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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1885

Page

4

City Council Adopts Multiple Street and Bridge Measures

The City Council held a regular session approving minutes and considering petitions. It referred roadway plans for J G C Lee to the Streets and Bridges committee and City Engineer, approved sidewalk and railings updates, and adopted ordinances on property condemnation and city hall leasing, with numerous budget and infrastructure recommendations.

J. G. C. Lee United States Army Lee Jacob Wendler C. P. Smith Simon Fest L. Wolfson Major Barnard San Antonio Hent Sarah D. Adams N. Flory Nueva East Streets Frederick Fresh Mary Thomas P. Wolfe John H. Copeland A. Seholz Commerce Street John Gallagher Adams & Wickes Braden Hambleton San Antonio Springs Arsenal Street North Laredo Street River Avenue George Horner Neraz Gas and Water Committee San Antonio Gas Company Kampmann Bank Pauly Feneries Grayson Street Major Cressons Eaedimronsyne Gallagher Leona Commerce Streets French Board of Health San Pedro Park Corbett Laredo Bolton San Pedro Santa Clara Wnrth Smye Fourth Ward Connor San Pedro Creek South Flores Street Fest’s Nacogdoches Nolan Streets Belknap Sewer Committee East Houston Street

Rays of Light Turkish baths and local notes

A collage of city items includes Turkish baths at A Zilians, Opera cigarettes, horse head sales to D C Plumb of Chicago, a new restaurant on Losoya street, sewer politics, passings of Jordin Patterson and Juan Benavides, a broken ground ceremony for the Aransas Pass railway, and varied street incidents.

A. Zilian Captain Lytle D. C. Plumb Chicago South Pecos Chavez Streets John Ward Santa Rosa Hospital Nelson Ludwig Mahncke Scholz Arthur Crawford Foster Johnson Henry Hunt Sherman Street A. Y. Allee Rhodes Frie County Temple Beth el J. C. Neraz Dwyer Avenue First Ward

Thoughtless young man seeks manners over tobacco

A popular young man chatted with a lady friend when he casually placed his cigar in his mouth. He paused and asked, Excuse me, is tobacco smoke offensive, showing his awareness of social niceties.

Personal Points At City Guests And Visitors List

A long list shows many visitors and locals in the city including Mrs Frank Rhodes Rev James Young of Sherman JL M Cook MD of San Marcos Sheriff H W Baylor of Uvalde county Mrs H W Schuhart Miss Kalle oe of Jonesboro IL Mr McFadden Pullman car superintendent leaves for Waco Mendelssohn Freie Presse returns from state trip Visitors at the Maverick and the Menger include numerous named individuals from across Texas and beyond .

Ludwi Malinecke Aransas Pass Casicaun Harry Baum Fort Davis Panhandle Iternational Great Northern Railway Ed. Shhiff Sam Rosenfield Sam Tom Farnsworth Government Ice House Austin Miss McCormick Rev. J. Holmes Jane Lee Cavanagh Avenues C and D International and Great Northern Texas Mexican Railway J. H. Stevens Texas Second Ward International Great Northern San Antonio Laredo Commerce Street Frank Lou Lamont Bagnio San Pedro Great Northern Stock Yards Juan Benavides Frank Rhodes James Young Sherman JL. M. Cook Freie Presse W. H. Baykin St. Louis C. F. Moore I. I. Carroll W. H. Mann Newton Martin Samuel Fisk New York

Girl and boy detained after attempted elopement to Laredo

Belle Beach and Ben Fisk planned to board the 11 o clock train from the International and Grant Northern depot to elope to Laredo. Police found them with tickets before departure. Belle was returned home with her mother, while Ben was released without charges.

Belle Beach Laredo Ben Fisk International Grant Northern

Funeral for T P Thompson At Captain Waugh Home

On Tuesday morning May 19 1885 friends gather at Captain Wm A Waugh’s residence corner Pine and Indiana for the funeral of T P Thompson to assemble at 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock processional. Sir Knights of San Antonio Commandery No 7 will attend to pay last respects with attendance invited.

P. Thompson Wm. A. Waugh Pine Indiana Knights of San Antonio Commandery No. 7 T. P. Thompson Joan H. Bouron E. C A. Hanst

Military orders and local business notices from Texas papers

Recruit Thomas Baumstarck assigned to D Company 16th Infantry at Fort Mc Intosh Texas under General Orders from 1884. Also Recruit Asa Hawkes assigned to Troop G 5th Cavalry at Fort Clark. Public funds sent to New Orleans. Local ads cover loans, banking, nails and wire, building loans, carriages, and a summer suit sale. Includes various business notices and events.

Thomas Baumstarck Fort McIntosh Texas 16Th Infantry A. R Adjutant General’s Office E. B. Ives 19Th Infantry Camp Rice United States New Orleans Asa B. Hawkes Fort Clark Aoe Sth Cavalry

Local Notes Promising Curb Appeal and Goods for Sale

Advertisements list health tonics for poultry and humans, a summer residence property for sale 90 acres near Main plaza, a garden concert series, an art gallery offering supplies, and shop notices from Morley Bros and Kalteyer & Son. Includes dressmaking move and a ladies’ shopping tour with textiles, hats, parasols, and shoes.

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