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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1885

Page

3

Meeting notices of fraternal orders in San Antonio

The Daily Light lists meeting times and officers for many groups in San Antonio on Tuesdays and other days. It covers lodges, benevolent associations, and mutual societies with locations on Houston street Alameda block Main Plaza Avenue C Monterey street and other local halls, naming officers and secretaries for each group.

Ovp San Antonio Odd Fellows Hall Houston Street William Holt N. G Lemman Alamo Lodge Alameda Block Commerce Alamo Streets W. A. Bonynge Anchor Lodge E. BE. A. Derby Kyrants of Pythias Elk Lodge No. 35 Castle Hall Herman Leetnitz Geo. R. Dashiell Knights of Pythias Castle of Elk Lodge No Benjamin Goldenburg J. B. Johnson SAN Antonio Arbeiter Verein East Commerce Street W. Wurzbach P. W.seiffel William Lange Alamo Fire Association No. 2 Avenue C William Hoefling, Sr Firemen's Hall William Hoefling, Jr H. Heiligmann F. Jaimes Ancient Order United Workmen Milam Lodge No. 2 Odd Fellows William Hoetling, Jr John B. Hamilton Tralian Society George R. Dashiell Knights OF Honor Sunset Lodge C. L. Wagner Independent Order Bnal Birth—Edare G. B. Frank Mexican Mutual Alb Society Recorder's Office Juan ‘I. Cardenas Pablo Rodriguez Alamo Council American Legion of Honor Odd Fellows’ Hall Louis Spahn J. W. Schuwirth Schleicher Lodge Otto Solms J. W.schuwirth Beethoven Maennerchor Scholz’s H. Karber C. Spangler BP. Loos E. Tuller BAN Antonio Fire Association Nic Peters John Wolfram Davy Crockett Lodge Knights of Pythias Hall John Sullivan W. F. McQueeney Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers Sunset Division KE. E. Moulton C. E A. M. Hilliard F. A. BE French Mutual Alb Society Meyer's Hall E. Arnaud F. Gentilz Schweizer Verein Helvetia Krisch’s Hall Otto Keller Th. Grell

Attorne y

A brief notice references an attorney in a fragmentary item. No further readable facts or context are available to detail parties, action, or outcome.

Cheever Electric Belt Co Washington St Chicago

On to the Gulf Excursion of City Officials and Rio Grande Road

A Saturday trip, led by Mayor Bryan Callaghan and Alderman A. I. Lockwood, tested the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad from San Antonio to the Salado. Officials, press, and engineers toured gravel banks, San Juan station, and nearby mills, with lectures on local flora and a successful return by 2 pm. The journey showcased rails, fencing, and a promising future for the line.

San Antonio and Aransas Pass South Flores Street Uriah Lott A. Belknap A. I. Lockwood Dan Sullivan Express L. A. Heil Liant Johnson Lockwood H. L. Berg Wright J. H. Higly Hopkins Bridge and Construction Company Owen Jennett Will Jordan Walter Barrett San Juan Messrs. Berg Salado Santiago Perales Berg

Morning at Military Plaza Reveals Market Scenes

A dawn visit to Military Plaza captures lingering night glow as vendors set up stalls with garden produce, meat, chile and soap root. Wagons, open-air tamales stands, and oxen yoked carts line the scene while locals drift toward markets and the cathedral bells begin the day.

Lienr Orion Military Plaza Fall Garden Pater Mater Familias San Fernando

San Antonio Ordinance Bans Hide Storage Citywide

City Council ordinance prohibits storing or curing raw hides within San Antonio except west of Alazan creek. Violators face fines from five to two hundred dollars. Adopted September 28, 1885, became law without mayoral signature. City Clerk KE P Claubon notes authentication.

City of San Antonio Notre KE. P. Claupon

City Board of Appeal and Revision Procedures Established

The mayor and four council members form a Board of Appeal and Revision to review tax assessments for at least five days before finalizing the assessor s lists. They may compel testimony, lower or raise property values, and issue notices to property owners of raised valuations. Publication of meeting notices is required 10 days prior.

City of San Antonio Board of Revision and Appeal Bryan Callaghan

Notice to Contractors for County and City Hospital Bid

San Antonio on October 6 1885 notices invite sealed bids from contractors for the erection and completion of the County and City Hospital per plans by Wahrenberger Beckmann architects 250 West Commerce Street. Bids due October 27 1885 at 10 am opened at 12 noon. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. For details apply to architects Bryan Callaghan Mayor.

Messrs. Wahrenberger & Beckmann West Commerce Street West Commerce Street San Antonio Texas

Proclamation for Special Alderman Elections in San Antonio

Mayor Bryan Callaghan orders a special election to fill two vacancies in the San Antonio Aldermen from the First and Fourth Wards. Polls open at Police Headquarters for the First Ward and 207 Alamo Street near Villita for the Fourth Ward. Presiding officers are W. B. Smith and A. Dreiss Sr, with returns per city election ordinance.

Board of Aldermen Martin Muench M. F. Corbett Bryan Callaghan City of San Antonio Police Alamo Street Villita Street First Ward W. 8. Smith Fourth Ward A. Dreiss

Piles Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Cure

Describes eract symptoms in back loins and abdomen with itching and moisture. Claims Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy absorbs tumors, relives itching, and provides a permanent cure. Price 50 cents. Sold by Rice & Fowler and others.

Bosanko

Bargain Column Offers Several Farmland Deals Near San Antonio

A column lists farms and ranches for sale or rent near Moore Hollow Uvalde and San Antonio. Properties include 1400 acres near a station with improvements priced at 12000, 640 acres on Leona river with sugar mill at 5500, 900 acres on Rio Frio at 6000, 100 acres near Calaveras creek at 1200, 90 acres summer residence dairy with cattle valued at 7500, 42 acres between the San Antonio river and San Jose ditch at 2700, and 80 head of cows and heifers priced 18 per head. Contact initials L C care this office.

Leona River Uvalde L. C Rio Frio Frio Valde County San Antonio Calaveras LL. C San Jose Ditch

Gravel Roadways bids due at Telford and Broken Stone foundations

Proposals for Gravel Roadways with Telford and Broken Stone foundations will be received at the Mayor's Office until 12 o'clock noon on October 24, 1885. A good and sufficient bond is required and a forfeiture of 200 dollars must accompany each bid with the City Clerk.

Telford

Dr L V Weathers Opens Practice With Elmira Street Office

Doctor L V Weathers, a 21 year experienced graduate of a premier continental school, reports remarkable success. His office is at Nette's drug store and residence at 207 Elmira street with night call service and telephone connection.

L. V. Weathers Nette’s Elmira Street

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the Daily Light Directory OF Societies OF the Building and Loan Association Sfor the Ramsar Cas Vas A.C. Schryver H. D. Kampmany George Paschal Reese G Fund Val M. Freeborn J. H. Bovron Finance Com Drechants W.A. Yngk Soledad Block Houston Ruledad Streets Iumler F. J. Beitel Internaional Great Northern Gulf San Antonio & Aransas Pass Road Aliest P. Claupoy A. D Attest E&. P. Claudon City Moore Hollow International Narciso Mand Milita Y Paine Bureau OF Information M. D D. Quasso New York Adamo Avenue E N. B Joseph Hermann M. Herweck B. A. Serre N. Alamo St Joske Bros Veramendi Garden Nic Damken &O F. Groos & CO Thornton Pres J. W. Guass, V. P Jas. P. Bart Traders’ National Bank San Antonio, Texas Frank Starr Tre Eau J. KR. Littell Washington, D. C U.S. Patent Office DR Cmeevers Ecasobely Bell & Bro’s G. A. Johnson H. M. Carrow Drs. Johnston & Carroll H. C. Miller Navarre Street Crockery & Glassware Colton & Bolton’s Auction House West Texas West Commerce and Casino Streets E. S. Watters J. W. Bradley 210 Elm Street Alamo Plaza A. Maurer J. N. Groesberck Notary Public Real Estate Exchange For Mexico East Houston Street Chevalier Soledad Street Antonio Berwick Matagorda Bay New Orleans Mobile Biloxi Wells Fargo &Co S Express Texas Express Co Pa LazAnpe Ancu A. Alexander Texas National Bank Paripl Foxton J. 8. Alexander G. W. Bracken P. & Andrews Augustus Belknap Floyd & CO Heap Strand Galveston Ragland & CO Harry L. Fowler Rick Brothers & CO Houston St Jas. D. Devine Soledad St Courthouse Sunset Drug Store Austin Street Sunset Depot Prescription John A. Bodenmann Ey. Com Merce Street
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