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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1885

Page

4

Local notices and events in San Antonio crowd the day

Dengue fever rises to over one hundred cases as physicians stay busy. Constables report a mail wagon collision on Commerce street and Justice Max Neuendorff faces potential suspension as grand jury cites malfeasance. Volksfest prep includes rifle team selection and millinery openings.

Olemith Arms Co Young & Arnold Elk Lodge No Knights of Pythias District Court San Antonio Tapis George Schroeder J. HH. Kampmarap Green Sheldon Francisco Sanchez Wurzbach Freie Presse W. H. Huston Max Neuendorff Michael Walpert Liaur Belknap Rifles McIntyre & Heath Stephen Polacker James Henry H. Perroni San Luis San Saba W. H. Simms Max Neuendorfff Noonan Commerce Street John Chadwell

Market touches across London Liverpool Chicago notes and prices

The records show London Liverpool and Chicago markets with spot prices steady to firm for grains and fibers. Wheat and corn trade active with varying futures and cash bids as receipts and shipments are reported across major exchanges.

Chicago

Recorder Court Dismissals and Fines Over Local Violations

Adam Franz leaves team and is dismissed. Gus Shilander fined five dollars for hack ordinance. R Sanchez Jr. same offense continued. Chas Dever fined five dollars for careless driving. William Lippe dismissed after license renewal for selling beer without license. Minerva Johnson insults Susan Dumbrey in church over a quarter dispute. both previously fined as vagrants. Jennie Porter and Mrs McFarland quarrel over yard drying clothes. Porter fined ten dollars and discharged. Maria Lewis, Julia Stone quarrel with fight report noted. Julia fined ten dollars and discharged. Antonio S Barrera lumber dwelling costs. Manuel Bolino lumber office and stable costs.

Adam Franz Gus. Shilander R. Sanchez, Jr Chas. Dever William Lippe Minerva Johnson Susan Dumbrey Min Recorder’s Court Dickey McFarland Jennie Porter Jennie

Neighborly Dispute Referred for Peace Band Request

Julia Stone, a colored woman, asked Max Neuendorff to place neighbor Maria Louis under a peace band after claiming Louis terrorized her and her husband stayed home to protect her. Julia showed bruised eyes and gave an affidavit to Justice Anton Adam for action.

Julia Stone Max Neuendorff Maria Louis Julia Virago Anton Adam

Turner Anniversary Social Set by San Antonio Verein

The Turn Verein of San Antonio plans a grand banquet and ball on October 10 marking the society's 20th anniversary. Invitations will be sent to neighboring vereins. Arrangements committee includes Simon Schorr R Becker Emil Kuehn August Briam and William McAllister.

Turn Verein San Antonio Messrs Simon Schorr R. Becker Emil Kuehn August Briam William McAllister

Feast of Tabernacles Held at Temple Beth El

The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated today at Temple Beth El with services at 10 o’clock led by Rev. Dr. I. Lewinthal. The holiday service featured agreeable choral music with Professor Barbour, Sarah Lande, Bertha Frank, Marie Lacoste, Lillie Mayer, Goldstein, Halberl, and Charton among the choir.

Tabernacles Temple Beth el I. Lewinthal Professor Barbour Sarah Lande Bertha Frank Marie Lacoste Lillie Mayer Mr. Goldstein Messrs Halberl and Charton

Two Women Involved in Saloon Corridor Scrimmage Near Depot

Yesterday about 10 o clock two colored women employed at the International and Great Northern depot stock pens fought near the Silver Star saloon by the depot. The quarrel, sparked by taunts about a woman, ended as police arrived and the combatants fled, one dropping a razor which the officers recovered.

Silver Star International Great Northern

San Pedro club mocks independe nt papers and press self interest

At a San Pedro Political club meeting Mr Walter Scott claimed no independent papers exist in town. He cited the Licar as once independent but now refusing to publish to avoid losing money. He noted Scott lampooned Colonel Belknap after column space was given and warned against men abusing newspapers in public meetings.

Walter Scott San Pedro Licar Scott Belknap Open Council

Minerva Johnson and Sue Dumbrey In Church Fray

In a Macedonia Baptist church service a colored woman Minerva Johnson assaulted Susan Dumbrey over a debt dispute. Minerva threatened and choked Susan while others offered rewards to fight. The altercation ended with settlement by the Recorder this morning.

Macedonia Baptist Church Minerva Johnson Susan Dumbrey Minerval Sue Minnie Recorder

Storage of Hay Within San Antonio Fire Limits

City ordinance regulates hay storage within fire limits requiring secure covered buildings and limits to eight thousand pounds. Exemptions apply to stone or brick structures with tin roofs for loose hay fodder oats or straw. Passed September 16 1885 signed by Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk E P Claudon.

City of San Antonio

Nominates Ticket as Platform Advances in Albany Convention

Saratoga September 23 The Republican convention heard delegations as resolutions favored civil service reform and tariff protection. Davenport nominated for Governor with Carr for Lieutenant Governor amid cheers. Other statewide offices named by acclamation. The platform condemns free trade and defends equal rights and civil service enforcement.

Saratoga Committee On Resolutions Senate 8. V. Leech Carr Anson F. Wood James W. Wadsworth Charles Ulrich New York Edward B. Thomas Chenango William P. van Ransaeler Republican Party of Congress Abor Grant Democratic Party Nationable Higgins Thomas Chase Pillsbury Aquilla Jones Canal Herat Berlin Prince Bismarck Spain Madrid Mexico Enrique Chavarri Monitor Republikano Adolfo Martinez Correo de Sud

General Schofield visits Fort Russell inspection report

General Schofield returned to Rock Springs by special train and inspected new Fort Russell buildings under Major Lord. He found the town quiet with mine workers increasing. troops stay until discharge miners depart.

General Schofield Rock Springs Fort Russell Major Lord Schofield

Emerson’s Sale of Fine Law Books and Diamonds

A notice advertises a sale of fine law books including Texas reports at Emerson's, with diamonds offered in solitaires and clusters at bargains from $5. It also promotes Theraley’s T-X for malaria symptoms, sold by F. Kalteyer & Son.

Emerson’s Emerson Trorley F. Kalteyer & Son Morley F. Kalteyer & N

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