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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1885

Page

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Miss Bella Moore Talks Stage Life and Future Plans

A Licnr reporter visits Bella Moore at Maverick hotel. She discusses three years on stage, loves making audiences smile, praises Sincerity Weeks and Dickens, and hopes to star in Poor Jo and Danites while aiming for broader success.

Licnr Maverick Hotel Bella Moore Nancy Williams Hoyden Lotta Opera Mias Bella Moore Liaur Isella Moore San Antonio

Insane in Menger Lobby After Liquor Binge

A robust man identified as J. M. Meyer of Centralia becomes violent in the Menger hotel lobby and is confined in the bat cave. He recounts business ties, two children, a wife, and $25 in cash with a $250 check found on him. He relapses into madness, pleading with walls as officers safeguard his money. Additional death and illness notices appear for several local residents.

Menger J. M. Meyer Centralia Menger Hotel Bat Cave George Sims Meyer Mr. Brittain the Menger San Antonio

Austin Letter Mixed Local Notes From San Antonio Light

A morning at First ward sees Delia Robinson injure a Mexican woman Gonzales and be jailed. Nine jurors are drawn for the Pearson murder trial. A colored man loses a watch and overcoat at Bettie Alexander’s house. Citizens urge Brush sewer purchase and water company plans flush fees. Driskell hotel rises two stories. A Colorado river bridge may become free. A. M. C. Nixon designed Charlies A Newing’s residence. Dr W A Morris recovers a seven year overdue letter. Miss Susie Lubbock suffers dengue related illness. Dr Bennett notes recovery. Captain Rodney cites post office copy counts. Rumor of Democratic Independent officials’ forthcoming convention shakeup persists.

San Antonio Light Austra First Ward Delia Robinson Gonzales Delia Pearson Charley Cootesay Bettie Alexander Brush Driskell Messrs Preston Charlies A. Newing W. A. Morris Susie John B. Lubbock Bennett Rodney San Antonio

The Pecans Trade Expands in Western Texas

The pecan trade grows as Western Texas crops are large but gathering and preservation lag. Bandera Kerr Mason Menard counties supply the finest nuts and a railroad would boost the trade. Sonia Bergstrom bought about 700 pounds at 4 to 5 cents per pound. J Bergstrom notes New York demand slows yet rises after holidays.

Texas Bandera Kerr Mason Menard Sonia Bergstrom

Resolutions On Death Of Rosa Frank Bey

Alamo Lodge No 4 Knights and Ladies of Honor reports death of Sister Rosa Frank bey with sympathy for bereaved family. Resolution to send copy of resolutions to the family, spread on minutes, and publish in local papers.

Alamo Lodge No Knights and Ladies of Honor San Antonio Rosa Frank Bey Rosa Frank San Awrox Samarit Morriz Erist DeGey Amaspa Ropixson

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