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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1885
Page
4
A dinner-table discussion of near death leads MP A. D. Fant to recall a night in South Carolina when a slave worker menaced by lash spared his life by striking the bottle in Fant's pocket instead of his heart. The broken flask sprayed whisky and the assailant vanished, with bloodhounds disappearing as well.
Dr. M. W. Johnson and Mr. Thomas Rockwell, agents of the United States Treasury, demonstrate a rapid method to identify counterfeit bills. They describe widespread forgery in Galveston and Houston, show genuine versus fake notes, and explain a machine used to engrave bank plates. They claim to have trained hundreds of tellers and merchants in detecting forgeries.
W L Gilliam of Laredo at St Leonard along with Mrs R H Davis of Sabinas Mexico and John Weymiller of Uvalde and other prominent figures, Col W M Yandell of San Angelo and J J Burke at the Southern, plus assorted travelers from Eagle Pass, Victoria and Philadelphia. A mix of business and social ties marks the city as visitors convene in town.
The column lists Turkish baths at A Zilians, a Kempa family concert tonight, fashion dressmaking at the new dollar store, Pieroni's theatre cancelling tomorrow but planning next Saturday, and Professor Katzenberger's Novelty concert at the Casino for tonight. A city police badge loss and infant bereavement in Houston are noted along with river flood reports and local anecdotes.
A boy around 10 was beaten by his father on South Concho Street as neighbors intervened. The man, drinking heavily, used a five foot pole to strike the child repeatedly, with bystanders naming the boy unruly but noting the punishment seemed excessive and dangerous. Joe Giorda helped stop the assault.
A motion for a new trial in Mrs. Hines shooting gallery case was heard but not acted upon. Max Guenther pleaded guilty to driving on the sidewalk on Avenue D and was fined $1. George Mackier, drunk, fined $5. T. F. Higgins and Mrs. Palmer cited for disorderly conduct, continued. Wallace Limser of the Willie Searcey gang charged as a vagrant. an old bootblack testified Limser robbed him of a dollar and 45 cents after release from jail where no charge listed. Jim Grande fined $5 for exposing himself. Rhoda Thomas testified.
Mrs Katzenberger bids farewell with an elaborate programme at the Casino tonight. A grand ovation is expected as many seats have already sold, and organizers anticipate a large audience.
The Lieur has received invitations to the wedding of Ed Steves Jr and Belle Martin on Wednesday June 3 at 8 30 p m at St Mark's Cathedral in this city. It is billed as a creme de la creme social event of the season.
Colonel John Owen ships over 500 bags of wool in the past week while the wool market stays quiet due to postponed mail advices. A Trinity M E Church concert Thursday offers a 25 cent admission with supper free, listing a varied program and student performers.
The ad touts Dr L V Weathers a trained eclectic physician in San Antonio with 20 years practice and claims he treats pneumonia fevers and other illnesses using Electric Medicine. Testimonials from Lacy Breusing and Willing praise his skills and remedies Electric Bitters priced at 60 cents a bottle at Rice Bros Co.
City outlines condemnation process for private property taken for public use. Notice, service, guardian representation, publication methods, and three disinterested commissioners to assess damages are specified, with hearings and writed filings, and final city council review required. May 18 1885. Bryan Callaghan Mayor. E P Claubon City Clerk.
A. M. Cohen at Main plaza offers fine fitting suits and elegant gents furnishings at low prices. F. Kalteyer & Son sell Oricontto products. Mrs Morel, a French dressmaker, moved to 41 North Street near Alamo. Dr Breeding offers first class dental work in the Dulling block. Narciso Leat advertises frontier lands and ranch opportunities.
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