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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1885

Page

4

Various City Notes and Events in San Antonio Daily

A jumbled 1901 San Antonio page lists hiring at Olsmith Arms Co and bargains at Emerson's, a stock market lull, fireworks and theatre acts at springs, a new baby, marriage licenses, militia inspections, bridge timber arrival, street repairs, fireworks postponement due to rain, and social events at Trinity Church. Also noted are court cases, a duel plan, a scalded hand, an ankle sprain, a birthday party on Martin Street, police matters, brewery board elections, and a habeas corpus writ in Wilson County.

Olsmith Arms Co Emerson’s Springs Michigan Labatt’s Market Street Pallman Palace Car Company Frank Giraud Emerson's Cusminn & Co Erasmus Jensen Mary K. Evans R. P. Smythe Lorra Grayson Street Court House Soledad Street Laredo Simon Schorr Cameron Street Commerce Houston San Antonio R. B. Green Smythe Amador Delgado el Paso Street Jacob Engler Eighth Cavalry Band Washington Square Temple Beth el Literary Society United States Army Gottfried Brauer International Great Northern Starnes Martin Street Dunbar Danbar Recorder’s Court Vidal Antonio Valdez William Schmitt Bexar County Lone Star Brewery Board of Directors George Kalteyer L. 5. Berg H. D. Kampmann J. H. Kampmann Sheriff Stevens Commerce Street Benjamin Franklin Jefferson Darkey Iepo Pena Little Red Gshear High School

Local Travelers and Notables Lodged at the Southern and Menger

A roundup lists J N McAda of Campelston and others in San Antonio staying at the Southern. Visitors include W L Crawford of Austin, E S Gage of Presidio county, and circus advance man Matt Leland. Governor Ireland returns with Capt. Schmidt, and several named guests, plus new district court filings for trespass to title against Maverick and Mason Brackenridge.

J.n.mcada Campelston Southern M. Halff Colorado W.L. Crawford Austin Bs Fs Missouri Pacific Railroad E. S. Gage Presidio County West Texas Matt Leland Barrett's Circus State Rangers Ireland Northwest Seguin O. J. Peeler Austins J. W. Baker Uvalde Los Newcomb St. Louis H. J. Saste Palestine J. Cruey Denison J. al. Bensaden New Orleans Marie Vittorri W. J. Young J. H. Wetmore Texas Robert Goeppinger Columbus J. B. Gue William J. Pefilin New York A. Thaller Chicago H. J. Harby Galveston R. Quattro Houston B. G. Winter Louisville Maverick Hotel H. Dreyfous H. Goodman J. F. Salter Wm. H. Howard D. T. Keating Sansour Eugene Barousse Saltillo Mexico J. F. Ager W. B. Houston Gonzales W. P. Dakan J. R. Merryfield Dallas J.T. Alexander Trinity W.W. Buck Philadelphia F. Alegria New Laredo H. P. Hughes Ladislas Tyszkiewisz Ana Maria A. Urbahn Laredo B. L. Crouch Pearsall Thomas J. Alexander Mary A. Richardson Thomas R. Robinson Dubuque Iowa George A. Carrol Fort Worth Menger Hotel District Court George 5. Deats George Maverick J.T. Brackenridge H. Y. Mason

Obituaries From Santa Rosa Hospital

September 15 John Damken aged 61 died from pulmonary consumption on September 16 Gottfried Nichol aged 25 died at Santa Rosa hospital from liver abscess Antonio Castillo aged 66 died at Santa Rosa hospital from general dropsy

John Damken Gottfried Nichol Santa Rosa Hospital Antonio Castillo

West Texas Crops and Cattle Report Boosts Fall Trade

A West Texas tourist from J.S Brown hardware Galveston reports crops and cattle flourishing across the region. Cattle are fat, water and grass plentiful, and prospects for a strong fall and winter trade are praised.

West Texas J.S Brown, Hardware Galveston

Death of William Wahrmund Jr at Fredericksburg

Word reached last evening that William I Wahrmund, 38, eldest son of Judge William Wahrmund, died at his Fredericksburg home at noon yesterday. He was brother of Otto Wahrmund and brother-in-law of Eugene Staffel.

William I William Wahrmund Fredericksburg Wahrmund Otto Wahrmund Eugene Staffel

Butter Flight Incident at City Eatery

Yesterday a restaurant proprietor assaulted his Chinese cook. The boss ordered butter into the dining room, the cook threw it back like a throw, and struck the cook in the face leaving him dazed and retreating.

Quarrels and Drunken Incidents Lead List of Fines

A list of minor offenses includes Laura Brown and others fined five dollars for quarreling and fighting or related acts. Antonio Valdez fined twenty five for carrying a pistol. several other individuals fined or continued for drunkenness or unlawful hours. Oldest Established Bakery advertises fresh bread on Commerce Street with prompt delivery. Auction notices and merchant updates follow for local businesses and services.

Laura Brown Tompky Green Frances Martin Gustave Shilander Jose Rivas A. B. Sebell R. R. Gilbert Rom Dunbar William Schmitt Joseph Moser Antonio Valdez

Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Fest's Garden

A large San Antonio crowd attended a Mexican celebration at Fest's garden marking the Cry of Dolores anniversary. Mexicana managers organized the event with bands, vocal solos by Rosaura Garcia, patriotic verses by Martha Mooney, and speeches by Francisco Galan, Tomas Morin, and others. Music, dancing, fireworks, and a national salute followed a day of orderly festivity with strong community pride.

Mexican Republic Dolores Miguel Vidalgo Y Costilla Sociedad Benevolencia Mexicana Mexicana Mexico Bexar County Salas Rosaura Garcia Martha Mooney Peng Au Rig Francisco Galan Tomas Morin Selenterio Oliveras Tomas Sanches San Antonio Fest’s Garden Grand Hall Jose Morin Blas Mateu Augustin Perez Santiago Warren Antonio Perez

Wolfson's Bazaar Expands as New Goods Arrive at Palace of Art

A reporter visits Wolfson's bazaar after its enlargement. Clerks bustle as Carloada of new goods arrives daily and stock is reclassified for inspection and sale. Remnants of summer stock are reduced in price ahead of fall. A lady requests a new article, marking a departure for the shop.

Commerce and Navarro Streets Koenigsberger New York Express Sececy Tf Blum & Koxmiasurncen Jack Wolfson’s Bazaar Liaur Alady Wolfson

Day of Atonement observance and community notices

Ten days after Rosh Hashanah observances mark Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement strict fast and abstinence described. notices urge L Wolfson bazaar closure Saturday 19 and opening Monday 21. ads tout goods at G B Franks and Blum & Kooreinigsberger. loan office invites calls by Sept 17. Beitel hardware. Winslow’s Syrup teething aid. Eagle Wringer praised for household relief. various local merchants and products advertised with dates and locations.

L. Wolfson

Liver remedy praised by hospital staff in 1883 certificate

A historical testimonial from May 8 1883 describes Hepatozone as a safe cheap liver remedy aiding digestion and bowels. Drs J J Tobin and W H Tobin endorse its use for liver dysfunction and stomach issues. Also promotional note for Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup urging household stock against hard times with local sellers listed.

John Ford Dear and Dumb Asylum Austin Texas J. J W. H. Tobin Joan Forp

Texas Toilet Trifle Promises Skin Improvement

An advertises a cosmetic product called the Texas Toilet Trifle promising removal of tan freckles and blemishes. It claims endorsements from tested users and lists J. A. Selby & Co. Galveston as manufacturers and Harry L. Fowler in San Antonio as a local seller. The offer price is fifty cents per bottle.

Texas J. I. Zang East Houston St J. A. Selby & Co Galveston San Antonio Harry L. Fowler Houston Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Daily Light Carter & Mullaly Undertakers Alamo Plaza United States Otto Bergstrom T. H. Gray Bergstrom & Gray Blum Street R Hotel Union A. Zilian’s Tonsoria Alamo Streets Loan and Commission Brokers the Great Western Insurance Co., of Toronto Springfeld Fire and Marine Insurance Co the Hibernia the Lion London East Texas Tyrer The Houston Insurance Co I. Garsa Gabza Catarina Carsiano Cassiano Trinity M. E. Church van Vleck Mortuary Report W.E. Sorbert Willian L. Wahrmund Recorder's Court Louis Spahn Mission Garden Ludwig Mahbacke Pecan Street Gro Paanson St. Paul’s M. E. Church South Center Street Monda Watson Barnes Swinton McNary Davies & Peck Mack Henson Pancoast & Son Lion Bradley & Groesbeck H. A. Blair Farmers’ Drug Store East Commerce Street Rice Brothers Hungarian Louisville Colleges of Pharmacy H. A. Bian Farmer’s Drug Store Antonio C. H. Mueller Mueller Eider G. B. Frank’s Our Nation Blum & Kooeenigsberger International Building and Loan Association Losoyo Street B. Kiolbassa & Co Frank J. Beitel International and Great Northern O Lilly Vienna Inaire Charles Hummel & Son Aransas Loan Office Military Plaza South Flores Street Rice & Fowler R. Cobn & Co J. D. Devine J. Clavin Dr. Bosanko H. L. Fowler R. Cohn & Co Owl Opera Vicinity G. B. Frank Alamo Teeee Bennington Dwight Star Sea Island Lonsdale Diamond Hill Cambri Farwell Frank Salamostore Zakine Royal Baking Powder Company Wall Street Myes Commerce St Mportant Wwe Mary A. R. Gregory’s North Flores Street Spielhagen & Co East Houston Street W.& M. Samuel Notary Public G" A, Reimann Camargo Street Avenue B Fifth Street Emerson Dwyer Avenue Talcore San Pedro Avenue Lim Aransas Railroad Depot Lachappelle’s Soap Works Lin AN Antonio North Flores St A. R. Horupy Courthouse T. B. Johnson Republic OF Mexico Lorenzo Castro Monterey Street Alazan Creek N. B Phil Shardein Marshal Geo. Caen Morley F. Kalteyer & Son F, Kalteyer
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