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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1885
Page
4
A long brisk column lists forthcoming local events and notices from picnics to openings and entertainments. It mentions the L. M. club picnic on April 1, Vienna garden opening on April 4, and various social gatherings at churches halls and farms.
A long list of named visitors and residents gathers at hotels in Houston and San Antonio area towns. Notables include Miss Joe A. Westcott returning from a visit, Col C. C. Gibbs and Maj Moore in town, and a broad roster of guests from cities such as New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Mexico, and Prussia staying at the Maverick and the Menger.
Pools will be sold at the White Elephant saloon this evening on the races which commence Tuesday the 31st. Morning and evening wagers will be taken during the event. About 100 horses are at the track to compete for the purses.
Sundown marks the start of Passover to be observed by Jewish citizens at Beth El Temple with services tonight and tomorrow at 7 o clock. The seven day feast begins with holiday first and last days. Music dealers Rhodius and O Tempsky report recent sales including a piano for Dr A E Carothers and a New England Grand for Mrs D H Mathews of San Marcos.
The advertisement pages announce a large exhibition of silks tricoteens worsted goods lawns sateens and extensive white goods stock with lace embroidery. Hamburgs and Swiss embroideries offer narrow flouncings and a full ladies underwear department plus dressing gowns. Daily arrivals and low prices are promised to attract patrons.
Officer Curly Martin arrested John Biel in a box-car at the Sunset depot after reports of switches being left open by trespassers. Yardmaster Mulligan’s complaint led to the capture. Biel paid a $5 fine or served ten days.
In federal court this morning before Judge Hurd the examination of witnesses under the writ of habeas corpus continued. Deputy U.S. Marshal I. G. Maher was first on the stand, followed by Deputy Marshal Ferris who was still testifying when the reporter left. No new material facts were brought out.
On Sunday at the club grounds the fifth match for the gold medal featured 10 balls and 10 clay pigeons set at 18 yards with 3 traps. H A Penrose led with 8 8 while Dr Carver, world champion, loomed as next opponent.
Nichols & Co on 238 Commerce Street advertises a broad stock of dry goods and notions with wholesale and retail prompt attention. Featured items include pins, brooches, coral jewelry, shelf paper, note paper, ribbons, gloves, hats, linen collars, cuffs, tinware, goblets, carpets, pants, hairlines, rubber coats, lace scarves, and shirts, with emphasis on low prices and delivery free of charge.
Various San Antonio ads promote Pancoast & Son clothing, Ragland & Co. City Drug Store perfumes, zippering to piano rentals, bath sponges, and first class tailoring. Also listed are ORICON tooth care, Morley’s cough syrup, a new piano sale, a hair store opening, frontier land bargains, Narciso Lxa dressmaking, and chemical cleaning services. Hawkes spectacles sold by Critzer Bros. and more.
Recruit Max Schick at Fort Ringgold is assigned to Company A Nineteenth Infantry. Recruit Harry E McMillan at San Antonio is assigned to troop C Eighth Cavalry. Sergeant Alexander Pope from Fort Stockton to Fort Concho for possible transfer to the Sixteenth Infantry band. Quartermaster to provide transport. Revocation of authority for one carpenter at Forts Davis and Clark effective March 31 1885. Advertising wigs at 408 East Houston Street with opening moved to mid April. Mishier’s Herb Bitters touted for health and vitality. Ladies wardrobe offerings and price leadership announced. Horse racing at San Antonio Driving Park March 31 to April 3 with 140 horses. admission 50 cents. grand stand open to all.
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