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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Mr.. Joe Beckman, the popular fashionable
boot and shoe maker, has removed his store to
No. 22l Commerce street, opposite Mic
Tengg's at which place he will be glad TO serve
his friends and customers, and guarantees as
heretofore, TO turn out only tirst-olass work.
Everybody almost is acquainted with, or heard
of Joe Beokman, the shoe maker, and his work
can be seen all over Western Texas. MIR.
Beckman has few equals and no superiors In
his line of business and you, who are in want
of feet wear, will do well to call on him. If
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

The Times is anxious to know whether or
not San Antonio has postofice.-[S San An
tonic Express.
The Times only finds this out when its little
postage hill has been over due 10 days, and
the Postmaster duns the office for It. N.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

w. Menger, letting his COW run loose, dis
missed; Joe Thompson, carrying a razor $a5;
Peter Horn, leaving his team alone, con-
tinued; N. Chapman, insulting language,
$5i Bianchini, keeping a nuisance, SIS; C.
Matthews, quaueling and fighting, SIS; Jack
son, quarreling and fighting, continued.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

The fact that l.. Wolfson is now opening up a
beautiful line Of velvet, veveteens silks and
satns, In assorted colors These are all new
goods and the ladies are especially requested
TO call and examine the same. These goods
are not to stay on shelves and must be sold. II
Is worth your while to call and look at them
before purchasing elsewhere.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Want Of confidence accounts for half OF the
business failures of to-day. q. Schasse, A.
Dreiss and l.. Orynsli, druggists, are not liable
TO TAIL for the want of confidence In DR.. Bosan-
Kos Cough and Lung Syrup, for they give
away bottle feee TO all who are suffering with
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption and all
affections Of the Throat aud Lungs
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

In Justice Adams court this morning
Stephen Hogg sought to recover S7s from the
International and Great Northern railroad
company. Judgment was given for the plain
tiff for 9I6
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

am getting in one of the largest stocks of
dry goods and clothing boots, shoes, notions,
etc, ever brought 10 this market, and buyers
are invited to call ana see me before purchas-
ing. g-l-tf l.. WOLFSON.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14
Prices low on everything at the Novelty


Messrs. B. Avery & Sons, Of Louisville,
KY, have filed a suit in the Federal court
against F. f. Grothous, of Boerne, Kendall
county, to recover the sum Of $3.50 20, the
balance due for wagons supplied by the said
firm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

7. ]. Harper, iron clad Photographic gall
lery, I2xiS, east side Alamo street, SAYS.
F. Chavez, lumber dwelling, I4x24 north
side Concho street, SISo.
Paul Cholwilh, lumber dwelling, 2zxI4,
north side Oak street, $ISo.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Having opened flrst-class barber shop oppo-
site the Postoillce, In Sommers q Uehnger's
old stand, where intend TO employ only first
class artists, take pleasure In inviting all my
friends and old customers to call and see me,
and guarantee satisfaction.
S-2l-lm Tony MFssMER
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Bill Tong and Antonio Salinas, two gam
blers, are now in the county Jail, because
they have been fined $2s and $3I cost, which
they cannot pay, yet they are willing to throw
the Sheriff double or Quits.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14
The Bridegroom's best Man. I"

The backgrounds BEST Man..
The custom Of a bridegroom's being at
tended on his marriage by friend or relative,
who is styled the "best man." so practced at
weddings in the present day, is Of great an
tiquity, descending from our Saxon ancestors.
In their time marriages were always celebrated
in the house Of bridegroom. On the day
before the wedding all his friends and rela-
tons, having been invited, arrived at his
house and spent the time in feasting and in
preparing for the approaching ceremony.
Next came the bridegroom's company
mounted on horseback, completely armed,
who proceeded in great state and order, under
the command of one who was called the fore
wistaman or foremost man, to receive and
conduct the bride in safety to the house of
her future husband. The bride, in her turn,
was attended by her guardian and other male
relatives, led by a matron, who was called
the bride's-woman and followed by a COM
pany Of young maidens, who were called
bridesmaids. The Saxon forewistaman of the
ninth century is the prototype of the English
"best man" Of the nineteenth.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

A complimentary German was given last
night at the residence Of Mrs. S. Half, in honor
ofMiss NJ. Levy, of Victoria. About 40 couples
were present and very pleasant evening
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

receive every week several carloads of fur
niture, and can furnish any kind from the
cheapest to the finest manufactured Parties
contemplating housekeeping, and in need of
call and see my stock and get prices before
buying. l01-ul l.. WOLFsOE
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

There will be a dance given at the Arbeiter
Verein hall on Sunday night All members
of the society are invited to attend. O-l4-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Has opened neat barber shop at No. "a Com
merce street, next door to Clavlns drug store,
where he will be pleased to wait on his custo-
mers and the public generally. 9-5-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

A large, well ventilated furnished front room;
premises entirely new; single gentlemen pre-
ferred; only one block from street cars. In
quire at 3l2Lavacca street or to N. A. Young,
2l0 West Houston street. Q-II-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

That we have this day engaged two expert
dress makers, aud on and after Monday, Sep
TENDER II, shall be prepared to take orders for
the most fashionable dresses at reasonable
rates and guarantee good work and perfect tit.
All work done at our establishment at short
notice. We have spared no expense IN fitting
up rooms for the convenience of our lady
patrons. A. BLUM q kOENfGaBERGER,
Corner Commerce and Navarro SITS.
san Antonio, September IA, 1888. g-l3.2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

As good stock of gents furnishing goods
as can he found in the State for fall and win
ter, at PancOast & Sons. g-I-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Has removed her dressmaking department to
2l6 Martinez street, In rear of the Mission store
where she will be pleased to meet her custo-
mers g-14.Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Two first class dress makers. none other need
apply, at No. 231, corner Houston and Navarro
streets. N-l.-.U
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

At the Ross 81 Harris house, 327 Hidalgo street,
not far from street car line and International
and Great Northern railway depot. Most
pleasant location in San Antonio. 0-12-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

A small cottage or few pleasant rooms by
husband and wife. Cash tenant. Address
stating location and rent, postOfiice box W7.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

The Star Of West restaurant, fixtures. etc.,
are for sale at reasonable price, Apply at
ga Market street. o i4-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Cottage homes built and sold, small amount
Ish balance, on monthly payments. Address
)ck box $50, San Antonio, Texas 9-ll-Gt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

From George n Sullenberger 407 Houston
street, and get new, fresh goods promptly de-
liVcred g.l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Lot and house with six rooms, Just north of
Sunset depot, at Slll0. A great bargain. Call
on Junius Means, % Soledad street. "
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14
CHEAP PROPERTY FOR SALE
by HambIeton a Dignowity at No. SO
AceanIa Street.

Acequia Street.
Lot No. ., 25x55 varas on North Laredo
street, between Laredo and East streets. Two
houses fronting ON Laredo street, good fence.
A rock house with four rooms and picket
house with three rooms now renting for S23
month. All for 5000 cash.
Also, lot No. y, North Flores street, fronts
20 varas on Flores street, and running back 100
yaras TO san Pedro creek. Price, $50 cash.
Title perfect. p-j-tf.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Hosack & Newton have several l0-acre tracts
of land just outside of city limits for sale at
500 each-if taken SlOw. 0-l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

An experienced first-olass cook and two
waiter boys, white. Apply at 81. Leonard hotel.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Large stock of mems felt hats for fall and
winter. Also nice lot Of silk hats, something
nobby and neat. D-l-tf l.. WOLFsoN.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

II you want a suit made. He has full line of
piece goods and frst-class cutter in charge.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14
ManIetI.

A girl to take charge of two children and ut
tend to house work. Inquire at 2'S Qu'nta
street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Try Elliott 81 Ragland for your druggist
No. 8 East Commerce street. 9-3-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Fresh fruits from all parts received daily by
Armstrong and sold at lowest possible prices
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Nicely furnished front room in good locality.
Address II, this office. g-li-2t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Full supply Of Office stationery, printers
supplies, Sc, q. W. BALDWIN & Co.
d.1tt 2j1 Commerce street
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

OF clothing in the State for fall and winter
Just IN at Pancoast Il Sons 1-l.tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

A good boy to carry foot route at this
Office.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

For ladies' and gentlemen. ut 81 80 are the bett
In the city. j. JOSIE Il Sons.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

And Agency, for rooms offices, houses. etc 90
least side Main plaza.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

california fruits in variety at Armstrong
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Every one who tries IL says that Armstrong
has the only really excellent table butter in
the city. g-ll-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Just in, a fine line of table cloths, bleached
unbleached and colored with napkins TO match,
and will be sold at low figures. These are
ilrst-class goods and sure TO please you.
9-l-tt Il. WOLFSON.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14
LIGHT FLASHES.

regular bill Of fare at tho Novelty.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Boarding
At Mrs. V. q. Paschal's go Crockett street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

Have your prescriptions filled ut City Drug
Store. No. East Q Ommerce street. g-3-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

New goods received daily by Rosenbaum 3
naupr g-l-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-09-14

A good thing TO advertise in; The LIGHT
ANNUAL AND GUIDE. Secure space early. 4-tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
DIALOGUE 4 ]
Between two Young Men who buy their
Cigars ut PrestOn's. (1fcDOugall Bioch),
Barton, Vermont.
"Good morning, John. -

"Good morning, john
"Good morning, Frank. What makes
you look SO smiling this morning? %
"Oh, nothing, only have been over
to Preston's and bought one of his boss
&c Cigars, called Preston's Spoonies,
and it beats any thing | ever saw
eyes, they all say he keeps the best
Cigars in Orleans County. He sells at
Wholesale and retail, and as he buys
direct of the manufacturer, and the
largest i'll New England, of course he
can beat them all He sells the famous
Trump Cigar (the best l0c Cigar also
Olden Times and about forty other
kinds :"
''Yes, and he has got the largest
stock of Stationery, Blank Books and
Papetries In town, and sells at lowest
prices. He also has good stock OF
Groceries and SAYS he will not be beat
IN prices
''Iguess that is so; | bought pound
Of his 65c Uncolored Jap Tea the Other
day, and it was the boss
'sYes, and he has a Coffee for 3l'
that he sells stacks of. He also hal
Teas for so and 6Oc, and a good Coffee
for 26c. Also, Lard, Tripe. Sugar
Canned Goods, Spices, Tobacco, Con
fectionery. &c, &C."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

That salt fish are quickest and
best freshened by soaking in sour
milk.
That cold rain water and soap will
remove machine grease from wash
able fabrics.
That fish may be scaled much cas-
ier by first dipping them into boiling
water for minute.
That fresh meat, beginning to sour,
will sweeten if placed out of doors
in the cool air over night.
That milk which has changed may
be sweetened or rendered fit for use
again by stirring in little soda.
That boiling starch is much i'm
proved by the addition of sperm, or
salt, or both, or little gum arabic,
dissolved.
That teaspoonful of tmpentine,
boiled with your white clothes, will
greatly aid the whitening process.
That kerosene will soften boots
and shoes that have been hardened
by water, and will render them plia-
BILE as new.
That clear boiling water will re-
move tea stains; pour the water
through the stain, and thus prevent
its spreading over the fabric.
That salt will curdle new milk,
hence, in preparing milk porridge,
gravies, etc., the salt should not be
added until the dish is prepared.
That kerosene will make your tea
kettle as bright as new. Saturate
a wooden rag and rub with it. II
will also remove stains from the clean
vanished furniture.
That blue ointment and kerosene,
mixed in equal proportions and ap-
piled to bedsteads, is an unfailine
bug remedy, and that a coat OF
whitewash is ditto for log house.
That beeswax and salt will make
your rusty fiat-irons as clean and as
smooth as glass. Tie lump of wax
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR
HEALTH.

Change of location for invalids is
an important curative element of it
self, without reference to change of
climate. AS a rule persons who have
contracted diseases while residing
near the sea, receive the most mark
ed benefit by changing their residence
to location ':inland,'' and beyond
the influence of the salt air; on the
contrary, people who reside inland,
when health fails, are benefited by
changing their residence so some
point near the sea. This is most
marked in diseases of the throat, and
in less degree in diseases of the chest.
But then in almost all diseases benefit
is derived from change of location,
whether 1t be point more or one
less salubrious, than the place of
departure. Now we believe that eli
matte changes have, ordinarily, very
little to do with it, and that the i'm
proved condition is almost wholly
due to pleasurable emotions excited
in the mind by the new scenes and
incidents which interest it and keep
it occupied, This is an illustration
of the power displayed in every act
of our lives. What is called emoral
force is supreme, properly directed
it would eliminate more thau half the
ills of life. But let the mind become
chained to an idea and all the skill
of medical men is often powerless
against it. Let a patient be thor
oughly convinced that he is the vic
tim of fatal disease, and if in due
time he is not convinced to the con-
trary, he may bring the disease upon
himself or die from fears that-too
late-have proved groundless. We
would not discourage the use of
medicines where their employment
is plainly indicated; but where are
thousands who are suffering from
ailments that can not well be defined,
and which affect both mind and body.
The remedy is change. Co. no
matter what, so long as it is worthy.
In our opinion, the great mass of
semi-invalids simply need thorough
shaking up. Give the Immortal
Mind something better and nobler to
do than to be constantly occupied
with troubles that are imaginary.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
MADE THEM SICK.

Peck's bad boy turned up at the
grocery store recently, looking care
worn and haggald. Since we heard
of him last he was in love and has
been cut out by telegraph mes
senger boy, who wears sleeping car
uniform" After detailing his sor-
rows and plans of revenge, the
grocery man remarked to him:
''Bet your father must be having a
rest while your mind is being occupi-
ed with your love affairs"
EYES," said the boy with a vacant
Jake no interest in the pleas
ures of the chase anymore tbonab T
did have little quiet fun n:s n,or
ing at the breakfast table. You Sc,
pa is the contrariese man that eys,
was. If I complain that an, <hino al
the breakfast table doesn't taste
good, pa says it is all right. This
morning 1 took the syrup pitcher and
emptied out the white syrup and put
in some cod liver oil that ma is TAX
ing for her cough. I put some Q
my pancake and pretended to tase
it, and l told pa the syrup was sour
and not fit to eat. Pa was mad in u
second and he poured out some on
his pancakes and said / was getting
confounded particular. He said the
syrup was good enough for him, and
he sopped his pancakes in it and fired
some down his throat. He is gol
darned hypocrite, that's what he is.
l could see by his face that the cod
liver oil was nearly killing him, but
he said that the syrup was all right,
and by gosh, had to eat it and pa
said he guessed he had not. much ap-
petite and would just drink cup of
coffee and eat doughnut. | liked
to died, and that is one thing, that
makes this disappointment in love
harder to bear. But / felt sorry for
ma. Ma amt got very good stum-
mick and when she got some of that
cod liver oil in her mouth she went
right up stairs sicker'n a horse and
pa had to help her and she had moo
ralgia all the morning. [ eat pickles
to take the taste out of my mouth
and then I laid for the hired girls.
They eat too much syrup anyway,
and when they got on to that cod
liver oil and swallowed a lot of it,
one of them, nirish girl, she got up
from the table, put her hand on her
corset and said, SLOWLY Moses p
and went out into the kitchen as pale
as ma is when she has powder on her
face; and the other girl who is dutch
she swallowed a pancake and said,
"Mein Gott, vat vas de matter from
me-" and she went out and leaned
over the coal bin. Then they talked
Dutch and Irish and got clubs and
started to find me, and / thought I'd
come over here. The whole family
is sick, but it is not from love, like
my illness, and they will get over it,
while shall fill an early grave, but
not till have made that girl and the
telegraph messenger wish they were
dead. Pa and l are going to Chica-
go next week, and I'll bet well have
some fun. Pa says need change
of air, and l think he is going to try
and lose me. It's cold day when
get left anywhere that l cant find my
way back. Well, goodbye, old rot
| ton DOtatOpS
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
THE PRICE OF A DRINK.

"Flve cents glass!" Does any one think
That is really the price of drink?
Five cents a glass;" hear you say;
"Why that isn't very much to pay"
All, no, indeed It's very small sum
You are passing over 'twixt finger and thumb;
And if that were all you gave away
1t wouldn't be very much to pay.
The price Of drink! Let him decide
Who has lost his courage and lost his pride.
Aud lies grovelng heap of clay,
Not far removed from the beast to-day.
The price of drink Let that one tell
Who sleeps TO night in murderers cell,
And feels within him the fires of hell.
Honor and virtue. love and truth.
All the glory and pride of youth.
Hopes of manhood, the wreath of fame,
High endeavor and noble aim
These are the treasures thrown away,
As the price of drink from day to day.
"Fve cents a glassi'' How Satan laughed,
AS over the bar the young man quaffed
The beaded liquor. for the demon knew
The terrible work that drink would do;
And before the morning the victim lay
With his life blood swiftly ebbing away;
And that was the price he paid, alasi
For the pleasure of taking social glass.
The price of a drink! If you want to know
What some are willing to pay for it, go
Through that wretched tenement over there,
With dingy windows and broken STAIR
Where foul disease like vampire crawls.
With outstretched wings DER the mouldy walls;
There poverty dwells with her hungry brood,
Wild-eyed as demons for lack of food;
There shame corner crouches low;
There violence deals its cruel blow;
And innocent ones are thus aecursed,
To pay the price of another's thirst.
''Five cents glass ~ Oh, if that were all,
The sacrifice would indeed be small
But the moneys worth is the least amount
We pay; and whoever will keep account
Will learn the terrible waste and blight
That follows this terrible appetite
Five cents glass;" Does any one think
That this is really the price of drink?
-Josephine Pollard.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

in rag and keep it for that purpose.
When the irons are hot, rub them
first with the wax rag, then seour
them with a paper or cloth sprinkled
with salt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
NOT DECIDED.

Beside farmers cottage door
His boys and girls were playing;
Along the dusty road poor
Wayfaring man was straying.
hungry man in search of work
No honest labor scorning;
And many mile had Travelled he
That sultry summer morning.
And now, as he drew near the house
With fear and apprehension.
These merry. laughing little ones
Arrested his attention.
With cheerful heart he trudged along,
But as he reached the door,
Was startled by such sounds as he
Had never heard before.
1t seemed as though within that house
storm was iercely raging.
Or savages in bitter strife
Were then and there engaging.
He knocked. and then there came lull-
calm the storm succeeding;
The door was opened by man
Whose face was torn and bleeding.
womans hand clutehed in his hair,
Her face adorned with scratches;
Upon the floor great spots of gore
And tufts of hair in patches. >
Around the room the crumbling walls
Were battle stained and battered;
And broken chairs and eroekery ware
Promscuously were scattered.
"Are you the boss?" the traveller asked
AS they again coided,
"That question, stranger" said the man,
"As yet is undecided"
-BrooElyn Review.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

A man has invented a chair that
can be adjusted to 800 different posi-
tions. 1t is designed for boy to sit
IN when he goes to church.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

"BEsT OF ALL."-Dr. Z. v Pierce. Buffalo. n. Y:
Dear Sir-My family has used your "Fayore Pre-
scription" and it has done all that is claimed for It 1t
is the best Of all preparations for female complaint.
recommend 1t to all my customers. G. s. Waterman,
druggist, Baltimore, Md.