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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1885

Page

4

Local Items From San Antonio Loose Odds and Ends

A collage of notices from Emerson's loan office advertising a fine piano for 75 dollars and a 150 dollar organ for 65, plus bargains on gents shoes neck wear and silver watches. Local items include court cases, marriage licenses, real estate transfers, bowling club news, and social notices across Houston Navarro streets and nearby venues.

Emerson Charles Mullaly Emerson’s Young & Arnold’s Norther Emerson's Mission Garden Burrage T. C. Frost J.C. Ware San Antonio H. D. Kampmann C. P. Matlack Hays Street Pancoast & Son Charles DeViere Charlie Commerce Street San Antonioce Company Losoya Street Andy Stevens Lyons Harry Thornton Ed. Stevens J. T. Roos Modesto Torres Miss Torres Langtry Fort Stockton Houston Navarro Streets Milcher Huizar Francisco Pacheo Eddie Moore Sarah Shelton J. Kapate Tina Sobecheck Messrs Bergstrom & Gray Undertakers Louis Owings West Commerce Street Pearsall Texas Aransas South Flores Street Mission

Notable Guests Fill the Southern Hotel Lists

A long hotel register shows numerous visitors from across Texas and the nation staying at the Southern, including Judge B. F. Ballard, D. C. Ragsdale of San Marcos, J. E. Daugherty and sister of Eagle Lake, Deputy U S Marshal T. P. Baylor of Uvalde, and many others. Names span Gonzales, Chicago, Dallas, Galveston, St. Louis, New York, and beyond, with occasional mentions of the Menger and Maverick hotels in the city.

B. F. Ballard D. C. Ragsdale San Marcos J.E. Daugherty Eagle Lake T. P. Baylor U. S Uvalde Ss. R. Walker Gonzales F. H. Jonez Chicago Ed. H. Fritz Memphis Tennessee L. O. Daren Encinal J.T. Pozo Ramon Alfonso G. W. Lopes Galveston J. D. Sayers Bastrop Luling Iain J. D. Roberdean Austin R. F P. Brunner J. H. Bogart St. Louis W. B. Frask Dallas W. M. Sharpe James J. Haynes W. H. Mowry Laredo H. F. Kendall Fort Clark B. W. Varnell Eagle Pass T. P. Bayer U.S Max Rue Leon Springs M. H. Claytor J. Burke G. Bailey Thomas R. Mahr Deming N. M J. H. Blakey The Southern

Richard Lacroix Receives Joyful Baby News

Richard Lacroix wears a broad smile this morning as Mrs. L. presents a fine bouncing boy. Richard is extremely happy and bears his honors well.

Richard Lacroix

Portrait of the Late J. H. Kampmann Exhibition

Adolf Schwaith presents a realistic portrait of the late J. H. Kampmann in a new school style. The painting is on display at the atelier of H. Mueller on Commerce Street.

Adolf Schwaith J. H. Kampmann H. Mueller Commerce Street

Fischer Wins Suit Over Volksfest Stand Contract

Adam Fischer sued the Volksfest Association for balance due on a stands contract. A hearing before Justice Adam concluded with a jury verdict of 77 dollars, the full amount Fischer claimed.

Adam Fischer Volksfest Association Justice Adam Fischer

Building permits issued yesterday and this morning

The City Clerk issued permits for Julius Conrad in the Fourth ward for a two story addition to a house costing 700 dollars F Chatto in the First ward for a one story dwelling addition costing 200 dollars E Barton in the Third ward for an addition to a dwelling costing 100 dollars

Julius Conrad Fourth Ward F. Chatto First Ward E. Barton Third Ward

Birthday observances for Hunziker and Schiebe with songs

Robert Hunziker and Martin Schiebe, social members of the Beethoven and Schweizer Singing Associations, celebrated their birthdays yesterday. They were serenaded and treated to a splendid lunch and beverages. The evening included OB play, chorus singing and comic declarations as part of the revelry.

Robert Hunziker Martin Schiebe Beethoven and Schweizer

Young Men's Benevolent Association Elects Officers

The Y M B A held its bi monthly meeting and elected officers for the year. William Hoefling Jr is president R G Nixon vice president H Heiligmann general secretary F A Jaimes treasurer trustees include Nixon Heiligmann R E Bond and A Huppertz. The group adjourned to Kriseh Hall for a celebratory collation and toasts. City Collector F C Haneisen reports October receipts including occupation tax 3152.10 and street improvements 65.96. J Martins Shoe Store at 237 Commerce announces new winter stock with attractive prices.

Young Men’s Benevolent Association William Hoefling, Jr R. G. Nixon H. Heiligmann F. A. Jaimes R. E. Bond A. Huppertz G. D,mer J. Martin's Shoe Store Commerce Street

The World at Turner Hall Impresses with Scenic Mastery

The World at Turner Hall drew a fair crowd with elaborate scenic effects. The raft and full rigged ship on the illimitable ocean drew the loudest applause as actors J L Little Jennie Graham Rose Wilson impressed beside a strong ensemble. Ticket sales for Bandit King and Mikado rush, with Reserved seats going on sale tomorrow.

Little Turner Hall J. L. Little Harry Elliston Jennie Graham Mabel Norton Rose Wilson Rosa

Tragic Bandera County shooting ends in double killers

Terrible tragedy north of Bandera on Verde creek unfolds Tuesday evening when Buck Bryant chased two German men over alleged hog theft. A shot through his hand and another through his chest prompted his father to shoot and kill the two pursuers near Bryant’s home. Bryant, dying, was brought to Bandera for help. The tale blends local fear with medical notes on insomnia and nervous breakdown.

Bandera Buck Bryant Bryant

Remarkable Success Of Dr L V Weathers At Elmira Street

Dr L V Weathers reports steady practice after 21 years in medicine. He operates from Nette's drug store, 207 Elmira street, with night calls and a residence telephone connection. Local ad promotes Orley’s Onion remedy sold by F Kaltve y er &

Bosanko Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Rice & Fowler R. Cohn & Co J. D. Devine J. Clayin L. V. Weathers Nette Elmira Street

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