The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-09-01


This Ia one reason why grocerymen are
usually found on all our streets as thick
as plums In English pudding. But
there are grocers and grOctrs, and Aran-
sas Prescott Il Co., are among those who
take favorable rank in the guild Of life
supplyers. They keep In stock full
line OF foreign and domestic groceries OF
the best qualities and latest importa-
tions. The aim to supply the best gro
GERS trade Of the city, the principal fami-
lies, hotels and leading RESTAURANTS,
and In this they have been quite sue
cessiul.
II. SCHULTZ, HARDWARE.
fyou want to see n genuine beauty,
call ut No, o West Commerce street and
ask Mr.. SchultZe to show you his Ear
mer Girl" This Is not a young lady,
but young lady's stove, n genuine
daisy Of cooking stove, such as any
lady will find II u pleasure to cook on.
The house, however, can show ousto-
mers an infinite variety of other styles,
cooking utensils In endless assortments,
cutlery, tableware, graniteware and all
else included In genuine hardware
stock. For tin work he leads the trade,
and IL the boss constructor Of galvanized
oornloe work. All orders for work as
well Ms all calls of customers Mt his coun-
tiers will be promptly responded to. We
take pleasure In passing MIR. Schultze
along the line rs straight haired man
OF business, one whose work and whose
word are alike good.
SOUTHERN HOTEL.
San Antonio justly prides herself upon
the character OF her hotels. The South
ern hotel running through from Main to
Military plaza, Is one of the most popu-
lar with the travelling public. Centrally
located, street cars to all parts OF the
city passing the doors. roomy, well ven
tilated, kept In llrst-class style, orderly,
clean and comfortable, under the efli-
Client management of the present pro-
prieler, j. L. Hickman, Jr. The South
ern hotel has secured for itself patron
age second to none In the city. IL Is the
headquarters for stockmen, and II Is a
poor day when some score OF Texas
cattle kings are not found upon its reg
lister.
SMITH \ co., INSURANCE.
This firm represents the most reliable
insurance companies OF Great Britain
and America. Companies whose assets
foot up SG5, 600, 900, and afford ample pro-
lection to their policy holders. Fire
marine and tornado risks are taken, and
the fullest opportunity afforded those de-
string Insurance to examine into the
character of the protection offered.
Smith Il Co., are the successors of w. b.
Smith.
J. II. MARQUART, SHOE MANUFACTURER.
"Nothing like leather" says the old
proverb, and Mr.. Marquart says If you
want your leather to do you the most
service, get 1t turned into home and
handmade boots and shoes. Custom
work Is n specially of this house, and no
finer work Is done In Texas than at the
Crescent City Boot and Shoe manufac-
tory, opposite the courthouse on Soledad
street. Mr.. Marquart offers his custo-
mers the choice OF one OF the largest
stocks in the State, and buyers Will
find 1t to their advantage to give him a
call.
y. W. MCALLIsTER BRO, LIME AND CEMENT.
The best domestic and imported oe-
ments, Austin white lime, plaster OF
paris, and all else that belongs to their
trade, McAllister Il Brother may be
depended upon to fill the bi |. Their of
flee and warehouses are at Nos. POI, 2O3
and 205 South Alamo street, and all or
ders addressed to them will receive
prompt attention. Builders from abroad
viii find it TO their interest to open a
correspondence with this house before
| making purchases elsewhere, rs they
carry n full supply of material of the best
brands, and can be depended upon TO
| give their customers the best there Is in
| the market at bottom figures.
rnos. GoGGAN a BRO, PIANOS AND ORGANS.
This is the music house par excel
lence of Southern Texas, and the con-
cord of sweet sounds produced by their
instruments is heard all over the Lone
| Star State and Mexico. While handling
organs and other musical implements
and merchandise they are emphatically
Il piano house. They are sole Texas
agents for Steinway & Son.. and Elmer
son pianos, and carry a large stock of
| their iirst-Class Instruments. Purchas-
ers will always find the best results by
| following the recommendation OF honor
able and experienced dealers In musical
| instruments as personal knowledge
usually goes for little in determining the
selection of lirst-class piano. This
house can be relied upon both in Its re-
presentations and guarantees which are
such as to command the confidence ofthe
public.
EMANUEL ABRAHAMs, GROCER.
The wholesale and retail grocery and
liquor house of Emanuel Abrahams, at
| No. 2u6 West Commerce street, was
| opened in this city some six years since.
| The business has prospered, determined
| to make his grocery house second to none
in the State, Mr.. Abrahams has dis
| posed Of his entire stock of wines and Ii
| quors, and will henceforth devote his at
| tention exclusively to groceries. He
| understands his business thoroughly.
watches 1t carefully, buys in the best
markets and gives his customers the ben
eft Of his knowledge and experience. A
broad and generous man, always ready
to act his part among men, strictly hon
Orable and reliable. No house In this
city has deserved better of the public
than that of the gentleman who signs
himself Emanuel Abrahams.
BAKING POWDER MANDATORY.
That the manufacturing industries OF
the south are on the rise Is evidenced by
the numerous baking powder manufac-
tories that are doing a srising business,
and to n large extent excluding the for
eiRn article from our home markets,
| This industry, the Southern Baking
| Powder, Is conducted at 3l9, 800 and
1922 south Flores street, and the product
| of the mandatory sustains its reputa-
ton side by side with the oldest hands
| and the most extensively advertised
compounds. The San Antonio article ID
genuinely gilt edged, a prime favorite
and Ia destined to come into general use
In all this region.
PAUL wAGNER's BAZAAR.
Paul Wagner's bazar Is u household
name In San Antonio. No more pleas
ant place to spend n leisure half houl
of things useful and fancful, numbers
| and Cnmmaraa atraat HI