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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1885

Page

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Wool Growers at St Louis Convene Amid Tariff Talks

The St Louis wool growers convention organized its executive committee with I P Ray of New York and F E Branson of Kansas. The gathering heard speeches by Secretary Chapman and others urging a protective wool tariff as Vernon Texas claimed U S wool could outproduce Northern Australia.

London the Press Association Alfred Ayleward New York Piccadilly Paris Rue Danour Ayleward Reil Canada Great Britain France Keil Havre Jackson Street St. Paul Minn Irish-Republican Brotherhood Thomas 8. Mullen McCafferty Crosby Seventeenth United States Infantry Dakota Mullen Batouche Africa Irish Brotherhood Rossa Ottawa House of Commons Militia Middleton Battleford Poundmaker White Bear Whamamnila Freemont Big Bear Belton St. Louis Wool Growers’ Convention I. P. Ray FE. Branson Kansas A. Sims Texas Coleman Commissioner of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Department Committee On Chapman Vermont Wallace Missouri Dewey Michigan Converse Ohio Vernon United States Australia John N. Miller Pennsylvania Loxton French African International Society William Vernon Harcourt Lausanne Geneva Curiaco Denver Colorado Arkansas River Pueblo

Texas Patents Granted May 19 1885 List

The following patents issued to Texas residents dated May 19 1885 and reported by Louis Bagger & Co patent experts include W. Ek Connelly Hubbard gate C RK Davis Dallas bed spring A C Eidelbach Flatonia saw sharpening machine F J Emerson F L Faires and J R Cummins McKinney plow Joseph Hample and DL Jacobs Fort Clark car coupling W D Mayfield Fort Worth street car A E Scott Lone Grove seed planter.

Texas Louis Bagger & Co Washington, D. C W. EK Connelly Hubbard Gate Joseph Hample DL. Jacobs Fort Clark W. D. Mayfield Fort Worth A. E. Scott Lone Grove

Clark & Simpson Open New Saloon at 402 East Houston

Clark and Simpson relocate from Alamo plaza to 402 East Houston Street and fitted up a first class gentlemen’s resort. Their saloon promises fine whiskies wines and cold beer with a large cool reading room for gentlemen to enjoy papers and comfort.

Messrs Clark & Simpson Alamo Plaza Houston Street East Houston Street

Suit for divorce filed by Susie Gieb in district court

Susie Gieb filed in district court for dissolution of marriage to Matthew Gieb. She claims they married in the county on May 20, 1884, that he worked as a mechanic for G H & B A Railroad, then drank and abused her, spent her support, and forced her to work. She seeks a decree of freedom from the marriage. The notice ends with an advertising line about Opera Puffs cigarettes.

Wasttt Incron Edward Campbell, Jr Iowa Robert C. MacFarland Coeur d’Alene Idaho Mark W. Sheafe Watertown Dakota I’. Bramble London Turkey Soudan Porte France Alexandria Londox Tripoli Afganistan Frontier Commission Peter Lumsden Herat Pensdeh Archison Kansas Nortonville Goffs Frankfort Here Atchison,Topeka and Santa Fe Goff Missouri Pacific William Hartose J. ‘I’. Richardson Frank Mager Jack Hanley Ed. Higgs James Gibbons Mrs. Magers Susie Gieb Matthew Gieb

Winged Pedro Hernandez Jr Shot by Deputy Sheriff

An arrest on West Commerce street ended with Deputy Ygnacio Garcia shooting Pedro Hernandez in the leg as he attempted to flee. The ball caused a knee joint injury requiring amputation. Garcia was not arrested and will seek bond for trial.

The Express Ygnacio Garcia Pedro Hernandez West Commerce Street Garcia Lians Hernandez Bob Alexander Tom Hughes Alexander Juan Hernandez Young Pedro van Ness Wells Washington Inocencio Gonzales Inocencio Garden Street No. 215 Pedro Paschal Hughes Justice of the Peace Mariano Garcia

Andrew Jackson Remembered Through Private Anecdotes

An old friend recalls Jackson’s stern efficiency at the White House, noting his strict schedule, hospitality to select guests, decisive removals of officeholders, and a devoted marriage. The account contrasts his personal gentleness with firm governance and sharp discipline.

Jackson White House General Jackson House of Representatives Chicago News

Large assortments of new and second hand goods offered

Call and examine a large assortment of household goods and other items including parlor suits bedroom sets dining room and kitchen furniture crockery lamps plated ware and more. Also firearms clocks safes horse gear carriages and harness to be sold at affordable prices.

Real Estate Bargains Across San Antonio Listings

Our House and Estate Agency offers numerous properties in and around San Antonio. Many lots and houses are priced for quick sale, including a 3 room dwelling with gallery, a two-housing setup with grape vines, and several corner lots on River Avenue Cameron and Nolan streets. Suburban ranches and farms of 146 to 320 acres are described with cultivated land, water, and good fencing, plus low rent or bargain terms.

Government Hill Cameron Street San Marcos Street Avenue B Sixth Street Concho Street Nolan Hackberry Streets West Commerce Street San Antonio Texas

Bargain Sale of Entire Lumber Restaurant Furnishings

A restaurant outfit built entirely of lumber including cook range counter show cases tables chairs and piano will be sold at a bargain.

Bargain Vie For Historic Carriage and Wagons

A double seated family carriage with leather top from an Eastern maker offered at 350 dollars. Includes a single harness and shaft. Also a one horse spring wagon in good condition suitable for pulling or express use. A jump seat buggy offered at a bargain.

Property Wanted Twenty Acres Near San Antonio River

A notice seeks twenty acres of land on the San Antonio river within four miles of the city limits. Specifications emphasize location near the river and proximity to urban boundary for potential purchase.

San Antonio

Money Wanted on Beal Real Estate Securities

Classified note seeking funds tied to Beal real estate securities. Brief, with emphasis on monetary need and the specific security mentioned.

Beal Real Estate Securities

Loans Negotiated in Sums to Suit Borrowers on Securities

A notice states loans negotiated in amounts tailored to borrowers on approved securities. It outlines that lenders offer flexible sums based on the value of pledged collateral and borrower eligibility.

National Purchasing and Commission Business Pitch

Opened to aid buyers living far from the city, this firm promises lowest market prices by sourcing from wholesale houses. They claim commissions are paid by the sellers, not the buyer, and offer to ship dress goods clothing bats milmor crockery glassware loot s. Send inquiries for freight rates and information.

Largest Auction House in West Texas Sells Consignments

Fine display rooms invite consignments with outside sales focus. The house conducts auctions every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, highlighting continued activity and broad participation in the regional market.

West Texas

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