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Mexican Independence Day. Don Miguel Hidalgo proclaims in favor of liberty 1810 The Colored Catholic Church is dedicated by Bishop Neraz 1888
The corner stone of the City Hall, Military Plaza, is laid 1889
17
Captain Hays defeats General Woll on the Salado creek. Captain Dawson's command
loses 36 men on the same day. General Woll retires to the Rio Grande . . . . . 1842
18
George Wilkins Kendall advertises "Merino Bucks;" this is probably one of the earliest introductions of this breed into Texas . 1857
19
First issue of the San Antonio Daily Times 1880
20
St. Joseph's Church is almost finished 1872
21
While yellow fever is raging at Houston and Galveston there is none in San Antonio . 1867 The San Antonio Daily Herald is sold by auction . 1878
22
The Dullnig block, corner of Commerce and Alamo streets, is begun 1883
.
157
THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.
23
General H. P. Bee came to Texas via Galveston, on the first trip of the Morgan line of steamers, steamship Columbia, Captain Wright. (The General took part in the Indian battle at Plun Creek between San Antonio and Austin, in 1840, and lie finally came to San Antonio in 1842, during the Vasquez campaign. He served with distinction in many Indian campaigns, and in the invasion of Mexico by the United States 1837 A wrangle over the "Head of the River " is now going on in the city, all to little pur- pose, since the city had sold its birthright securely and legally . 1886
24
Brilliant Aurora Borealis visible at 9 p. 111. (see September 2, 1859) 1870
.
25
Bill Whitley, the desperado and train robber, is killed, resisting arrest, by United States marshals. His body is brought to San Antonio and viewed by hundreds . . 1888
26
Horns first become an article of commerce here . 1868 The first regular trip in San Antonio of an electric motor car was made on the Alanio Electric Street Railway Company's track from Navarro Street to the International Fair Grounds, south of the city (Thompson-Houston system1). Since this date, all the main street car lines have adopted electric motor cars of this and the Sprague system 1890
27
The corner stone of the new Cathedral of San Fernando is laid with impressive cere- ilony on Sunday . 1868 Danenhauer block, corner Main strect and Main plaza, completed and Sol Deutsch goes into business there . 1877
28
The Governor of Texas issues a proclamation of a severe character against fence cut- ters ; also against persons unlawfully enclosing land by fences 1883
29
James Mann, a fariner, ploughs up an old Spanishi coat of mail and some copper coins on the Medina river, a relic of long bygone days . 1885
30
The Alamo Mission Church is still being used as a United States commissary store . . 1858 The Government Hospital at the Post is begun . 1885
The Crosstown "Street " Railroad makes its first trip 1888 The James residence was built in September. (This house, still standing on Commerce street, 1890, is perhaps the oldest American residence of two stories in the city. General Worth died in this house, and it is also a house that General Robert E. Lee frequented when lie was liere in charge of the military department. ; 1847 Nat Lewis, Sr:, came to Texas about this date . 1842
158
SAN ANTONIO DE BEXAR.
OCTOBER.
1
Major Van Dorn engages in a severe Indian fight; 56 Indians killed . 1858
2
Skirmish at Gonzales between Texans and Mexicans over the possession of the Gon- zales cannon. The Texans are victorious; this opens the War of Texan Inde- pendence . 1835
Guenther's lower (first) mill begun 1859
Henry Ward Beecher lectures at the Casino on the Reign of the Common People 1883
3
The Vance building, on Houston street, is still used as a military depot . 1858
4
Great swarms of grasshoppers infest San Antonio from a southeasterly direction . . . 1867 5
The mail from San Antonio arrives at San Diego, Cal., in 2612 days. "Fastest time on record ; complete triumph of the Southern route." (It is afterwards done in much less time.) . 1857
Second annual Volksfest ; very brilliant parade ; great success 1883
Dr. Howard is appointed Postmaster 1885
6
San Fernando Cathedral is opened with much ceremony .. 1873 Indians kill three boys and a girl named Dowdy, above Kerrville, on the Guadalupe 1878
Grenet begins the inartistic wooden building for a grocery store adjoining the Alamno Church, and partly on the site of the convent walls and convent yard . 1878 San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad is completed to Kerrville . 1887
The first St. Mary's street bridge is erected 7
1858
8
Ground is broken for the old San Antonio National Bank building (now occupied by
O'Connor & Sullivan, bankers) . 1867 Ygnacia Cortez is acquitted of the murder of Stanniforth 1885
159
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.
9
Collinsworth and Milam capture Goliad . 1835 Mrs. Hannig, who was a survivor of the storming of the Alamo, and was the wife of Lieutenant Dickinson who was killed there, dies. (Mrs. Dickinson was the inotlier of "The Child of the Alamo.") 1883
10
Stephen F. Austin assumes command of the Texans at Gonzales 1835 Case of San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad v. City of San Antonio is decided against the city. Bancroft Library 1868
11
El Paso and San Antonio mail attacked by Indians ; two of the escort are killed . . . 1867
12
S. F. Austin, commanding the Texans, starts for San Antonio against Cos . 1835 Last case of cholera epidemic (see September 2) . 1866
13
First revolutionary meeting held in San Antonio . 1834 Citizens are breathing more freely and are thankful that the cholera was no worse (see
September 2 and 12) 1866
14
City authorities are talking of widening Commerce street, along by Groos' bank . . . 1867 Ground broken for the new San Antonio National Bank building, Commerce street. . . 1885
15
Many fences are being cut and burned about this time 1883
16
A three hundred dollar foot-bridge is opened on Commerce street 1866
17
Nearly all the American Texans are becoming convinced that it is now complete inde- pendence from Mexico or nothing . 1835
18
J. Ernest Smith, express messenger, is given a rousing reception for liaving so effect- ually disposed of train robbers on the Southern Pacific Railroad near El Paso . . 1887
19
Eighty-two camels are imported by private enterprise from the Canary Islands . . . .1858
20
Austin arrives with the Texan forces at the Mission Espada 1835 The colored " Excelsior Guards " are organized . 1882 The Prospect Hill Street Railroad is organized . 1883
160
SAN ANTONIO DE BEXAR.
21
George Wilkins Kendall, a good and true friend to San Antonio and Texas, dies at Boerne . .
1867 It is to-day decided to build the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum in Bexar County . 1889
22
Case of Rhodes v. Whitehead et al. is decided in favor of defendant. This suit was to test certain rights to use the old Concepcion ditch. This ditch was afterwards abandoned; it ran along Garden street from the old dam, now the Lewis mill dam, and was constructed about the time of the founding of the Con- cepcion Mission, probably about the year 1729, and it watered the lands of that Mission. This case was decided . 1858
23
Suit City v. Bishop Odin begun-Alamo property 1850 Second day of the third annual Volksfest. The Belknaps now win first prize for best drilled company. San Antonio Rifles win second . 1885
24
J. B. Lacoste, old and progressive citizen, first president of San Antonio Water Works and the San Antonio Ice Factory, dies
1887
25
Some genuine Gypsies encamp this week at San Pedro Springs . 1873
26
Fastest record of stage mail from El Paso in six days . 1868
27
Fannin, with a force of Texans, arrives at Mission Concepcion . 1835 Captain W. G. Tobin hastens witli a company of 60 men to relieve the frontiersinen from the aggressions of Cortina's invasion . 1859
28
Battle of Concepcion between Fannin's force of 90 Texans and the Mexican troops from San Antonio, under Cos. The latter are driven back to the city. Richard Andrews is killed, the first in this campaign . 1835
29
First Convent foot-bridge is built by subscription ; it is afterwards waslied away .. . 1868 Cardinal Gibbons is here, and next day he officiates at San Fernando Cathedral . . . 1887
30
General Cos is fortifying San Antonio . 1835 One thousand Texans under Austin at Mission Concepcion. (Many of them disperse shortly afterwards to escape the severity of the weather. Having been hastily summoned, they came un prepared to winter.) . 1835
31
The bell of St. Mark's arrives from Troy, N. Y. It was cast from an old cannon dug up in the Alamo, and was cast at the expense of S. A. Maverick . .1874 [Mem .- The revolutionary ideas of the Texan party had arisen by the refusal of Santa
Anna to separate Texas from Coahuila.] 1834
161
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.
NOVEMBER.
1
The United States Arsenal is begun to be built on its present site . 1859 Antonio Manchaca, a prominent Mexican-Texan veteran and citizen, born 1800, dies
this day 1879 Mr. Herman Kampmann takes the Menger Hotel in hand . 1887
2
First match game of base ball played in this city 1867 The Belknap Rifles receive their charter . 1884 .
The first survey of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad is completed . 1884
3
The city is first lighted with gas . 1866 The Edison Phonograph makes its first appearance liere at the Alamo Literary Hall . 1878
4
Floresville and San Antonio are connected by wire ; first message on the 5th 1886
5
Corner stone of German Catholic Church of St. Joseph laid with great ceremony . . . 1868 The new building of the San Antonio National Bank, on Commerce street, is occupied. 1886
6
San Antonio National Bank is organized . 1866
The second International Fair is opened . 1889
7
Magee is at Goliad with the "Republicans ;" the Royalists are defeated . 1812
8
The Texans take up a position at Powder House Hill overlooking San Antonio . . . . 1835 Giraud, City Engineer (afterwards Mayor), begs the City Council to reserve the lots and head springs at the head of the river, and to reserve a strip of land on the east bank of the river within the city limits . 1852
T. C. Frost's residence, Soledad street, begun 1881
Milam Block begun . 1881
162
SAN ANTONIO DE BEXAR.
9
A large train of United States camels pass through Commerce street 1859
10
"Ledger and Texan Daily Newspaper," No. 1, published . 1859
11
Foundation stone of joint City and County Hospital laid · 1886
12
The Vance House is first opened as a hotel. (This was the old Military Headquarters
before and for some years after the war.) 1872
13
First trial of the new steam roller for street improvements . 1885 The first International Fair held at the new Fair grounds, at Riverside Park, opened by President Diaz, of Mexico. by telegraph . . 1888
14
The corner stone laid of the original Odd Fellows' Hall building, on Houston street. (This hall was added to and remodeled' in 1889-90. ) 1878 Reunion of the Terry Rangers in San Antonio 1889
15
Lorenzo de Zavalla dies at San Jacinto (not at the battle). 1836 San Antonio thoroughly aroused over the Cortinas invasion at Brownsville. Much excitement in town . 1859 The West End Town Company is organized and receives the final transfer of the property . 1887
16
It is finally seen that Victor Considerant's Socialistic Colony, near Dallas, does not prove to be a success 1858 J. J. Duerler secures a charter for a street railway to San Pedro Springs (it does not materialize) . 1866
17
The charter of the San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad is renewed 1857 A committee is appointed to solicit subscriptions to St. Mark's Church . 1858
18
Sunday law does not prove acceptable to San Antonians about this time . 1887
19
Continued and persistent rain interrupts the success of the International Fair here . . 1888
20
The Mexican Royalists from San Antonio are defeated at Goliad . . 1812 James and Resin Bowie defeat the Indians in their celebrated fight at San Saba .
1831 San Antonio Ice Factory established 1866
163
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.
21
The present (1890) Commerce street bridge is begun about this date . 1880 The National Editorial Association meets here 1888
22
The first city ordinance against carrying concealed deadly weapons 1867
23
B. L. Crouch receives the news that several of his nearest relatives are brutally mur- dered. No trace of the murderer . 1883
24
The Berg Electric Light starts with 65 lights. This is the second visitation of San Antonio by electricity and the dynamo . 1887
25
Fire Company established about this date, A. A. Lockwood, chief . 1857 Thomas William Ward, Captain of Artillery at the storming of San Antonio, 1835, dies
at Austin
1872
John James, an old citizen of the early forties, dies (see September 30)
1877
26
"The Grass Fight." The Mexicans fight for grass for their cavalry, and are defeated
by the Texans . 1835 An act to amend the act of January 14th, 1842, enacted (seventh document relating to
city charter) .
1855
27
Lieutenant Eggleston ordered to cross the Rio Grande to pursue Indians, if necessary . 1884
28
Emigrants from Canary Islands arrive in San Antonio-sixteen families . . .
. . 1730 La Villa Capital de San Fernando founded (old document in County Records con- taining ordinances of San Antonio) 1730 Austin resigns command of the army of Texans on being appointed United States Com- missioner . 1835 Fence cutting is rampant still 1884 .
29
Grenet purchases part of the Alanio property .
1877
30
First Presbyterian Church, Houston street, dedicated. 1879 James L. Truehart, Texas veteran, dies 1882
Corner stone of Madison Presbyterian Church laid 1882
" Deaf," or Erastus Smith, a celebrated scout and pioneer of Texas revolutionary times, was born April 19, 1787. He took an active part in the preparation of the defense of the Alamo, but was absent on duty during the seige, and shortly after- wards did good service at the battle of San Jacinto ; dies . 1836
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SAN ANTONIO DE BEXAR.
DECEMBER.
1
Postmaster Johnson takes charge of the San Antonio Post Office . . · 1889
2
George Dullnig finds petroleum on liis ranch by drilling for artesian water . 1887
3
The population of the City of San Antonio is reported about this date by thie assessor as 7142. (It is supposed to be incorrectly estimated on August 13, 1858, as City of San Antonio, 5281 ; County of Bexar, 4897.) . 1856
4
Stock amounting to $50,000 taken by the city in the San Antonio Mexican Gulf Rail- road. (J. M. Devine, Mayor.) See December 30 . 1850
Experimental "tube well" sunk on Military Plaza, 26 feet deep 1868
5
San Antonio is assaulted by the Texans under Milam and F. W. Jolinson ; one Texan killed and fifteen wounded 1835 The abandoned wires of the Military Telegraph are purchased by the Erie Telephone and Telegraph Company . 1883
6
Five Texans wounded in the assault this day . . 1835
George Hoerner's saloon opened on Commerce street . 1858
First raid by the city on gamblers 1867
7
Death of Milam and two others in the assault .
1835
8
Texans succeed in taking a house on Main Plaza
1835
9
General Cos surrenders the city to General Burleson, commander of the Texans . . 1835
165
THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.
10
Henry Ehnendorf's residence begun 1881
11
Memorial services held in the Opera House in memory of Jefferson Davis . . 1889
12
National cattle trail has been the principal topic among the cattlemen at their meeting this week. (The trail had "to go" before the land-grabbers and the railroads !) . 1884
13
Railroad communication with New Orleans is much agitated at this date 1858 The Alazan ditch is nearly completed .. 1876
14
Act of incorporation of the City of San Antonio. (This is the third document of incor-
poration. See Jannary, 1733 and 1734. Also January 5, 1837) . 1837 Indignation meeting of citizens held strongly condemning fence cutting 1883
15
Amendments to certain sections of the City Charter of San Antonio made at the elec- tion hield this date (tenth document) 1874
Buffalo Bill entertains us at the Casino 1879
16
The City Council decides to open Crockett street across the river to St. Mary's street. (This is an important improvement.) . 1889
17
Kit Carson's letter published in the San Antonio Daily Herald, dated from Taos, New Mexico, saying that a little Texas boy had been recovered from the Indians and lie wishes him to be advertised . . 1859
Copper pennies are introduced into the city into commerce . 1886
18
The Alamo Rifles give a grand dress and military ball at the "New " Casino Hall . . 1857
19
S. M. Wills, who had been held for four years a captive by the Comanches, escapes and relates his experiences in San Antonio . 1878 Emma Abbott opens the Grand Opera House, Alamo Plaza 1886
20
Yeager is arrested, and on the 22d of this month Pitts and Yeager are identified as the inch wanted postoffice and mail robbers 1884
21
The first Fair of the Agricultural and Industrial Association of Western Texas is opened 1868 Fourteen thousand dollars is appropriated by the United States Congress to purchase land to enlarge the Arsenal grounds . 1880
166
SAN ANTONIO DE BEXAR.
22
Gallagher's corner, near Menger Hotel, is occupied on this date by the San Antonio Postoffice .
1879
23
James Kerr, the oldest American settler west of Colorado river, dies . 1850 We hear of a battle with the Geronimo band of Apaches in which two officers are killed and some 111e11 . 1885
24
Right Reverend Anthony Dominic Pelicer is installed at San Fernando Cathedral as first Bishop of San Antonio (he was buried in this Cathedral April 17, 1880 . . . . 1874
25
Stephen F. Austin, Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas, dies at Columbia 1836
The battle at Mier, Mexico, is fought . 1842 The International Railroad track is completed to Laredo ; first train this day. 1881
26
Santa Anna and Almonte are released by President Houston 1836 The Texans on the Mier expedition surrender to the Mexicans 1842
27
Cortinas is beaten by the Texans under Ford and Tobin, near Brownsville . 1 1859
28
San Antonio is just beginning to feel the possibility of becoming a market for cotton .. 1858
29
The Maverick Printing House have just moved into their fine new five-story building
on Avenue F. .
1890
30
A city election is held to consider the advisability of taking stock in the San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad ; 267 votes cast, of which 253 were in favor of the $50,000 subscription1 1850
31
Dedication of the Elliott Memorial Hall . 1889 Moses Austin was in San Antonio about this date . 1820
German-English school established about this date 1858 James and Resin P. Bowie are in San Antonio to organize the San Saba expedition . 1831 We have the most populous city of Texas, three main railroad lines, a perfect system of water works, the purest water, wood block-paved plazas and streets, several electric street car systems, the prettiest Opera and Club House in the South, beautiful public buildings, good electric lighting and gas systems, good hotels, a lovely river, a cli- inate second to none on this continent, efficient schools, three daily newspapers, the most important military post in the United States, immense markets for horses, cattle, wool and cotton, a progressive mayor, a history inexhaustible in interest, and a magnificent future . 1890
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For Fine Photographic Work in all Styles go to this place you will be pleased.
PICTURESQUE SAN ANTONIO.
The Best Collection of San Antonio Scenery. Also For Sale at BAINBRIDGE & CORNER, Alamo Plaza, and all first-class Book and Fancy Stores.
FORTY NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS,
WITH OR WITHOUT MEALS,
FOR RENT BY DAY, WEEK OR MONTH.
ALAMO FLATS,
ELECTRIC BELLS, BATHS, ETC., ETC.,
- ON ALAMO PLAZA, 100 YARDS FROM U. S. COURTHOUSE AND POSTOFFICE.
THE LEADER
216 W. Commerce Street. Ladies' Furnishing Goods, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, HOSIERY, ETC.
*Agency for Foster, Centemeri & Alexandre KID GLOVES! *
G. R. SULLIVAN
Leading Dealer in
LADIES', GENTS' and CHILDREN'S 0
Boots, Shoes AND Slippers
A large stock of Fine and Medium lines always on hand.
Commerce and St. mary Sts.
San Antonio, Texas.
ALEX. SARTOR,
DIAMONDS, WATCHES,
Mexican · Filigree · Jewelry to: ONYX BLOCKS.
18 Commerce Street, - San Antonio, Texas
ESTABLISHED 1875.
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C. H. MUELLER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
WALL PAPER,
Artists' and Painters' Supplies, Picture Frames, Plate and Window Glass, Mirrors, Etc.
COMMERCE STREET. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
S. K. MARTIN, Chicago. A. C. SCHRYVER, San Antonio.
MARTIN & SCHRYVER,
LUMBER
Of all sorts, kinds and qualities.
BUILDING MATERIAL Of all Kinds, Shapes and Sizes.
A large assortment of ornamental goods always in stock. We keep constantly on hand large quantities of the never yet, surpassed
J. MAISH'S BARBED FENCE WIRE We are successful competitors in price and goods. Come and be convinced.
-- MAIN OFFICE- -OFFICE OF YARDS-
South of Sunset Depot. 2 West Commerce St.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS .: : :
Scholz's Palm Garden.
STRANGERS should not fail to visit this Paradise of Tropical Plants. Three Stories of Airy Galleries. Regular Musical Evenings. Exquisite String and Brass Band. Electric Service and Lights. Frequented by the best families. Card Tables, Lunch Stand, and most complete Billiard Rooms in the city.
Alamo Plaza to Losoya Street. TWO ENTRANCES.
MORGAN · & · CO. Plumbers . and . Gas-Fitters,
225 E. Houston St., SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
All kinds of Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting executed with neatness and dispatch.
JOSKE BROS. CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES.
Trunks, Valises,
AT'S
CARPETS, LINOLEUM.
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KENNY
JOSKE BROS. DRY COODS,
MILLINERY,
NOTIONS.
HUNT & BOOTH,
WHOLESALE
GRAIN AND SALT.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
CAR LOAD PRICES ON HAY, GRAIN AND SALT AT ANY POINT IN TEXAS, THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES AND MEXICO.
. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY . .
H. VOGLER & CO.'S Alamo Trunk Factory
Manufacturers of and dealers in
TRUNKS, TRAVELING BAGS, SATCHELS, STRAPS, COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES, LEATHER TRAVELING CASES, LEATHER GUN CASES, ETC., ETC.
223 ALAMO PLAZA, OPP. THE ALAMO.
San Antonio,
TEXAS.
Trunks and Sample Cases made to order.
PAUL . WAGNER'S . BAZAAR,
Nos. 22, 24 & 26 COMMERCE STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
Toys mi Pancy Woods.
mexican, Indian
AND California
. . Curiosities . .
Novelties,
Stationery,
Magic Lanterns,
Clocks.
MEXICAN CURIOSITIES TOYS! CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES SHOW CASES.
"Souvenir Albums of San Antonio," CONTAINING 30 VIEWS FOR 25 CENTS.
Bicycles,
Tricycles,
Velocipedes,
Express . Wagons,
Willow-Ware, Bird Çages,
Picture Frames, Albums, Dolls.
ROBT. A. WOODS.
W. V. LAURAINE.
WOODS & LAURAINE,
· REPRESENTING :
LAUREL HEIGHTS PROPERTY, PARK PLACE PROPERTY. PROSPECT HILL PROPERTY. BUSINESS PROPERTY.
WEST END PROPERTY, ALAMO HEIGHTS PROPERTY, EAST END PROPERTY, RESIDENCE PROPERTY. .
FARMING AND RANCH LANDS.
Real Estate Brokers,
209 ALAMO PLAZA,
SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
" PAUL WAGNER> 26 COMMERCE ST. AN .ANTONIO, TEXAS
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
N. H. FORD.
C. H. PICKFORD. C. S. GREEN.
FORD, PICKFORD & CO. HAY, . GRAIN, . BRÅN, DEALERS IN AND ROCK SALT.
AGENTS FOR "THE SPRINGFIELD WAGON COMPANY."
No. 16 EAST MAIN PLAZA, Telephone No. 501.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
M. SCMULTZE
Stoves, . Tinware, . Hardware.
SOLE AGENT FOR THE FAMOUS
FARMER GIRL COOK STOVE, and
VAPOR STOVES.
San Antonio,
TEX.
WEST
Commerce St.
A. J. FRY,
Real Estate, Loan and General Agent,
No. 2 W. Commerce St. · San Antonio, Texas.
Will pay Taxes for residents and non-residents. Lands for sale in all parts of the State.
REESE LIBRARY OF TI ..
UNIVr ,
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ESTABLISHED 1864.
MANUFACTURER, JOBBER AND
RETAIL DEALER IN
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QUICK MEAL GAS and
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