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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1885
Page
4
San Antonio reports a bustle of activity from markets and theaters to police and rail updates. Events include a six-shooter ordinance enforcement, a baseball game at Sunset depot, and social notices amid smallpox concerns and new railroad offices.
Mr Ferguson, chair of the Advertising committee, defends allocations while the Lieur protests underfunding compared with other daily papers. The Lieur reports Volksfest ad plans and vows to drop ads if rates remain unfair, noting its support for event but objection to pricing. The piece hints at rivalry between local papers over distribution of funds.
A flood of guests arrives in the city, including Mr. Arnold Meyer from Austin, Miss Adele Von Koehring from New Braunfels, and many others listed with residences and affiliations. The report notes several movements, baptisms of travelers, and staff changes across rail lines and firms, with major figures visiting or staying at the Southern and Maverick hotels.
Mr F A Magi representing Jayne Magi arrives in the Alamo City last Saturday night and disrupts local cigar dealers. He is described as a rustler from an antique period, yet a very young man, threatening to secure all orders and leave dealers with no cigars.
Master reports a party including Captain Hennessey and Captain Luff of the Eighth cavalry Mrs Dr Benton and B F Bash were aboard a steamer caught in a Gulf of Mexico cyclone last week. The ship weathered the storm after 69 hours at sea and 12 hours without reckoning in fog while traveling from Brownsville to Galveston.
Bishop Neraz warned parishioners against celebrating Italy's unification as antithetical to Catholic teaching. He contrasted Mexican independence and American Fourth of July festivities and said no good Catholic should participate. He also urged that the celebration not occur again next year.
Saturday afternoon Mrs Apoli naria Giraud widow of late ex mayor F Giraud died after years of suffering. A San Antonio native, she lived in the city 65 years and was known for charity. Survived by five sons and four daughters. Funeral delayed for a son visiting from out of town.
Earl Tolden and numerous locals faced fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a Saturday disturbance on Military plaza. George McKay, McCormick, Denman, Mann and others were fined from $5 to $10. one deputy was cleared. A pistol incident near Fort Allen drew charges and dismissals.
The Volksfest committee set ad allocations for city papers without consulting offices leading to charges of bias. William Ferguson defends the process noting funds were allocated by the directory to papers and expected broader support without pay. He urges unity as the event aims for success despite disagreements. A separate notice lists marriage licenses issued and announces Louis Spahn Bakery at 228 Commerce Street with ready assortments.
Fragments advertise Brown's Iron Bitters for dyspepsia and ministerial debility, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Eagle Wringer benefits, and local grocers and hardware listings. Notices include rental inquiry for Vienna restaurant and loan office services with dates and addresses.
An advertisement touts Mor Leys T X 8 Ague Tonic as a cure for chill suffering with no quinine or harsh drugs. It claims rapid, permanent relief by cleansing the stomach and toning kidneys and liver, and improving bowel action even in chronic cases. Sold by F Kalteyer. Also rental notices for three two story houses with furniture offered near 402 East Houston Street.
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