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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1885

Page

4

Numerous notices and ads flash through San Antonio page

A flood of items reports sales at Emersons and Joske Bros with cheap jerseys coats and overcoats. Social events include concerts at Jonas garden, Arbeiter Verein hall and San Pedro springs with music dancing and chile con carne booths. Local updates cover elections licenses court cases marriages and school enrollments plus weather and railway news.

Jonas’ Garden Emerson’s Fest Garden Joske Bros Alamo Street Emerson's Orsmirn & Co Joske Brothers Kimerson S. S-1 Nenendorff High Sevol Kessler J. H. Erkener Lone Star Brewery Alamo Gun Club San Pedro Park Frank Knelly Texas Express Company Gay F. J. Beitel International Great Northern Arbeiter Verein Commerce Street Volksfest Association Arbeiter-Verein Kampmann Arbeiter Verein Hall San Pedro Springs William C. Berry District Court J. H. McLeary

Notable Visitors and Local Movements Mentioned in San Antonio

Colonel Wynn heads to Waco and other Northern Texas points while Dr. Rozione plans a Crockett county visit. Wool buyer Joseph Balch arrives at the Menger. The Atlantic system and Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway officials travel west toward El Paso. Numerous guests at the Maverick and Menger hotels include national and international figures, with a Waco Examiner note about the Arkansas Pass railway signaling change.

Colonel Wynn Waco Corsicana Texas T. Rozione Crockett County Martin Muenchie Joseph Balch Boston The Menger K. G. Thompson Atlantic Southern Pacific Railway City Jeanie Pessels Ben Moke Austin el Paso Maverick Hotel Hi. M. Finch J. H. Shelly William Branaugh W. EK Fithian J. Kincaid St. Louis F. W. Young Stockton C. B. Russell San Antonio Pfoflin Dallas W. Garland Albuquerque N. M J.W. A. Wellington Baltimore P. Quatt W. Walker Luling H. K. Harris Samuel Andrew Oldham England M. F. Mott Lillian Mott Galveston William Eliot Smith Alton Ills Fred A. Gardiner George A. Gardiner Eduardo Boston Juan M. Baston Chihuahua Mexico Charles T. Sneed S. J. Cook Chicago Benjamin Moore

Editorial figure Joseph A Quinterro dies in New Orleans

Joseph A Quinterro longtime editor on the New Orleans Picayune passed away in New Orleans last Monday evening. He previously edited the Ranchero a Democratic paper in San Antonio, noted for influence.

Joseph A. Quinterro New Orleans Picayune Ranchero San Antonio Fort Worth

Property costs for several dwellings and stables listed

J. H. Wagner of the east side Avenue C Third ward to cost 1500. George W. Polk with a lumber dwelling on the west Acequia street Second ward to cost 2500. John F. Camp lumber stable on the south end Nolan street Third ward to cost 300.

J. H. Wagner Avenue C Third Ward George W. Polk Acequia Street Second Ward John F. Camp Nolan Street

Strike at Aransas Pass railroad over breakfast shortage

Workers at the Aransas Pass railroad staged a brief morning strike due to insufficient food, refusing breakfast. The issue was resolved when contractor Franklin bought 35 pounds more beef to feed the men.

Aransas Pass Franklin

Divine services and notices from local churches and officials

The notice lists upcoming services at Mount Zion Baptist Second Baptist and Cathedral of St Marks with pastors and sermon times. It mentions a German teachers appointment by Superintendent Smith, a child returned to county authority, a district court session, several jail detentions, smallpox denial, and the upcoming Texas Figaro weekly launch with suspected backers.

Mount Zion Baptist Church A. Rivers Second Baptist Church Eider Shelborn Akron Ohio Jordan Canaan J. W. Carr Kuehn Smith John Rich Philip Kunkel Seay Settlement Claudon San Pedro Avenue District Court Calain T. Rice John P. Kelley Allen John P. Kelly Nelson Millen Solomon Jones Hawy Richardson Oscar Johnson Womble The Express Cadena Ranch Callaghan

Disorderly conduct charge after cane attack and rock strike

Mrs Leddy testified before the Recorder that Anthony Carroll, a former boarder, attacked her with a loaded cane and a rock thrown into her home struck her shoulder requiring dressing at Santa Rosa hospital. A disorderly conduct charge was filed against Carroll. The telegram from Hermann Kampmann listed tomorrow’s pallbearers for a funeral, including Colonel J G C Lee, Judge T J Devine, Dr Smith US Army, Paul Wagner, Colonel G W Brackenridge, F Groos, J Beckmann Sr, Ed Steves Sr, Conrad Zuschlag, A B Frank, Charles Hummel Sr and J S French. The funeral will be conducted by the Masonic fraternity with Fire Company No 2, the fire department, Arbeiter-Verein, and other societies attending.

Ed. Steves Hermann Kampmann J. G. C. Lee T. J. Devine Dr. Smith United States Army Paul Wagner G. W. Brackenridge F. Groos J. Beckmann Conrad Zuschlag A. B. Frank Charles Hummel, Sr J. 8 French Masonic Arbeiter-Verein

Wolfson's Bazaar Reopens With Rich Fabrics on Display

The Maiden all forlorn is found at Wolfson's newly enlarged bazaar a palace of art where delicate fabrics shine. Clerks and cash boys bustle as stock is re-arranged with cars delivering new goods and fall remnants reduced in price.

Jack Wolfgon’s Bazaar Licus Wolfson

Jom Kippur Notices and Local Advertisements

The page notes Jom Kippur timing and fasting customs, then lists local business notices. Bazaar closures, new groceries and preserves at Emanuel Abrahams, hardware and lumber by Beitel, various teats and teas offered, and teething and household products advertised. Also included are rental inquiries and cash grocery arrivals with multiple shop names and prices.

Post Office Receipts and Major Kampmann Mourned

Postmaster Newcomb reports daily cash receipts at the post office from 3000 to 4000 dollars, with 700 to 800 kept on hand and the rest shipped to the Chief Department. Through this quarter business totals 70000 dollars shipped out. San Antonio mourns the death of Major Kampmann in Colorado Springs, a self made and esteemed man. The Wells Fargo Texas Express tracing method relieves copying by routing inquiries through messengers and returning results to senders.

Newcomb San Antonio Major Kampmann Colorado Springs Colorado Wells, Fargo and Texas Express

Texas Future Prosperity Through Local Industry

The Bandera Bugle argues that Texas prospects lie in home manufactories canning firms refrigerated cars and other industries. With more factories and railways, the state will soon employ thousands in its long summers and short winters, reducing reliance on northern dollars.

Texas

Fight on South Flores Ends With Knife Wounding

On South Flores near the ditch crossing two men fought over a woman. Henry Skillmann, a former float driver, slashed his rival twice in the side and back. The assailant fled in self defense after the clash. no arrests reported. The wounded man sustained non serious knife wounds.

South Flores Street Henry Skillmann Skillman

Nighttime Burglary Report at Kellogg Residence

Officer McSorley and Officer Curly Martin investigated a break in at Mrs Kellogg's home opposite Langdon's boarding house. Mrs Kellogg identified a colored man as the intruder, who escaped. Isaac Warran was later arrested and imprisoned in the county jail on the incident.

McSorley Sunset Depot Curly Martin Isaac Warran Ee Poe Warran

Hedge Hog Found By Saloon Tracks Owner

A hedge hog found on city streets near the Old Soldiersaloon was identified as the property of Mrs. Reininger. The animal escaped during the night and may be wandering or has been struck. Mrs. Reininger holds Licur reporter responsible and vows to seek payment, though one dollar plus advertising remains offset.

Ligur

Markets in New York and Liverpool Report Cotton and Grain Movements

Cotton spots firm in New York with sales of 1000 bales and varied futures. Liverpool notes dull but steady futures. Orleans and Chicago reports show Wheat higher, Corn firm, Pork and Lard prices steady to dull. Receipts and shipments listed for Wheat, Corn, and Hogs across multiple markets.

New York LiverPool Midling Orleans Chicago

Masonic Lodge Notices Funeral of Major Kampmann

Alamo Lodge 44 calls a meeting tomorrow at 3 30 for the funeral of their deceased brother Major J H Kampmann. Anchor Lodge 424 and visiting brethren invited. By order W S Hampieton W B Secretary W A Bonynas

Alamo Lodge J. H. Kampmann Anchor Lodge No. 424 Joan 'T Hampieton W. A, Bonynas

Pancoast & Son announce complete stock and summer bargains

The Lieur notes Pancoast and Son tout a full stock including men's and boys clothing. They offer summer goods such as straw hats, neckwear, underwear, navy flannel suits, and discounted shirts in job lots. Time to buy low prices in the custom department.

Pancoast & Son

Art Gallery of C. H. Mueller in San Antonio

The Art Gallery of C. H. Mueller at 205 Commerce Street offers artist and draughtsmen materials both domestic and imported. Engravings chromes and paintings, picture frames mouldings and fresco and sign painting supplies are available in wide variety. Mr Mueller sources paints oils and related items direct from factories and sells decorative wallpaper and wax flower materials.

San Antonio Texas C. H. Mueller Commerce Street Mueller

Certificate endorsing Hepatozone and economy ad

A dated 1883 certificate from John Ford at Dar and Dump Asylum in Austin praises Hepatozone as a safe liver remedy aiding digestion and bowel function. It includes a fake superintendent signature and blends with an economy ad for Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup sold by local merchants, emphasizing low wages and household cost cuts.

John Ford Dar and Dump Asylum Austin Texas J. J W. H. Tobin Joan Forp Dr. Bosanko H. L. Fowler R. Cohn & Co J. D. Devine J. Clayin

Texas Toilet Trifle Promoted by Local Advertisers

A 19th century advertisement touts the Texas Toilet Trifle as a skin remedy erasing tan freckles blotches pimples and blemishes without harm. It claims endorsements from tested ladies and lists J A Selby & Co as manufacturers sold at fifty cents a bottle with distribution via Harry L Fowler at 14 Houston Street.

Texas J. A. Selby Es. Erreaiem Harry L. Fowler Houston Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Light Carter & Mullaly Undertakers Alamo Plaza Bay United States T.H. Gray Bergstrom & Gray Blum Street Menger Hotel Otto Bergstrom A. Zilian’s Commerce Alamo Streets Hilton & Young Soledad Street Loan and Commission Brokers the Great Western Insurance Co., of Toronto Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co the Hibernia New Orleans the Lion London East Texas Tyler the Houston Insurance Co L. Garza L. Gabza Great Northern Railway Anton Adam Andrew Ackermann Emelie Boubhel Austin Street Sunset Hose Company Fashion Theatre Company B. Guillemette Maison Blanche Board of Equalization Alderman Muench Santa Clara First Ward William Graham Mary Biekirch Little Red Waco Examiner Texas Figaro Ryder-Taylor L. Wolfson B. Kiolbassa & Co Emanuel Abrahams Vienna Restaurant Charles Hummel & Son J. F. Zang East Houston St Cash Daphne Aransas Loan Office Military Plaza DE A Rice & Fowler J. Clavin Negro Vicinity G. B. Frank Alamo Eheeee Teenee Bennington Brown Dwight Star Sea Lonsdale Diamond Hill Frank Salamo Alamo Flaza OYA Gee Ptt Royal Arata Sean Ete Royal Baking -Owder Company Wall Street Spielhagen & Co W. G. Ate Samuel Notary Public Fxus A, Reimann Camargo Street Avenue B Fifth Street Lexington Avenue Oakland Street K. Anderson Postoffice J. H. Marquart’s Courthouse Forences W. 7Th St Cincinnati Emerson Dwyer Avenue Rastouston Street Aransas Railroad Depot Lachappelle’s Soap Works V. Lorra Bridge Flores St A. R Sir Antonio T. B. Johnson Chas, Deady M. D Chir Office Romana Street Floyd & Co Commerce St Geo, Caen East Houston St S. S Morley F. Kalteyer & Son F. Kalteyer
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