RAYS OF LIGHT
A bustling city day with varied notes from society and military life. Notable items include Colonel Baker in town, Cap Stevens ill, and the San Antonio Rifles’ first court martial. Also reports on funerals, religious services, theater, and local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Baker
Uvalde
Stevens
Whitehead
Dalling Hall
Pfefferkorn
San Antonio Rifles
Fred Jones
Belknap Rifle Company
Lorenzo Lorenzi
Government Hill
G. Newton
G. W. Brown
Des Moines
Iowa
Courier & Mullally
Turner
Macon Street
James H, Sire
San Antonio
Benefit at Fashion Theatre for Hal Gosling family
A benefit performance on March 9 at the Fashion theatre supports the family of Hal Gosling. Tickets are available at Rische's opposite the post office, 75a. Colonel J. W. Bradley is praised as a trustworthy and successful real estate agent and loan negotiator in Southwest Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fashion Theatre
Hal Gosling
Rische’s
J. W. Bradley
Southwest
W. C. Crosbie
James B. Mackie
Charles Sawtelle
Harry Booker
J. H. Branick
Valentine Drescher
Blanche Seymour
Minnie Luckstone
Emma Clarelle
Kate Thayer
Win. Ryne
Grand View Hotel
Little sorrel mare found owner in Kingsbury theft case
The mare recovered by authorities belongs to Mr. Cook, Assistant Postmaster at Kingsbury, who reports the animal was stolen from him on February 16. Cook has arrived in town to claim the horse amid the arrest of Gilbreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ford Niggli
Marshal Gosling
Belknap Rifles
New Orleans
Louis Lambert
San Antonio
Lambert
New York
Fashion Theatre
Texas
Third Ward
J. J. Cavanaugh
Ward
Literary and Scientific Society
Drs. Favre and
Lindner
Houston Street
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
R. W. Rogers
G. H. Ward
Rogers
North Flores Street
Alamo Plaza
Gilbreath
Mr. Cook
Kingsbury
Monument to A. Siemerling to be Dedicated
A monument placed on the grave of the late A Siemerling will be dedicated next Sunday afternoon March 8 at 3 oclock under the Beethoven Maennerchor. Memorial orations by Rev Lewinthal in English and Judge J Waelder in German. Beethoven club to render selections of song. All friends of the deceased are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Siemering
Beethoven Maennerchor
Lewinthal
J. Waelder
Beethoven Club
Delivery notice for city subscribers under Johnson
The Licur ia is delivered to city subscribers by ten carrier boys on established routes. If numbers are missed, subscribers should notify the office at once. Do not pay carriers. city agent B. F. Johnson will present all properly made and receipted bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson
Two Brothers Saloon Opens With Music and Lunch
William and George Reuter launch their ornate Two Brothers Saloon tomorrow evening at the Dalling block corner offering a fine lunch and music for patrons. Ophelia Lecour, the 15 year old who stole diamonds from Mrs. Pink Reed and served two years, has been pardoned by the Governor and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and
George Reuter
Dalling Block
Ophelia Lecour
Mrs. Pink Reed
Davis Dominates Early Billiards, Play Allows Night Continuation
A large crowd watched last night at the White Elephant as Davis defeated Grothaus 150 to 111 in game one, then lost 125 to 150 to Pyron, and again fell 128 to 150 against West. Play resumes tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Elephant
Davis
Grothaus
Pyron
West
49th Anniversary of the Alamo Fall Activates Monument Dream
The article urges citizens to honor the Alamo defenders by erecting a marble or granite monument beyond a bare plaza. It calls enterprising residents to take up the project and carry it to completion by the 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Grand Wedding In Colored Society On South Centre Street
One of the grandest weddings in colored society in the city occurred last evening on South Centre street. Groom Mr. Wiley-Deman and bride Miss Laura Johnson were married by Rev. Mack Henson. A large number of invited friends attended and shared a sumptuous repast. The bride received many valuable presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Centre Street
Mr. Wiley-Deman
Laura Johnson
Mack Henson
Terrible Crash and Retail Advertisements Flood San Antonio
A broad array of catalog items from Nichols & Co. at 238 West Commerce Street dominates the page, listing pins, brooches, corsets, hats, gloves, tinware, carpets, coats, scarfs, and more with steep discounts. Additional notices include a public school for colored students and various local business promotions and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Broadway
New York City
Local Notes on Prices and Goods at Bunyan’s and Nearby Stores
Local notes trumpet half price sales on roses shade trees and evergreens at Bunyan’s while Armstrong's offers peach trees grape vines and roses at low prices. Hagher Beekman’s advertises at No 10 North Flores street and several stores promote sewing machines patent medicines perfumes and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunyan’s
Hagher & Beekman’s
North Flores Street
Fred Smith’s
Armstrong's
Ragland & Co
City Drug Store
M. Neal
Lees
Kaiser Tyroleans
Armstrong
Commerce Street
Wheeler & Wilson’s
Pancoast & Sons
Raaiano & Co
Armstrong’s
Wheeler & Wilson
Fred Smith
Houston
Soledad
Wheeler and Wilson
Uehlinger
T. B. Johnson
W. W. Blair
West
Houston Street
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
J. W. Bradley
East
F. Kalteyer & Son’s
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the Daily Light
Paul Wagner's Bazaar
L. Politzer
O. Petitpain
Politzer &C
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
Petireain
Hackmen’s Association
P. C. Lloyd
Central Hotel
IPHE
J. G. Pearson
Essons
W.S. Hadley
Kensington
Avenue D
Yall
W. J. Dargan
Alamo Street
St. Mary's Street
Eronimo Perales
South Laredo Street
Ss Soledad Street
Courthouse
Monterey Street
Alazan Creek
N. B
Phil Shardein
Marshal
Maine
Trug & Co
Augusta
Geo. R. Hines
Real Estate and Loan Broker
Kampmann Building
Madam Louis
Academy of Dancing
Dulling
Academy
Madam L. Louis
State OF Texas
Bexar
Bettie Walker
John C. Walker
Bexar County
South-sixth
South-seventh
City of San Antonio
John
Walker
Ead John
Ae R. Dashiell
Jexar
Ge Rt
Ay Seavert
Sheriff B. Co
Nat Katie
Joe Meny
W. C. Rote
Micklejohn
Ladies’ Missionary Aid Society
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Atascosa County
Pleasanton
Pedro Estrada
Ry Society
West Commerce Street
Snow
St. Paul
M. E
P.S
M. Henson
Joskn & Bros
Madame L. Lous
Hawkes
Critzer Bros., Jewelers
Main Plaza
Hambur
Joske & Bros
Alamo Ice Company
Indiana Territory
Joslin & Bros
L. Huth & Son
Rio Frio
Frio
Fivalde County
J. C
Turner Opera House
T. W. Howard
Comedienne
Flora Moore
Hon. Board of Aldermen
Juan ‘I’. Cardenas
C. A. Richter
Bryan Callaghan
City of
Recorder’s Office
Williams. Smith
Willita Street
A. Dreias, Sr
E. P. Claupey
G. W. Ward
Old Place
Hallett Bock Co
Portland
Ban Amonio
Orice
SAML
T. CusHina
Soledad Street
AL. Garz
Savings Baok
I, Garza
Alexander
Arch, A. Alexander
Texas National Bank
OF San Antonio
J. Alexander
G. W. Brackenridge
H. B. Andrews
A. Belknap
B. F. Yoakum
WM. Herpel
Draler
Corner Avenue D
Ninth Street
A. J. Nocker &C
Navarro Street
J. A.H. Hosack
F. McC. Newton
Hosack & Newton
Comalock
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
East Commerce Street
Sunset
AN Antonio Lumber CO
DOE & Engelee
James Martin
THE
City Coal and Wood Company
Sixth Street
Gents
S. Mayer's
Schultze
Om Th UZ
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