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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1885
Page
4
Local briefs report the Guyer hat at F Sheets and various city items from Thanksgiving closings to theatre plans and court notes, including Schmeltzer recovery from dengue and a track update to the Aransas Pass Railroad.
Mrs W H Maverick welcomes an infant son and hosts a social event for the Young Men's Benevolent Association. Visitors include Fort Worth Telegraph representative G J Frankel and numerous travelers at the Menger hotel. Names linked to Polar? attendees span J C Dilworth to J P Ramsey and Mrs M Murphy among others.
This morning John Johnson of Fort Scott shot a colored man named Pearson over a mule sale dispute. Pearson is fatally wounded and Johnson is jailed.
The Wizard Oil Concert Troupe announced on Main Plaza last night they would perform for the Galveston sufferers if a suitable hall is secured next week. The Doctor guarantees a first-class concert for the event. A meeting of the Aransas Pass Railroad directors discussed completion of the Floresville to Harbor Island line, with Johnson & Nelson holding the contract. a local capitalist syndicate may partner with them.
A Floresville update confirms stage service to San Antonio connects with the Aransas Pass Railroad. The Elmendorf stage waits for trains and will soon move its office to Calaveras, reducing Floresville travel to about 10 miles. Also listed are several small fines for disorderly conduct and related offenses.
Thanksgiving service schedule lists 12 items including opening anthem invocation solo reading and a Thanksgiving address by Rev Dr E C Sendder with America duet by Messrs Oscar Schmidt and M H Adae and choir participation Seats are free. Also notices about a moved land agents office and local shopping ads follow.
Local items report three new building permits issued by the Mayor since the last update. Thanksgiving services and church events are planned at First Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopal, and St. Paul’s Episcopal churches. The Sunset Hose Company and Turner Hall host officer elections and performances, while private dinners and Union prayer meetings appear in the schedule. A snowstorm is reported in Lock Haven, Pa. and a local furniture sale announces deep discounts on bedroom sets at Wolfson’s.
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