German English Ball and Sunset Hose Company Ball
The German English Ladies association marked its 20th anniversary with a grand ball at Turner Hall and a later event at Jonas garden. Attendees included many noted locals and a large crowd enjoyed a supper, speeches, and dances led by Mauermann Grothaus and de Rhodius. A separate Sunset Hose Company ball at Jonas garden drew a festive crowd with a detailed dance program and committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
Turner Hall
Jonas
Turner
K . C. Grothaus
de Rhodius
Mauermann
Redowa
Zuschlag
Schottische
Runge
Lancers
Joske
Schaefer
Varsouvienne
Hilers
Quadrille
Vollbrecht
Isselhorst
Kleine
Lanciers
Beckmann
Wagner
Waltz
Kuehn
Briam
Becker
Schorr
McAllister
Grothaus
Rische
Schunke
Rock
Polka
Beck
R. G. Nixon
Pawly
Gracie
Annie Nixon
Eighth Cavalry
Emil Kuehn
Messrs
R. Berker
A. Briam, Jr
William McAllister
Licur
C. J. Melins
Julia Haenel
George Wagner
R. Youngbecker
William Schunke
A. Joske
J. Schhunke
Joe Beckman
C. Kleine
Ben Mauerman
Ch. Runge
Harry Fowler
Prof. C. Beck
Marie Lacoste
Richard Wagner
Miss Dietsch
Miss Wagner
Otto Bergstrom
Mr. Gray
Sunset Hose Company
Jonas’ Garden
Yous
America
Germany
Erin
Kaneng
James Speers
San Antonio
Dana Tucker
Sunset Railroad Boys
Irish-American Association
Redown
Fourth Ward Hose Company
John McCormick
Peter Jonas
H. W. Bitter
Albert Jacobs
Phillip Manger
W. James Downey
John Cavanaugh
Drunken and quarreling arrests in East street incident
A Saturday night arrest report lists Alice Smith and Fannie Olders arrested for quarreling and fighting on East street. The dispute included Fannie entering Alice's home and an attempted hot flatiron strike, injuring Fannie in the back before both were taken into custody.
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Harry Thornton
Alice Smith
Fannie Olden
Jesus Wrenna
Jim Hampton
Jeff Edwards
A. Gromberg
George Weber
Im Taylor
A. W. McNeil
Vicente Pechaca
Rafael Gertos
Nic Damken
Jim Bailey
Victor Juarez
Julian Salas
Blas Delgado
Lucio Sanchez
Rudolph Schneider
Tom Alsbury
Pelasia
City budget quips on water mains and salaries
The note questions why the city does not hand treasury control to the Water Works company and mortgage city property to fund salaries. It jokes that the Signr will publish weekly sermons from city church ministers and tomorrow will feature Dr EF Scudder of Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
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Steve Baker
City Brewery
Baker
City
San Saba Street
Water Works Company
EF. C. Scudder
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Officers Elected at Madison Square Presbyterian Church
At yesterday's church election Major D. N. Bush A J B Abbey and Lieutenant John E Myers were chosen to fill officer posts.
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Madison Square Presbyterian Church
D. N. Bush
A. J. B. Abbey
John E. Myers
No Court Today Delays Neuendorff Trial to Tomorrow
Max Neuendorff's case was postponed as jurors were absent. court adjourned until tomorrow morning with no business conducted today.
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Max Neuendorff
Lingur Market Reports and Futures Through October
Report from New York dated October 12 covers commodity spots for Lingur with mid dling prices and 212 bales sold. Futures for October to August show varying bids. Liverpool and Orleans markets cited. receipts amount to 8,000 bales with 200 bales pending. stock market notes list Northwestern and Delaware and Lackawanna indices at around 104 to 111. Wheat and corn futures listed with prices and daily receipts and shipments for wheat, corn, and hogs.
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Floyd & Co
Soledad Street
New York
Liverpool
Orleans
Northwestern
Delaware and Lackawanna
Caicado
San Antonio Water Works Costs Alarm Citizens
In under seven years San Antonio has paid Water Works 47828 38 to date. Of this 29883 95 covers 18 months to July 31 1885 and 9778 89 covers January 8 to July 41 1885. The rising rate prompts concerns, suggesting ownership of the system or a warranty deed may be sought in time. An auction ad lists the New Orleans bakery assets and equipment to be sold.
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Monterey Street
Alazan Creek
Pest
Bto Tock A. m
San Antonio
Water Works Company
Carpet prices and suppliers listed in advert
An advertisement lists carpeting options including 10 pes Ingrain at 30 and 40 cents per yard, 20 pes Ingrain at 50 cents, 20 pes Brussels at 75 cents, and matting at 25 cents per yard from Haas & Orrennuimen.
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Haas & Orrennuimen
Autumn Poem Sorrowful Ode To Fall Seasonal Decay
A satirical seasonal verse laments autumns arrival with fading nature and rising bills. It mocks overheated fashion, medical woes, and lingering debt while picturing quail, opossums, and a harried family reducing daily comforts as winter nears. The poem ends with the signature Tristram Dupey.
Long Historic Chronicle Of Local Events 1881 1884
A compact diary style summary lists events from October 11 1881 to October 13 1884 including trials of illegal voters gamblers news emigration deaths notable visits performances clubs concerts and theatre shows with mentions of Turner Hall San Antonio German club New Braunfels and Lone Star beer introductions. It notes scientific and cultural happenings such as Belgian astronomer Houzeau instruments on government hill and a concert program with multiple acts.
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St. Hedwig
Wood Thornton
Duesseldorf
J. L. Magnus
H. L. Richardson
San Antonio
San Pedro Springs
Texas Medical Association
E. C. Tatum
Turner Hall
E. P. Endowment Bank
Herr Lasker
Texas
New Braunfels
A. C. Caldwell
Ben Mauermann
Galveston
Barlow & Wilson
Minstrels
L'Unner Hall
Fisherstechen
Ireland
Hal Gosling
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Uuown
Ladies Dress
Joske Brothers
W. B.osmith
Northern Assurance Company
England
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Imperial Fire Insurance Company
Lancashire Insurance Company
Phenix Assurance Company
Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Phoenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Brooklyn
American Central Insurance Company
T. Louis
Rische’s Cigar Store
Commerce Street
Southern Hotel
James P. Hickman, JR
J.H. Marquars
Prince Albert
Oxford
Newport
Soledad St Op
H Kalteyer
B. J. Mauermann
W. E. Jones
C. Bamberger
Alamo Cement Co
State
Gew
Acequia Street
Head of River
Jernent
FW. McAllister & Bro
Alamo ST
Cor
Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
F. Simmang
Oysters
Fish and Game
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe Restaurante
Echolz’s
Commerce
Losoya
Foli Aiters
Lone Star & Pacific Saloon
Austin Street
John Guhmann
Laurel Street
Horton
Dreasmaker
Houston
Avarro
Navarro
M. Berndt
Vienna
Bologne
South Centre St
Ds A. Reimann
Puiter
Camargo Street
Si" Antonio Poultry Yards
North Flores St
A. R. Hurary
ITV
Sledad Street
gGves
Smith & Son
West
Harry
J. Albert Beckmann
Recorder’s Court
Market Street
New Orleans
Hosack & Newton
Tom and Jerry
Eclaw
Lilliput
Tristram Dupey
Fashion Theatre
Fashion Theatre Tonight
Mollie Bang
Virgie Jackson
Ise Mona Jalade
John
Lou Baker
Theatre
Simms & Samuels
W. H. Simms
Edwin Joyce
Theo. Hand A. Putz
Lee
The
SASIS
Larry Dooley
Marks
Joyce Client
Mollie Barry
Mona Valade
Jome the Bakers
Fashion Orch
Billie Carroll
Barry
Torow
Miss Mollie Barry
John Baker
Carroll
Joyce
Jack Long
Hineh
Ben Simail
Hector White
Stiner
Joyce Pon Macius
Old Man
Gibbs
Rees
Chase, Emmett
Annie Howard
Luccy Wolf
Doreen
Hullets
Squire Lynch
Cypress Swamp
Ben Small
L. Wolfson
Emporium OF Fashion
Cutaway
Posh
Ik Snita
Wolfson
Plaza and
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