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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1885

Page

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Texas Post Offices Receiving Attention and Other News

A wide mix of items from New York obituaries to Texas postmaster results. Commodore Cornelius Gdareison dies at 42 Park Avenue New York. Public debt falls by 546 million in April. Navy yard in Brooklyn discharges all construction staff. Texas posts election results show Howell satcum leading with 216 votes. Also reports on postmaster appointments across Texas and a Local case of church minister Levi Boyer suspended in Ohio.

New York Cornelius K. Gdareison Park Avenue Washington Algamated Association New Yor Booklyn Navy Yard Becton Texas Howell ‘Satcum Mills Bryan Tex Raymond Blatherwick Dawson Buffalo N. Y Alice Spe H. V. Philpott Cleveland Levi Boyer Ashtabula Bedell Boyer Stewan Dover Bover Stewart London Admiralty India Mediterranean Penjdeh M. DeGiers Edward Thornton St. Petersburg Russia Komaroff England DeGiers Pvere Haseen Dardanelles Turkey Soudan Cypress Washmeaton D. C Post Office Department Lexas Ibis Congress Spencer Gregg Shafter W. E. Hollins Pattonville G. W. Hooks Kuntz J. M. Neaberg Pilot Grove Payne Ri K K. Kernodle Barkedale May Grass Rhea’s Mills G. H. Geissler Clear Creek P. Hedgerake DeGress W. H. Phillips Lawrence Gilmer Stewart Jones

Local names listed in regional roster snippet

A readable fragment lists individuals including J. M. Furste Elveian Fields J Griffin Elberson H P Earle Calaveras H F Wilson Belgrade W D McMickle Rhodes George C Davis Dayton J R McElroy Southmayd E Rhodes Iola F M Irwin Cresco W Leak Pleasant Point C D Wise DeKalb G E Perot Ragsdale G B Decker Analomink.

Vienna Garden Summer Night Festival Attracts Large Crowd

The Vienna Restaur ant hosted a Summer Night’s Festival with 1800 attendees. Professor Katzenberger directed a program featuring the Maifest march, Maennerchor vocalists, and shows by the Norwegian Liliputians and animal quartet. The event ran until 12:30 a.m. and was postponed to the following Saturday due to bad weather.

Vienna Wise Main Street Katzenberger 8Th Cavalry Brunckhorst Miss Dergwann Hans Cooper Maennerchor Imate Professor Katzenberger Emil Desalmoeing Mr. Nacel Boxius Roeper Barbour

Boernes Stage Horses Endangering Run Near Leon Springs

At 8 30 PM a stage between Boerne and the city halted abruptly when it hit a fenced in road near Leon Springs. The team reared and crashed against a barbed wire barrier, injuring the leaders while passenger coachmen faced danger. Wave Nemtz aided the driver by leaping down to quiet the frightened pair. The horses, of strong stock, proved too powerful for the driver’s control raising risk to all aboard.

Boerne Leon Springs Wave Nem‘tz

Marriage Ties Captain Hughes To Mrs Inselmann

Assistant Marshal Thomas J. Hughes wed Mrs. Mattie Inselmann on Saturday evening in a ceremony performed by Justice Anton Adam at the bride’s uncle’s residence on Laredo street. A regal banquet followed as well wishers offered congratulations. Ludwig Mahncke showcases the Kempa orchestra of six sisters in a family group praised for real musical talent and will perform at the Mission garden on Thursday Friday and Saturday.

Thomas J. Hughes Captain Hughes Mattie Inselmann Anton Adam Laredo Street Licgur Hughes Ludwig Mahncke Kempa United States Mission Garden

Clippers and Lone Star Brewery Nine Tie 6–6 Before Rain

The season opener at San Pedro baseball park ended early as rain halted play with the Clippers tied 6 to 6 against a Lone Star Brewery nine.

San Pedro Clippers Lone Star Brewery

Cows Roaming Molest Fourth Ward Gardens Prompt Relief

Portions of the Fourth wards report roaming cows damaging gardens and front yards. The Pound Master is urged to act promptly to provide relief from this nuisance.

Married Life and a Trapeze Artist's Assault

Victorio, a trapeze performer known as Victorio Victoria, allegedly tried to blind wife Cleo with ammonia at their Fashion theatre home. Manager Mr. Simms intervened, restraining Victorio. a pistol was fired in the air, and Victorio was later jailed on assault charges while Simms faced a formal reprimand for the incident.

Geo. Mackwould Victoria Cleo Victorio Fashion Theatre W. H. Simms Mr. Simms Aistol Ife Simms Marshal Cardenne Durance

Federal Court convenes in San Antonio for May term

The Western District of Texas began the May term at 9 o clock in the Federal court rooms. The civil docket saw most cases continued as judges, prosecutors, clerks, and a large local bar gathered. An Austin contingent was expected later. A Medina river excursion by fourteen sportsmen ended with five wins, five losses, and the dramatic brag bird worth 44 dollars per side killed. A collision at Muegge's corner left Geo Baker injured as a wagon and buggy clash occurred. Opera cigars are advertised.

United States Circuit Court Western District of Texas Federal Court Rooms Clerk Robards Kevans Marshal Jackman San Antonio Jacob Waelder C. Upson Oscar Bergstrom J. H Garza Medina River Muegge’s Corner Commerce North Flores Street Geo. M. Baker

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