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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1885

Page

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Grand Jury Reports Malfeasance Allegations Against Justice Neuendorff

A district court petition filed by the Texas Bexar County grand jury accuses Justice Max Neuendorff of official misconduct. It details affidavits against numerous individuals for vagrancy, alleged bribery to secure affidavits, improper fines and judgments, and falsified court entries. The relators seek suspension and ouster plus costs.

Grand Jury Max Neuendorffl Tur State of Texas Bexar County Max Neuendorff Nolin Justice of the Peace Regina Sanchez Mary Katie Hutchinson Alias Miller Dolores Fiores Barbara Cana Sarah Smith Carlotta Galvan Refugio Villegas Lily Georgia Guerrera Adamon Jesusa Espinosa Georgie Ellis Nellie Morre Blanche Josefa Marquez Cuca Esparza Hattie Baxter Mrs. Ray Modesto Zurniga Juan de la Barrera Barrera Neuendorff de Modesta Zunigalda Baker Barbara Cano Cuco Esparza Georgia Ellis Dolores Flores Justisa Garza Emma Nickerson Ida Grey Nellie Howard Kitty Hutchinson Or Miller Vicinte Garza Miller State of Texas Bexar Ida Baker Cuca Espinoza Ilda Gray Merritt Tom Harrison Harrison L. M. Gregory W. M. EpaGar Prier Bat J. R. Davis G. M. Gorvon G. RemMann A. D. Jonss B. J. Mauermann A. Y. Walton C. K. Crawtord A. P. Rivas William M. Edgar W M. Epaar Grerce R. Dasntet M. Yrurrt, Jr

Hotel Guests and Notables Stay at San Antonio Inns

A lengthy travel note lists guests and travelers at the Southern hotel and Hotel Menger in San Antonio. Names include B Merriman and lady from Denison, K de Lanzac of New Orleans, L Mahneke, Ed Braden, W S Palm of Stockdale, Dr R H Phelan of St Louis, P J Lewis, Wells Fargo official W B Davis, J Crockett, G W Brackenridge party, George Bartholomaie of Baltimore, and many others from cities like Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Galveston, and New York, with movements toward New York, Leon Springs, El Paso, and other locales.

B. Merriman Lady Denison Southern K. de Lanzac G. R. Finlay & Co New Orleans C. Robertson C. O. Westbrook Lavernia L. Mahneke Leon Springs Ed. Braden Colorado County W.S. Palm Stockdale Wilson County R. H. Phelan St. Louis San Antonio Gus Schildren Chicago P. J. Lewis Austin H. A. Carrington W. B. Davis Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express el Paso Houston J. Crockett G. W. Brackenridge Nice Berta Brackenridge Miss Handy International Great Northern New York George Bartholomaie Little Joker Gail & Ax Baltimore Gonzales F. M. Crawford Maverick L. C. Stafford Texas A. W. Littledale Boston Herman Cohn J. Benedict J. Hirsch Corpus Christi John J. Burke Robert ‘Thomas P. W. ‘Thomas Eagle Pass W. W. Burt Philadelphia Louisville Carrington Missouri Pacific Railway John Adams John H. Dewes Louis Leaman Sam Tutt T. G. Glaubenshlee N. ‘I. Davis George Bartholomaei R. M. ‘Thomas Stewart Brackett C. N. KE Persemer Tuttle Ranch G. F. King Cincinnati J. B. Quigley The Menger

Denial and serenade clash on San Pedro politics

Alejo Perez and Juan Barrera deny telling the Express about the San Pedro Political club. Morin calls the report unfair. A serenade disturbance on Commerce Street ends with a frightened dog falling from a verandah onto a pedestrian.

Alejo Perez Juan E. Barrera Toto The Express San Pedro Perez Morin the Express Commerce Street Western Union Morris’ Store

Doctors Remove Large Neck Tumor From Young Lady

Dr. Burnham assisted by Dr. A. P. Davis performed a difficult neck tumor removal yesterday afternoon with success. One physician opposed to advertising declined the case, deeming it dangerous. The patient is recovering as well as could be expected.

Divorce petition filed by Narcissa Scharff in Texas case

Narcissa Scharff files for divorce from Emil Scharff on grounds of cruelty. The case mentions the State of Texas versus Max Neuendorff and a stray line about cigarette smokers and operas puff not sticking to the lips.

Narcissa Scharff Emil Scharff State of Texas Max Neuendorff Office of Justice of the

Cornwall described as a desirable rural home region near New York

The invitation from Homeland Cornwall-on-Hudson announces Antoinette Brown's marriage to William J. McGown on September 24 1885 at noon. The clipping extols Cornwall as beautiful with mountain scenery valleys and bays reachable by steamboat and rail, noting Idlewild Houghton Farm and prime building sites and praising McGown a San Antonio real estate agent.

Cornwall-on-Hudson New York Antoinette Brown William J. McGown Cornwall Hudson River New York City Erie Ontario and Western West Shore Buffalo N. P. Willis Houghton Farm McGown San Antonio Liear

Gale Rages Over Lake Michigan Sinks Two Fishermen

A heavy northerly gale battered the Lake Michigan region with waves higher than season’s seen. Four schooners wrecked with crews rescued. two unknown fishermen drowned near the north pier after a breaker swept them away. Life-saving crews and nearby sailors attempted rescues but were swept into the lake. bodies not recovered.

CuicaGo Lake Michigan Life Savin Station

The celebrated Eagle Wringer advertised for households

An advertisement promotes the Eagle Wringer as essential for every economical housekeeper. It boasts health and time savings, claiming over 700 in use in the city and 4,000 in Texas, selling at 50 cents per week through J. F. Zang at the Texas Installment House. Also lists rental and loan services nearby with dates and locations.

Texas J. F. Zang East Houston St

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