RAYS OF LIGHT
Local notices show a bustling social scene with dances at Jonas Garden Summers Garden and Fest Garden and Italian night at Vienna garden. Reports cover drilling by Belknap Rifles, concerts by the Military Band and ladies orchestras, plus public notices on sanitation and ongoing city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zilan
S. Im
Jonas’ Garden
Clark
Nelson
Belknap Rifles
Main Plaza
Francisco Sanchez
Recorder
Reopening of popular drink place under Laux and Lentz
The popular refreshment spot will reopen this evening under Hermann Laux with assistant Richard Lentz, both famed for mixed drinks. Also noted is the death of Maggie Quinn ten years old, daughter of James and Mary, with a funeral due this afternoon from 320 Sixth Street between Avenues D and K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Laux
Richard Lentz
Maggie
James
Mary Quinn
Sixth Street
D and K
Wool market quiet as buyers wait for better grades
The wool market opened with little action as desirable wool remains scarce. Buyers are cautious for a few days while sellers hold back, and most of the available wool has already moved. Mr. C. H. Nash received 83 bags of wool recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Nash
Train Wreck Blocks Southern Pacific Line West of Eagle Pass
A severe washout during storms damaged the Southern Pacific between Spofford Junction and Eagle Pass about 14 miles from Eagle Pass. A freight train was wrecked and engineer Mills was killed. no other injuries. Rail authorities estimate a week to clear the line and repair damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railway
Spofford Junction
Eagle Pass
Mills
Multiple Church Services Announced For Sunday
Local churches list Sabbath and weekly services led by pastors J Holmes J W Neil Jd W Williams Warren Parker and J W Carr. Events include Sunday school times 9 to 10:30 a m and evening sermons at 3 and 8 p m with baptisms and public invitation at several congregations across Free Light First Presbyterian Mount Pilgrim St Paul M E Second Baptist and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Light Free Mission Baptist Church
Jd. W. Williams
Free Methodist Church
Crosb Street
Northeast Corner
Sunset Roundhouse
Warren Parker
St. Paul, M. E
Second Baptist Church
John
Baptist
Enon
Salim
J. W. Carr
Fourth Ward Picnic Kings and Queens Crowned at San Pedro Park
The Fourth ward public schools picnic at San Pedro park drew large crowds with children and relatives enjoying a festive day. Students across several classes were named queens kings and knights of honor including Miss Rossys class Edna Crawford Leonora Sartor and Charles Woodward among others with coronation recitations and songs to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro Park
Fourth Ward
Maggie Franz
Felix Ludwig
Augusta Fisher
Charles Landauer
Mamie Cayce
Edgar Brunt
Bessie Samuels
Graham Watts
Gussie Wild
Freddie Faust
Aransas Pass Railway Faces Right of Way High Price
The Arangas Pass railway battles a snag as a large landowner demands 150 dollars per acre for the right of way. Mr. Lott says funds exist to build the line but fears paying ten times the normal rate could doom the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arangas Pass
Lott
Citizens plan fall Volksfest to aid city’s growth
A group of prominent citizens aims to organize a Volksfest next fall to bring tangible benefits to the city. They will ensure the event proceeds so no charter is again put up for sale as in a recent abortive attempt.
Legless rider thrills streets with bold bronco work
A legless rider is seen on the streets astride a wild horse, sitting upright with the ease of a skilled cowboy. He has both legs amputated at the knees and works in the horse business near the stock yards, though the rider’s name is not known.
Local Officials and Citizens Face Sanitation and Disorder Raps
Captain Ed Stevens sheriff of Bexar county and others are cited for violating sanitary ordinances. W N Burke and Max Herman also continue offenses. Thomas Higgins and William Knox fight. Higgins fined five dollars and Knox dismissed. Charles Plate, G T Bobo fined five dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct. Joe Herman cited for sanitary violation. Billy accolored struck a boy with a rock. Julian Cervantes and Francisco Caga das fined five dollars each for fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stevens
Bexar County
W. N. Burke
Max Herman
T. B
Higgins
William Knox
Knox
Charles Plate
G.T. Bobo
Joe Herman
Billy Accolored
Julian Cervantes
Francisco Cagadas
Mining boom eyed in Santa Rosa mountains by spurring ore shipments
Sam Pierce, Houston telegraph operator, reports extensive mining plans in the Santa Rosa mineral district. A large company will ship ore east of the Rio Grande with Governor Pacheco backing to establish a Dryden customs house as a key shipping point, Dryden 100 miles from the mines and 20 miles from the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pierce
Houston
Southern Pacific Railway
Liaur
Santa Rosa
Rio Grande
Pacheco
Dryden
Pistol presentation from San Antonio reporters to Henry Ryder Taylor
The May 16 1835 note from Coron and Baron H R I presents Mr Henry Ryder Taylor editor Merchant and Manufacturer of San Antonio with a revolver in a courtesy gesture following the reporters tournament on April 26 1885 the letter warns of gun danger and jokes about having a boy hold the pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Cotton & Botton
Texas
Taylor
Coron & Baron
Henry Ryder-Taylor
Merchant and Manufacturer
Sin
Coron & Bolton
Houston St
Program at the Vienna Garden To-Morrow Night
A concert program lists wedding marches overtures waltzes and operatic selections with performers and pieces from Mendelssohn Strauss Verdi Wagner Flotow Balfe and Suppe. The advert also notes San Antonio Texas hardware and seed merchants supplying garden tools plows and paints from D Landreth’s and Harrison Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Garden
L. Huth & Son
Market Street
San Antonio
Texas
D. Landreths & Son
Brinley
Vianet, Jr
Harrison Bros. & Co
SAN Antonio Lumber CO
New Time Table at San Antonio Railroad 1885
The International and Great Northern announces a May 17 timetable with departures for St Louis via M P route and Laredo, and arrivals from St Louis and Laredo. Ticket agent J J Cuxn and other local notices follow including local ads for ranch and farm sales, banking, meetings, and business services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International and Great Northern Railroad
St. Louis
M. P
Ae Mn
Laredo
Casa Nae
Vial
St. Leoney
Local Notes and Retail Ads Highlight Market Goods
Advertisements offer poultry remedies and feed, farm and ranch land for sale, rubber hose and fencing supplies, and a large shipment of hardware. Also notes on ladies fashion including muslins, ginghams, nun’s linen, fruits of the loom, hats, parasols, and shoes with prices and sale mentions.
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the Daily Light
Jewett's
Jewett
Paul Wagner
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
United States
Politzer & CO
S. W. Corner Military Plaza
Petitpain
New York
Europe
Galveston
Eeery
W.J. Young
Mallory Line
Weat Commerce St
West Houston St
Alex. L. Lucas
Soledad Street
L. Garaza
Kent
L. Garza
THE
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
East Commerce Street
Dana
Presa Street
Fest
Jake Z
Ben Mauermann
Sommers’ Garden
Temple Beth el Literary Society
Mission Garden
Goodbody
Harrold
Aransas
Sanitary and
Sim Hart
Henry Boerner
Benedict
New Orleans
Ben Clemens
Anderson
New Braunfels
Jacob Gerbes
Ed Steves
San Pedro
Penrose
Lefevre
Hellin
Belknap
Clark's
Scholz
Kempa
Chas
Plase
Hoefling
Avenue
Billy Busby
Southern Hotel
Tis & Peirzen
Miltary Plaza
Menger Hotel
Recorder's Court
Part I
Mendelsohn Dovetueg
Viotina
Feck Bellini
Strauss
Verdi
Straeussli
Cornet
Hans Mr. Koebler
Overture
Martha
Eerie Flotow
Gavotte
Moses
Arie
Balfe Max Gipprich
R. Wagner
Grossmurtterchen
Laendler
Langer
Suppe
Boettiger
Salado
I. C
Calaveras Creek
Anson A. Maner
Commerce Street
O'Connor & Sullivan
Bankers
Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythias
the Castle
Beny. Goldenburg
T. B. Johnson
Casino Hall
Helene Wagner
Frau Holde
R. Baumbach
F. Pascho
C. Morel
North Street
Alamo
Joske Brothers
Alamo Streets
Kay
Kentucky
F. Kalteyer & Son
John Ripper
Thomas & Marts
Springfield
Mishler
Nakciso
A. H. Shafer & Co
West Commerce Street
Piven & Schulthess
D. & A. Oppenheimer
Yturm Street
Wolfson’s
Congress
Nichols & Co
West Commerce St
Eee Xor
Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association
DR. F. Johnson
Hotel Maverick
Aving
N. Winther
Iss
K. K. Sturdevant
East
Houston Street
North Flores Street
Kate
Anny
Evergreen Street
Springe
Courthouse
San Pedro Springs
H. A. Penrose
W. F. Carver
Gwynne Price
Captain Bogwardus
Price
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
Menger
Eee
Victoria
Lonsdale
Franks Alamo
Azilian's
Fete Commerce
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor, Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
Ludwig Mahneke
WW. J. Dargan
Alamo Street
Postoffice
TUNER
Opera Houss
T. W. Howard
Jubilee Minstrels
Nashville
Uncle Kasper
Rische's
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