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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1885

Page

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Apache Indians On The War Path In New Mexico Territory

Silver City reports say Apache bands under Geronimo Nana Machcha and Chihuahua roam southern New Mexico. Casualties mount with killings near Bear Creek and Magillan creek. Fort Bayard pursued. Crook heads toward relief of Bradley as towns panic.

Geronimo Nana Machcha Chihuahua Bear Creek Penos Altos Fort Bayard Gill Silver City Tucson Deming New Mexico Black Range Cook’s Peak Gila Crook Bradley Lordsburg Lake Valley Cook’s Canyon

Dr J R Chew Returns to Duty Amid Local Health Queries

The county physician Dr J R Chew, seriously ill from an accidental finger cut, has resumed his post. A Mrs Smith seeks an electric battery at the county poor house, claiming prior benefit at Santa Rosa hospital under Dr Braunnagel. The letter questions why she has not received one earlier and argues that funding a battery could save long term costs by enabling self support and possible removal from the poor house. An unrelated Wall Street News snippet discusses a Norfolk gardener estimating 3321 melons to market, with losses and diversions.

Lincotn Neb Indianola St. Louis Edwardsville Ills Highland Maurice Huegy Huegy F. Ruhmer & Co Louis Remgruber Eau Claire Lumber Company South Seventh Street Western Academy of Homempathy Lindell Hotel American Institute of Homepathy Washington Vilas J. S. Meade Hazelhurt Copiah County Miss Meade Hazelhurst Matthews Wheeler Flora Emily Downes John Boland South Fourth Street Bristol England Canada Toronto Chicago San Antonio J. R. Chew Smith Santa Rosa Hospital Braunnagel County Poorhouse

Criminal Court June Term 1885 Case Schedule

The Criminal Court in the June 1885 term lists trials by day from Monday June 8 to Monday June 22. Cases include State versus Marnoch Stevens Martin Huddles Stowe et al and many others with numerous defendants such as Farrow Gifford Webber Duncan Rine Ziggmond Merritt Doebler Har graves Jungman Teel Galbraith Barnwell etc. The calendar shows multiple cases per day and city versus defendants.

Jane Criminal Court G. W. Marnoch E. O. Stevens J. Martin N. Huddles George Stowe William Marshal H. Walker H. J. Huppertz Gua Huebner State George Farrow A. W. Gifford W.C. Mathews Frank Leslie Fred Jones C. W. McCain Dick Lombard J. A. Arocha Ignatz Webber W. J. Simms James Duncan George C. Rine J. D. Martin P. Ziggmond Jeff Merritt Peter Kelley O. Doebler C. Bain C. ©. Baker W. Arlington W. Johnson Onie Hargraves Mat Jungman Dan ‘Teel, Jr Oney 'T'ruax George Starke Theo. Artzt Ed Beck A. Heerman R. A Trafton Louis Moglia Sylvester Molia Henry Heiligmann Henry Hunt Jack Jarmuth Pedro Estrada Herff Story John Robert Inman Sacha Edar Seay N. J. Graham Monroe Graham Alias Pun Graham Richard Lang Maggie McBride Paul Es H. Williams Jesus Vega A. de Zavalla Green Smith City George Dalling Max Hermann Wm. Searcy Cliff Cook Frank Eckner Ed. Harris A. Phipps L. W. Earnest & Co Carrie Brown Jon Palmer Sallie Brewer Lillie Gibson Hattie Baxter Ida Baker Jessie Wollright Lou Lamont Elizabeth Gordon Carrie Anderson Ignacia Cortez Blanch Deerwood Claud Duval

Mexican items and turmoil flash across republic reports

Reports describe rampant counterfeit currency, suicides and love tragedies in Tepic and Zamora, a revival of the death penalty in Campecha, a near-fatal gas incident in Vera Cruz, and editor injuries in Zacatecas. Mexican editors and a Laredo sugar planter pursue new factory ventures near Caderrita Jimenez and El Natorral to boost sugar production.

Enrique Vazquez Zamora Tepic Eighth Infantry Campecha Vera Cruz Augusto Sanchez Zacatecas Juan Enciso Ulloa la Prensa Libre P. Murrillo Julio Marquez Gato Nicolas Aguilar Santayo Mascara Senor Miguel Maria Teran Laredo New Orleans Martinez Hidalgo el Natorral Caderrita Jimenez Senores Elizonda & Co Senore Teran

Canto Oneth to Threerth Unreadable Verse Fragment

Fragmented verses describe whimsical sounds and creatures in a surreal scene with refrains about buzzing bees and jingles. The text wanders through nonsensical names and odd actions, ending with a note about Haverbherbill Outline.

Inventing Wet Water for Theatre Oceans

A brief note cites a fortune awaits the inventor of wet water for theatre oceans. It mentions stage dust from water on the raft causing actors to cough, with the remark attributed to N U Picayune.

N.U., Picayune

New York Takes Action on Gas Pricing and Meter Rates

The New York Legislature fixes gag price at 1.50 per 1000 feet prompting gas firms to raise meter speeds to curb profits. The telegraph from Providence notes a push toward a gentler approach to dividends.

New York Providence

Bible Translation Reframes Joseph Coat Myth

The Chicago Tribune notes a new Bible translation reveals Joseph did not wear a coat of many colors. The piece suggests this exculpation aids Joseph's standing despite not commanding high world respect.

Joseph Chicago Tribune

Wide Selection of Household Goods Offered at Low Prices

Call Z invites customers to inspect a large assortment of new and second hand goods including furniture for parlor and bedrooms, dining room items, crockery, lamps, mattresses, pianos, clocks, guns, safes, bar fixtures, carriages, harnesses and more at affordable prices.

Dhes

Real estate offerings by Our House and Estate Agency

A wide list of properties for sale or bargain in San Antonio and environs including multiple residential lots, houses with 3 to 5 rooms, framed and weather boarded structures, and several farms and ranches. Notable items include a 146 acre improved ranch 13 miles east, a 160 acre farm with fruit trees, and 320 acres west of the city. rents offer low terms.

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

Restaurant for Sale with Furnishings and Piano

A restaurant outfit is offered for sale including all furniture lumber built rooms cook range counter show cases tables chairs and a piano. Sold at a bargain.

Vehicles for sale from a local dealer bargain list

A double seated family coach in eastern make with leather upholstery offered at 350 dollars. A single harness and shaft set. A one horse spring wagon in good condition suitable for pulling or express use at a bargain price. A jump seat buggy also advertised at a bargain.

Land on the San Antonio River Near City Limits

A description notes a twenty acre tract along the San Antonio river within four to six miles of the city limits.

San Antonio

Money Wanted Loans Negotiated on Real Estate Securities

Advertises availability of loans on real estate securities with terms tailored to borrower needs. States best securities as collateral and approval on suitable securities. Indicates flexible sums and negotiation on loan amounts.

Purchasing and Commission Business Offers Low Freight Costs

We announce a purchasing and commission service for distant buyers promising to secure goods at the lowest market prices. Arrangements with wholesale houses enable commissions to be paid by the sellers, not the buyer, simulating in-person bargains. Requests for dress goods clothing hats flour shoes hardware are welcome with press freight rate information.

Auction House Ad Highlights Outside Sales

Largest auction house in West Texas advertises consignments with emphasis on outside sales. Fine display rooms shown. Sales held every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.

West Texas

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