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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1918

Page

7

Mrs Hood Revealed as Gertrude Hood in Tragic Death

Investigation into the Sunday death of 25 year old Mrs C D Hines at a Martin Street apartment yields a revelation that her real name is Mrs Gertrude Hood of Stockbridge Georgia. Inquest verdict is death by her own action. A letter to her mother expresses love for her husband and a plan not to live without him. The couple registered at the apartment Friday. the husband, a soldier, left for Canada Saturday. Hood’s body was sent to Stockbridge for burial Monday night.

C.D. Hines Martin Street Gertrude Hood Stockbridge BR. Neil.Campbell

Command Transfer Brings Brig. Gen. Cabell to Southern Dept

Brig. Gen. Cabell, formerly Arizona district commander, arrives at Fort Sam Houston to assume command of the Southern Department. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Willard A. Holbrook, who departs for Camp Sheridan to command the Ninth Division. Transfers were confirmed last week with Holbrook leaving Wednesday morning. Cabell, arriving Tuesday, met Gen. Holbrook and acting chief of staff Col. William T. Johnston. Cabell’s deep knowledge of Mexico and border affairs enhances his suitability for the post, built on his work with Pershing during the punitive expedition into Mexico.

de Rosey C.‘ Cabell Arizona Fort. San’ “Houston Southern’ Department Willard’ A. Holbrook Southern Department Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alas Ninth “Division Fort. Sam_ Houston Holbrook Charles Kilburn Highth Cavalry Coen Cabell Mexico Texas, Arizona New Mexico Pershing Mexico- In Cabel United States Tenth Cavalry Fort Hauchuca Nogales Calles The Fort Sam Houston Washington General Staff Douglas

Dodson's Liver Tone Guarantee Guide

A lively testimonial advocates Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy for sluggish liver and constipated bowels. It claims Dodson's Liver Tone cleanses bile, avoids salivation, and keeps the family feeling fine. a money back guarantee is promised if results are not achieved.

Dodgon Dod ‘Son Dodson

General Cabell in line for promotion amid Mexican duty

1916 account notes General Cabell’s high information level on Mexico issues, his command at Fort Huachuca and Nogales, and ongoing moves toward leadership of the Southern Department. It outlines his lineage, West Point origin, Spanish-American War service, and expected promotion alongside Brig. Gen. Holbrook’s recent reassignment and Ninth Division training at Camp Sheridan.

Holbrook Southern Department Cabell War Department General Cabell Confederate Army United Confederate Veterans Dallas Hea Arkansas West Point Leutenant Second Arkansas Infantry Sixth Cavalry 11Th Cavalry Army War College Brigel Camp Sherman Ohio John W. Buckman Camp Sheridan

Peacocks Admire Mirror in Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle

An incident in the Fort Sam Houston quadrangle involved a wooden mirror panel. Peacocks gathered to preen at their reflections, drawing a crowd as a woman’s shiny new car also reflected in nearby surfaces. One bird struck the car, leaving scratches.

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle

Obituary notices for Adolph Vidal and Charles Esser

Funeral services for Adolph Vidal set for Tuesday at 1 PM at his home and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. He was a member of San Antonio Camp No 629 Workers of the World whose members will attend in a body. Pallbearers listed. Also noted is the funeral of Charles Esser, Fort Sam Houston civilian, held Wednesday at 3 PM, with burial in City Cemetery No 2. Additional line mentions Mrs J E Pugh dying at her country home on Fredericksburg Road, Bexar.

Adolph Vidal New Braunfels “Avenue Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mast End Vidal San Antonio Workers of the World Muskey John W. Pobin Trinidad Guerra James Stevens John Trainer George Eke Charles Esser Fort Sam F Houston

Beauty Lotion From Lemons and Orchard White

A vintage beauty tip describes making a quarter pint skin lotion by mixing two lemons juice with three ounces of orchard white. Strain well, bottle, and shake before use to brighten and smooth the complexion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach and even skin tone. Phrase notes cheap supply from druggist and grocer.

San Antonio Woman Dies in Texas After Ten Years Here

Mrs. Alma Grey McLain dies in a local hospital at 8 AM after living in San Antonio a decade. Survived by husband C. S. Tonkins and four brothers. Funeral Friday at Porter Loring with Rev B Beall officiating and burial at Mission Burial Park. The body sent to Devine Texas for service and Black Creek Cemetery interment.

Jenkins Texas San Antonio Tonkins Thin City Richard Steve Howry Howard Devine Tex Sam Howard Carrizo Springs Vox Mira Moh. Ludwick D D. Scott J. W. Robinson W. W. Tee Calgary Baptist’ Church of Black Creek Worter “Loring Alma Grey McLain Alma Grey McLain Porter Loring Rev.b. Beall I. G. Callahan Ti. Lytle IL Jackson Murray Douglas R. It Bowen and Hall Street Mission Burial Park

Porter Loring Funeral Directors Notice

A fragmented obituary notice references Porter Loring Funeral Directors at 206 Jefferson Street and Hagy and McCollum Undertakers offering ambulance and motor services at Commerce C and Pecan Cr 104.

Porter Loring Jefferson St Hagy & McCollum Commerces

Adams petitions city to assign bequest in will dispute

Harden Adams son of the late H. Adams asks the San Antonio city commission to assign the city estate interest to him. He notes the estate was insolvent at his father’s death and only $33707.45 remains, paid by the government for depredations by Indians. The will left $25,000 to the city and Adams argues that the bequest to him was also owed. The matter was referred to the city attorney. Bishop Currier Dies on Train in Baltimore after serving as pastor in Washington and as bishop of Matanzas Cuba with long mission involvement.

W. Adams Harden W. Adams Adams City Commission San Antonio Adam Currier Baltimore Charles Warren Currier Catholic Church Waldorf Marystudd St. Mary's Church Washington D. C Matanzas Cuba National Bureau of Catholic Indian

County faces higher cost for jail blankets after bids

County commissioners report bids show blankets for inmates will cost far more than last year. Former prices ranged from 1.12 to 12 per unit, with newer bids around 2.75 to 12. auditors may refuse all bids due to finances, yet warmth for jail, poor farm, old folks home, detention hospital, and juvenile facilities remains required before cold weather. The item also notes Robertson report and a separate update on Hugh Robertson for district attorney of San Antonio.

Bexay Coutty Vost Commissioners’ Court van How Drd Travelers’ Cigar Ave.nu eSave Robertson Washington, D.C Hugh Robértean Fir San Antonios Judiciary Committees Senate

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