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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
8
The Light announces Frank Sommers as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 3 subject to the Democratic primary on July 27 1918. Russell Ht Jennett also announces candidacy for County Clerk of Bexar County soliciting votes and support in the same July 27 1918 primary.
In Corporation Court Judge Buckley considers whether owners who rent cars without providing drivers must pay a license tax and indemnity bond. The defendants argue the ordinance targets owners using cars for hire with drivers, not driverless jitneys rented for private use by individuals.
A jumble of hotel registrations lists visitors and residents such as Jack Grey of Rochester at St. Anthony and Mrs. H Ti Wetten of Kansas City a guest at the Menger. Other names include J J Hunter Little Rock at Gunter and O Kitson Chicago registered at the Gunter with several entries at the Lanier Ganter Menger and St. Anthony.
Simon Deuerling aged 7 years died at his home on Nolan Street after a long life in San Antonio. Born in Baumberg Germany in 1948 he settled in New Orleans in 1912 and moved to San Antonio in 1870s. He opened a grocery at Nolan and Chestnut thirty years ago and ran it until four months ago. He is survived by widow Alma and three daughters Margaret Duerling Mrs William Dielann and Mrs Kimbrough Burt five grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Sunday at 6 from 226 Nolan Street with services at St Josephs Church at 5 15. Interment St Josephs Society Cemetery. St Josephs Society and San Antonio Liederkranz members will attend in a body.
Maj. Gen. Willard A. Holbrook department commander returned Thursday night from an inspection tour to Eagle Pass Fort Clark Del Rio and Engle Pass. He was joined by his aide Lieut. Boyd M. Compton. The visit began at Eagle Pass with a crossing of the international bridge to meet officials.
Odd lots of 49c vanity cases with mirrors and compartments for powder and coins. Assorted colors and patterns with circular cut designs. Values normally up to $1.25, offered as a clearance deal at 49c each.
Leather hand bags and purses offered at 59 cents each with coin purse and mirror. Large selection with good value, stylish linings and fittings.
An assortment of sample necklaces offered at 1.98 dollars each, with regular values up to 10 dollars. About 200 pieces in the selection, mostly unique, includes many new and novelty effects and various styles. Also a 15 cent lot of neckwear with about two hundred pieces in the collection.
Odd lot of stamped embroidery pieces offered at 49c each from regular values up to 25c. Includes corset covers 12c, scarfs centerpieces combing sacques linen towels and fancy crochet novelties. Limited to one or two of a kind with remaining odds and ends for cleanup.
A catalog of summer fiction titles with authors and prices includes The Unpardonable Sin by Rupert Hughes for 1.50, Oh Money Money by Eleanor H Porter 1.50, The Green Jacket by Jeanette Lee 1.35, The Long Lane Turning by Hattie E Rives 1.60, Stranded in Arcady by Frances Lynde 1.35, Jerry by A S Pier 1.50, and A Reatecky resblare by James Lane Alen 1.20.
Interesting books on current topics include Frontiers of Freedom by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker priced at $1.50. A Minstrel in France by Harry Lauder is $2.00. Wounded and a Prisoner of War by an Exchange Officer and The Rebirth of Russia by I. F. Marcasson priced at $1.25.
General Veraldi conducted a troop review of Mexican forces inspecting stations barracks and camp sites to assess readiness and discipline.
Harry Hertzberg announces his bid for the State Senate from the S4th District covering Bexar Kerr Gillespie Bandera and Real counties, pending Democratic primary action.
Two Oklahoma raised twins from Kansas reported to Camp Travis for the be whiskered objector issue after refusing to shave. They were found unfit for duty, discharged, and sent home. Base Hospital No 81 to be organized at Camp Travis with Port Riley officers and enlisted men forming the nucleus. The AP board approved a pension and disability plan for employees effective July 1, 1918 with $100 000 in Liberty Bonds set aside for implementation.
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