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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1885
Page
4
The notice lists Emerson's offering overcoats at low prices and frequent promotions. It notes other shops like Orsmith Arms Co and mentions Wood shortages on the plaza. It also covers local events, repairs, and public notices including Rosh Hashanah closures and a at-large dog fight on Losoya street.
Sheriff J W Halin and Buck Hamilton stay in the city as many notable guests arrive at the Southern Hotel including Garcia Perez from San Diego Texas and sheepman F E Leeson of Eagle Pass. The Washington saloon's Singer theatre curtain by A A Francois depicts Riverside Park with Grant's burial site and hints the venue may open next Saturday night.
The programme in Travis Park features Grand march from Tannhaeuser Wagner Overture Alle Mannschaften Bord Suppe Waltz Morgenblätter Straus and a selection from Nanon Genee a duet Fly Little Bird Abt directed by Frank A Hall Time five oclock
A 400 foot deep artesian well with 191 feet of water was completed on Henry Dignowity’s ranch by F. W. Rowe of San Antonio. Western Texas stockmen increasingly favor artesian wells for water supply. Fort Scott Foundry promotes its well drilling machinery. prices and terms available from A. W. Walburn, Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Committee of Arrangements met at the Recorder's court to name Chief Marshal A. P. Rivas and assistants Jacoba Gay Santiago Villanueva Ramon Hernandez George Newton and others. Events include Jesus KK Hernandez speaking on the 15th a theater and dance and Juan Barrera reading the Declaration of Independence on the 16th.
West Commerce street bar owner Adolph Robinson sought laudarum from Fowler's drug store to end his sorrows. Dr Graves and George Smith treated him with zinc sulfate and a stomach pump, restoring him. The motive was his mother in law and many sympathize with his efforts.
Ed Reagan fined five dollars for refusing to stand in a hack case at Alamo plaza. Dunkle and others in similar offenses also fined. several individuals cited for drunk and disorderly conduct in boarding houses and streets. L. Goodman fined for peddling without license. some cases dismissed. The Stutte Dramatic Company departs for a winter tour starting in Lampasas and possibly San Antonio. Local notes cover a bank cashier buying a horse, Sunset railway freight rate hike, and a street repair dispute on West Commerce Street. Community updates include rheumatic gout claims and a joint executive committee meeting of rival Mexican societies resolving differences before San Pedro Springs event.
The article reports alleged small-pox in the city with a Laredo family near the Catholic cemetery. County Judge and police investigated with County Physician Chew but found no evidence of illness. Officials warn of contagion risk and criticize delays in county response.
Fred Kerble, lessee of San Pedro Springs park, says he cannot exclude visitors as long as conduct remains proper. He defends city authority since the park is public and under municipal control, and credits city officers for addressing complaints. He notes cost of music and entertainments he provides.
Native African professor J C Hazeler presents a grand African sciopticon panorama with lectures and 100 plus paintings of African scenery. He shows a tree yielding wine butter soap and cabbage and a coffee tree with fruit. Admission 15 cents adults 10 cents children. He also sings hymns in African language. Mack Henson, Pastor.
New York on September 9 reports dull but steady cotton futures with varied bid prices across months. Spot market shows a slight decline with middling sales at 1203 bales. Liverpool notes unchanged spots with steady futures, while Chicago reports active wheat and steady corn. An advertising blurb promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a health aid for overwork and a local note seeks shoemakers for a Houston street factory.
A reporter tours the newly enlarged Wolfson's bazaar where clerks bustle amid unpacking car loads of goods. Stock is being classified and arranged for sale as fall remnants sell at reduced prices while new shipments arrive daily.
Pancoast & Son calls attention to a large establishment with a complete stock of fine men and boys clothing. They offer summer goods including straw hats, stylish neckwear, underwear, navy flannel suits, and job lots of shirts at low bargains in the custom department.
Notices announce L. Wolfson bazaar closure for Jewish New Year and reopening on the 11th, plus a flood of ads for Emanuel Abrahams groceries at 206 Commerce Street. Also listed are piecemeal offers from farmers, Dr Bosanko's Cough Syrup, Eagle Wringer, and Charm can promotions, with real estate and loan notices, a sculpture gallery, and teething syrup recommendations.
Various advertisements offer cleaning and dyeing at Geo Caen 410 East Houston, Emerson's deals on secondhand clothing clocks and law books, V Lorra the tailor with fall goods, Emerson's diamonds and Morley’s Texas Sague Tonic, 850 cash for 8 acres near Main Plaza, Lorenzo Casino land parcels, and Price's Cream Baking Powder.
Sprinkling with hose privileges are limited by special rates. Persons wanting to use water must call at the office to arrange. Fraudulent use of the water service may lead to disconnection without notice as per contract terms.
A stained OCR fragment notes a certificate involving John Ford tied to Dear and Dump Asylum in Texas dated May 8, 1883. The readable portion lists Avastin among terms or entities, but details remain unclear.
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