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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1912

Page

2

Wefing double funeral planned for Sunday in San Antonio

The Wefing family of San Antonio mourns as Mrs Frederica Wefing and Adelbert Wefing are buried together in City Cemetery. The couple died within weeks of each other after returning from Germany where their daughter studied in Berlin. Surviving: seven children including F R Wefing A H Wefing George Y Wefing Mrs T H Wharton and Mrs G B LaBarre. Mrs Bittie B Florence of San Antonio died at 45 and was shipped to Houston for burial with husband accompanying the body.

Frederica Wefing Adelbert Wefing San Antonio Berlin Germany Wefing City Cemetery Elsie Wefing Mr. Wefing F. R. Wefing A. H. Wefing George Y. Wefding Pennsylvania T. H. Wharton George B. LaBarre Missee Wesing Elsie Wesing Trenton N. J Florence Bittie B. Florence South Presa Street Houston Shelley-Loring Uning Company

Death of Dave A. Lockhart Former Policeman and Contractor

Dave A. Lockhart 68 a former policeman and contractor in Pettus died at 3 45 this morning at his home 108 Stace street after about four months illness from Brights disease The body was sent to Pettus Tex for burial in the family grounds He was a native Texan from the town of Lockhart named for his familySurviving are his widow four children two brothers James Lockhart of Brownsville Bird Lockhart Christine Tex and a sister Mrs O Neal Pettus

Lockhart Dave A. Lockhart Stace Street Bright Pettus Tex James Lockhart Brownsville Bird Lockhart Christine, Tex O’neal

Fire destroys foundry at San Antonio Machine & Supply

Fire at the San Antonio Machine and Supply Co foundry on Center and Walnut streets caused 8000 to 10000 in losses, not insured. The blaze, confined to the foundry, drew hundreds as the roof collapsed. Chief Wright led the effort to prevent spread to the main building and pattern department. Maximum loss cited for stock and material. origin undetermined. Max Krueger away in Germany. The article also notes a double blade plane safety razor concept.

San Antonio Southern Pacific Pattern Department M. A. Krueger Germany Max Krueger

Plaza vaudeville bill praised for multiple strong acts

At the Plaza this week Nan Halperin heads a nine act vaudeville bill in The Suffragettes a biting satire with heavy laughs. Kamplain and Bell Southern Song Birds Eugene Enos Trio in a fresh acrobatic act Ted Gibson and his company in After the Game Johnson and Hendricks deliver songs and dances. Repeats were common as crowds packed the little theater for an evening of prime entertainment.

Plaza Little Playhouse Nan Halperin Kamplain and Bell Eugene Enos Ted Gibson Johnson and Hendricks San Antonio

Smart Set at the Grand Presents The Darktown Politician Gem

The Smart Set company brings The Darktown Politician to the Grand for Saturday and Sunday shows with Salem Tutt Whitney in the lead. A carefully chosen supporting cast, 25 song hits, and numerous musical and dance features promise lively entertainment. Scenic and costume extravagance are noted, along with a bronzed chorus noted for singing and dancing.

Smart Set Salem Tutt Whitney

Ulster Unionists Prepare for Home Rule Rally

In Belfast on Ulster day unionists plan a large Orangemen meeting in Ulster hall to pledge a solemn covenant against the government bill. Lord Lansdowne funds a policy letter read to Ulstermen as troops stay in barracks. Mills strikes ripple through Arlington Prospect Wood and Ayer plants with arrests as 12,000 workers idle.

Belfast Ireland Orangemen Ulster Men of Ulster Lansdowne Lord Lansdowne Unionist Party Ulster Hall Arlington Cotton Mills Prospect Mills American Woolen Company Arlington Wood and Ayer Washington Mills Et Mig

Ulster Supporters in Earnest Note Carson Parade

London dispatch reports liberal papers mock Sir Edward Carson for Ulster demonstration rituals and mock military display but acknowledge Ulster people are in earnest. Belfast correspondent notes English crowds smile at parades while locals remain steadfast in their faith despite perceived narrow aims.

London Edward Carson Ulster Belfast Radical Daily News England

Free Theater Tickets Ad Offer

Ad promotes $90 worth of free theater tickets available today. Readers are urged to view the advertisement for details on eligibility and how to claim the tickets.

A Great Tonic for the Nerves

Louis Gachman of Menasha Wisconsin testifies he suffered a decade of nervous trouble before using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He credits the remedy with rapid improvement and says he will recommend it to others as repay ment for the help it gave him at age 46 feeling twenty.

Duffy Louis Gachman Tayco St Menasha, Wis

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted As Health Aid

Advertises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic to relieve nervous complaints by aiding digestion and restoring vitality. Claims hospital tax status during the Spanish American War and urges readers to obtain the genuine product for family use.

Duffy

Births Reported for Families in City

To Mr and Mrs C Rodriguez a boy born September 26 at 510 Broad Avenue. To Mr and Mrs W H Hilen a boy born September 24 at 131 Adams Street. To Mr and Mrs M Hinojosa a boy born September 24 at 210 Matagorda Street. To Mr and Mrs W Y Chalkley a girl born September 18 at Kenney sanatorium. To Mr and Mrs Pinckney P Shephard a boy born September 74 at 1004 Montana Street. To Mr and Mrs T Mosias a girl born September 26 at 216 North Leona Street.

C. Rodriguez Broad Avenue W. H. Hilen Adams Street M. Hinojosa Matagorda Street W. Y. Chalkley Kenney Sanatorium Pinckney P. Shephard

Automobile Licenses Listed With Owners and Addresses

Automobiles licenses appear for 2745 Nat Goldsmith at 102 Madison street 2746 Mrs J L Hollingsworth 1203 South Hackberry street 2747 Mr S E B Keasler Gunterhotell 2748 Mr Arthur W Allen 214 East Macon street.

Dans Nat Goldsmith Madison Street J. L. Hollingsworth South Hackberry Street

Lyons Allows Two Room Home on Westfall Avenue

Building permit issued for R. Lyons for a two room dwelling on Westfall Avenue with project value listed at 250 dollars.

BK. R. Lyons Westfall Avenue

Burial Permits for Two Local Deaths Issued

Burial permits issued for Co Delgad a four year old who died September 24 on Essex Street and for Candelor Rodriguez a six month old who died September 26 on Rock Quarry Street.

Delgad Essex Street Candelor Rodriguez Rock Quarry Street

Headquarters Area Opens for Bull Moose in San Antonio

The Bull Moose organization opened its headquarters in room No. 6 of the St. James hotel in San Antonio with P. McGeeny taking charge of the office yesterday.

Bull Moose San Antonio St. James Hotel McGeeny

Rebels Menace Casas Grandes as Federals Falter

More than 800 rebels, likely under Rojas, move in on Casas Grandes while federal troops offer little resistance. The threat extends to Pearson and Juarez rail lines, with camped rebels trading dances with federals on Look ranch property. Ranch owner trio report their Mexican manager was held for ransom after a raid.

Casas Grandes Park Look George Look Look Pearson Mr. Look

Cananea Ranch Looted by Rebel Band Near Cananea

José Torres and about twenty rebels raided the Canahea Cattle Company ranch twenty miles west of Cananea, forcing Americans J Thompson and William Smith to cook for them and taking ten horses and all provisions and arms.

Cananea Mexico José Torres Nogales Canahéa Cattl Company J. Thompson William Smith Torres Sierra Azul Emilio Campa Campa Cananea Eastern Mining Company Here George Brown Fourth United States Cavalry Valle Naco Sonora

Rebels Raid Railway Camp Near Cumbre Chihuahua

Rebels led by Col Felix Terrazas raided contractor William Orrs timber line camp near Cumbre Chihuahua seizing about 14000 in payroll 15000 worth of livestock and 20000 in commissary supplies after desertion by federal troops Orr allowed to proceed to Cumbre as looting spreads across the district with about 1000 rebels reported refugees state.

EL Paso Tex William Orr Mexico Northwestern Railroad Cumbre Chihuahua Orr Col Felix Terrazas Casa Grandes

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Advertised From Arkansas

An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Hot Springs Arkansas as a cure all. It claims thousands are being cured monthly and promotes benefits for digestion stomach bowels sourness gas coated tongue biliousness dizziness headaches and skin issues with an 86 cent box and free sample offer.

San Antonio Hot Springs Arkansas Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs, Ark

OROZCO ALLIES ACCUMULATE FORTUNES IN EUROPE

Gen Pascual Orozco Jr is said to hold over 1 million dollars in European banks as a result of his revolutionary activities. Gen Inez Salazar is also reported to have amassed a fortune. Campa denied any arrest was tied to an alleged U S test case agreement with Orozco and Salazar. Mexican officials say they have knowledge of such an agreement.

Tucson Ariz Pascual Orozco Jr Emilio Campa Inez Salazar Campa Orozco Salazar United States Mexico

Desertion Attempts By Japanese Sailors At American Ports

The practice of ship deserters leaping into Puget Sound ports has led to multiple fatalities as several Japanese seamen, eager for liberty, are unable to swim well and attempt risky escapes at American facilities.

Puget Sound

Also Mentioned on This Page

Texas Willbee Ments ‘Outfitters Europe San Antonio Machine & Supply Company New England Rome The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester, N. Y Cananea Ranch Dalkowitz Bros. Co Corner West Commerce & North Flores Horlick’s Horlick W. & G. Shoe Co.’S SELZ Houston Street
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