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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1885

Page

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Frelinghuysen Dead and Logan Honored in May News

Teleprinter summary of May 20 reports showing ex Secretary Frelinghuysen's death and funeral plans in Newark New Jersey John A Logan receiving praise in Springfield and grateful telegrams from Blaine and Bayard. Additional dispatches cover Grant’s improving condition Archibishop Alemany receiving large gifts and other international notes from London and Washington.

Springfield Logan Leland Hotel WasuIndon Blaine John A. Logan Lils James G. Bhaine Washington Frelinghuysen Bayard Newark N. J New York Professor Odlum Brooklyn Bridge East River Riel la Canadien Norfolk Phelps London San Francisco Alemany Pecnbiscee Riordan Chicago Rome John F. Slater Fund Fifth Avenue Hotel R. B. Hayes Waite Gilman John 5. Hopkins University Haygood Coorgie Orr Georgia Ihe Ella Knight New Orleans Puerto Barrios Guatemala Iecan Eaward Santa Rosa Ricuaro Haraur Clark St Richmont Confederate Soldiers’ Home R. E. Lee Aaron Wilkes Grand Army of the Republic Trenton J. W. Jones Archer Anderson Fitzhugh Lee Hollywood Cemetery

Jennings Buchanan Wedding at Madison Square Presbyterian

Ellen Ewing Buchanan daughter of Rev. Howell Buchanan married Spencer A. Jennings of New York City at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured white silk gown and diamond accents, with bridesmaids in white. Afterward a family wedding banquet followed at the couple's residence before they departed for New York via New Orleans and Chicago. Jennings directs the foreign department of Bruce Cook Co., metal importers.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Ellen Ewing Buchanan Howell Buchanan Spencer A. Jennings New York City Annie Muhlenberg Josie Stanley Lillie Lee Kate Florian Fannie S Simpson Fannie Howard Messrs Ebon Dodge E. H. Cooper Starry Fowler Charles Florian Halberh Jennings Frank Jennings New York New Orleans Chicago Bruce, Cook & Co

Mourning Visitor Decorates Pauper's Grave in City Cemetery

A well dressed man from St. Louis visits San Antonio's City cemetery and decorates the grave of Jennie Watson who died by self harm on Losoya street. The visitor learns she was buried ten days ago and leaves in sorrow after speaking with local women connected to shoot galleries.

Licur Jennie Watson Losoya Street St. Louis

Colorado Scenery and Cities of the Centennial State

Travelogue traces a Denver to Canyon City rail journey on the Denver and Rio Grande. Highlights include Palmer Lake, Pike's Peak, Manitou and Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Glen Eyrie, Cave of the Winds, and Pueblo's rail links. Canyon City hosts coal mines and a state penitentiary, with a climate noted as sunny and healthful.

San Anton Liar Canyon City Conc West Denver Rockies Palmer Lake Thhis Divide Pueblo Monument Park Pike’s Peak Colorado Manitou Saratoga Colorado Springs Denver and Rio Grande Great Western Glen Eyrie Williame’ Canyon Cave of the Winds City Mexico Arkansas River Rio Grande Ogden Utah Leadville el Moro Espanola New Mexico Silverton State Penitentiary

President at Soldiers' Home enjoys first day visit

The President spent part of Saturday afternoon in the Soldiers' Home large room chatting with private secretary and newspaper men. He will not move to the cottage this week and sees no reason to leave the White House, though friends say rest might come from fewer office-seekers.

White House Goring

Cleveland and Arthur's Cottage Taste Reflected in White House

The article discusses President Cleveland and former President Arthur, noting crowds of office seekers near the Soldiers' Home, Miss Cleveland's possible movements, and Arthur's renovations that made the Presidents Cottage a cosy home. It suggests Cleveland will keep the White House unchanged to honor precedent.

Notable English Women of Letters and Heroic Figures

The piece extols Elizabeth as a sovereign of a brilliant literary age in Britain. It discusses Maria Edgeworth Jane Porter Joanna Baillie Florence Nightingale and Sister Dora as influential writers and figures whose work and lives inspired both vast publics and small communities.

Elizabeth England Great Britain Maria Edgeworth Sir Walter Jane Porter Thaddeus Warsaw Joanna Baillie Lorence Nightingale Inkermann Balaklava Nightingale Dora North British Advertiser

The Ordinary Girl’s Path From Ball to Domestic Life

The piece argues that an average girl seeks a sequence of dances, receptions, and marriages, often ending as a wife and mother with limited ambitions. It notes many marry for money, then withdraw from society, retaining only a faded sparkle and reduced reading and conversation. Some recover by marrying wealthy and rejoining society.

Ed Froboese County Treasurer 1885 Receipts and Expenditures

Consolidated statement shows receipts and disbursements for February 1 to April 30 1885 with balances on hand for Third Class Courthouse Bonds School Fund II and other funds. Certification by Ed Froboese County Treasurer dated May 1 1885 with county officials attesting.

Ed Froboese Ss & Gs ED Frobobse San Antonio W. Smith Hoeflina Bexar Co Froboose

Class District Court Juror and Public Welfare Expenditures

A fragmented OCR record outlines district court accounts including juror pay, clerk and overseer salaries, road and bridge work, poor house care, pauper transport, hydraulic pumps, groceries, bedding, and miscellaneous officer salaries. It notes total expenditures of 20 628 and mentions treasurer commissions excluded.

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