The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1886-12-20
l.. WOLFSON,
The GrAndest Emporium in the State tor
Fishion-Style Modern Dress and
Appliances.

II takes years to build up "A iirst-class bust
ness. With the majority even ut any length
of time, success is very doubtful The
LIGur takes pleasure IN recording the pro-
gress of any and all those who make the
victorious race and gain the desired goal in
the business world.
Mr. l.. Wolfson, II gentleman whose name
Is known TO the inhabitants the length and
breadth of the land, justly deserves more
than mere mention rs one of the most pro-
gressiye merchants in this state "Veni,
vidi, yinci," seems TO be engraved upon all
the handiwOrk and undertakings of the
house over which he presides. Having but
lately acquired ownership and control OF the
adjacent grand structure known as the
white Elephant" This establishment has
been converted into the largest gentlemens'
furnishing store unsurpassed In the state.
In order t0 show that no exaggeratiOn In
of the establishment the following list of
employees In charge OF the various depart
ments In the house Is given:
Cashier: Miss Alma Seimering.
BoSkkeepers: Messrs. George +. Howard
Examiners: Messrs. M. Citron and Adolf
Hernandez. ,.
General stock keepers: Willis Alexander,
John Hays, Fred Seffel, Charles Beer, A
=
Miss Clara Seimerng.
Collector: William Bitters, Jr.
Ushers: Henry Kaliski, +. Wagner, Col.
ID. d. Munr0e.
Dress goods: Max Kaliski, Die Lambert
Velvets: TheO. FOlz.
Dress trimmings: Miss Rebecca Craig.
Buttons: Miss Bauer
Jerseys and kid gloves: Miss Lizzie Sens.
Ladies' and childrens' underware: Miss
Judith Locke.
Coaks and knit goods: Mr.. Fritz Kmhler.
Flannel, quilts and blankets: Mr.. Louis
Fries.
Hosiery: Ernest Voges.
Knitting Wool and cotton: Miss Bertha
GOOdlOe.
Linen, house furnishing goods Albert
| Bergel.
Domestic and lace curtains: Louis Vail
deck.
Glnghams: Willy Lockart.
Piece goods: Sam Metzger.
Ribbons: Victor Grunder.
Embroidery and lace: Harry jackson.
Ladies and children's shoes: Willis Derr,
| A Dttmar.
Mems and boys boots and shoes: Herman
| FrOebel.
Men and boys hats: Aug hester.
Mems clothing: Benz. Goldenberg
Youths clothing: CHI. JOrdt
Boys clothing: Abe Peppe.
| Gents and boys furnishing goods: K.
| Lange.
| Wholesale stock keeper Mr.. Charles
Kalteyer.
Millinery: Miss Lilly Imhoff, Miss Mllly
| Matter, Miss Al lice Graham, assistants.
Furniture: Mr.. Sam WOlfenstein, Mr.. Aug.
| OhnesOrge.
This alone Is sufficient evidence to prove
the magnitude of business done by the
house. 1t not alone Is the chief In importa-
ton of the newest fashions, millinery, dress
and fancy goods, but has the article ready
for inspection In sufficient time to adapt
itself for the season intended. "Caprices In
millinery it might as well be termed, ere
right now one Of the grand issues for the
laddies and the display and Bazaar of this
line surpasses anything in the state; .,
For this particular season, the cloak
department Is extremely well filed, such a
diagonal, wide and fine c0rkscrew. MeltOr
and OttOmans, baskets in the same styles
New Markets, ditto. Russian circulars
short wraps, silk, brocade, velvet, seal Skin
or plush. The fact is that WOlfson can vi,
with any emporium In the country