jackson served as Liane reporter. he remains alive but feeble. Germania Lodge, young yet with 388 members, is seen as thriving and growing in this city.
Frank Starr, burned out recently, has rebuilt the Commerce street business and restaurant. He is ready to supply fresh fish to his old customers and the public with meals served at all hours. Call now.
Mr. Issy Landa operates a wholesale produce and grain business with fast order fulfillment. R. W. Rogers handles the retail department in the same building. Also notes a 624-Im Moonlight Picnic at San Pedro Springs on June 27 for members and guests. An ad promotes A. M. Cohen's Manila suit sale under New York prices.
The Bartholdi pedestal fund nearly completes as the statue arrives in New York Harbor. A plea for liberty, the piece notes foreign-born generosity and cites Dr Willard Parker and President Rutter to argue against prejudice. It also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure and urges daily Ligur subscriptions.
San Antonio readers are urged to visit A. M. Cohen at 209 211 Main Plaza for a closing out sale of ready made clothing at or below cost. The ad promises the grandest price cuts and fresh stock at New York cost with a fast selling tone. Also mentions other local notices and services including paint work by F Pasche and fresh meals at a San Pedro Springs restaurant.
San Antonio Sanitary and Fertilizing Companies advertise cleaning vaults privies cesspools and removing barrels using the Odorless Excavating Apparatus. Office listed at 41 East Commerce Street telephone 200 secretary H M Lanpaumr.
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