May 1880s San Antonio Missive Notes Ranging Bets and Local Notices
A cluttered page records scattered city items: inquiries to Cuban and American authorities about an individual's fate, a Cuban jail sentence for Emile Cassi on officer killing charges, and various local notices. Includes real estate, shop ads, social events, church picnics, and a parade of names and places in a fragmented community snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Balttagila
Ranga
Emile Cassi
Thiy City
St. John's Laithéran Church
Bauday School
Riverside Park
Sam Maverick Haa
Toash Streat
Vara No
Commerce
Austin
Fourth of July Committees Formed For Celebration
At the adjourned meeting of the Veterans and Spanish American War volunteers the executive committee elected May or R F Alexander as chairman and organized with Lt Colonel Tt W Moore as vice chairman, Colonel John Bolton secretary, and Gen. W G Kroeger treasurer. Committees on arrangements and other duties were named for the next meeting on Tuesday May 3rd and include members such as W C Sweoger L A He W B Brooks G W Degen H M Haut and Dr W James. Card of thanks from Mrs. Annifer Ruland for burial assistance to Henry Thuland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Alexander
Tt. W. Moore Avige
John
Bolton
Kroeger
Tregular Army and Navy Union
F. Schartenburs
Loyal L. Green
Charles L. Gaston
David
Bay
W. C. Sweoeger
L. A. He
W. B. Brooks
G. W. Degen
H. M. Ha
Frog party disrupted by giant poisonous snake sighting
A Hegele frog party by Salgado Creek east of the city Friday night disrupted after spotting a five foot venomous moccasin in the creek bed with a cattail in its mouth. The group dispersed but safely ended the event after the animal was dispatched. Prices and items from Oak to Mahogany cages were advertised. Several scholars, including Miss Tooke Reed Neilla Jonsen and Maud Coffman, attended Prof Schemmel's recent lecture. Heetloven Conservatory will continue instruction through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salgado Creek
Prof. Schemmel
Miases ‘Tooke ‘Reed
Neilla Jonsen
Maud Coffman
Tella Carter
Amy Patmner
W. A
OH Aulet Agra Tunel
Agaca Scholtz
Gstells ‘Burns
Heetloven Conservatory
He Simmer
Mispected man held for Mrs Wilkinson assault in Heys street
A black man known to police, just released from a forty day sentence, is held in city jail overnight as a suspect in the Sunday night assault on Mrs. Wilkinson on Heys street. Her husband could not escort her, and Mrs. Wilkinson plans to interview the prisoner tomorrow before release. The man differs from the description. hat and other details cited by Captain Viking do not match. An unrelated advertisement notes antique oak furniture and a line of clo nons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Wilkinson
John Viking
Surprise House Party Honors Elmendorf at Alamo Street
A pleasant card party was held Thursday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dreis at 19 South Alamo Street. In honor of Dr. Edward Elmendorf newly graduated with high honors as an M D a surprise was planned. Six tables played high five with prizes awarded to Miss Grood Alma Bostz Scoby Mrs Groos and Dr. Elmendorf. The room featured college colors and the event was declared a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cad
Lts
Riverside Park Parkina
Gus SteCioskey
Geo
Stowart
Tony R. Huntress
Nte
PrTnces
Aluino Andl
Commerce Streets
Mahneke
Aconuni
St Tuli's Lutheran Church Sinilay School
Riverside Park
Tom Marshall
Flores Street
Flores
Weil
Muth's Garden
San Antonio Skatchie
Austin
WLC
Hatton
SS Mark's Church
Travis Square
A. L. Burleson
W. TL
St A
St. Mary's Hall
Rt. Wiehardson
Kaleyer & Sam
George W. Littlefield
Henry Quagno
Luella Stowe
Chely
Market
Presa
Walter Trudinall
Washington
Mch
A. Ve Villareal
Saiillo
Mex
San Antonio
RB. K. ‘Coftntan
Fort Worth
Olla Bucher
Cucro
Blanricie
Townson
Comfort
Fivat
Miss Grood
Alma Bostz
Groos
Dreiss
Campbel
Dr. Elmendorf
New Grocery Opens On Houston Street Opposite IManneke Hotel
A new grocery firm run by H C A Torrey and Ha M Hice opened on Houston street opposite the IManneke hotel. They promise low prices and good service, with Mr Hice a long time city drummer and Mr Torrey an experienced grocer. They aim to supply the best goods at frugal prices and invite patronage from friends and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Street
Imanneke
George C. Sauer
Torrey
Geo. Dulinte
Sunset Wood Co
St Rice
Mr. Doorey
Also Mentioned on This Page
SOO
Yost & Stubbs
Bhone
Wilhangon's
iGc
Ed. Green
Alamo
Prigay
Lavacea
SU North Gan Mares Stréat
St. Johnta Fastherak
Hurch
Niverside Park
Fev
Allan L
Mrd
Burleson
West Texas Military Academy
Burteson
Giuliad Alve. Newton
Joe
al. HL. Eastland
Alpine
J. R. Chadbupa
Fork Tavus
Mahueke
Mr. Buke Goggan
Centre Point
Ste. Wm. Rahmsdorf
Nuc
Te Germania
The
San Antonin Board of School
Renstees
Bennett
Carl Beck
Anholtty
Alex Klaus
Government Hill
Sil
San Pedro Springs
Moke Millinery Co
AW. T. Waggoner
H. C. Babb
Beentur, Texas
Billie Hotel
W. WN. Flemming
Victoria
Hitte
W.T. Russell
Brownaville
Foxas Rangers
Cotuna
Elby
Columbus
Sicker
Geethoven Maenereher
Napoleon Pap
Monilay
Moka Metinery CO
Ren
Henry Borrner
Bai
Millinery Co
Adres
Moyterey Street
Stains
Terige
Commerce Street
Aye
Elke Seays
Routledge
W. Commerce Street
R. J. Thoimgreen
Delmar Street
W. Commieres Street
Tention
Ht. Skinner
aaTainee Cor
Paul
Slaes
Paul Wagner
Hen. Perl
Mek
Wien
Beek
Jnat
Lamaun
Ak Gncal BD
Sieffer
Seoli
Chicago Tribune
Fife
Atill
Marcy
Chicago
Varko
Laue
Homestic
Sc Bult Yard
Se Porviel
Palley
Cyacy
Fien
India
Wade
Hubbard la Yorea
Tedora
Alleolers
Taively Seins
Detsey
Fourtil
Card Opelan
Mfenry Thuland
Annif Ruland
S. Wolneon
Fedlth
Thad Dutters
S. Wolfson
Wolfson
Jarani
NEADS
la Mate Wu
Grand Avenue
Tine Star Brewery
River Avenue
Wahrmind
Ghilvrens Huh Chatrs
Han Antonio
Favaria
W. Ef. Istelman
An Antonio
San Antonio Pollayes
Havana
Cuba
Havans
Kielmen
Seventh Army
Coan
Eer S, Wolfson
Pindd
Tendéridin
Tem
Heat
Sansantirilla
Fonzek
Messid Hood & Co
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