The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-07-31
LIGHT SPARKS.

of boy.
"A marriage association is being formed in
the city.
Peaches are being brought to town by the
wagon load from the country.
One of the lady excursionistS to Medina,
yesterday, lost her hat.
The usual number Of pleasure seekers
gathered at Niggli's yesterday.
The Baptist Ministers Institute is now in
session at the first Baptist church.
Andy Williams has taken out a license for
his marriage with Mary Burfett.
Toe Foster has moved into the house
formerly occupied by the late Jack Harris.
Good cool, furnished room, on second
floor, to rent. Apply at 5lI St. Mary's
street. 73I-3t
| Peter Jonas had his usual boom yester-
day, and was happy, and tried his best to
make everybody feel good.
Several births in the city during the past
few days. These events should be ofhclal'y
registered.
Mrs. Katzenberger and the junior partner
of the firm returned fir IN the Helotes tins
morning. The professor is happy.
MIR. John J. Stevens set up the champagne
to-day tie Is now in a fair way to be called
",he governor by young hopeful.
MIR. A. Moureau Of Fort Davis, writes u
putting in nomination Mr.. Andrew Wren tor
the next alderman from the first ward.
Mrs. Armada Villaneuva was buried on
Saturday from San Fernando cathedral. She
was a member of the hernandez family.
-Ruellman's band performed at Som
mer's garden yesterday. Sommers dished up
the refreshments and the young folks danced.
1t is stated that w. H. Sims has gone to
New York in search Of new talent tor the
Vaudeville.
The Austin Statesman states that the
EXPRESSES announcement Of Ben Thompson'S
resignation is premature. There is, however,
no coubt that Thompson will resign within
The next thirty days.
Mr.. R. Willing has been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Francisco Garcia
Cara, deceased, with a bond of one thou
sand dollars.
Mr.. John Caddis, of Mississippi and
VIM. P. Gaddis, of Alabam,, capitalists arc
in the city and are seeking investments. They
are at the Vance.
The Texas express company has estab
lished Offices at all stations on the New York,
| texas and Mexican railroad, also at Victoria
| md Cuero and are now receiving goods tor
| hose points.
| The board Of directors of the San Antonio
Mechanics and Workingmen's Union met or
Saturday night and elected MIR. Joseph I'm
hoff chairman, vice Mr.. H. Ryder Taylor, re.
tired to honorary membership.
| The invitation cards for the wedding OF
COL !. C. DEGREES and Miss May John>on,
Of Austin, are out. The event takes place al
the residence of Gov. Davis on the second OF
August.
The ladies Of the Altar society. of St.
Marks cathedral, will give an ice cream fes-
tival and lawn party on Tuesday night, at the
residence of Mrs. Major Moore, corner OF
Houston street and Alamo plaza. Dancing
rom nine to two o'clock. Everybody is in
vited. Go and have pleasant evening.
The young man, John II. Masters, who
vas hurt so badly in the Atascosa coal mine,
about two weeks ago, is now doing as well as
Gould be ex! ected and is regarded totally ou'
Of danger. All other in juries are healed, and
My tie leg is not we'll yet, but DIR. A. Grave,
assures us that he will be able to get out of bee
in about three weeks, if he continues to i'm
prove as he has Of late.
| Major Goodwin, engineer on the Western
extension of the Sunset was measuring the
''sidings" or sideracks from Eagle Pass juno
ion west on Sunday. 1t is intimatel thai
when the three cent per mile tariff goes into
effect, the passenger will be charged for all
| the switches and side tracks, which from San
An'onio to Del Rio will foot up at least four
teen miles.
The Sunset road Sunday excursion to Me
lima park yesterday was quite literally
patronized, and good time enjoyed by all
present This park is one of the most
pleasant in the vicinity of San Antonio, and
the ride out there is one that can be enjoyed
to the fullest by every one. The at
fractions in the way of good music, seats,
dancing halls, ETC., have all been ar:
ranged on the idea of the greatest good to the
greatest number, and give to our citizens
realthful recreation, besides most delightful
ride at a very small expense.
The public will find the great auction
ale of the balance of the dry goods stock OF
Schram x Co., announced in this issue of our
paper. This will be great chance for ladies
md the purchasing public generally to make
their own prices on all kinds of 6ne and
staple dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, notions,
millinery and fancy goods. The stock gener-
ally kept by Schram & Co., was we'll known
10 all and we are certain this auction sale on
Monday next will draw large number OF
ladies' and purchasers to the retail establish
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