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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1885

Page

5

City Council Reports Sewer Progress and City Work

The Sewer committee reports progress and a city council session approves petitions and budgets. New hydrants, street work, and sidewalk rulings are set, with committee appointments to investigate payroll excess and to seek gravel contracts.

Richard King Charles Mitchell Public Improvement Committee Upson L. W. Earnest & Co Bolton Sunset Hose Company No. 1 Second Ward Ward O. 2 Annie Kelly Pauly Haskel Burleson Olive Streets A. Schwartz Losoyo Street Houston and Crockett Fourth Ward Hambleton Ruhneke Lockwood Crockett Street Cherry Street Schreiner Hadeen Belknap Gas and Water Committee French H. L. Berg Wurzbach Gallagher Smye Mill Street Alamo Plaza Houston Street Monterey Street International Great Northern Sunset North Flores Street Connor South Flores Street Health Department Board of Health Mak

RAYS OF LIGHT Turkish baths and local notices

The itemized notes report on Turkish baths at A Zilians and various city happenings. It mentions dog ordinances enforcement June 1, a broom drill repeated, summer helmets for police, civil court routine, local marriages and licenses, a lunch and strawberry festival, athletic scores, local crafts and trades, and several civic updates amid a flood of short notices and social tidbits.

A. Zilian John Schneider Austin Miss Schiebel Avenue B Hilmer Toepperwein Davenport Maverick Parlors Hoeffling Wurzbach St. Louis W. B. Martin Katie Clark R. E. Wond Lotta Koenig J. D. Sneider Antonia Schiebel Kate Clark Third Ward Paine M. E. Church Maverick Lyons Shiff el Paso New Mexico Knights of the Grip Ceping Missouri Pacific Beaver Hat Brigade H. A. Tyler E. Cagnion Ken L. Rumann Frank Jeckel District Court Charles K. Crawford United States Jackman Charlie Aransas Pass Saturda Wilson County Louis Rivaz Jose Maria Pondoria W.S. Gillam Laredo Wm. Muth Government Hill Germany Eighth Cavalry

City committee seeks garbage disposal site after complaints

Smye queried committee actions on securing a suitable place to deposit city filth and garbage. The Mayor said the committee had not yet secured a site but would do so as soon as possible. Adjourned.

Smye

Paine Methodist festival at 404 East Houston street

Paine Methodist church members host a festival at 404 East Houston street corner Loysoyo with lunch at 11 a.m. and supper at 8 p.m. This public invitation notes the event date 5-12-21. Eclipse Minstrels organized in the city feature manager Mr. Bradley and members including L Casaway Charles Casaway G Hammond George Howard J W Bryan William Warren and Wash Collins. A vicious dog attack on Mrs. George Braden on rock quarry road caused fright and torn garments. owners urged to keep the animal at home.

Paine Methodist Church East Houston Street Loysoyo Eclipse Minstrels Mr. Bradley L. Casaway Charles Casaway G. Hammond George Howard J. W. Bryan William Warren Wash Collins George Braden Rock Quarry

Lyons Triumph In Billlara Tournament Final Match

Lyons defeated Shiff in the last round of the Billlara Tournament before about 200 spectators. Lyons posted a 260 to 182 score with a 29 point run and a 1 hour 30 minute game time. Sam Rosenfield organized the event and plans another tournament to honor players and spectators.

Lyons Shhiff Sam Shiff Sam Rosenfield

Stanley baseball club formed at military post

The Stanley baseball club has been formed by soldiers at the post. The lineup includes McFarland captain and catcher, Somers pitcher, Yahn shortstop, Welsh first base, McNamara second, Kinsley third, Isle left field, Conahan right field, Whelan center field. The challenge is open to all city nines now formed or to be formed. Every Pieers player has played in Northern semi professional nines.

Stanley Baseball Club McFarland Somers Yahn Welsh McNamara Kinsley Isle Conahan Whelan

Sanitary case against A Scholz ends in fine

A Scholz was tried in the Recorder's court for sanitary violations by letting filth flow into the San Antonio river from his premises. Mayor Callaghan imposed a $10 fine and ordered officers to file charges for every future day of violation. The issue arose yesterday at 3 pm in the court.

A. Scholz San Antonio Callaghan Recorder’s Court Scholz

Museum officers elected and stock subscriptions planned

The Museum of National History association has elected officers including President Professor W. C. Rote, Vice-President George H. Kalteyer, Treasurer J. M. Bell, Secretary Albert Beekman, and Superintendent Professor Jermy. Books will soon be opened for stock subscriptions.

Museum of National History Association W. C. Rote George H. Kalteyer J. M. Bell Albert Beekman Jermy

Local notes and commerce ads in San Antonio roundup

Warm water baths advertised at Commerce and Alamo. First class dealers sell Opera Puff cigarettes. Kay's Kentucky Powders claimed to cure gapes and cholera in poultry. Oriconto toothpaste touted as indispensable for mouth and teeth. Kay's Kentucky Kure liniment advertised nationwide. Rent offered for a stone house on Quinta Street. Mrs C Morel dressmaker relocated to 41 North Street. L Huth & Son advertised hardware seeds and garden tools with carload of plows and cultivators and paints.

F. Pasche San Antonio Alamo Streets Kay F. Kalteyer & Son Texas F. Kalteyer L. Huth & Son Market Street D. Landreths & Son Brinley Dixon Planet, Jr Harrison Bros. & Co

Burkhart Murder Verdict Delivers Life Imprisonment

The Burkhart murder trial closed after 1 am with a verdict of first degree murder and a natural life term. The courtroom was crowded and reactions to the sentence varied as Burkhart reacted visibly to the ruling.

Burkhart

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