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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1885

Page

3

Meeting calendar of fraternal orders in San Antonio

San Antonio lists numerous lodges and societies with meeting times and locations including Odd Fellows hall on Houston street and Alameda block. Notable groups include Masons, Knights of Pythias, Elks, Arbeiter Verein, Alamo Fire Association, Young Men’s Benevolent Association, Italian and French societies, American Legion of Honor, Beethoven Maennerchor, and railroad unions with officers named.

Opp Frettons San Antonio Odd Fellows Hall Houston Street William Holt N. G Lemman Alamo Lodge Alameda Block Commerce Alamo Streets W. A. Bonynge Axcuor Lodge E. EB. A. Derby Kyiants of Pyratas Elk Lodge No. 35 Castle Hall Commerce and Herman Loebnitz Geo. R. Dashiell Knights of Pythias Castle of Elk Lodge No Benjamin Goldenburg T. B. Johnson SAN Antonio Arbeiter Verein Hall Monterey Street G. Giorda E. Moretti French Benevolent Society Main Plaza E. P. Clauson International Building and Loan Association Losoya Street M. Lindner Alamo Legion OF Honor—Star Council No G. K. Frank Mexican Mutual Aip Society Recorder's Office Juan T. Cardenas Pablo Rodrigues Alamo Counccil No American Legion of Honor Odd Fellows’ Hall Louis Spahn J. W. Schuwirth P. Loos EB. Tuller SAN Antonio Fire Association Fireman's Hall Market Street F. Schreiner Alt. G. Schild SAN Antonio Benevolent Association Fritz Hauerson F. Boltz Herman K. E. Moulton C. E A. M. Hilliard French Mutual Alp Society Meyer's Hall K. Arnaud F. Gentilz Schweitzer Verelin Helvetia Krisch’s Hal

Proclamation Orders Special Election for Two City Vacancies

Mayor Bryan Callacuan of San Antonio proclaims a special election in the First and Fourth Wards to fill vacancies caused by death and resignation. Polls open at Police Headquarters and 207 Alamo Street on Ly 8. Presiding officers named. election to be conducted under city charter and local election ordinance.

Board of Aldermen Martin Muench, Sr M. F. Corbett Bryan Callacuan City of San Antonio Alamo Street Villita Street W. B. Smith A. Dreiss A. D L. V. WeaThers M. D Olb Texas

Local Sparks and Quick takes on water and gas costs

Items note taxes funding water and salaries, cheap gas debate, and calls for cheaper utilities. Mentions Joske Brothers clothing, Licur printing, Turner hall lunch, Goggan music shop, and a Fashion theatre program with a new company. Includes voter questions about Aldermen and water gas monopolies.

Commerce Street Joske Brothers Licur Orsmith & Co Commerce St Weiner Wuerstehen Turner Hall Texas Thomas Goggan & Brother Fashion Theatre

Washington theatre to open Monday night

The Washington theatre will open Monday night with a full company secured by Mr. Singer. The opening is expected to be a success.

Washington Theatre Singer

Miss Annie Wells stabbed to death in Montana Territory

News reports Annie Wells sister of Kitty Wells was killed September 24 in Anaconda Montana Territory. A woman named Jennie French or Black Hills Jennie, a courtesan, is accused of the crime, with jealousy as the motive. Annie was en route to work when she was stabbed three times in the back.

Annie Wells Kitty Wells Anaconda Montana Territory French Jennie Black Hills Jennie Annie

First water struck at Hondo City and local race results

A compilation of past events from October notes across 1881 to 1884. It cites the first well water strike at Hondo City, a foot race won by John Burns over Dunham behind San Pedro springs, and announced engagements of Fritz Guenther with Helena Peltzer among other local items.

Hondo City San Pedro Springs John Burns Dunham Fritz Guenther Helena Peltzer Barnes Lyle Durance Madison Square Church Robert Halpert Waters Pierce Oil Company Alma Siemering San Antonio Ed Grenet Paris A. Scholz John B. Gilbert

City Council Board of Appeal and Revision Established

The city appoints a Board of Appeal and Revision consisting of the Mayor and four council members to review tax assessments before final approval. The board may summon witnesses, adjust property values, and issue notices to property owners when raising assessments. Notices required, with 10 days’ newspaper publication prior to meetings. Passed October 5 1885 by Mayor Bryan Callaghan.

City of San Antonio Board of Revision and Appeal Bryan Callaghan

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Light Directory OF Societies E. P. Claudon Messrs. Wahrenberger & Beckmann West The Nyet H. C. Miller G Seer Emma A. Opper St. Nicholas Saturn Venus Mars Jupiter Mercury Uranus Neptune Providence Raglans Newmarkets Chreniara D. Haas & Orpe Galveston J. J. Tobin Austin A.W. Houston Bright Gale E. P. Ciaupon Office OF the Purchasing and Depot Samlt Cushing OF the Building and Loan Association A Ramsay C. Schryver Pmann George Paschal Teen Ceoeksessings Ate Eeereasurer J. Ramsay A. C. Schryver Ep. Koruna Ep. Fronoise Georar R. Stumpera Joan T. Hambleton Leopoup M. Michael Imamasa W.a.t Ion Ynge Aioe M Freeborn J.H. Bowron Finance Com Stuall Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Building and Loan Association Vienna Charles Hummel & Son Cammerce Street Telford Julius Blangruber Gustav Preltzer Birngruber & CO South Alamo Street Two Brothers Saloon F. Groos & CO Thornton Pres J. W. Glass, V. P Jas. P. Bart Traders’ National Bank San Antonio, Texas Alexander Arch A. Alexander Texas National Bank Pirc G. W. Bracken- B. Andrews Augustus Lee Floyd & CO Soledad Street Heap Orrick Strand J. A. H. Hosack F. Mac, Newteon Hosack & Newton Comalock Narciso Dolorosa Street Live Stock Exchange ATION Bureau OF Inform D. Quasso New York Alamo Avenue E N. B Joseph Hermann A. Seffel M. Herwack E. A. Serfel &C Vine N. Alamos St Joske Bros Vwashington COR, W. Commerce and Laredosts Lone Star Rudolph Singer Veramendi Garden Bom Paily Nic DA Patent Office J. R. Littell Washington, D. C U. 8 Colton & Bolton’s Auction House West Texas West Commerce and Casino Streets E. S. Watt J. W. Bradley 210 Elm Street Alamo Plaza A. Maurer J. N. Groesbeeck Notary Public Real Estate Exchange For Mexico East Houston Street State Departments Ragland & CO City Drug Store Cheever Eleetric Bell Co Washington St Chicago Lil Bell & Bro’s G. A. Johnston H. M. Carrot Drs. Johnston & Carroll West Commerce Street Erial Frank Starr Iesrouine Agvsniey Lerwick Matagorts Bay New Orleans Mobile Biloxi Express Wells Fargo &Co Texas Express Co Chavalier Antonio Harry L. Fowler Rice Brothers & CO Houston St Dealer Jas. D. Devine Soledad St Courthouse Sunset Drug Store Austin Street Sunset Depot Prescription Department John A. Bodenmann Lone Star & Pacific Saloon John Guhmann
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