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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1885

Page

4

Meeting notices for fraternal orders in San Antonio

The article lists meeting times and officers for numerous groups in San Antonio, including Odd Fellows lodges on Houston street, Alamo Lodge on Alameda block, Anchor Lodge, Knights of Pythias, San Antonio Arbeiter Verein, Alamo Firm Association, Young Men's Benevolent Association, Ancient Order United Workmen, Italian Society, French Benevolent Society, International Building and Loan Association, Alamo Legion of Honor, Knights of Honor, Independent Order BNA BeirH Edar Lodge, Mexican Mutual Aid Society, American Legion of Honor Alamo Council, Schleich­er Lodge, Beethoven Maennerchor, Railroad Brakemen, San Antonio Fire Association, Benevolent Association, Herman Sons Harmonía Lodge, Railroad Firemen, Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers, French Mutual Art Society, Schweizer Verein Helvetia, with officers and meeting days.

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. E. A. Derby Enieutes Pythias Elk Lodge No Castle Hall Herman Loebnitz Geo. R. Dashiell Knights of _ Pythias Castle of Elk Lodge Benjamin Goldenburg T. B. Johnson SAN Antonio Arbeiter Vere Firemen’s Hall Avenue C William Hoefling, Jr H. Heiligmann F. Jaimes Ancient Order United Workmen Milam No. 2 Odd Fellows John B. Hamilton Italian Society Hall Monterey Street G. Giorda E. Moretti French Benevolent Society Main Plaza P. Clauson International Building and Loan Association Losoya Street M. Lindner Alamo Legion OF Honor—Star Council Odd Fellows Bail George R. Dashiell Knights OF Honor Sunset Lodge L. Wagner Independent Order BNA Beirh—Edar Lodge G. K. Frank Mexican Mutual Alb Society Recorder's Office Juan T. Cardenas Pablo Rodriguez Alamo Council No American Legion of Honor Louis Spahn J. W. Schuwirth Schleicher Lodge Otto Torms J. W.schuwirth Beethoven Maennerchor Scholz’s H. Karber C. Spangler Knights of Pythias Hall P. Loos Be, Tuller SAN Antonio Fire Association Fireman's Hall Market Street F. Lehreiner Alf. G. Schild SAN Antonio Benevolent Association Fritz Hauerson Boltz Herman Sons Harmonia Lodge Nic Peters John Wolfram Railroad Fireemeen Davvy Crockett Lodge No. 145 John Sullivan W. F. McQueeney Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers Sunset Division Knights of Pythias E. E. Moulton C. E A. M. Hilliard French Mutual Art Society Meyer's Hall EK. Arnaud F. Gentilz Schweizer Verein Helvetia Krisch’s Hall Otto Keller Th. Grell

Local Flashes and Notices From The Times

Local items note P H Tansey ill with dengue at Santa Rosa hospital and Governor Ireland family in city before Austin trip. advertisements for underwear stock, sheet music discount, wagon brakes, W L Douglas shoes at Joe Beckmann’s. A critique of Madarasz’s staff efficiency and a sanitary nuisance at Military Plaza grocer ads for carpets and matting.

P. H. Tansey the Times Santa Rosa Hospital Ireland Austin Pancoast & Sox Goggan & Brother Messrs Bacon & Brennan Corpus Christ Universal Wagon Brake W. L. Douglas Joe Beckmann West West Commerce Street Madarasz Landa Brothers Military Plaza Haas & Opre Nnuv EI Meer

March concert offerings include Verdi opera and Strauss waltzes

In Collingswood on a March date, Pettee presents Il Trovatore by Verdi, a Waltze by Neu Wien of J Strauss, Fantasia Recollections of Opera by Beyer, and a duet for two cornets. Abt. Time 4 o'clock.

Collingswood Pettee Il Trovatore Verdi Neu Wien J. Strauss Beyer

Hospital bid winners named for city and county project

At a hospital committee meeting the successful bidders were Messrs. Niggli & Witte with an estimate of 32 720 for the new hospital. The outside wall is to use San Antonio river quarry stone and the interior walls will be brick.

Messrs

Skipped by the Light of the Moon Draws Big Grand Theatre Crowd

The Chicago Herald reports a full Grand audience for Skipped by the Light of the Moon with standing room scarce and many turned away. The review says the piece is uniquely funny and can banish blues, urging everyone to see it for a strong stage experience.

Opera House The Chicago Herald

Medical quacks and remedies in a faded ad page

A collage of medical quips and tonic ads quotes from physicians disputing medicine’s limits. Promotions include Warner's safe cure, Brown's Iron Bitters, Hepatozone, and Ge Opera Puffs cigarettes, with local contact details and prices.

Private wedding linked to Fort Clark officer in Yonkers

A private wedding was held last evening at the Hoyt residence in Yonkers. Lieutenant John M. Dunrae of Fort Clark, Texas, wed Miss Helen Hoyt with a few invited guests including General and Mrs. John A Logan. Mrs. Logan’s brother, Mr. Cunningham, attended.

New York Fort Clark New Yo Yonkers M. M. Hoyt John M. Dun- Rae Oes Texas Helen Hoyt John A Logan Cunningham

Lieutenant D J Rumbough Plans San Antonio Wedding

Lieutenant D J Rumbough of the U S Army has obtained a marriage license to wed Miss Lillie Stanley daughter of General David S Stanley commanding department of Texas. The ceremony is set for next Thursday at 4 30 PM at Madison Square Presbyterian church amid high social bustle in San Antonio and Government Hill with many invitations and valuable presents arriving from abroad.

D. J. Rumbough United States Army Lillie Stanley David S. Stanley Department of Texas Madison Square Presbyterian Church San Antonio Government Hill

Railroad Enterprise urged to unite citizens in Texas

The San Antonio Herald urges citizens to support a gulf to city railroad project. Directors alone cannot accomplish the work. public belief in ability and united effort are essential to completing the road. The piece echoes a Port Lavaca Intel ligencer item and stresses communal resolve.

San Antonio West and Newcomb Port Lavaca Intelligencer Gulf

Blind man fooled by counterfeit five dollar bill

A man with green goggles begs near the Union depot. Two youths mock his honesty as he receives a counterfeit five dollar bill, then counts $4.75 in change. One calls the backhanded blessing a fool's gesture while the other admits the bill may be fake.

Union Depot John

Von-brice shop and rival price talk in store front prank

An elderly Sugar Grove shopper visits Moses Everbaum’s corner store and is quoted harshly on prices. The scene shifts to Moses’ son offering the same suit for eight dollars, then six dollars, as the owner proclaims he defies competition. The page then adverises Dr Bosanko’s Pile Remedy with local sellers listed.

Moses Everbaum Sugar Grove Moses Levi Bosan

Splendid Bargain Farm Listings Near Rails and Rivers

A column advertises multiple farm properties for cash sale near Moore Hollow and other Texas locations. Details include 1400 acre improved farm near the International railroad, 640 acres on Leona river with irrigation, 900 acres on Rio Frio, 100 acre Calaveras area, a summer residence dairy near San Antonio, plus 42 acres between the San Antonio river and San Jose ditch. Prices range from 1200 to 12000 dollars, with some cattle and horses available at market value. Contact initials L. C. or Li. C. for particulars.

Moore Hollow International San Antonio Calaveras Creek Li. C San Jose Ditch

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