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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1885

Page

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Mammoth Wolfson store expands with new departments

San Antonio merchant L Wolfson rewired his vast dry goods emporium moving to iron columns and reorganizing stock into clearly defined departments. Miss Sens heads lace and novelty goods while Messrs Jackson Kalisky supervise dress fabrics and the rest of a bustling, space rich shopping palace.

Tricobin’s Sarah’s Moses Jackson Max Kalisky Sens San Antonio Newmarket A. Zitron R. Wolfson New York Boston Philadelphia Messrs Doer Froebel

Breyer Refuses Double Fare After San Antonio Run

Hackmen in San Antonio show brusque courtesy. Adam Breyer, driver of No 57, took Mrs Meyer by back route and collected $20 instead of $1. He returned the excess this morning after discovering the error.

San Antonio Jehu Adam Breyer Ublic

Fire hose dispute at yesterday’s blaze prompts denial

William Hoefling Sr denies telling Licur reporter he refused Sunset Hose Company No 2 access to their hose at yesterday’s fire. He blames Heitgen of Company 1 and notes a prior refusal on election day. Foreman Manger of Sunset Hose says several crew members claim Hoefling refused them the hose.

William Hoefling, Sr Licur Company No Sunset Hose Company Heitgen Company. 1 Foreman Manger Hoefling Manger Loefling

Malfeasance Allegation Involving Justice Neuendorff Case

Report details alleged corruption linked to Justice Neuendorff. Witness R. Cannon recalls a receipt for 16.45 signed by Neuendorff, allegedly paid by Fant to affect a prior rape case involving Annie Washington. Payment witnessed by Jose Cassanovas and hotel clerk Charles Rose.

Justice Neuendorff Licar R. ©. Cannon Annie Washington Grand Jury Max Neuendorff Fant Central Hotel Jose Cassanovas Charles Rose Goodrich

Church Services and Meetings Listed in City

A bulletin lists Sunday services at Madison Square Presbyterian St James A M E St James Zavalla Concho churches Tenth Street Methodist First Presbyterian New Light Baptist St Pauls and other congregations Pastor names include Rev Scudder Dr G J Starnes Rev J Holmes and Mack Henson with service times and Sunday school hours noted for each location.

Madison Square Presbyterian Church Mr. Scudder St. James Zavalla and Concho Streets G. J. Starnes Tenth Street Methodist Church Sunset Depot Morrow F. m James Hammond First Presbyterian Church Houston North Flores Streets J. W. Neil D. D Astor New Light Baptist Church J. Holmes St. Paul’s Temperance Literary Band of Hope Mack Henson

Disorderly man arrested on South Laredo street

Officer Garcia arrested a man who gave his name as Matt Locke for disorderly conduct and suspicious behavior on South Laredo street near Mr Flory's residence about 10 30. Locke claimed to be a stock dealer or horse trader and said he arrived in town last night seeking a place to stay. He showed a bee for 200 at the Recorder's court and was released after testimony.

Garcia Matt Locke South Laredo Mr. Flory Mr. Garcia Recorder Locke Locke Says He Is A Stock Dealer, Or Horse Trader, As Mr. Garcia Marshal Cardenas Recorder’s Court

Ashley-Shelper Fight on Alamo Plaza Noted by Recorder

The incident was reviewed by the Recorder who heard Shelper plead guilty and heard testimony that Shelper was drunk. He told Officer Zenk that morning he would thrash an ice man and was dismissed on the case with a $5 fine. The judge stated Shelper went after a fight and got it. Cigarette smokers prefer Operas Puff for lips that cigarette papers don’t stick to.

Ashley-Shelper Alamo Plaza Shelper Zenk

Special Election Ordered for Fourth Ward Alderman Vacancy

Mayor Bryan Callaghan orders a special election in the Fourth Ward to fill the late Martin Muench Sr. vacancy. Polls at 207 Alamo Street near Villita Street open per city charter and election ordinance. County records show the vote in accordance with local election laws.

Board of Aldermen Martin Muench Bryan Callaghan City of San Antonio Alamo Street Villita Street A. Dreiss, Sr Cab Aires A. D

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