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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1885

Page

4

Firearm disturbance at residence near I and GN railroad

A shot was heard at a Tool House residence near the International and Great Northern line. A crank man locked himself in to test a shotgun, with nervous effects noted. A separate report claims a quarrel between Dan Weber and his wife left her with a black eye and she has sworn out an affidavit for assault and battery.

International and Great Northern Ae Crank Dan Weber Justice of the Peace

Henderson and His Two Shooters A Murderous Italian

In Recorder's Court Henry C. Stinson paid a five dollar fine for drunken disorderly conduct at Lockwood & Kampmann's bank. Several other defendants faced similar charges including Hugo Schuetze with drunken conduct and attempted harassment of market workers. The Italians Mike Scherilli and Vitali Troyla involved in a saloon brawl fought, with Scherilli describing Troyla as a murderer.

Henry C. Stinson Lockwood & Kampmann Lockwood Cristina Carasas Manuella Sanchez Hugo Schuetze Mr. Moglia John Henefee Henry Semlinger J. M. Eckford John Scott Miller Scott Theodore Henderson Holyrod Scherilli

Visitors and residents listed at Menger hotel in San Antonio

Judge J A Ware Eagle Pass and many travelers including W K Parkes Fort Worth and John Howard Bee Line agents are in the city. Major Adams expected back from California. Families from Milwaukee Nor. York Adrian Mich Abingdon and more register at the Menger hotel city business notes and arrivals.

J. A. Ware Eagle Pass W. K. Parkes Fort Worth Vance House John Howard Bee Line” Railway H. B. Adams California Messrs W. 8. Peters R. Harding Trinity Texas Menger J. R. Merryfield Southern Ohio and Mississippi Railway D. B. Martin Mr. Hamilton Cincinnati H. Dohmen Milwaukee Wis J. Thomas Abingdon K. B. Thomas Menardville N. P. Turner St. Louis W.N. Lawrence Adrian Mich Charles Nobles and Family New York Sabinal Ettie Rheiner W. Barnard John Stelfox Austin F. W. Porter J. R. Harris Wm. B. Seeley Gallagher Ranch H. Bruce Houston

Colonel Fowler Home From Wooten Wells Health Trip

Colonel KE M Fowler and his wife returned from Wooten Wells after a month away. Fowler reports feeling hale and hearty and praises the waters as great health renewers. He recommends their use to friends. Also with them were Mr Sam Rosenfield and Mr J A Reddick who have been visiting Denice.

KE. M. Fowler Wooten Wells Legit Sam Rosenfield J. A. Reddick Denice F. 10Me

Dr Bowman Fires In Bed During Hallucination

Early morning on Houston street four shots rang out from the Vance residence area. Officer Ryman found Dr Bowman an oculist in bed claiming robbers were inside and fired repeatedly. No intruders were present and Bowman’s condition calmed after wife and officer confirmed the scene.

Houston Street Vance Ryman Dr. Bowman Bowman

Alamo Gun Club Sunday Shoot Scores At The Springs

The Alamo gun club held a Sunday shoot at the springs with competitors including A. B. Cotence scoring eight birds from eight balls and A Prescott scoring five birds from three balls.

Alamo Gun Club Springs A. B. Cotence A. Prescott Balle A. Thiele

Pancoast and Breeding to Marry at Paine M E Church

Mr W T Pancoast will wed Miss Hattie Breeding this evening at six at Paine M E church. After the ceremony the bridal party will take the Sunset train for a trip to New Orleans. de Licnr offers best wishes for happiness.

W.T. Pancoast Hattie Breeding Paine M. E New Orleans de Licnr

District Court Civil and Criminal Docketed Trials List

The district court filed new civil actions including Manuel Trevino vs Gertrude Trevino for divorce and Brackenridge suits for debt and garnishment. Civil case settings span March 27 to April 27 with numerous named parties and railroad disputes. The criminal docket schedules trials from April 6 through April 27 featuring State v. multiple defendants and city cases across dates.

Manuel Trevino Gertrude M.trevino H. L. Dignowity A. W. Smith George W. Brackenridge Edward Buckley M.T. Gaffney James H. Saul Martin Allen John Kamp E. C Tatum Goldfrank, Frank & Co J. M. Foster Emil Meyer William Geffers Judy Burton Galveston, Harrisburg and Rosa Rose Husband George Schroeder Charles Bain J. B. Mason Schram & Co P. W. Gallagher Co M. L. Lewis Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio Maurice Howlin Jose Rodriguez International and Great Northern Railroad William Moran Peter Hollywood Wierte George T. Ooak Fowler Berliner & Co Sam Maverick J. R. Mason Leon le Compte Gustave L'Oudouze R. J. Hand D. Coulson F. Kalteyer John Oe Lilly & Foster O. R. Flournoy Nat Mitchell W. A. Howell John ‘I’. Hambleton Julia P. Sebring A. L. Sebring Wulfing & Labatt R. H. Neal John Adams A. W. Gifford Pedro Salz M. Domingo S’. Guerra M. Caransaz City W. A. Simms W.C. Matthews Frank Leslie Alias Fred Jones C. W. McCain Dick Lombard State Bruno Hernandez James Duncan Joe Selby Geo. C. Rine J. D. Martin Peter Ziggmondad Jeff Merritt Peter Kelly O. Doebler W. Parker C. Bain C. C. Baker August Schwartz W. Arrington Alias W. Johnson Joe Brown Onie Hargraves W. F. Morrison Mat Jungman F. Reus van Teel, Jr Onie Truax G. Stark Theodore Artzt Ed Beek G. N. Heedman R. A. ‘Trafton Louis Moglia Silvester Moglia William Herpel Harry Hunt Jack Jarmouth Benjamin Gray Elf Story John Inman Robert Inman Ed Sachs Antonio Saulebus Alias J. M. Gutierez Edgar N. J. Graham Adam Wald Henry Wagner Sam Moore Feliciano Flores Goat Harris J. Kaufman Rachel Kaufman Sam Parks Pat Cavanaugh John Woods A. Salther

Prisoners Potter and Harrington Foil Jail Break Attempt

Last night two inmates Potter and Harrington tried to bore a hole in their county jail cell to escape. Deputies interrupted as the men emerged from the hole, forcing them back into a heavily ironed cell. Saws were fashioned from bed flaps and an iron bar. A Medina county school job notice appears, as does a San Antonio March 23 1885 election letter from a candidate for Alderman in the First ward.

Potter Harrington

New York Steam Goods Offered by Nichols and Co

Nichols and Co at 238 West Commerce Street advertise a wide sale on dry goods and accessories. The list includes pins, brooches, coral jewelry, shelf paper, hoop skirts, ribbons, gloves, hats, collars, cuffs, tin buckets, goblets, carpets, woolen pants, rubber coats, ladies lace scarves, and more with heavy discounts and free delivery of advertised articles from New York retailers.

New York Nicnors & Co West Commerce St

Local Advertisements Burst With Bargains and Services

San Antonio merchants unveil a flood of spring offers from Pancoast & Son on ready made clothing and overcoats to City Drug Store perfumes and sponges. Rhodius & Tempsky rent pianos while Emanuel Abrahams sells groceries and Whittaker Star Ham. A rare chance to buy a well equipped bakery and several homes and ranch properties is also advertised along with fashion and milliner services.

Harnisch & Baer’s Pancoast & Son Ragland & Co City Drug Store Rhodius & Tempsky Pancoast & Sons Rangiano & Co White Elephant

City Council Passes Proclamation Resolution

The document notes a city council resolution leading to a proclamation. It cites formal action by the council and records the official designation or observance to be proclaimed within the city. The text outlines procedural steps and dates for public notice.

Late Arrivals at Cash Grocery Offer Larrabee Albany Biscuits

Emanuel Abrahams announces a new stock at Cash Grocery featuring Snow Flake Wafers Oatmeal Abbert Cold Water Lunch Milk Cocoa Jelly Ginger Taffy Windsor Mixed Rod Fruit, all offered at bottom prices to attract customers.

Emanuel Abrahams Larrabee Albany Biscuits

San Antonio Mayor Orders Special Ward Elections

Mayor Bryan Callaghan proclaims a special election to fill vacancies in the First and Fourth Wards of San Antonio. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Recorder's Office in Ward 1 and 207 Alamo Street near Willita Street in Ward 4. Presiding officers named as William Smith and A. Dreias Sr. Returns to be made under city election ordinance.

Bryan Callaghan City of San Antonio Alamo Street Villita Street A. Dreiss Hon. Board of Aldermen Juan ‘I’. Cardenas C. A. Richter Recorder's Office William

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