This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1885
Page
4
Deserted city offices and busy social scenes mark a day of activity with sales at Joske Brothers and Young Arnold's, concerts at Fest's garden, excursions to Galveston, and a looming auction. City officials travel to inspect gravel pits while cross walks and dengue cases prompt public notices and personal errands.
Col J L Driskill of Austin funds a grand four story Romanesque hotel at Pesan and Brazos streets costing 250000 dollars. The design features include a grand rotunda, two cross corridors, 72 columns on the first floor, porticoes, encaustic tiling, hydraulic passenger elevator, fire proof vaults, extensive dining rooms, billiard and barber areas, and separate culinary quarters. Architects J N Preston and Son of Austin oversee the project which aims to be the state’s finest hotel and a civic landmark.
Mr Braden installs machinery at the Springs to supply electric lights for the Volksfest enhancing the grounds. Colonel Brackenridge told a Seguin citizen that he would not fund water works in San Antonio with all the banks in the city.
Mr. Sam Bennett sold the Taylor clip of Uvalde county yesterday at 20 cents per pound, the highest price yet. Projections foretell wool reaching 21 cents, with some predicting 23 cents as the season continues.
Prominent Laredo Texas merchant Sumner Thomas died in the city on the 15th from consumption. The remains were brought to San Antonio yesterday afternoon for interment, accompanied by his young widow Mrs Julia Thomas nee Mitchell.
The Liegur notes a queer transaction at this military post a bill of sale from one soldier to another transfers No 1’s sole right and title to his old sweetheart. Consideration nominal.
Alderman Fritz Schreiner reports a killing frost last Monday over the Cibolo valley near Sauer's place six miles north of Geifer's ranch. Sugar cane and other vegetation were killed, marking the season’s first frost 80 miles from the area.
Praised for real merit with testimonials from eminent men, Hawkes eyeglasses are sold in San Antonio by Critzer Bros. jewelers and opticians, highlighting wide national reputation and quality.
Citizens urged to convene at the Aransas Pass railroad office to discuss inviting Congress members and senators for a deep water convention. A preliminary meeting is set for Monday afternoon to organize efforts to influence the next Congress session and accelerate action.
Religious notices list Sunday services at Baptist, Methodist Episcopal, Madison Square Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, and Second Baptist churches with times and locations. Also reports the marriage of Henry C. Haugham to Emily C. Davies at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church and their plans to settle in San Antonio after Galveston.
Camden Ark. publisher F M Leatherman notes his health improvement after taking Brown's Iron Bitters for four months. He claims the remedy cured indigestion and left him hale and hearty like a Texas cow boy, calling it a splendid appetizer.
Miss B Melas lumber dwelling Lopez street First ward costs 50 dollars Anton Schumacher iron clad kitchen Houston street Third ward costs 75 dollars Julius Wagner lumber stable Blum street Third ward costs 20 dollars James Jones lumber dwelling Victoria street Fourth ward costs unknown Mr A K Hawxes Dear Sir I take great pleasure in saying that after wearing your new crystalized lenses and patent spring eye glasses for the past on my sight has greatly improved EB Penn For sale in San Antonio by Critter Bros jewelers and opticians We have the best stock of Men s Furnishing Goods in the city 17 61 Young ARNOLD You can buy a handsome present for your sweetheart by calling on F Sheets
John W. Kelly, a popular Anheuser-Busch agent in Austin, is highlighted as a trusted local gentleman. The ad promotes Templeton's Eye Water sold by Madam Duke at 1.25 per bottle, claiming cures for sore eyes and offering a medicated vapor bath therapy. Address given: Mapa F. Duke, 118 E Bois d Arc St, Austin.
Simon and Bellefsen are highlighted as Austin’s leading caterers with a spacious dining hall crowded by varied patrons. The piece praises their efficient kitchen, equates their status to Delmonico in New York, and promotes Berwick Bay oysters and seasonal game. It notes prices in boots and shoes sold by Lewis and Peracook and advertises Opera Cigarettes with anti imitation warnings.
Felix McKusick and Sol Smith Russell present at Turner hall tomorrow evening in a program with James O Burrows performing The Professor a comedy by William Gillette supported by a strong company and Miss Cheetham of Nashville Tennessee. Disaffected county paupers seek work elsewhere after fear of hard labor and a large wood pile. Also listings include Tyrolean warblers matinee at Mission Garden and Volksfest entries note.
Savings claim for Dr Bosanko's Lung Syrup marketed to farmers and families. Promises relief for coughs colds croup and bronchial complaints including overnight aid for children. Advertises pricing cents and one dollar with samples free and lists multiple local sellers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.