Local items from downtown shops and events
A snapshot of city life with notices on guns for hire, hay markets, cheap fine goods, a celery vendor, and a dyer. City court fines noted, weddings planned, funerals and theater reviews, sidewalk blockading, police headgear, a new political club, a dance hall reopening, horse accidents, and school supplies advertised with storefronts and dates in 19th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsmith Arms Co
Pista
Emerson’s
Michigan
Labatt’s
Market Street
Geo. Caen
Laban’s
Recorder’s Court
Lorra
District Court
Uunt
Alexander
Avenue D
Third Street
Grand Jury
Josephine Rimbold
William B. Mulvey
St. Mary’s Church
Emerson
Navarro Street
San Antonio
Fashion Theatre
Charles Emmett
Young Men’s Democratic Association
Blas Mateo
Laredo and
Obraje
Frank Starr
Frank Starr, Jr
Pitt & Meek’s
Young Starr
Little Red
Building Permits Report for First Ward and Kira Ward
Yesterday permits approved for L. W. Hay to add a dwelling on San Marcos street western side costing 150 dollars. Kach plans a lumber stable on Cassiano street western side costing 50 dollars. Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad seeks lumber reading room and storehouse on Cherry street western side of Kira ward costing 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hay
San Marcos Street
First Ward
Kach
Cassiano Street
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
Cherry Street
Kira Ward
Alexander vs Carothers Sea right case in District Court
In Kinney county Alexander sues for 11 leagues of land. Original suit in County court. now in District Court with major Texas figures John Hancock and Senator Maxey representing the defendants. Noted as a high-profile matter likely to extend over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Vs. Carothers & Searight
Laintiff
Alexander
Kinney County
Jane Clark
Waco
John L. Dyer
Same Place
Colonel Peeler
Austin
Goodrich
John Hancock
Maxey
Disorderly conduct and fines in local cases at large
Charles Stewart insulted Maggie Bond and was dismissed. A Koesch, drunk, fined $7 in one case and dismissed in another. Dan Webber drunk and disorderly fined $10. Julian de la Cruz drunk and fined $5. Others appear as drunk and disorderly with various penalties. Oldest Established Bakery advertises fresh bread and baked goods at Louis Spahn’s, 228 Commerce Street. Owl cigarettes advertised as Opera Putts for lip adhesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart
Maggie Bond
A. Koesch
Dan Webber
Julian de la Cruz
Fn Caste
R. Caste
Ned Amas O Brien
Ned Amas O Brien Being Druck and Down, Atts Garela
M. B. Inman
Vana
Joe Parker
Louis Spahn
Commerce Street
Notable Visitors and Residents at the Southern and Menger Hotels
Local society notes list Mrs. W. L. Carter and Louis Shierman among guests at the Southern in Pearsall, with others including Major A. J. Fry, Mr. Charles W. Ogden, Col. E. Rt. Lane, and many out-of-town guests from Houston, Austin, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. Ex-officials, ranchers, doctors, and travelers gather for the wool and cotton season as a wide array of names arrive for business and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Carter
Peargall
Southern
Emma Frederick
A. J. Fry
Louis Shierman
Charles Shierman
E. Shierman
Houston
Fielder
Val Verde County
Ed. Steves, Jr
Bride
San Antonio
Charles W. Ogden
A. H. Bailey
V. S
Austin
Monroe Miller
Joseph Schmitt
Kegle Pass
John Owens
Philadelphia
City
Menger
Texas
J. M. Clark
Denison
O. J. Parker
New York
A. W. Burroughs
Uvalde
L. Froment
M. Strauss
Sol Baumen
St. Louis
F. B. Tiehner
Indianapolis
B. F. Custer
Galveston
W. Myhart
P. Myhart
C. H. Nash
O. M. Gaines
E. W. Adkins
W. E. Fithian
R B. Bowie
R. Houston
W. J. Neville
H. J. Haste
Taylor
A. Quattro
John Smith
L. A. Cohen
The
Maverick
R. M. Thoman
George Witting
Columbus
H. C. Chambers
George C. Rivers
Maggie Erwin
Ennis
H. Meede
E. Melcher
Milwaukee
Tim
E. M. Stotsenburg
Kinney County
Thto
Felix
St. Hedwig
R. Fenby
John B. Ludlum
Thos. H. Wireless
Carothers
J. C. Gorham
A. W. Gifford
Monterey
Jos. Kek
Springfield
Robert Fasnacht
New Orleans
F. N. Belgrano
San Francisco
the Menger
Sickness in City Stirs Talk of Rail Link Influence
A countryman on East Commerce street acted distressed and pale, later diagnosed as sea sickness from rough streets after a fast wagon ride. A Mexican and a young woman on Avenue C also fell ill. Observers speculate railroad construction may affect local health, urging continued improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Commerce Street
J. W. Englewood
Avenue C
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Postmaster Adds Two Carriers for 1885 Route
The Postmaster J. P. Newcomb received orders from the first Assistant Postmaster General in Washington to appoint two more carriers starting October 1, 1885. The recommendation came from Postal Inspector Norton who recently visited San Antonio. The service will extend to Government bill near the International depot and the Arsenal vicinities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Newcomb
Washington
Norton
San Antonio
International Depot
Arsenal
Probate court actions record multiple will admissions and guardianships
The Probate court admitted the last will of Honora T. Urbahn and named A. Urbahn as executor without bond. Appraisers were appointed for Koehler, Corbett, and Green. Administrators and guardians were authorized for several estates, with bonds set for Kate E. A. Brown and Maria. Additional orders covered distributions, sales to pay debts, and guardianships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honora T. Urbahn
A. Urbahn
William Koehler
M. F. Corbett
John A. Green, Jr
H. A. Pugh
Pempares
William Gibbs
J. M. Penaloza
Sarah Dargan
Philip Dargan
Kate E. A. Brown
Katie E. A. Christian
Ernestine Lastene
Johanna Bowers
Maria
School Board Acts on Salaries and Assignments
At a September 21 meeting the city School Board reviewed the 1885-6 budget, approved salary increases for principals and janitors, accepted Miss Lula Konkle’s resignation, reassigned Miss M Nelson and others, and considered pupil excess and book funding issues. A petition for removing Professor Brown and wife was reviewed and rejected. the board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
Callaghan
Smye
Hambleton
Belknap
Smith
Gallagher
Petitio
Matthews
Halberh
Crossley
C. W. Crossley
Third Ward
Helen Preston
First Ward
Agnes Cotton
Fourth Ward
J. Merrick
Second Ward
Alex Kuhn
Lula Konkle
M. Nelson
Miss Konkle
Ada Della Torre
R. D. Jones
Santa Clara
C. W. Luckie
W. Pratt
S.J. Sutton
M. N. Brown
Professor Brown
Brown
The Markets Reported Volatile Cotton and Grains
New York on September 22 shows firm world futures with cotton spots steady and futures in mixed decline, notably September through December terms. Chicago reports wheat firm and higher, corn weak, pork and lard prices dull, with strong wheat receipts and large corn shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Siynepoon
Orleans
Amputation Planned For Wounded Man At Santa Rosa
Clint Winston, injured by a railroad car at Santa Rosa, lies in a precarious condition as gangrene sets in. Surgeons led by Lee have decided to amputate the leg above the knee, though concerns remain about his ability to survive the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Winston
Santa Rosa Hospital
Gangreen
Lee
A Colored Logician and Town Notices
A humorous anecdote features Albert Richardson calling himself a mayoral bodyguard as he tries to secure two dollars from City Clerk Claudon who hesitates until the mayor proves the authority. Other items promote Brown's Iron Bitters for health, a Mark's Sunday School fundraiser, a September 24 meeting of Sunset Hose Company, a hardware ad for Frank J Beitel, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, a Vienna restaurant for rent, and a loan office offering collateral loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Richardson
Callaghan
Claudon
Richardson
A Wonderful Run for Mor Leys T X Sague Tonic
Mor Leys T X Sague Tonic gains fame for curing chill-suffering people without quinine or other harmful drugs. The tonic cleanses the stomach tones kidneys and liver and aids bowel action even in chronic cases. Sold by F Kalteyer & Co. Also property sale includes three two story houses with furniture and carpets offered at less than half price. apply Bradley & Groesbeck 402 East Houston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Lorra
Emerson’s
Emerson's
Emerson
Morley
F. Kalteyer & Son
F. Kalteyer & Cn
Bradley & Groesbeck
East
Houston Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Light
Carter & Mullaly
Undertakers
Alamo Plaza
United States
T. H. Gray
Bergstrom & Gray
Blum Street
Mr Hotel
Otto Bergstrom
A. Zilian’s
Menger Hotel
Commerce and
Alamo Streets
Hilton & Young
Soledad Street
Loan and Commission Brokers
the Great Western Insurance Co., of
Toronto
S Springfeld Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Hibernia
the Lion, of
London
East Texas
Tyler
the Houston Insurance Co
Spawyings Bank
L. Garza
Bankerits
Sate Deposit and Trust Co
Ted
Freie Presse
Probate Court
Prof. Brown
Brisbane
Ivertis
Tae
Royal Baking Owder Company
Wall Street
Turner Opera House
Bevest Rescue
McIntyre and Heath
Minstrels
Roemer
Ear
Rische’s
L. V. Weathers
Commerce St
Florida
Ponce de Leon
P. Bonknight
Micanopy
Frank J. Beitel
International and Great Northern
Vienna Restaurant
Charles Hummel & Son
Aransas
Vicinity
G. B. Frank
Alamo
Ents & Yard
Bennington
Dwight Star
Sea Island
Lonsdale
Diamond Hill
Frank Salamo
Alamo Flaza
West
Old Ron Works
John Holmgreen
Chris Iller
Government Hill
Avenue C. W
Mary A. R. Gregory
Spielhagen & Co
Nale
V. M. Samuel
Notary Pusuic
Ges A
A. Reimann
Streee
Camargo Street
Bpielhagen & Co
East Oulton Street
Aransas Railroad Depot
Lachappelle’s Soap Works
South Flores Street
Antonio
North Flores St
Courthouse
Allcready
G. Johnson
Batt
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