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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1885
Page
4
A crowded city page reports on Turkish baths at A Zilians Italian night at the Vienna garden and a general update on local roads parades schools and social events. It notes road conditions fare weather and multiple community happenings including picnics churches and a raffle.
Paul Tarcott was found yesterday afternoon in Degener’s lumber yard on Houston Street in a dying condition from brain congestion. Doctors suspect the heat and alcoholic stimulants combined. He was taken to Santa Rosa Hospital for treatment.
Potter and McDaniel, famed stage robbers, were found guilty and sentenced yesterday evening to life in prison for stopping the Tom Green County stage in February last year.
The beloved venue has undergone repairs and full renovations and will reopen tonight to welcome guests. A fine lunch will be served and everyone is invited to attend.
A minor blaze from a defective flue at the Fashion theatre yesterday evening set off the fire alarm. Fire engines responded, faced delay in leaving, and briefly ran over an express wagon on Avenue without causing significant damage to the wagon or its contents.
A vehicle from Hugo & Schmeltzer driven by Mr. Schmeltzer struck a young black boy at the Commerce and Alamo corner. The boy seemed seriously injured but sprang up and fled unharmed though visibly frightened.
A livery firm was asked yesterday afternoon to alter a lady’s side saddle to fit a female customer planning a ride. The horns supporting the right limb were too close, so they moved them farther apart and the rider mounted successfully. The woman was described as a Chicago girl.
Mr. Ben Mauermann and a companion were driving to the Government park yesterday when a buggy struck them. The other driver, described as careless and fond of showing his trotting horse, caused the collision at Sunset depot. Mauermann stopped his horse promptly and avoided serious harm.
The County Commissioners debated Bandera road pasturage within city limits, where they had no jurisdiction. A compromise followed as Mr. Sam Maverick agreed to open the fenced pasture, ending the dispute.
A bloody brawl erupted at 4 o clock this morning in the back room of Vil lanueva s saloon on South Laredo street. William Knox Ben Clemens T Anderson and Tom ae fought against Higgins. The struggle lasted nearly an hour with Knox and Higgins badly treated. Knox suffered a cut to the head a bitten eye and finger. Higgins endured similar injuries. Officer Wilkin arrested both sides and they will be tried tomorrow morning.
An appreciative crowd gathered at the Casino to hear Miss Helene Wagner. Her recital of Wolff works and Hohe Minne was praised as refined epic poetry and she impressed as a finished elocutionist. The humorous piece Fritz Reuter was well received and she plans another recital Sunday evening.
James G. Hughes, longtime night clerk at the Menger hotel, died of nervous heart trouble around 4 am after being aided by Dr. J. Bennett and witnesses Morley and Gregory. He was a former steamboat man from Cincinnati, with a son informed by telegraph. The report also notes Texas wool markets, slow arrivals, and a sale of the Hillcote clip from Kinney county for 16 cents.
William Learey insulted Rob ert Polk with a racial slur and the case was dismissed. Fights led to five dollar fines for F. Shand and Fuller. Lunt Schmitt and Albert Solomon each fined five dollars for dunking. Zeitel beat his wife and was fined ten dollars. Victor Logan fined five dollars for leaving a team unattended. Louis Bergstrom and Lassner fined five dollars for nuisance in a hide yard. Refugia rete de Jean cited for ingui ng law wage. Ben fiale fined for immoderate driving. J T Higgins and William Knox cited for fighting. case continued.
A historic program lists Part I and Part II selections including overtures from Norma and Lohengrin, waltzes by Strauss, arias and cornet solos. Performers mentioned include Hans Koehler and Max Lipprich with instruments featuring oboe and violin duets. The itinerary includes Leandler, Poet and Peasant overture, and a Variety of choral and instrumental pieces.
On Wednesday last Mr. Sol Levy a New Orleans merchant staying in San Antonio for health died at his home 1009 Avenue C from heart disease and tuberculosis. The remains were sent to New Orleans by Carter Mullaly yesterday.
At a Wednesday meeting at Temple Beth El a Jewish benevolent society named Montefiore was organized. Officers elected include Frank as President Baum as Vice President Hart as Secretary and A Kahn as Treasurer. Next meeting set for Sunday May 17 to adopt the constitution and by laws. The group opens with about 50 members.
Warm water baths and business notices surround medical claims for Kay's Kentucky products and Mishler's Herb Bitters. Rentals and removals are announced along with hardware and garden tool listings from Luth & Son S enrollment of new stock. Local commerce on Alamo and Market streets highlights frontiers lands and property prospects.
The San Antonio ice factory on Losoyo Street near Houston Street announces large facility upgrades. It now holds at least 40 tons of ice made from Waterworks water and distilled or condensed before use. Four large refrigerators for meat fruit and other perishables store goods in a dry atmosphere, operated by the dry air principle and unique in the state aside from Columbus. Visitors may tour the works. storage samples available by day week or month. J. B. Lacoste president J. Seammon superintendent.
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