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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
8
The body found near Dripping Springs in San Marcos County has been identified as Ray ami and Jacks of Fort Worth, who disappeared about three weeks ago. Field flowers for hats are gaining popularity this season, with a striking wreath in purple feathers on a large Swiss straw hat.
Mrs L H De Weese of 605 Alcatraz Ave Oakland reports irregularities and congestion caused sleeplessness. A friend advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she improved, praising its long standing reputation and offering to advise others.
A long lasting downpour drenched San Antonio Monday morning with 1.3 inches recorded at the weather bureau. Reports show heavy rains across eastern and southwestern Texas, extending to Uvalde, Seguin, Kerrville, and toward Houston, with showers also along the Corpus Christi division. The storm, described as a root-soaker, moved eastward, forecast to bring clearing by Tuesday night, while Maverick County saw six months’ heaviest rain improving waterholes and grass.
Alfred AC Spencer age 60 dies at sanitarium after four years in San Antonio. Survived by daughter Mrs. Stanton Smith and three sons Jed J Alfred Jr and George K Spencer all of San Antonio. Funeral Monday 4 PM from T N Smith residence 982 West Woodlawn Avenue Rev Hush Meblellan officiating. Interment Mission Burial Park. Pallbearers Fred G H Lancaster Richard Pendleton George I McIlroy A E Jackson Frank S Burt J M L Hopkins. Edward G Emerson 431 years old dies at 6 25 PM at residence 235 Garden Street resident of San Antonio twenty years. Survived by widow and parents Mr and Mrs J M Emerson of Los Angeles, two sisters Miss Florence Emerson of New York City and Mrs A G Merron of Los Angeles. Funeral Tuesday 3 PM from Shelley Lor chapel.
The page lists multiple obituaries and funeral plans for residents of San Antonio, including Thomas J. Lynn and Thomas J. Lynd, both veterans with Spanish-American War service. It notes interments at National or St Marys cemeteries, locations in Missouri and California, and survivors such as widows Rose Lynd and Kathren Hynes. Other notices include Kate Edgar, Francis Terry, Lilian Huckaby, and Philip Bonn with details on burial venues and funeral times.
Burial will be in City Cemetery No 1 with Sheley Loring Undertaking and Automobile Equipment. Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co. Roselawn Cemetery in San Antonio offers prices and easy terms with office at State Bank Building Crockett 8420.
A Liberty loan meeting in Union Hills New Jersey heard President Wilson express regret that suspicion falls on those who do not deserve it. The letter says he will cooperate to prove the loyalty of Americans of German birth or descent and denounces injustice and violence based on suspicion.
The 360th Infantry at Camp Travis seeks flowers and shrubs to brighten their barracks. A landscape gardener will arrange plots and return beds. Citizens may donate plants by calling Camp Travis at extension 196, adjutant’s office, for pickup or delivery.
Ezra Martin of Camp Travis attached to Company 44 Depot Brigade was sentenced to six months imprisonment and forfeiture of two thirds of his pay for the same period after his conviction for being absent without leave.
Maj. Gen. Henry T. Alien approved the sentence while noting that the 4e unit did not comprehend the seriousness of his plea. The remark highlights unintended laxity in handling the case and raises questions about discipline procedures.
The court sustained a guilty verdict finding Martin guilty of abandoning his uniform. The evidence supported the conviction, showing he discarded his military attire in Joplin Missouri where he was tired and no longer in proper dress.
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