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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1885

Page

4

Lights and notices from the city stalls and streets

A bustling roundup of local items includes gun hire ads at Olsmith Arms, clothing sales at Emerson's, a private Third ward dance, marriage license for James Frost and Louisa Jannett, repairs ordered for Spring street bridge, and various notices from post office positions to social events and legal cases.

Olsmith Arms Co Young & Arnold Emerson’s James Frost Louisa Jannett Walter Scott Spring Street Dodson Sidney James Newcomb

Notable Visitors and Residents at the Southern and City Hotels

A long list of prominent individuals and visitors are noted in the city, including Mrs. W. A. Bonynge returning home, W. R. Wright of Beeville, H. R. Laird of Gonzales, and Colonel Buck Hamilton of Bandera. Others from Seguin, Brackett, San Diego, Houston, and beyond are registered or stopping at the Southern, Menger, or travelling to Austin and New York as winter plans unfold.

W. A. Bonynge W.R. Wright Beeville H. R. Laird Gonzales John Cresson Centre Point Buck Hamilton Bandera County Thomas Johnson Seguin S. M. Lugger James I. Leps R. K. Mosel Major Eckles Leon Springs Lott Aransas Pass International New York State San Antonio Licutz C.S. Nevill Presidio County Southern Pacific Southern Austin F. G. Morris H. S. Haste Charles Langhatz John E. Young Texas C. Fanning Palestine B. Huestfield Cincinnati Co. A. Towner Memphis Herman Kuehm Galveston G. W. Yerby James J. Armstrong New York K. M. Thompson Boston L.T. Botts Houston Henry B. Storkneer Maverick S. R. Fisher S. K. Davis John F. Weare Chicago T. M. Harwood C. H. Eppelsheiner New Orleans I’. L. Johnston Joseph Eck Springfield G. B. Ellis Saltillo Mexico John Molesworth

Local Drivers Fined Under City Ordinances

Hugh Wallis fined five dollars for immoderate driving under back ordinance. Alex Fenner also fined five dollars for the same charge. Charles Mitchell fined nine dollars for insulting language toward Francis Jackson. Catarina Adalos fined five dollars for drunken behavior. Francisco Arredondo fined five dollars for careless driving in a renewal of penalties.

Hugh Wallis Alex Fenner Charles Mitchell Francis Jackson Catarina Adalos Francisco Arredondo

Domestic quarrel on South Concho street sparks neighbor attention

A morning dispute between a man and his wife escalated as they armed themselves with chairs. Neighbors investigated but no arrests were made. The report also lists multiple deaths and several property costs in various wards and streets.

South Concho Street

Card of Thanks from the Roos family for fire department aid

Mr. and Mrs. C. Roos of 1005 Avenue C express heartfelt thanks for last night’s fire department services and to the Howard and Hackett families. C. Roos of 501 Austin street. Miss Lucinda Hall, sister of Mr. Frank A. Hall, died at her brother’s Government hall residence after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Mr. Roos Simon Schorr C. Roos Avenue C Howard Hackett Austin Street Lucinda Hall Frank A. Hall Eighth Cavalry Band Government Hall

Boy George Ive Missing Since September

A boy named George Henry Ive of Presa Street opposite Broom Street has been missing since September 22 at 10 AM. He was last seen wearing a brown check shirt and knicker Docker trousers and was barefoot. police are seeking any information.

George Henry Ive Presa Street Broom Street

Pleasant dance on Dolorosa street hosted by Mr W A Staples

A very pleasant dance was given last night on Dolorosa street in a vacant warehouse by Mr. W. A. Staples visiting from San Marcos. Attendees included Miss Porter, Miss Varga, Miss Hernandez, Miss Mudd, Miss J. Walton, Miss Bruni, Miss Weling, Messrs. Ben Varga, Ed Froboese Jr, J. Almsted, Owen and Joe Truax, Ernest Castro, Ben Goldschmidt, Arthur Dunn, J. B. Crothers, H. Wagner and others.

Dolorosa Street W. A. Staples San Marcos Porter Misses Varga Hernandez Misses Mudd J. Walton Bruni Misses Weling Messrs Ben Varga Ed Froboese, Jr J. Almsted Owen Joe Truax Ernest Castro Ben Goldschmidt Arthur Dunn J. B. Crothers H. Wagner

Fight on Alamo plaza ends with arrests on street

A midday melee on the west side of Alamo plaza before Meyer's saloon pits butcher Schelper against ice man Eddie Ashley. After blows, Ashley retaliates and both are led away by officers, with Officer Zenk accidentally falling in the mud. Also noted are routine notices about Barrett's circus, a fire watch, clerk appointments, and Brown's Iron Bitters advertisements.

Alamo Plaza Meyer Schelper Eddie Ashley Ashley Zenk

Turner Hall Minstrel Show Promises A Lively Evening

Turner hall hosts McIntyre Heath with Lew Benedict DeWitt and Kerwan in a featured minstrel lineup. The program includes Delauer’s contortions and a mix of grave and gay performances by top soloists, aiming for a strong season opening in San Antonio. Cigarettes note Opera Paffs. policy aside.

Turner Hall McIntyre & Heath San Antonio Lew Benedict Huey Dougherty DeWitt Kerwan Delauer Grave Gay

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the Daily Light Carter & Mullaly Undertakers United States Otto Bergstrom T. H. Gray Bergstrom & Gray Blum Street Menger Hotel A. Zilian’s Commerce and Alamo Streets Tete Hilton & Young Soledad Street Loan and Commission Brokers the Great Western Insurance Co., of Toronto Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co the Hibernia the Lion London East Texas Tyler the Houston Insurance Co L. Garza de If Subj Seok Kl. Garza Soledad Houston Street Fred Smith James P. Meza R. Reudiger Schwartz Fiores and Belvin Streets Alamo San Pedro Springs Travis Park Methodist Church Josephine Seffel North Street Ed. Stevens G. FE. Loya Medina Loya Kinnam Pullman Wabash Harry C. Miller Martin Muench Thomas Sharpe Eagle Pass Ignacio Cortez Sid Stanniforth Giesen Kd. Dockelmayer H. Perroni San Luis Dan Weber Linir Bennett McFadden Pullman Company St. Louie Commerce Casino Warrens Liaura F. B. Earnest Cotulla Judge Earnest Huston Precinct No. 1 Mra. O. F Bed Rock Little Red Recorder’s Court Maggie Buckhold Eutertis A. Limime Stephen Polacker Joseph Baetz Market Street First Ward A. Zalmanzig Third Ward Brazilio Palacios B. F. Yoakum Dwyer Avenue Rafael Castillo Lavaca Street Fourth Ward A. Matthews Lafitte Street Simon Fest, Jr South Flores Street T. A. Connor Wells, Fargo & Co Carnbray Victoria Amanda Layson Crawfordville Ind Louis Spahn Commerce Street OF the Building and Loan Association Die Ceameat Osiei Spockt Hte Neue de Bomat Tee Levcex Oya Sore Pety Bass Royal Baking Owder Company Wall Street Turner Opera House Ernest Rische Eer McIntyre and Heath Minstrels Rische’s L. V. Weathers M. D THE Speeks Ecpevisere Ces W. A. Bonyngre Finance Committee M. Freerborn Bolton Finance Com Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Building and Loan Association Soledad Block Soledad Streets Commerce St City of Seerion L. S Bryan Callaghan E. P. Claudon Casino Street R,. Beckmann Vicinity G. B. Frank Bennington Dwight Star Sea Island Frank Salamostore LA van Som West Commerce and Casino Streets E. S. Watters Jol W West Emerson RLEY Sigontanas F. Kalteyer & Son Frank J. Beitel Great Northern Morley F. Kalteyer & In Avenue B Parscnlars W. 7Th St W.M. Locke Oracl Old Iron Works John Holmgreen RS. A. R. Gregory’s Nacogdoches Street Spieshagen & Co East Houston Street Mae G. M. Samuel Notary Public A. Reiman A. Reimars Camargo Street Spielhagen & Co East House Ton Street Aransas Railroad Lachappelle AN Antonio North Flores St Hunnery Johnson
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