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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1885
Page
4
A collection of short items notes Mr. J. Case with dengue fever, local ads for Emerson's merchandise and Fowler's store, along with town happenings. Reports include a death, court terms, license grants, a crowd at Cricket on Government Hill, and various misfortunes and small-town happenings.
A long list of guests is registered at the Southern Hotel including J Deutz of Laredo Luis Castilla of Saltillo Mex and John W Cole of Goliad. Also staying are Sixto Garcia of Rio Grande City Henry Berg Sam Bennett Eck Campbell Colin Selph and many others from cities such as Matamoros Dallas Philadelphia New Orleans and San Angelo. Numerous travelers arrive from Uvalde Flatonia Seguin and Corpus Christi while others plan extended trips to the North or West.
The raffle draws tonight at Clark's billiard parlor at 9 o'clock sharp. Attend to buy a chance and win the solitaire diamond ring.
The Young People's Mite society of the Cumberland Presbyterian church reorganized yesterday for the winter season. Miss Annie Caldwell was re elected president, Mrs. W B Preston vice president, George Hines Jr secretary, and Rev W B Preston treasurer. Four new members were elected.
The body of Manuel Garcia, who drowned while bathing in the Medina river Friday last, was recovered yesterday. It was placed in a common coffin in a house on Just Street. The stench forced neighbors to flee their homes until removal. The rope Garcia used to aid himself was found wrapped around him in coils.
The renting of pews in Temple Beth El occurred yesterday with many reengaged by Mosaic adherents. Management must raise 3400 dollars for the coming year. prices realized ranged from 15 to 250 dollars, expected to cover the amount.
The Sunset Hose company held a grand ball at Jonas' garden with about 75 couples in attendance. The event featured the Zottarelli string band, a march led by Fritz Sohl, and extensive committee support. Fireworks lit the sky at midnight in honor of the volunteers. A separate note describes Wolfson's bazaar expanding its stock, reorganizing, and receiving daily shipments with sales and remnants promoted to clear summer stock ahead of fall.
Zum Berge says he had no part in the matter and does not wish to meet Abbott. Water supply is cut off as boards remain off the house. Recorder’s court evidence implicated Abbott who was fined. Dolan claims credit for the charge, while Zum Berge denies involvement of donors.
The notice lists members asked to call for new certificates including Jacob Saper Nathan Hart Nick Damken Benj Goldenburg Newt M Smith M Carty George Kuhlman John P W Street T B Johnson Secretary and Treasurer Sec 632 An unrelated report states Baldwin Co employee Bastian lost a buggy to a young man named Neal outside a Main street store the error was later corrected.
A list records several deaths from consumption gunshot wounds cirrhosis fever and stillbirths in wards one and four with ages from 2 to 59. A panorama of Africa by Rev Robert L Harris at St Pauls M E Church Sept 8 will raise funds for the church with one third of gross proceeds. Harris plans to labor on the western coast of Africa starting November.
John A Bodenmann, Sunset depot druggist, presents a tested perfume sample noted for rich aroma and delicate flavor. This afternoon at 1 oclock in the city John Murphy, James Harris's son in law, dies of consumption. The funeral is tomorrow at 10 from St Marys church. Friends are invited.
Vicente Saucedo father of a Mexican woman involved in an elopement with a circus clown was jailed after a rough drunken dispute. He was found by a night clerk bleeding from a severed nose artery, saved by a city physician, and sent home. The report notes his intoxication and the incident in a public jail.
An advertisement highlights Brown's Iron Bitters for feeble children and announces Emanuel Abrahams selling Price's Cream Baking Powder and imported salted fish at 206 Commerce Street. It also promotes Pancoast & Son with a large men’s clothing stock, summer goods, hats, neckwear, underwear, navy flannel suits, and bargain job lots.
Notices from 1885 edition ensure readers know bazaars close for Rosh Hashanah and reopen on the 11th. Also highlights Madame Virginie Donaldson's Medal hop, shopping specials, theater entertainment at San Pedro Springs, and local ads for groceries, oysters, cheese, and household goods.
San Antonio business note describes the Art Gallery of C. H. Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offering artist and draughtsmen materials both domestic and imported. It lists Kravings chromes paintings frames mouldings fresco and sign painting supplies. Also notes wallpaper and decorative items with direct factory shipments of paints oils and related products.
A crowded local advert list promoting services and merchandise. Geo. Caen offers cleaning and dyeing at 410 East Houston street. Emerson's stocks firearms, second hand clothing, clocks, law books, and diamonds with bargain pricing. V Lorra shows fall goods textiles. Thorely’s T-X-5 Ague Tonic is urged for malaria symptoms, sold by F. Kalteyer & Son.
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