Overcoats and goods advertised at Emerson's in San Antonio
Local notices advertise Emers ons is offering cheap overcoats and other goods at the San Antonio store. Vendors highlight a Volksfest drill, barber shop and soda offerings. Community events include a post dress parade, a Mexican circus, a free entertainment at the Springs, and meetings at Meyer's hall. Local crime mentions include a peace bond for Emil Hintz and a court handling Spahn's charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorra
Harry L. Fowler
West
Houston Street
Professor Smith
J. W. Shiner
Shiner Brothers
King & Powers’ Comedy Company
Springs
Government Hill
San Antonio
San Antonio Cricket Club. —King & Powers’ Comedy Company
el Paso
San Antonio Rifles
Personal Items List Visitors and Illness at Local Hotels
Dr. R L Graves is seriously ill. Fred Sterzing of Austin and F O Skidmore of Beeville are registered at the Southern. Mrs. Peter Nelson, wife of the Street Commissioner, is dangerously ill. Ulysses Grandjean plans a six month Europe visit. Several travelers, agents, and relatives from Houston, Kerrville, Dallas, New York, and elsewhere are noted in city hotels including the Menger and Southern, with many stopping for health or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Graves
Fred Sterzing
Austin
Southern
C. C. Gibbs
Houston
A. W. Prewitt
J. E. Young
New York
Chicago
F. O. Skidmore
Beeville
J. M. Born
Texas Express Company
C. B. Russell
Wells, Fargo & Co
S Express
Peter Nelson
Ulysses Grandjean
Europe
A. D. Fant
Santa Rosa
Mexico
Sarah Ferguson
Indiana
Annie Martin
California
Shos. Harrison, Jr
Mary Johnson
Harrison
Gulf
P. O. Burns
San Francisco
C. W. Battel
Cincinnati
C. H. Wise
Galveston
Abe Earl
Richmond
J. H. Horne
Kerrville
T. C. Walker
New Orleans
Miss Schueller
Quebec
Canada
OC. G. Sherman
A. Aingham
Pacific Express Company
B. Russell
Paul Yenkel
Palestine
The
Maverick
Martin Frank
J. B. Barry
J. F. Crosby
Joseph Deutz
Louisa Kunkel Dies at Age 12 in Los Angeles
Louisa, twelve, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs L Kunkel, died last night at the family home near San Pedro Park from tubercular meningitis after a short illness. The child was gentle and dutiful and her loss gravely saddens her grieving parents and friends.
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Louisa
Goggan Brothers Sell Pianos and Orga ns to Various Buyers
The sales report shows Thomas Goggan & Brother selling an organ to Mr. Foster the Luling banker. Emerson pianos to Mr. L M Gregory of San Antonio and to Dr. J K Moeur of Hondo city. another Emerson piano to Rev N B Field of Seguin on Wednesday.
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Messrs
Thomas Goggan & Brother
Foster
Luling Banker
L. M. Gregory
San Antonio
Emerson
Kooch
Mason
J. K. Moeur
Hondo City
N. B. Field
Seguin
Pitiable Case of Mrs. Moore Lacks Help on Austin Street
Mrs. Moore, living on Austin street near Mr. Bells, is described as half demented from illness. Neighbors have offered little aid while her bed is unclean and infested with screw worms. Despite visits by the City Physician and Dr Hadra, county authorities have not removed her to the poorhouse, even as the landlord Abbott began demolishing the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Austin Street
Dr. Hadra
Abbott
Rev J W Carr Joins Ed Woods and Moose Warren in Marriage
Yesterday afternoon the Second Baptist church pastor Rev J W Carr united Ed Woods and Moose Warren in marriage. A $75 bedroom set was among presents from the groom’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carr
Second Baptist Church
Ed. Woods
Moose Warren
Sanitary Officer Orders Lot Owner To Clear Weeds Near Alamo Plaza
The third ward sanitary officer demands the owner of the Avenue D lot opposite Mrs. Moores boarding house cut down the weeds. Neatness near Alamo plaza in the city core is urged due to the unsightly patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Avenue D
Man Robbed After Sunset Train Arrival in Davenport
Arthur Pfeiffer arrived from Davenport Iowa on the Sunset train and, after asking for directions to the Vance house, was attacked by two men on Austin street. He awoke at police HQ and reported a $1.50 theft from his pocketbook. baggage checks remained intact. He was taken to the Central hotel after a medical check. No suspects identified yet.
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Martin
Sunset Depot
Arthur Pfeiffer
Davenport
Iowa
Vance House
Austin Street
Police
Central
Robels
Local court fines and vagrancy actions reported
Bud Franks and J M Seay quarreling and fighting with fines of 5 dollars while Seay also faced drunken disorderly conduct. Carrie Webb fined for insulting language. several men and three negroes charged with vagrancy, with fines for Southall Biggers and dismissal for Williams. John Brown fined 5 dollars for drunkenness. J B Abbott fined 5 dollars for disturbing a resident. observed tearing walls as a woman near death with consumption. Louisiana Risher and Mariah Jones charged with vagrancy, cases continued until tomorrow.
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Bud Franks
J. M. Seay
Carrie Webb
Thomas McGehee
Isaac Williams
John Southall
Albert Biggers
Washington
Southall
Biggers
Williams
John Brown
Recorder
J. B. Abbott
Louisiana Risher
Mariah Jones
Petition Drafted to Remove Professor Brown and Miss Harris
A committee of 15 colored citizens appointed to draft a petition to the City Council met at Dave Williams' barber shop on Houston street. They submitted a draft but did not finalize it, laying it over until Monday next for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Brown
Ida Harris
Dave Williams
Houston Street
Arrest Attempt on Sheriff Thumm Sparks Violence Threats
Special Constable Robinson of Bexar county and Marshal Hoog of Castroville attempted to arrest Sheriff Thumm in Castroville days ago but failed as he fled to Hondo City. They expect trouble if the pursuit continues as Thumm's friends threaten violence to prevent the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Bexar County
Marshal Hoog
Castroville
Thumm
Hondo City
Hoog
Colonial Hoke Returns Missing Funds From Topo Chico
Colonel Hoke, lessee of the Topo Chico Hot Springs near Monterey, turned over 480 dollars to U S Consul Campbell. Hoke says the money was collected with Auldemerte, a defaulting U S sub-treasury clerk, and it likely belonged to government funds. Campbell informed his government and seeks instructions.
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Colonel Hoke
Topo Chico Hot Springs
Monterey
United States
Campbell
Auldemerte
Diphtheria, Dengue Fever, Taxes in Texas State News
State items report Diphtheria deaths in Laredo and Governor Ireland suffering dengue. Bastrop cotton price 8 to 8 1/2 cents per lb. One horse prize fights popular in Dallas. Gregg county colored voters favor prohibition. Nacogdoches teachers strike for higher wages. Rio Grande rains insure winter stock water. Juries unlikely to convict Denton county breakers of local option law. Houston eyes Mardi Gras ahead of Galveston. Lamar county assessed value up $905,643. Corvette $134,170. Henderson $18. Brazos county property up to 3 241,931. Farmers Alliance merged into Knights of Labor adding 20 000 members. Price Williams shoots Ad Williams in Cooke county. killer fled to Indian Territory. Adeline to build waterworks with $30,000 in bonds and 10 year lease. Goldthwaite sale on Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe nets 25 000 in lots. ~3,000 attend. Advertisements praise Brown’s Iron Bitters for dyspepsia with testimonial.
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Laredo
Ireland
Dallas
Gregg County
Nacogdoches
Rio Grande
Denton County
Houston
Galveston
Lamar
Corvette
Henderson
Brazos County
Farmers Alliance
Knights of Labor
Price Williams
Cooke County
Ad. Williams
Indian Territory
Adeline
Goldthwaite
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
Railroad order drives workers away from Sunset depot area
January 1 enforcement by the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway bans drinking near depots. The move reduces tavern demand, shifts employees away from Sunset depot vicinity, and harms local business. Also notes Castleville constable Joe Robinson back from Castroville, Thimm arrest encounter, Ferdinand Niggli widow payout, smallpox probe in Helotes, Dr. Chew to visit, and a bucking horse accident on Soledad Street leaving a youth shaken yet unhurt.
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Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
Sunset
King & Powers
Joe Robinson
Castroville
Thimm
Ferdinand Niggli
Knights of Honor
Texas Benevolent Society
Monarch
Helotes
Chew
James Henson
Soledad Street
Cholera at Marseilles report critics city sanitation
Consul Mason reports Marseilles facing a cholera outbreak with failed public honesty about the disease. He notes filthy gutters and infected canals, a 700 inhabitant building with excrement in stair recesses, and August deaths averaging 38 daily. The disease hits sailors, especially from England and Scandinavia, and may subside by fall. London Times comments on US Minister Phelps and a laborers notice ends with quarrymen needed at Alamo Cement Works.
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Washington
Mason
Marseilles
Spain
Marie
England
Scandinavia
London
The
Times
United States
Phelps
Workmen’s Club
Rugby
Lowell
Rosh Hashanah notices and local ads reflect 1885 observances
The Jewish New Year falls on the 10th of the month and L Wolfson will close his bazaar from morning the 10th to morning the 11th for greetings. Ads seek a four or five room central house, doctor’s cough syrup promises savings, Vienna restaurant space for rent, nurse needed at Kampmann's, and free King Powers shows at San Pedro springs weekend performances.
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L. Wolfson
Eagle Wringer Promises Health and Labor Savings
Economy is wealth and every housekeeper should own the Eagle Wringer. It relieves health destroying work and reduces labor, with over 700 in use in the city and more than 4,000 in Texas. Sold for 50 cents per week by J. F. Zang at 419 East Houston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. F. Zang
East
Houston St
Art Gallery and various goods in San Antonio ad
An 1880s San Antonio page lists the Art Gallery of C. H. Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offering paints, frames, wallpapers, and decorating materials. It includes ads for Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup, money loans, clothing buyers, and Tobin Hepatozone with testimonials from County Judge T. Fulmore and Senator A. W. Houston.
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San Antonio
Texas
C. H. Mueller
Commerce Street
Mueller
Wonderful Runmor T X 8 Tonic Promises Quick Cures
A sensational claim touts Ley's T-X-8 Ague Tonic as a remedy for chill symptoms with rapid, lasting effects. It allegedly cleanses the stomach, tones the kidneys and liver, and aids the bowels without quinine or harmful drugs. Sold by F Kalteyer &
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F. Kalteyer
Texas Toilet Trifle Claims Skin Benefits
The Texas Toilet Trifle marketed as a skin remedy promises removal of tan freckles blotches pimples and blemishes without harming the skin. Endorsements from tested users flood letters to J A Selby & Co. Galveston with distribution through Harry L. Fowler in San Antonio. Bottle costs fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. A. Selby & Co
Galveston
San Antonio
Harry L. Fowler
Drugglar
Houston Street
Sprinkling With Hose Privilege Details
Notice from the Water Works Company states hose sprinkling is allowed under special rates. Residents must call at the office to arrange. Fraudulent use may result in water service cut off without notice per contract terms.
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Lm Water Works Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Paul Wagner
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
Otto Bergstrom
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Menger Hotel
A. Zilian’s
Commerce and
Alamo Streets
Hilton & Young
Loan and Commission Brokers
the Great Western Insurance Co., of
Toronto
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co
the Hibernia
the Lion
East Texas
Tyrer
the Houston Insurance Co
L. Garza
L, Garza
Emerson’s
Caen
Arbeiter-Verein Association
Emil Hintz
Anton Adam
Ladies Exposition Society
Nic Tengg’s
Jules Ronse
Ronse & Co
L’union Francaise
Literary and Scientific Society
Licur
Modoc
Rusk Street
Meyers
Paul Florian
John Meyers
Harry Baum
J. & G. N. Railway
G. H. & 8. A. Railway
Crump & DeRoever
Mission Garden
Bedrock Pine
Little Red Grocery
Neuendorff
Spahn
Sianen
Recorder's Court
State News
Alamo
Rosh-Nashonah
Dr. Bosanko
H. L. Fowler
R. Cohn & Co
J. D. Devine
J. Clavin
Vienna Restaurant
Charles Hummel & Son
San Pedro Springs
King & Owers Comedy Company
Herman Kampmann
King & Powers Comedy Company
An Pedro Springs
Aransas Loan Office
Military Plaza
South Flores Street
Tobin
W. H. Tobin
Avastin
Tex
T. Fulmore
A. W. Houston
Senate
Drs. J. J
Ban Antonio
Vicinity
G. B. Frank
Bennington
Dwight Star
Sea Island
Lonsdale
Diamond Hill
Frank Salamostore
Oya Laorr
Royal Baking Powder Company
Wall Street
Geo. Caen’s
East Houston
Sto
V. Lorra
Trorley
F. Kalteyer & Son
Bexar Building and Loan Association
John Ke, Ochse
G. M. Samuel
Otary Public
USA
Reimann
Camargo Street
Riedel & Tips
Crystallized Photo Co
W. 7Th St
Flores St
A. R. Harvey
St Antonio
North E S
Courthouse
Johnson
T. B. Johnson
Girronp, Jounson & Winven
Rice & Fowler
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