Death Of Three Apia

Residents

Apia, Nov. 1.

AN old superstitious belief that, always, three European deaths occur within a short period, was confirmed again recently, when three well-known resi dents of Apia died within a week. They were Messrs. P. C. Ulberg, Otto Hoeflich and J. Westerlund.

Mr. Peter C. Ulberg, who died on October 3, after a long illness, was the son of a Samoan pioneer, Captain P. C.

Ulberg, and was for long in the service of the German firm, the old D. H. & P. G., as carpenter, wheelwright, black smith and trader. Later, he was a foundation director of the Apia Steve doring Syndicate. He was one of Apia's most respected citizens.

Mr. Otto Hoeflich, who died on October 4. at the age of 45, was a son of Mr. Paul Hoeflich, one of the best-known “old timers” of Apia. He was educated in New Zealand and was in charge of the aerated water factory here, founded by his father.

Mr. John Westerlund, who died on October 8, aged 68, was a native of Sweden. He had lived in the territory for 40 years, and had been employed for long years as a carpenter by the Public Works Department.