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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1885

Page

3

Fraternal Meeting Notices From San Antonio Lodges

The Daily Light lists numerous fraternal society meetings in San Antonio including Odd Fellows Hall on Houston Street. Entries cover Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Amalo Lodge 44 Elk Lodge 3 Knights of Pythias castled at Elk Lodge No 3 Alamo Council 466 American Legion of Honor and many benevolent and mutual aid societies with meeting days at Odd Fellows hall, Firemen’s Hall, and various venues.

Opp San Antonio Odd Fellows Hall Houston Street William Holt N.G Lemman Alamo Lodge No Alameda Block Commerce Alamo Streets Kyionts OF Pytthias Elk Lodge No. 3 Castle Hall Herman Loebnitz Geo. RK. Dashiell Knights of Pythias Castle of Elk Lodge No Benjamin Goldenburg T. B. Johnson SAN Antonio Arbeiter V2kkein East Commerce Street W. Wurzbach P.w.seffel William Lange AMS Fire Association No. 2 Avenue William Hoetling, Sr F. C. Haueisen Charles Degen, Sr YouNg Men's Benevolent Association Firemen’s Hall William Hoetling, Jr H. Heiligmann F. Jaimes Ancient Uaper United Workmen Milam Lodge No. 2 Odd Fellows William Hoeffing, Jr John B. Hamilton George R. Dashiell Enights OF Honor Sunset Lodge C. L. Wagner Independent Order Bnai Eriva—Edar Lodge G. B. Frank Mexican Mutual Aip Society Recorder's Office Juan T. Cardenas Pablo Rodriguez Alamo Council American Legion of Honor Odd Fellows’ Hall Spahn J. W. Schuwirth Schleicher Lodge Knights of Honor P. Loos E. Tuller SAN Antonio Fire Association Nic Peters John Wolfram Davy Crockett Lodge No. 145 Knights of Pythias Hall John Sullivan W. F. McQueeney Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers Sunset Division E. E. Moulton C. E A. M. Hilliard French Mutual Aid Society Meyer's Hall KK. Arnaud F. Gentilz Schweizer Verein Helvetia Krisch’s Hall Otto Keller Th. Grell

Walkup Trial Details Courtship Desires and Hushed Arrangements

In the Walkup trial Mrs. Wallace testifies about Walkup pressing to marry Minnie Walkup offering $4000 for a written promise and later obtaining Minnie's consent with witness approval. The marriage occurred in Covington after plans in Cincinnati lapsed. The defense contends illness and care by Mrs. Walkup, and the testimony notes purchases of strychnine and arsenic for a dress stain and complexion with an accidental spill. The court adjourns as testimony continues.

Emoona Minnie Witness Emporia Cincinnati Libbie Covington Walkup Kelly’s

There is but one Troy amid national crime debate

A Albany citizen dismisses Troy as a center of grime and crime while a Troy resident defends the city, claiming there is no town like Troy in the United States. The exchange highlights contrasting views on crime and urban reputation.

Albany Troy Pri United States New York Times

Confused Banter Over Beer At A Late Supper

A witty remark from Adelaide Deutcheon, famed to have left Covent Garden, about beer during a late supper with fellow actors and actresses, highlighting her innocent curiosity.

Adelaide Deutcheon Comedienne Covent Garden Theatre Adelaide Lafayette

Curious myths about Lincoln and Davis capture persist

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes lingering belief in fanciful disguises of Abraham Lincoln as he traveled to Washington and of Jefferson Davis during his capture. It recalls that many thought Lincoln wore a Scotch cap and cloak in Baltimore and that Davis was seized in a hoop skirt, myths now clarified by the facts.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Mr. Lincoln Ashington Jefferson Davis Lincoln Baltimore Jeff Davis

I would I were a bird

In a Hartford Post excerpt Rosalind McLush laments autumn beauty and longs to flee becoming useful. Her mother urges practicality as Rosalind plays a touch-ballad on the piano, expressing a wish to fly. The scene captures pastoral mood and family dialogue.

Rosalind McLush Rosy Rosalind Hartford Post

Mexican price trends and civic projects span Oaxaca to Chihuahua

Agricultural goods rise with meat corn beans peppers and coal in Oaxaca city. Oaxaca considers a dementia hospital. Press association branches planned in Aguas Calientes and Paso del Norte. A masons split in Mexico City draws in foreign lodges. Eusebio Gonzalez’s wife funds four schools in Celaya and Salamanca. English capital eyes 282 000 acres in Chihuahua for cattle focus. Grasshopper swarms devastate San Luis Potosi and march through Queretaro Guanajuato as winter nears.

Oaxaca Press Association Aguas Calientes A. Gonzalez Paso del Norte Joaquin Gomez Vergara Bermudez Mexico Bellan Albert Pike Unitedes Eusebio Gonzalez Celaya Salamanca Onzalez Chihuahua Sierra Madre Mountains San Luis Potosi Queretaro Guanajuato

Bijou the trick elephant escapes at World's Museum

The elephant Bijou caused chaos by emptying a turtle tank, showering himself, tipping the confectionery counter, scattering glass, and feasting on apples as staff intervene. A stout iron ring and staple are suggested to prevent further incidents.

Bijou World’s Museum Boston Herald

Bargain Column Offers Large Farm Selections Near San Antonio

Multiple rural properties listed by L C offer 1400 acres near Moore Hollow with 65 cultivated, a six room house, outbuildings, water tanks, and possible cattle at market value. Other listings include 640 acres on Leona river with irrigation, 900 acres on Rio Frio, 100 acres near Calaveras creek, 90 acres near Main plaza dairy potential, 42 acres between San Antonio river and San Jose ditch, and 80 head dairy cattle at set prices. Price ranges from 1200 to 12000 dollars.

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

Citation summons defendant in 1885 Bexar County divorce case

Publication summons John Bourges non resident to appear before the District Court in San Antonio to answer a divorce petition filed May 20 1885 by Carolina Bourges. The suit in district court No 22h seeks dissolution of a 1866 Virginia marriage after alleged knife threat and insupportable living conditions. Proceedings issued October 27 1885 and returnable December 7 1885.

Bexar County Carolina Bourges John Bourges Texas Bexar State of San Antonio A. D Richmond Geor. K. Dashiell District Court

Real estate transfers and medical ads from Rome area

Marius Chiensse to Remizio Monjaras for 60 varas on West Eighth street at 85 dollars. Mariana Trevino and Guadalupe Trevino to Edward Steves, Sr., lot 3 block 21 on Buena Vista street for 250 dollars. Lyman L. Goodrich and Caroline Goodrich to Henry Stumberg, lot 12 block 4 subdivision of city lot 69, near Alazan creek and Castroville road for 2000 dollars. An Old Citizen speaks about kidney complaint and Kezema treatment with Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amnica Salve. Brown's Iron Tonic advertised. Dr. L. V. Weathers noted with Elmira street office. The Emos cigarettes advertised as Opera Puffs at popular price.

Marius Chiensse Remizio Monjaras Varas West Eighth Street Mariana ©. Trevino Guadalupe Trevino Edward Steves, Sr Buena Vista Street Lyman L. Goodrich Caroline Goodrich Henry Stumberg Alazan Creek Castroville Road J. M. Norris Rome A. Dreiss

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the Daily Light Directory OF Societies OF the Building and Loan Association Ramsay Kotula Guorar KR Srum Leor A. C. Bohryver Ep. Froborse Berg John T. Hambleton Old M. Michael Nal Aoco Link Uw. Ries India Ver W. A. Bonynge Finance Committee M. PuexeBorn TH Hottom Pestion Garis Mock Secresi Hoom Soledad F. J. Beitel Great Northern Brown Leona River Uvalde Rio Frio Frio Valde County F. Groos & CO Thornton Pres J. W. Guass, V. P Jas, P. Kart Traders’ National Bank San Antonio, Texas J. 8. Alexander Ancu A. Alexander Texas National Bank Commerce Street J. S. Alexander G. W. Bracken B. Andrews Augustus Belknap B. Gunl George R. Dasuiely M. Yourr, Jr EB. A. Stevens Floyd & CO Soledad Street Strand Galveston Bosanko Narciso Dolorosa Street Live Stock Exchange Bureau OF Information L. V. Weatheers L. V. Weathers M. D D. Quasso New York Alamo Avenue E N. B Joseph Hermank A. Seffel M. Herweck R. A. Serfel & CO N. Alamo St Joske Bros Veramendi Garden Nic Damken Bell & Bro’s G. A. Jehnston H. M. Carrout Drs. Johnston & Carroll Tar Dow West Commerce Street H. C. Miller Grouse Bank Texas and St. Louis R. R Louis Chicago Pullman Day Pullman St. Louis W. Fordyor South Fourth St. Lowis, Mo A. Dreies and Land & Co Nette’s Elmira Street Frank Starr Trevino Avenue Crockery & Glassware Colton & Bolton’s Auction House West West Texas 210 Elm Street A. Dreias’ Drug Store Alamo Plaza A. Maurer Owen Berwick Marida Bay New Orleans Peant Fox Xxx Paige Sebrimy Crabs Bard Ft Shell Rook Peeser le Fargd J. W. Bradley J. N. Groesbeeck Notary Public Real Estate Exchange For East Houston Street S City Drug Store Harry L. Fowler Rice Brothers & CO Houston St.t Sant Antonio Ini Stly Jas. D. Devine Soledad St SangAntonio Sunset Drug Store Austin Street Sunset Depot Prescription Prescription Department A John A. Bodenmann Merce Street Peten J. R. Littell Washington, D. C U. S. Patent Office Ion Wuaran Neve Pon Scoguia Strest Printing Aid Ance
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