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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1885

Page

4

Jersey sales and Emosns at San Antonio markets

Numerous short notices describe sales and promotions for jerseys at Joske Brothers and overcoats at Emerson's, with local references to Labatt's celery, Fest's Mexican celebration, and city officials. Reports cover court activity, municipal events, and local incidents, including a funeral, arrests, and public works.

Olsmith Arms Co Emerson’s Fresh Choice Michigan Joske Bros Alamo Street Callaghan Labati’s Market Street Emerson Sherill Stevens Tony

Notable Visitors Roam San Antonio Hotels Listing Guests

A long roster of travelers stops at the Southern and Menger hotels including I. W. Howard A. J. Fry and family Thad Bell Charles Klein Charles M. Roberts Nat Sulzbacher and many others from Dallas San Antonio Eagle Pass Laredo Austin and beyond. The visitors chat with locals while noting recent rains in Eagle Pass and plans for Mexican celebration at the springs tonight.

I’. W. Howard Waco A.J. Fry Thad ©. Bell Austin Chihuahua Mexico Charles Klein California A. B. Taber E. W. Taber Maverick W. J. Neville W. E. Fritham Palestine Ben Winter San Francisco W. O. Frazer H.S. Willett Robert Gorppinger C. H. Florton Englander New York Geo. Worthington Fort Worth K. N. Seamaster Houston John H. Lewis B. F. McMuarty St. Louis Miss Sucks Marion C. N. Maynard Chicago J. W. Rich Boston Charles Pettit Saltillo Menger Hotel J. L. Holman Weimar E. W.taber Dallas H. A. Nixon Rancho R. M. Hall Gonzales Vineus A. J. Dwyer New Orleans T. P. Harnett David H. Torrey N. W. Gormich Abilene M. T. Smalley Bay City Mich Richard Caruthers Matamoras J. A. Nabours Carrizo W. A. Garner Louis Kells City F. L. St. John Laredo F. Fenille Charles Hoffmann F. K. Ridder San Diego A. W. Hazelrigg Carrizo Springs John A. Kerr Cotulla Daniel Dwyer Marshall Wm. Ragland J. C. Clare Bee County J. W. Browne Galveston A. J.illiams Floresville J. E. Dwyer F. B. Bailey R. McNutt A. Lynch Kingsbury J. M. Smith Cincinnati Stauffer San Marcos C. E. Wadsworth O. D. Critzer Fort Scott B. Shelby E. Kk. Rumsey Des Moines Iowa A. Shad Frank Fredrich Valverde Are Southern

Local Dry Goods Firm Expands Bright Alamo City Store

Mr. L. Wolfson, advertiser in our columns, operates the largest lightest and brightest dry goods store in the Alamo City. He is filling the shop to bursting with new goods.

Bandera Bugle L. Wolfson Alamo City

Noted murderer killed in Deming bar fight

Mr J A Conner reports the killing of Charles Roberts a noted murderer and desperado at Knowles saloon Deming New Mexico last Monday evening Roberts had killed Gilpin six months prior and had been terrorizing locals. The killing is approved by the citizenry.

County taxes approved and annual account verified

The County Collector's annual account was approved by County Commissioners. Totals include occupation tax of 16008.20 and ad valorem tax of 45454.35 with other items bringing the total to 72744.21. In a separate note, Steve Dauenhauer suffered injuries when his buggy overturned after a horse frightened by a moving box car near Steves' lumber yard at sunset.

Steve Dauenhauer Muench Steves Mr. D Dauenhauer Albert Steves Dreiss’ Drug Store

Policeman Requests For Fest Grounds Patrol

The Benevolencia society through Mr. Jose Morin asked Captain Phil Shardein City Marshal for police to patrol Fest's garden last night. Shardein suggested selecting specials to be sworn in if approved by the Mayor. He later heard accusations of partiality for the springs celebration and noted he must send regulars to the springs as a public resort, leaving him scarce manpower for private beer gardens.

Wahlstad Lemp’s Brewery New Orleans Rice Uvalde Sunset Depot Nuendorfl Alamo Plaza W. W. Gordon Shields Smith Recorder’s Court United States Clem Bee Helotes Marnoch Bat Cave Jose Cassiano Antonio P. Rivas Callaghan Professor Katzenberger Chicago San Antonio Bryan Callaghan P. Ornelas Diaz Dolores Conaten Bae Sipeets Little Red G Bear High School The Benevolencia Society Jose Morin Phil Shardein Fest’s Garden Shardein

Mexican Independence Celebration Echoes with Ceremonies

The Sociedad Benevolencia Mexicana led a Washington square parade with Salas' band and Mexican flags. Speakers included Francisco Galan, Miguel Hidalgo, and Dr. P Ornelas as the Mexican Consul. 1500 attended dances, fireworks, and a singing of the National Hymn.

Mexico Sociedad Benevolencia Mexicana Washington Square Salas Francisco Galan Dolorosa Street Military Plaza Flores Street Fesi Rasaura Garcia Salidella Ramirez Antonio Viores Josefa Campos Martha Mooney Vivas Cara Hidalgo Dolores Lom Harrison Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Washington Geronimo Perales Republic Ohn H. Copeland Augustine Perez Dr. P. Ornelas

Miraculous Escape of a Colored Barber in Soledad

Wm. Weems a barber for E. Bowsky narrowly escaped being trampled by a Mexican procession route accident yesterday evening. He dashed into the street to view the parade, fell in the road, and the hack horses lifted their feet but the driver stopped instantly so Weems was unharmed except for mud on his clothes.

Wm. Weems E. Bowsky Soledad Main Plaza Weems

Cotton-Spots steady and futures mixed across markets

Market notes show cotton spots steady with middling around 57 ½d and futures for September to January pricing near 5.18 to 5.21. Chicago wheat active with November at 1. Sic and corn steady around 88 to 89 cents, along with hogs and grain shipments data. Words From Worthy Physicians tout Brown's Iron Bitters with multiple doctors endorsing its use. Real estate offers include three two-story houses for sale with furnishings, and an update on Farmers' Drug Store ownership and operations by H A Blair.

Liverroor Orleans Chicago

Bad Character John Ireland Arrest Highlighted by Police

Yesterday John Ireland, described as the worst possible specimen of the colored race in this city, was arrested near Sunset depot by Officer Curley Martin. He is accused of burglaries including a Plum Street saloon theft of 11.50 and other items, and threatened the officer during arrest.

John Ireland Sunset Depot Curley Martin Plum Street Martin

Art Gallery of C H Mueller Promotes Art Supplies in San Antonio

The Art Gallery of C. H. Mueller at 2056 Commerce Street offers artists and draftsmen materials from domestic and imported sources. It stocks paints, oils, frames, mouldings, fresco and sign painting supplies, wax flowers, china decorations, wallpaper, and decoratives. Mueller imports large shipments directly from factories and also sells Opera cigarettes at popular prices.

San Antonio Texas C. H. Mueller Commerce Street Mueller

Wolfson's bazaar reopens with extensive new stock and sales

A reporter visits Wolfson’s bazaar after its enlargement and reconstruction. Staff bustle around as new goods arrive daily and stock is re ordered by grade. A rare request from a customer for a ladies article signals growing demand. Fall remnants are marked down to clear.

Jack Wolfson’s Bazaar Wolfson

Day of Atonement figures in observance as bazaar closing dates noted

The excerpt explains Jom Kippur as the Day of Atonement and describes strict fasting and abstinence. It notes L. Wolfson will close his bazaar on Saturday the 19th and reopen Monday the 21st for business, with other local notices advertising goods, employment, loans, and services in San Antonio.

L. Wolfson

Eagle Wringer promoted for home use in Texas

The Eagle Wringer is extolled as essential for every economical household. It saves health and time, reduces hard labor and wear, with over 700 in use in the city and more than 4,000 across Texas. Sold at 50 cents weekly by J. F. Zang. Also mentions loan offices and local merchants offering Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup with samples free.

Texas J. F. Zang East Houston St Rice & Fowler R. Cohn & Co J. D. Devine J. Clavin Dr. Bosanko H. L. Fowler

Hepatozone praised by Tobin doctors in Texas

In Austin on May 8 1883 Dr J J Tobin and W H Tobin endorse Hepatozone as a safe cheap remedy for liver disorders digestive issues and bowel constipation. Superintendent Joan Forp signs a letter urging its use in liver stomach and bowel dysfunctions. Also mentions economy and other products with several local retailers listed. The text includes addenda about “The owl cigarettes” and various ads.

Ausin Texas J. J W. H. Tobin Joan Forp

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Light Carter & Mullaly Undertakers Otto Bergstrom T. H. Gray Bergstrom & Gray Menger Blum Union 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 the Lion London Leo East Texas Tyter the Houston Insurance Co L. Garza Geo Caen Lorra Joske Brothers Emerson's Martin Muench Elmendorff & Co Piggott & Palmer Vincent Quartette Sandia and Belknap Turner Hall George Paschal San Antonio and Aransas Pass Braden B Ranch Nagel Anheuser-Busch Veramendi Nie Damken Stevenson Louis Shurg County Collections Floyd & Co Eenee B. R. Doyle Wadley W. J. Davis Lewis J. M. Klein Waterboro 8. C 8. H. Myers Beeper Gan Wis Brown Bradley & Groesbeck Houston Street H. A. Blair Farmers’ Drug Store East Commerce Street Rice Brothers Hungarian Louisville Colleges of Pharmacy H. A. Buair Farmer’s Drug Store Bos Eider G. B. Frank’s Blum & Ko EnriGs Ber Geer International Building and Loan Association Losoyo Street Kiolbassa & Co Frank J. Beitel International and Great Northern Vienna Restaurant Charles Hummel & Son Aransas John Ford J. A. Selby & Co Harry L. Fowler Vicinity G. B. Frank Alamo SOC Ees Rekheteik Bennington Dwight Star Sea Island Lonsdale Diamond Hill Frank Salamostore Alamo Flaza Royal, Tig E Oxa WDER Royal Baking 2 Powder Company Wall Street Commerce St Mportant Ron PNP North Flores Street Spiethagen & Co Nale Jim G. M. Samuel, Nevrary Pussic A. Reimann Camargo Street Avenue Band Fifth Street Dwyer Avenue Spielhagen & Co Aransas Railroad Depot Lachappelle’s Soap Works South Flores Street Antonio North Flores St A. R. Hartbyy Courthouse Dignowity Hill T. B. Johnson Trent Pee Republic OF Mexico Lorenzo Castro T. B. J.’ Light Monterey Street Alazan Creek JP L N. B Marshal Geo. Caen’s Houston St. Im V. Lorra K Emerson Morley F. Kalteyer & Son F, Kalteyer
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