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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1885

Page

3

San Rafael del Salado Estate Rich in Mines and Livestock

The San Rafael del Salado hacienda spans 885000 acres across Coahuila Nuevo Leon San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas. It features abundant water springs wells and tanks, rich mineral belts, extensive grazing and diverse grasses eyeing substantial profits from lechuguilla and other fibrous plants. The owner Don Juan Bustamante resides at Salado with titles ready for inspection and offers attractive investment via improved property and stock potential.

San Rafael del Salado Coahuila Nuevo Leon San Luis Potosi Zacatecas Saltillo Mexico Cedral Republic of Mexico Baltillo City of Mexican National Railway Salado Loxaxzo Castro Gov Bustamante San Antonio

Town notes on streets churches and commerce

Uneven streets and new water mains on Grayson street. Emerson's advertises coats and cheap pistols. Government buildings foundation work starts. Fourth ward Presbyterian Sunday school met. Child of Mr. Uecker died after tracheotomy. Marshal Jackman recovering from fever at San Marcos. Helvetia singing society concert drew a fair audience. Texas Installment House offers household goods at small weekly payments. J F Zang proprietor.

Emerson’s Grayson Street Government Hill Michigan Labatt Grand Jury Exagor H. French Fourth Ward Presbyterian Sunday School Helvetia Singing Society Kriseh’s Hall Eivery Texas East Houston Street J. F. Zang

Mule Outside Old Soldier Saloon Damages Buggy Shaft

A mule on Blum Street yesterday afternoon caused damage to a buggy shaft belonging to Bergstrom and Gray after the buggy bumped into the animal. The mule kicked and struck the shaft, breaking it.

Old Soldier Blum Street Messrs. Bergstrom & Gray

Corpus Christi urged to back San Antonio and Aransas Pass line

The Houston Age reports Corpus Christi may fund or support the railroad from San Antonio and Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi with an estimated 100000 dollars, arguing Corpus will gain construction spending and regional value if the line is built.

Houston Age San Antonio San Antonio and Aransas Pass Corus Christi Corpus Corpus Caller

Old Alcalde critic warns about gubernatorial prospects

A Brackett News correspondent quoted the Old Alcalde in a San Antonio Tribune interview. He used strong language and forbade repeating statements, signaling risk to his chances of becoming Governor of Texas again.

Brackett News San Antonio

Concert Note for Vincent Quartette at Turner Hall

A Saturday evening concert in Turner hall featured the Vincent quartet performing for the San Antonio and Belknap Rifles. The group included J B Elwood H G Mitchell tenors F E Corbett baritone and Waters Davis bass. A piano solo by Miss Garcia showcased an original composition.

Turner Hall San Antonio and Belknap Rifles Vincent Quartette J. B. Elwood H. G. Mitchell F. E. Corbett Waters Davis Pepe Miss Garcia

Delicate fabrics display at Wolfson's grand bazaar

A visitor notes Wolfson's enlarged emporium buzzing with clerks and cashiers as stock is re arranged and newly arrived goods go on display. Laborers unpack and price items while fall remnants are sharply reduced. A rare demand for a ladies article is observed as first choice is offered.

Jack Wolfson’s Bazaar Lianr Wolfson Olfson’s

Mexican Revolution and regional political tensions reported

The report describes the gubernatorial contest in Monterrey with General Garza Garcia favored by the people and General Garza backed by the government. It notes 10,000 troops in Saltillo and a cautious outcome in Nuevo Leon and Coahuila, where governors were installed amid fear and military influence. It also highlights Pancoast & Son advertising and the Art Gallery of H Mueller as notable San Antonio establishments with various goods and materials.

Monterey Genaro Garza Garcia Garza Mexico Coahuila Nueva Leon San Luis Potosi Saltillo Nuevo Leon Galan Falcon Garcia San Antonio Texas Art Gallery H. Mueller Commerce Street Mueller

Bargain column offers diverse Texas farm properties for sale

Rural real estate listing details several parcels near San Antonio, Leona river, and Rio Frio with improvements including houses, mills, and water systems. Listings note irrigation, fencing, cattle, and dairy potential, with prices from 1 200 to 12 000 and calls for inquiries to L A Castro and L L C via local office.

Moore International Railroad Leona River Uvalde L. C Rio Frio Frio Valde County LL. C

Rail line to Pleasonton eyed by San Antonio and Aransas Pass

The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad contemplates a Pleasan ton branch to reach the Calaveras creek area about 19 miles from the town and 21 miles from San Antonio. Col Sidney Mead of Floresville leads the push and pledges to donate a river bridge if contracted. The project would require about fifty to sixty thousand dollars plus rights of way and depot grounds, with Pleasanton residents urged to prepare for a possible railroad arrival.

San Antonio and Aransas Pass Pleasanton Calaveras Creek San Antonio Sidney Mead Floresville Pleasanton Monitor

Real Estate Deals on Olive to Duval Streets

Our House and Estate Agency offers multiple properties for sale or rent. Listings include three room houses on Olive Sherman Chavez Hidalgo and other streets with monthly payments, a ten acre irrigable tract on South Vesa Street, a five room house on San Pedro Avenue, and a four room house on Duval Street. Several parcels on Brooks and Crosby streets are also available.

Olive Street Sherman Street South -Vesa Street Nolan Hackberry Streets Bexar County San Antonio San Pedro Avenue Chavez Street Hidalgo Street Hidalgo Concho Streets Lachapelle Cameron Street Duval Street Fusee Sons Crosby Street North Leona Street Austin Street

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the Daily Light Jauta Palma China Mapilla Sierra de Catorce San Salvador San Pablo la Presita Sam Emerson I. Dia Coe Corpus and the Gulf Road Pancoast & Son Lions L. A San Antonio River San Jose Ditch Main Plaza San Pedro Springs Lorenzo Castro Indiana San Jose Mission Loxinzo Castro ANDRO Saml T. Cubhing Joseph Coob Theo. Hiesser D. Quasso Matin Plaza French Building New York Geo. Revurer Two Brothers Saloon Alamo Streets Duleing F. Groos & Co Tiuo Anxton JW. Guass,v.p Jas. P. Bann Traders National Bank San Antonio, Texas J.8. Alexander Ancn A. Alexander Texas National Bank Parpin J. 8. Alexander G. W. Brackenridge H. 4. Andrews Augustus Belknap B. F. Yoakum Jorosa Live Stock Exchange Bureau OF Information Aransas Avenue E Tte N. B Joseph Hermann A. Seffel M. Herweck K. A. Seffel & CO N. Alamo St Joske Bros Washington COR, W. Commerce and Laredosts Lone Star City Rudolph Singer Veramendi Garden Nic Damken Floyd & CO Commission Merchants & Brokers Soledad Street Orricz Strand Galveston J. A. H. Hosack McC. Newton Hosage & Newton UCHR West Comal Look Patent Office J. R. Littell Washington, D. C U.S, Patent Office Cal Irevlars Givin Alban Tcheovernformatic Electric Belt Co Washington St Chicago, Ill Mission Garden Ludwig Mahneke Bell & Bro’s G. A. Johnston H. M. CarRoll Drs. Johnston & Carroll West Commerce Street Ely Prank Starr Trevino Avenue Dan J. Colton John H. Bolton W. Houston St Our House and Estate Agency Martinez Creek Santa Clara Street la Street Eve On Hacklee Street Nolan and Burnet Baltimore Avenue Avenue C Oak Twelfth Street Seventh Eighth Streets Tonio Purchasing Agency Colton & Bolton Auctioneers J. W. Bradley J. N. Groesbeeck Real Estate Exchange For East Houston Street Ragland & CO City Drug Kim A. Dreiss Alamo Plaza Mau Gerwick Bay Matagorda Bay New Orleans Mobile Biloxi Express Wella Fargo &Co Texas Express Co Chevalier Antonio Harry L. Fowler Rice Brothers & CO Houston St Ini Jas. D. Devine Soledad St Courthouse San Sunset Drug Store Sunset Depot Prescription Department John U. Bodenmann Lone Star & Pacific Saloon John Guhmann
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