Solemn Military Funeral For Private Akers
A detailed account of the funeral for Private Lawson Akers of Company G, 18th Infantry, U.S. Army, including the ceremonial procession from the hospital to the National Cemetery, the firing squad, buglers, and the Episcopal burial rite led by Rev A L Burleson. The report notes the flag at half mast, taps, and post rituals, with officers and soldiers attending, and mentions related personnel changes and sick reports at the garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Askers
G Company
A. L. Burleson
Col. Carpenter
United States
de Vensed
P.M. M. Beall
Krig
Ted
Lleuts
Beall
Fiske
Flynn
Grubs
Carpenter
Sorenson
Waller
Schonberg
Killgrey
Ave
Tower
Ute
Grayson Street
Grayson
New Braunfels
Grobs
Laseson Akéry
Company G
Eighteenth Infantry
U.S. A
Fragmented 19th Century Opinion Pieces Mixes Quotes and Local Mentions
A jumble of editorials and letters discusses nonpartisans, persistent figures, and public ethics. References to politicians, editors, advertisers, and local officials blend with anecdotes about San Antonio and Berlin baking laws, hinting at political tension and public health concerns.
Local notices and sales mix at San Antonio shops
August city salaries paid by city treasurer. Last day at raid Book Store at Hertwly Moore's. San Antonio Street Railway tax paid. Cannel Coal ad reads 4.50 per ton. Listings for Edgewood Paxton's private stack at Crystal Saloon. Wild ducks seen on West End lake. Fragments note local tailoring by Lentz and SunSet Wood Co. Thanksgiving plans by Prof. Kent McKinley. Bridge hazards on Commerce street. Fire company updates and dengue fever notes. City drainage work near completion. Local amusements include concerts at Beethoven and a quail hunt report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schadly
Hertwly & Moore's
Sang Brds
San Antonio Street Railway Company
Edgewood
Paxton
Crystal Saloon
Malo Plaza
West End Lake
Offich
Wiceman
Frank Kuhlmann
No. 2 Fire Company
Stacke
New Braunfels
Comal
Lentz
Sutar
Max
W. C. Stillman
Louis’ Bank
Vertinig & Moore's
Kent McKinley
San Antonio
Commerce Street Bridge
Bull Bros
Belvin Street Bridge
Fourth Ward
Sunset Wood Co
Silver King
Schwepne
Austin Street
Cand Avenue
Sunsef Woon Co
Staacke
C. Silliman
Saxple
Pelephone
Wyschelski
Aty Hak
San Patra Reek
Irligg
Au Bros
Carter & Muldauy
HON Y Pauly's
City Board of Equalization
Ast
Henry Pauly
Ralyog
Gale
Soe San Vedra Avenue
Grove
Dave Waddard
Howard Street
Suit &O
Taitor
W. Com
Barnitz
Duke
Doc Hamilton
Garney
Rouse
Ayla
South Alamo Street
Lee Store
Hertwig & Moore
Cily Engineers
City Hall
Schroeder
Beethoven Tin
José Andonesque
Ho Ety
Hoche
Louis
Simre and
Hertwig & Moore's
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Samoa
Callan
Dr. Hathaway & Co
Alamo Flats
San Antonio, Texas
Fire Insurance Co
Ultiso We Duty Insurance Office
Alamo Insurance Building
C. Arnold Sole Agt
Reed
Steinhard
Cor. S. Flores Steel and Military Plaza
Chicago
Houston Street
Avenue
Drs. Coodman & Hays
Mets
S. A
Ass'n
City Brewery
Mpalahe
RAS Ask
W. Com. St
Lawson Akers
Post Hospital
Army News
Garrison Gossip
Robert N. Hall
Paul
Jae Wawson Akers
Schwartz's Hall
Victtty
Jas. A. Sloan
Troop F
Fifth Cavalry
Cavalry
Mann
Wattler
Kigteenth Infantry
Graham
Ciarner
Burt Clark
Ard Abot
Vieutenant J. T. Maines
Sverett le Mate
Glasteentyllantry
Bateallion Instrumior
Simoy Stott Snag
Guy
D. H
Casslino
Dcal
Cage
Grand Opera Rourke
Sala Te Luv
Hicks
Hhis
Fits
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Peter Jonas
Levy
Bexar County
the Light
San Antonio Editore
Ferdy
Lew
Eos
Berlin
Germany
Board of Health
Ss N.S
Amerian
Tadiga
Sey
Sig.co
GIYY
George Heberer
Water Street
Ward 7
Tia
Commerce Street
Lakeview
Stou
The
Gun Club
Canada
Speciai
Sendice
Department A
Dearborn Street
Lirose
Frank J Beitel
Texas
Lasires
Bintehiog
West
Houston
Zawalta
International
Kerrville Texan
A. Beitel
G. Dielman
Alamo
Noman
Portland
Paris
Patntenes Window Glass
Whitewell
Tech
Tex
E.G. Senter
Main ST
Dallas, Tex
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