RAYS OF LIGHT. Various city items and notices
The column lists diverse city notes from A. Zilian's Turkish baths to river levels and court news. It mentions the Federal court opening, probate matters, and local civic activities including athletic club meetings, parades, concerts, and decoration day preparations. Several ads from A. M. Cohen promote bargains. It also notes weather, street developments, and upcoming baseball games with community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Plaza
New Athletic Club
A. M. Cohen
Main Plaza
Street
Grayson Street
C. H. Merritt
Memorial Day Observances and Attending Notables Arrive
San Antonio prepares for Decoration Day with a long list of dignitaries at the Southern and Central stations. Menger Hotel guests include J. J. Garth and wife, J. W. Voorhies, and many others from across Texas and beyond. A memorial poem honors the Blue and Gray, and a grand procession is planned from Main Plaza to the cemetery at 10 o’clock. Local merchants pledge to close May 30 for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Houston
Gonzales
Solon Stewart
Brackett
J. l. Dial
Fairview
Wilson County
J. C. Steen
P. R. Mitchell
Corpus Christi
E. B. Turner
Marshal Jackman
Austin
M. M. Bright
Cotulla Perce
J. F. Minter
Our City
Wooten Wells
Eureka Springs
Herman Lorch
Wise
Vienna Garden
Chicago
San Antonio
F. T. Dwyer
San Saba
M. L. Lane
el Pago
J. Bruner
Laredo
F. A. Relph
P. A. Dohey
Houston
N. H. Clinton
Galveston
J. A. Ware
Eagle Pass
H. Buckley
A. G. Nason
Menardville
W. Cassin
Texas
J. R. Maxwell
Palestine
Fred Mahone
Dr. Halden
Cincinnati
W. Gordon
Junction City
Benjamin McNulty
St. Louis
the Menger
J. J. Garth
Bryan
Joseph EK. Mayo
Felipe Arellano
Cit
Mexico
F. G. George
el Paso
G. Maxwell
H. B. Sanborn
A. W. Childress
Dallas
J. W. Voorhies
Aprag Red
Goldfrank
M. Haff, Haas & Co
Newman & Co
Blum & K
Pancoast & Son
Millburn Wagon Co
Cunningham & Co
Soule & Williams
J. Rouse & Co
A. Larior
Paul Wagner
Gregory & Co
Rice & Dallas
Geo. Dulling
Elmendorf & Co
A. B. Frank
A. Staacke
Nio Teng
L. Frank
A. M. Coebn
L. Wolfson
T. C. Frost
Rev W H Buchanan to Farewell Sermon at Madison Square
The Madison Square Presbyterian church will hear Rev W H Buchanan preach his farewell sermon next Sunday morning before his departure for Albany New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buchanan
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Albany
New York
Final Kempa ladies orchestra concert announced
The Kempa ladies orchestra offers a final concert on Saturday and Sunday evenings May 29 and 30. Street cars will run after the concerts to South and North Flores streets, San Pedro Springs, and on the Avenue C line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempa Ladies Orchestra
Flores Streets
San Pedro Springs
Special Meeting Held For New Members At Elk Castle
Members of Section 632 Endowment Rank are asked to attend a special meeting tonight at Elk Castle to receive new members. By order B Gotpgnb BurG President T B Johnson Secy and Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Castle
B. Gotpgnb Burg
T. B. Johnson
Sec’y
Clothing Dealer Cohen Announces Sellout at Low Cost
A. M. Cohen, a leading city dealer in ready-made clothing, states in Licur he will sell out his entire stock at low prices. The offer provides a rare chance to buy a new suit at a reasonable figure for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cohen
Licur
Home Enterprise
J. P. Condon
Nacogdoches Street
Houston and
Crockett
Local court fines and pleas in drunkenness cases
Tom Jones, found drunk in front of the St Leonard hotel, blocked passage and was fined $5. James Madden and Mike Hines pleaded guilty to intoxication and each fined $5. Herman Van Frage, a vagrant, was continued to the 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
St. Leonard Hotel
James Madden
Mike Hines
Herman van Frage
Hugo memorial at meeting of Scientific and Literary society
At the Scientific and Literary association meeting last night a committee of Dr Favre and William Ransom was appointed to draft resolutions in memory of Victor Hugo. Dr Favre will deliver a eulogy on Hugo at the society’s next gathering. Wool shipments continue with large baled wool and quiet markets as buyers plan shipments and anticipate steadier prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Leslie
Casino Hall
Dr. Shepard
Virginia
Milam Park
First
Trinity M. E
Pedro Hernandez
A. M. Cohen’s
Main Plaza
the Odd Fellows
San Pedro Park
Scientific and Literary Association
San Antonio Athletic Club
Alamo Plaza
Mainlaza
New York
Dr. Breeding
Vienna Garden
A. M. Cohen
San Marcos
New Braunfels
Handsome Rock
Commerce Street
Messrs
Dr. Favre
William Ransom
Victor Ugo
Favre
Victor Hugo
Society
A.J. I’. Beauregard
Decoration Day at San Antonio Parade and Flowers Request
Ladies urged to donate flowers for decorating ex Confederate graves in San Antonio on May 30. Albert Sidney Johnston Camp, No.1, C. V., asks petals to arrive by 9 a.m. at No. 31 Soledad. Members invited to parade at 9 a.m. at the courthouse. Also notes Cordial promote tavern and carriage business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Sidney Johnson
San Antonio
Tex
Soledad Street
E. P. Claupon
Albert Sidney Johnston
C. V
E. P. Craypon
City Officers Move to Kampmann Building Quarters
City officers take up residence on the fourth floor of the Kampmann building enjoying airy rooms and a fine vista. The Mayor occupies No 49, City Clerk No 48, committee room No 45, public schools superintendent No 46, council chamber Nos 41–44, city engineer Nos 35–36, assessor No 37, and collector No 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kampmann
Stray child antics spark chaos at city station and notices issued
A Pittsburgh journal recounts a two year old causing a scene at the Nineteenth ward police station as the captain struggled to calm the child with coaxing. A mother arrives, retrieves the child, and the captain remarks that babies and women are too deep for him. Also noted are a dog attack, a tax payer notice from Bexar County, and local advertisements for Electric Bitters and a dressmaker relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Ward
Pittsburg
Roarer
Decorations at National Cemetery Ceremony May 30
The San Antonio commanding officer posts arrangements for the graveside ceremony at the National Cemetery on the 30th with local societies and citizens assisting. All department and post headquarters business will suspend for the day except essential duties, honoring the occasion. A.M. Cohen promotes cheap New York coats. A Helvetia Society musical and dramatic festival May 30 at Uehlinger's Pavilion features a city orchestra, admission 25 cents, with a dance following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
National Cemetery
Uehblinger
Helvetia Society
Ueblinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Jewett's
Jewett
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
United States
Europe
W.dr. Young
Mallory Line
West Commerce St
Theatre
H. Pierroni
San Saba and
St. Louis Streets
Mr. G. D. Roemer
Henry Schumacher
Mr. Roemer
Gifford, Johnson & Winter
Edad Street
Courthouse
North Flores Street
K Friedrich
Alamo
Chestnut Street
Finis
Matagorda Street
Isiting
Lightvance
Eone
An Antonio
Ib A. RK
Hupney
A. Zilian’s
Flores Street
Ryder-Taylor
Terrell
East Street
West Torey
Ward 2
Peoria
Sim Hart
Camargo Street
Clippers
Nationals
Hood
International and Great Northern
Manchaca
Mesers
Chevalier
Wallace
Eel
Nuendorf
Plagge
J. W. Neil
A. Adam
A. Ryman
D. M. Poor
A. 8
San Antonio Ioea Char Z
Amstheastin
Leo. F. C. Zedwark
Mary Zedwark
Oak Street
Acar
Oblivion
United States Band
United States Infantry
United States Cavalry
United States Artillery
San Antonio Rifles
Belknap Rifles
O. Boyd
Eighth Cavalry
H. B. Andrews
Ord Post
G. A. R. Flowers
Johnston Post
Confederate Veterans
Fire Department
Turners
Ludwig Mahnecke’s
K. P. Endowment Rank
Recorder’s Court
Wool
Mishler
F. Hoffman
Circleville
Ohio
Mischler
William Lippe
Riga Cavalry
William Lipps
Mesers, Clark & Simpson
Houston Street
Clark & Simpson
East Houston Street
New Quaerters
Dorotea Hernandez
County Commissioners’ Court
Bexar County
Board of Equalization
Hon. County Commissioners Court
Tap W. Smith
B. C
George W. Willing
Manchester
Mich
Rice Bros. & Co
C. Morel
North Street
Anson A. Maher
O’connor & SuLllivan
F. Kalteyer & Son
A. H. Bhaper
ED Braden, JR
West Commerce Street
Kershner
Otto Bergstrom
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Menger Hotel
Union
A.M. Cohen’s
Musical and Dramatic Festival
the Blum
Market Street
Amelia Blum
Calcasieu Lumber Yard
Sunset Railroad
Calcasieu Parish
SAN Antonio Lumber Coo
Victoria
Lonsdale
G. GB
Franks Alamo Store
Errey & Littlepage
Mary Punza
Cos China Hall
Alamo Street
The
Postoffice
Solic Ted
Geo. R. Hines
Real Estate and Loan Broker
Kent
Kampmana Building
Harrison
Tom Harrison, JR
Harrison & Harrison
Attorneys At Law
Kampmann Building
L. Garza
Savings Bank
Alamo Iron Works
Sunset Road
East Commerce Street
Merchants and Mechanics Building and Loan Association
W. A. BonynaGr
Soledad Block
Soledad Streets
West
Houston St
Eevee
Humberto de 8, Rossi
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