San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-10-20


able store in the city. He was eject
ed to his position as mayor, in
'92, and held the office OF alderman
here for three successive years. Mr.
Lovenskiold is well liked 10y his
fellow citizens, and has given sat
isfaction in his official position.
G. X. SCOTT.
Mr.. G. r. Scott, Of the prosperous
law firm Of Scott Bros, has figured
prominently in the city's affairs.
He is a native of Madison county,
Miss, and came to Corpus Christi
in February 1878. Mr.. Scott, it
might be mentioned, came here
originally for his health, and to-
day, those who know him do not
hunt for further evidences OF the
health giving properties of this
splendid climate. Since making
this his adopted home, Mr.. Scott
has taken an active part in what
ever might promote the best inter-
ests of the city and community. In
connection with the two banks
here which he represents, he is
using his best energies towards
laying the foundation for the con-
struction of the proposal railroad
from Corpus to Brownsville,which,
if successful, will be of much ma
terial benefit to this city and Sec
ton of the country. Mr.. Scott has
a fine property in and around
the city, and is the owner of one of
it's finest residences.
To any worthy enterprise for the
advancement of the interests of
Corpus Christi, he has the reputa-
ton of giving with a liberal hand.
The law firm of Scott Bros,
stands in reputation at the head
of the bar in this section.
A gentleman by the name, j. W.
Ward, is associated with Mr..
Scott in their extensive real estate
holdings. Mr.. Ward has much
valuable property in the city and
county. He is liberal giver to
public enterprises.
MRS. Z. d. Sudbury. Il
Among those who have given
substantial aid in whatever looked
to the building up of the interests
of Corpus Christi, Mrs. E. d. Sid
bury deserves special mention.
Coming to this section in its early |
days, she has for years been closely |
Identifying herself with the inter-
ests and progress of Corpus Christi.
She owns extensive properties in |
and around the city. Unlike many |
people who grow penurious as they
grow rich, Mrs. Sudbury has al
ways given generously to any pub |
lie enterprise Of merit, and extends |
to Christian and benevolent work |
kind and helping hand.
s.. LEARY
Mr.. S. NJ. Leary is one of Corpus
Christi's leading citizens. AL
though not one Of the first settlers |
here, Mr.. Leary has made this |
his home for number of years,
and has acquired valuable proper
ty. He is one of the directors Of the |
Water Supply Company, which
has added so much to the prosper
ity of the city, and the value of her
property. He is also the manager
of the property and affairs of Mrs.
Sudbury, whose interests are very
extensive here. Mr.. Leary takes
an &C tive part in pushing forward
the interests and prosperity Of his
adopted city.
MRS. N. STEEN.
Mrs. n. Steen is a lady of Cor
pus deserving mention. She is the
prOprietress of one of the city's
best hotels. She takes personal SUI
perVision of the house and sees
that every comfort is provided for
her guests. The house is centrally
located and deserves its growing
patronage. Mrs. Steen is native
of Florida and came to Corpus
Christi in 70, but did not open the
hotel which she is now conducting,
till 'S9. This house deserves the
growing patronage which it is re-
ceiVing.
VI. LICHTENSTEIN
This enterprising gentleman is
conducting the largest clothing
and dry goods house in Corpus
Christi. Mr.. Lichtenstein came
originally from Germany, and was
one of the participators in the late
war. He enlisted in the cOnfeder-
ate army under the command of
General Sibley, and remained in
the field until the close of it's fallen
fortunes. He afterwards located
in Goliad, and subsequently in
Indianola, Texas. Coming to this