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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1885

Page

4

Fest garden concerts and plans plus riverfront dining in San Antonio

Readable items show concerts at Fest and Jonas gardens, a Turner picnic turnout with extra San Pedro line cars, Riverside restaurant meals, and local notices. Mentions Cevallos street opening, Taylor party events, and July 4 firemen planning, with other notes on local commerce and odd incidents.

Fest’s Garden Jonas’ Garden Riverside Corner of Commerce Losoyo N.C. Frost Sommers’ Garden Hartshorn R. H. Russell’s Houston Street San Pedro Creek Salinas Street T. C. Froet Vienna Garden San Pedro O. M. Smith First Ward Frost Stephen Seffel T. J. Brown Laredo Brown Military Plaza Heitgen Lippe’s Garden

Travelers and visitors crowd the Southern hotel

A list of guests at hotels and the Menger includes W. Barnard from Sabinal canyon, John Davis Fort Davis post trader, L. Larby ex Singer manager, C. G. Hubbard State agent for Denny Rice, horse trader Don Camillo Saeng, Adair and wife Colman City and many others from across Texas and beyond, staying several days in San Antonio.

W. 5S Don Camillo Saeng Rio Grande Adair Colman City EK. B. Millett Kansas City J. P. Harrison Sherman A. G. Way St Louis E. Griffith Petri Chicago B. Sands Gus. Zander New York Ek. O. Leomaster Houston Maverick William M. Sledge Memphis Tenn A. D. Harris Gonzales

Land transfers near Cibolo and Frio Street

William P. Gerfers and T. H. Necher convey a tract of land on the waters of the Cibolo two miles south of the creek and about 17 miles north of the city for a nominal consideration. Mariana de los Santos Coy transfers part of lot 48 block 86 with frontage on Frio street to Atanacio Rodriguez for $150.

William P. Gerfers T. H. Necher Mariana de Los Santos Coy Atanacio Rodriguez Frio Street

Sunset Railroad offered release of imprisoned locomotive engineer

Captain W J Gilly informs the Liant that if Sunset Railroad desires a release of the engineer jailed at Monclova Mexico for running over and killing a Mexican, he can obtain the engineer in San Antonio within 10 days.

W. J. Gilly Sunset Railroad Company Monclova Mexico San Antonio

Clip sales top gross as Paiget lot fetches high price

The Paiget clip of over 200000 pounds sold yesterday to Helleman under private terms. Other strong sales brought the day’s total past 300000 pounds. The White and Moulton clip of about 35000 pounds sold to Jean Arnold for 17 cents a pound, the season’s blue ribbon six months clip and top price.

Helleman Jean Arnold

Embezzlement Case Proceeding At Postoffice Hearing

The examination in the Max Weyser postoffice embezzlement case continued at 10 o clock. E Griff Jones of the mailing department was questioned and Judge Evans said the Government would test its testimony. Captain A W Huston faced cross examination led by Charles Ogden. case remained in progress when the court was adjourned.

Max Weyser E. Griff Jones San Antonio

Rattlesnake Maverick Headed for Val Verde County

Brother Kells of the Live Stock Journal reports a six foot rattlesnake skin in his office with a note about a captured reptile trying to swallow a cowcatcher. The snake lost four inches of its head and six inches of its tail, had 16 rattles, and lacks a brand, implying a maverick destined for Val Verde county.

Brother Kells Live Stock Journal Tig Reptile Val Verde County

Rapid Improvement of Stock Through Railroad Cross

Charley Schei demantel, longtime Castroville resident and former Susset road stock agent, credits swift railroad access with boosting cattle quality. He observed that a single railroad cross transformed local Texas longhorns into thoroughbred short-horn Durham, underscoring infrastructure’s role in breeding progress.

Charley Scheidemantel Castroville Susset Road San Antonio Charley

Miss Schleuning Gains Rave Notices At Chickering Hall Debut

From private letters and New York musical journals, Miss Elvira Schleuning earns high praise after her Chickering Hall debut on May 27. She dazzled with the soprano in the Norma duet Deh Con Te and received abundant floral tokens.

New York Megane San Antonio Schleuning Chickering Hall Norma

Proposal to open new streets to connect rock quarries

Some opponents of buying the Kearney lot for 800 propose opening Grayson Street and Austin Street to Josephine Street, then Garza and Elmendorf would donate a street through their property about 4000 feet to create a direct route to the rock quarries. The Garza Elmendorf plan has not been made public to the Council. If intended, it should be formalized.

Dr. Johns East Commerce Street Pieroni C. Frost tf _-Fest Flores Street Carty First Ward Frost’s Mission Garden Fourth Ward Hose Company The Turners A. Zilian’s Commerce Alamo Bexar County Bar Association District Court Room Wright Austin Madison Square Presbyterian Carreh John KE. Ochse Licar Vienna Garden Claudon Kearney Grayson Street Austin Street Josephine Street Messrs Garza Elmendorf

Burglar Fires On Night Watchman After St Mary's Street Breakin

A burglar entered Mrs. G N Horton’s room on St Marys Street during the night and fled after firing three shots at an old negro man who raised the alarm. The assailant escaped toward Convent Foot Bridge leaving no loot. Neighborhood excitement followed.

St. Mary’s Street G. N. Horton Convent Foot Bridge

Church Services Schedule Across City Churches

Tomorrow's services listed for Cumberland Presbyterian Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Second Baptist First Presbyterian Travis Park Methodist Madison Square Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Episcopal St Pauls M E and colored church leaders. Sunday schools at 9 to 9:30 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 3 or 8 p m. union services and special sermons noted.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Soledad Street W. B. Preston Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Millbridge Second Baptist Church Dr. Hackett First Baptist Church J. W. Carr First Presbyterian Church J. W. Neil D. D D. Wright Austin Travis Park Methodist Church A. H. Sutherland Dr. Wright Madison Square Presbyterian Church E. B. Wright First Presbyterian First Methodist Houston North Flores Streets Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Corner Avenue E G. J. Starnes The Brotherhood Mack Henson

Belknap Rifles Impress At Lampasas Drill In Texas

Colonel A Belknap reports Belknap Rifles may win second prize at Lampasas drill. He praises Captain Bob Green as best on field and notes Belknap rifles heavier than others. The unit avoided saloons, earned daily compliments, and returned home tonight with strong showings and general favoritism.

A. Belknap Belknap Lampasas Belknaps Bob Green Austin Grays

City Detectives Push Tough Ordinance on Crimes

City detectives seek an ordinance to curb suspected criminals, arguing current laws hinder charges unless a theft or crime is witnessed. They request full backing from the City Attorney, Mayor, and Recorder to address a supposedly hard class of offenders.

Bob Clark Changes Habits After Late Nights

Bob Clark, famed bachelor sheep man, now leaves the platform earlier and avoids the Southern after nine. He recently found a new motto above his dressing case reading a live oak limb with three owls and the question Where have you been owl night.

Bob Clark

Suspect Arrested in Clothing Theft Case on Dawson Street

Officer Curly Martin arrested Alexander Thompson at Mrs Booker's boarding house on Dawson Street for theft of clothing from Queen Dibble a cook on Avenue D. The robbery occurred three weeks ago with half the property found in the brush at Avenue D foot. Thompson, charged as a vagrant, case continued until Monday.

Curly Martin Alexander Thompson

San Antonio beef market and Misbler’s Herb Bitters notice

Ranchmen complain of a weak San Antonio beef market with high prices as butchers refuse to buy prime beeves. The piece questions whether Kansas City and St. Louis butchers should ship beef in refrigerator cars to improve quality. It also promotes Misbler's Herb Bitters as a cure for multiple digestive ailments and mentions women’s India gauze vests for 35 cents at Frost's.

San Antonio Kansas City St. Louis

Crossest Man in Alabama

A traveler recalls a dour Alabama planter near Selma who soured guests with fault finding until a bottle of Warner’s safe cure changed him. Six weeks later the same man returns friendly, his wife noting the transformation and renewed affection at home. The tale underscores the product’s persuasive effect and social harmony.

Alabama Dar Selma Ala Warner

L Wolfson Furniture and Garment Offerings At Local Store

Timely topics note L Wolfson's select parlor dining and kitchen sets in stock with low sale figures. Gent's clothing department showcases latest styles from boy breeches to heavy suits with climate appropriate workmanship. Also announced are a K of A and A W picnic June 27 at Vienna garden and a closing out auction June 29 30 by Hosack and Newton at Manin plaza near Southern hotel.

Pellzegnieiet L. Wolfson Casey Wolfson Hosack & Newton Manin Plaza Southern Hotel

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