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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1885
Page
4
Dengue cases reported including Mat Villareal and Mrs Eckford. grand jury reconvenes. weddings and births noted. Merchandise like trunks and millinery advertised. many entries about dengue cases, deliveries, hunts, and public notices.
A wagon and cistern toppled on Blam street injuring a boy passing by. He lay at the scene briefly, recovered his senses, and was taken home. The boy's name was not learned.
Hon. Columbus Upson returns from Uvalde and a wide list of guests including John Willet Austin Eugene Archer Aere and A B Coleman Gonzales George Kuhn San Francisco J D Watson Singer agent H J Hotchkiss Kenleo Farewell Kenley I N Carvalbo N J Durham F H Calony B S Deny J Brune Laredo L Palmer New York H Bailey England Col A K Head New Mexico Aug Krill Trinidad A Doughty Texas M C Rogers Kansas J W Mason Chicago M V Smith Chicago J G Stauffer Dallas W V P Cadmus New York W F Everts St. Louis Ed McCarty Kansas City B train Chicago L T Bollt Chicago J W Dodson St. Louis S Haley Philadelphia A A Matthews Atlanta T P Burke New York W E Robertson Wheeling J Wise St. Louis R Mackrille Kansas City D R Smart Kansas City E E Lucas New Orleans Alex Alpuente Galveston Geo M Courts Galveston W E Moore Connecticut S G Willauer Sweet Home S H Barrett Columbus Hermann Cohn Corpus Christi Dr S J Randall Austin KE Ballou Menardville Frank Vickrey Junction City P C Rice and wife Uvalde B L Crouch Pearsall E L Watkins Eagle Pass S V W Jones Eagle Pass B F Buzard Missouri Geo F Heidel New York J H Bradbury Lynn Conn Silas B Treat Brooklyn A J Dull Harrisburg Pa G R Ellis Gainesville Fla W R Jackson New York D W Boyd Pearsall S Pincus New York Dr A D Standish Jefferson City Mo W H Crawley Cincinnati Mrs Thos Evitt Cincinnati Jas Balch Boston E Dana New York are at the Menger Hotel.
Major D N Bush and wife plan a Wednesday reception at their residence 431 King William Street to honor Rev Dr Scudder and his family as the new pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
Hlenson Hightower, a colored man and escaped convict convicted in Wilson County of horse theft, was recaptured Saturday evening by Officer Martin and Deputy Sheriff Nat. Lewis and placed in the county jail awaiting further proceedings.
A large crowd attended the club gathering last Saturday night at Blas Matten's store on Laredo street. The constitution and by-laws committee reported progress and promised a final report by next Saturday night.
City physician learns by letter from quarantine guard Mr. Croucher at Helotes that two children of Mr. Marwork are ill with smallpox and the Marwork ranch is strictly guarded with no outsider contact.
Wm Weyel, a county jailer, suffered a severe leg bruise and sprained ankle when an umbrella entangled with his legs as he stood on a street car platform returning from the Springs. A nearby passenger jumped off, causing Weyel to fall hard, though he resumed his journey after a brief delay.
A well known San Antonio figure who profited in the last boom says he will not contribute to advertising, preferring railroads to cover the expense while he reaps the benefits. The piece criticizes him as mossback like for wanting others to pay and work.
Licur reporter met Colonel C. C. Gibbs of the Sunset railway transportation and land department who stated the Sunset land office would be removed from San Antonio to Houston within the next 60 days. The change aims to consolidate land, legal, general freight, and Superintendent offices in Houston, while the passenger department moves to New Orleans.
Yesterday the Madison Square church opened after Rev. W. H. Buchanan's resignation. Rev. Dr. E. Scudder was installed as regular pastor, delivering a stirring sermon from Joshua. The home of Scudder and Emily is in San Antonio, and the choir including Misses Fisher, Groos, Boetler, and Professor Kreutzner provided uplifting music.
Wool buyers circulated this morning sampling and bidding but no notable transactions had been reported by noon. Analysts expect a break soon and anticipate sizable sales at fair figures.
Mr E W O Connor, once stationed at the military post as snare drummer in the 22nd infantry band, called on Saturday evening. Now with Cintyre Heath's minstrel troupe, he says there is no place like San Antonio.
A Saturday noon dispute erupted between a Houston street businessman and a store clerk on Commerce Street over an obscene letter the clerk wrote to the man’s shared love interest. No blood was reported.
Contractors McGinty and Walsh laid the corner stone last Saturday afternoon with little ceremony. Few spectators attended. after lowering the stone, Walsh offered the workers beer and toasted the project’s success and the contractors’ health and happiness.
A prominent Aransas Pass railway supporter, though claiming little benefit to himself, has attracted over thirty new customers. The speaker muses whether his negative view would have deterred enterprising locals from embracing the line and growing business.
On Saturday evening Colonel Baker proprietor of the Central hotel and plumber Jonathan Bowman clashed over an unpaid bill. Baker struck Bowman a heavy blow fracturing the ear and requiring lancing. Bowman did not retaliate and an affidavit for beating was filed, case continued to tomorrow.
A small picnic party enjoyed a day near the Second mission grove along the river with four mule drawn wagons, an escort wagon, Italian musicians and dancing as the main amusement. Attendees included Mrs. A. Bruni and several others, while a return was made at sunset.
The Light reports steady futures for cotton with September and October at 9.63 to 9.74, and November through July futures ranging up to 10.40. Liverpool futures show steady tones with UK price ranges. Wheat and corn futures are active and lower or steady, with pork and lard weak. Receipts and shipments of wheat and corn are detailed, plus a fashion note on Fluffy Fedora hats from Miss O Keefe in Commerce Street.
In 1369 the Bastile was built to protect Charles V from Burgundian incursions. Dr Mannette, taken by false rescuers, died in the Bastile after 62 years in a dungeon discovered in 1789. The scene showed vermin, blood stains, and a derelict, decaying cell as onlookers read inscriptions about Emerson’s bargains in San Antonio.
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