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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1885
Page
4
A roundup of urban items reports sales ads for shoes shirts and watches at local shops while street work begins on Flores街 South Flores avenue and a city hydrant rent dispute. Police report: C A Francois charged with aggravated assault and Maurer the ex-employee linked to overseas activity.
The council directed the engineer with the street roller to examine applicants for street engineer and recommend the best. Fourteen applicants were tested and a man named Rogers was deemed best qualified. Mayor Nixon then appointed Mr. R. G. Nixon, prompting surprise and potential controversy.
Mr J H Wallicks Bandit King company appears at Turner Hall for a single performance. The show has enjoyed statewide success and has been rewritten for this season. High demand for reserved seats means early arrival is advised for all intending audience members.
Engineer Mr. Martin tested a steam roller before the Mayor, City Engineer, Aldermen and citizens. The machine showed strong dirt and gravel compaction but struggles on loose surface. observers deem it capable of good work once street dressing is completed.
Rev. Dr. Lewinthal returned from Cleburne where he spoke on the Jewish Faith at the Baptist church to a large audience. Theater promoter Mr. Williams announced James H. Wallick and his celebrated horses would appear tonight at the Maverick and Southern hotels host a long list of notable guests from across the country.
Alfred Burlage was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for a swindle involving a forged telegram to obtain $75 for Laura Edwards remains. The money was wired through the First National Bank and later traced to Burlage after he spent it in Houston. He faced additional suspects, including associates and relatives with prior crimes.
Mr. A. Hartmann plans a reopening tomorrow evening featuring music and a wide range of liquors wines and cigars for patrons. The venue promises imported and domestic liquors and fine land and other beverages in the market.
A Monday meeting of the organization approved a constitution and by laws and elected five new members from the city and seven from the country. A Saturday night session will elect permanent officers at Blas Mateu’s store on North Laredo Street. A parks note claimed Mr Jermy would plant 4000 trees and furnish labor for $85 monthly, but the city would supply a cart and man for gravel hauling.
A social musicale hosted by Mrs. Hilton and Miss Annie Koessley at 408 San Pedro Avenue attracted about 50 guests from Madison Square Presbyterian Church and local families. The program featured vocal duets, solos, and instrumental pieces, followed by refreshments and social mingling before guests boarded the last San Pedro car amid warm good night wishes.
Federal grand jury indicts Joseph Cotulla of LaSalle County for obstructing U S mail by force. He fenced a pasture blocking a mail route from Carrizo Springs and forced carriers to detour. Local petition urged his resignation as County Commissioner amid rising tensions.
Dr. L V Weathers, a 21 year veteran of medicine and graduate of a leading continental school, reports remarkable success in his practice. His office is at 207 Elmira Street above Nette's Dry Goods and he maintains a pocket case of medicines for night calls with telephone connection to the residence.
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