San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-22

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Go to the Refrigerator meat market
for fresh fish and oysters. ll-H-f
"A policeman at the corner OF West
Nueva and South Flores streets had Il
fainting fit early this morning.
Federal court stands adjourned until
tomorrow, out OF respect to the memory
Of President Arthur.
Late Park Inspector Massey has
gone to work to-day for the |. 4 q. n.
railway company In their rOundhouse.
Some heavy blasting was done this
morning at the terminus OF San Pedro
avenue street work.
The Lone Star MINISTRIES will give u
performance on the 9th at the PostOffiCe
Exchange Pavilion, for the benefit OF
Mrs. Mary Rusch.
The congregation OF Madison Square
church worshipped yesterday In their
own church, though the repairs are not
yet completed.
"A reception was given General
Joseph Bates, Of BraZoria, Saturday
night, at Mrs Col. Il. G. Williams resi-
dence, on Soledad street.
Mrs. Herman ID. Kampmann ten
tered her friends full dress reception
Saturday night, which was well at
tended
Alderman Scbreiner and County
Treasurer Froboese have returned from
their shooting trip on the Medina. They
brought home two ducks.
The Independent Order of Good
femplars have an oyster supper to-
night, corner Commerce and Navarro
streets.
DIR. X. J. Brackenridge's infant
daughter was baptised Saturday in the
presence OF its grandmother, in this city,
she being III and unable TO leave her
room.
-Spintig, the soldier whose eyes were
burned by the explosion OF the box in
Maverick park, Is now able to see and it
10 thought he will recover his original
sight.
Several OF the police officers were
surprised by the canonadiDg at the arse-
nal this morning and rushed In that di.
reotion, thinking it WAS fight with
Winchesters.
Rev. DR.. Barbee, OF the Christian
church, preached an eloquent sermon at
the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms Saturday night,
which has received much favorable com
ment.
"A new Baptist church is to be
formed In this city, and there Is a move
ment 10 build new church and call the
Rev. Dr. Dodson formerly pastor Of the
First Baptist church, to the pulpit. He
is now at Longvlew.
The Ladies' Of the First Baptist
church are arranging for sacred con-
cert to be given at Turner hall In a few
weeks, In aid Of the repairs fund OF
their church.
The theatrical entertainment and
dance by the Swiss Society at Arbeiter
Vereln hall Sunday night drew large
crowd and a very pleasant time was
passed BY all The entertainment was
decided success.
Rev. Mr.. Harper, young Baptist
minister Of considerable ability, preached
an excellent sermon Sunday night at the
First Baptist church. Mr.. Harper Is
from Kentucky.
The Fashion theatre band played
some beautiful selections from the thea
tire balcony Saturday night, which at
trscted considerable attention and fa-
vOrable comment.
Police officers were rustling around
early Sunday morning to ascertain who
fred several shots west OF the San
Pedro, In the direction of the lnterna-
tiOnsl & Great Northern depot.
"A patent medicine vendor who holds
forth on Military plaza nightly claims
for his nostrum that it will do equally
well to make clothing, tools, or to cure
corns. This is truly wonderful, but best
OF oil, he demonstrates II.
A dramatic blind mans story, by b. l..
Farjeon. entitled blind Willy" is one
Of the treats In Harper's for December.
The same number contains a Thanks
Thought" by the author Of Zone sum.
mer"-Blanche Willis Howard.
The parties charged with having
robbed the Floresville postoffice are now
under arrest. They are Willis Plunkett,
Charles Underhill, Milton Chandler,
Joseph Rolls, p. Z. POpell and Wiley
Sexton. Underhill and Chandler are
charged as principals; the remainder as
accessories after the act.
The Bon Ton club, one of the most
prosperous OF the many young social
clubs formed in this city, enjoyed a
pleasant monthly hop Saturday night
with their lady friends at Myers hal, on
Losoyo street. Dancing was continued
until after ! o'clock Sunday morning,
All enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
The Bachelors and Benedicts club
recognized for the winter months, have
sent out large number OF printed
cards soliciting members. The initiation
fee. which is designed to make q "pot"
sufficient to pay all expenses for the
winter, is $40.
Rev. Mr.. Giddings, pastor Of the
Trinity NJ. Z. church, on avenue c,
preached his fare well sermon yesterday,
and goes to conference tomorrow. He
may be returned to San Antonio and
may not be, but his many friends and
parishioners trust that he may be re-
turned.
The zoo at San Pedro springs has
been changed from the old pit to COM
modious cage, which now contains two
bear cubs and the Mexican lion. A
Mexican lion or leopard, from Mr.. J. W.
Riddle, OF Eagle Pass, will arrive this
week and will be placed In the old
quarters OF the lion at the park.