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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1885
Page
2
PortsunG May 25 report on iron manufacturers and Amalgamated Association talks ending without a settlement. A general strike on June 1 seems likely as both sides refuse concessions, with the union preparing to distribute its scale to western mills.
The document lists grand officers for Decoration Day in this city and the marching order. Marshals staff includes A Belknap as marshal and Captain J B Hickey as chief of staff with aides Captain O M Smith and M I Wiser. Units include United States band infantry cavalry artillery Austin Greys San Antonio Rifles Belknap Rifles and Civil War groups from Ord Post G A R and Johnston Post Confederate Veterans Fire Department Turners. Procession forms on Military plaza and Main plaza then moves to the cemetery at 10 o clock for grave decoration.
Citizens report large herds of cattle and horses passing through outskirts and driving off stock. Dairymen and others claim losses and call for protection. They urge the council to authorize investigation into the matter.
A heavy thunderbolt struck as Professor Rechel’s child played on the front gallery in the Fourth ward. The child fled indoors but collapsed, turning pale and unconscious for several minutes. Dr. A Herff treated the youngster, diagnosing a severe electric shock.
In Ward No 1 residents endure mud and water on El Faso St Louis Concho and San Saba streets and will pray nightlyuntil Street Commissioner enacts Alderman Gallagher’s grading and drainage resolution. Property owners hail their ward representative taking action.
The Fashion theatre continues to draw solid crowds. Miss Virgie Varney made a successful appearance last night. The Forrests enter their second week and are encore worthy in their sketches. Larry Dooley and Coburn keep audiences laughing. Aggie Wells Cleo and the rest of the company remain favorites. Ventilation and electric lighting make the venue a pleasant evening resort.
A cremation topics meeting scheduled last night at Krisch's hall was postponed because of bad weather and low attendance. About 30 of 90 interested individuals were present, with 60 more expected when weather improves. The new date will be announced in the newspapers.
State notes report an opera house rising in Abilene and water works soon starting in San Angelo. Hill county farmers sowed buckwheat, wheat yields reach twenty five bushels per acre, and a recent tornado near Abilene caused light damage with dust and debris. A man in Abilene, Clark Hill alias W Hills, committed suicide after embezzlement findings.
The Recorder's Court dismissed the fence dispute over Olive Street as unproven while noting possible city line miscalculations. Several defendants faced fines for drunkenness fighting and disorderly conduct, with multiple juries and long session described.
Dr Balkam drew disapproval from a group he rode with after slipping away during a brief stop. He returned to his hotel claiming an engagement with his lady love caused him to leave his companions. The mention of Opera Puffs as popular cigarettes at a popular price appears in the scene.
The advertisement details numerous properties for sale or rent including a two lot dwelling east of Government Hill, two framed houses on Cameron Street with 50 by 24 foot lots, a four room cottage on San Marcos Street, a corner residence on Avenue B and Sixth Street, and multiple building lots near the I and G N K depot. Additional listings include a ranch 16 acres east of San Antonio, a 160 acre farm with trees, a 320 acre fenced tract west of the city, and assorted rental properties on Cameron Street and North Flores Street with monthly rents and utilities noted.
A complete restaurant setup built entirely of lumber including the kitchen range counters show cases tables chairs and a piano is advertised for sale at a bargain.
A double seated family carriage in leather Sop 98 Hi sale, plus a single carriage at onews and shaft. One horse spring wagon in good condition for express purposes, and a jump seat buggy offered cheap.
Twenty acres of land along the San Antonio river lie within four to six miles of the city limits.
On the best real estate securities, loans negotiated in sums to suit borrowers on approved securities.
Advertisement proclaims a distant shopping service for merchandise at lowest market prices. It claims wholesale connections, payment of commissions, and home delivery by mail or order, inviting requests for prices and free information on Cross Goods, clothing, hats, milinery, crockery, glassware, socks, shoes, and wares.
Attention to outside sales highlighted by the largest auction house in West Texas. Consignments solicited and fine display rooms available. Auctions held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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