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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1920

Page

3

Citation Summons Unknown Heirs of Andres Alanis Webb County

The state commands Webb County officers to summon unknown heirs of Andres Alanis deceased by weekly publication for four weeks. They must appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on the fifth Monday after the first Monday in February 1920 to answer a petition filed February 4 1920 in the suit of John A Pope plaintiff versus Gabina Rodriguez de Alanis and unknown heirs of Andres Alanis deceased defendants. The case concerns a mechanic lien on Lot 5 Block 237 Western Division Laredo and related notes and deeds of trust. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure and sale to satisfy a 600 debt plus interest and attorneys fees.

State OF Texas Webb County Andres Alanis 49Th Judicial District Laredo A. D John A. Pope Gabina Rodriguez de Alunis Gabrina Rodriguez de Alanis Gabina Rodriguez de Alanis John A Pope

University Honor List Includes UT Students From Laredo

Special to The Times reveals the University of Texas fall term honor list. Anna Mae Netzer from Laredo appears among the top one percent of academic students, while F. V. Sauvignet from Laredo is listed among the top six percent of engineering students.

the Times Austin Texas University of Texas Laredo Anna Mae. Netzer F. V. Sauvignet

Social Calendar Notes for February Announced by Local Clubs

Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor lists upcoming gatherings. Married Ladies Social Club meets at Mrs Cluck’s home at 3 30 pm with Mrs G R Weber hosting. Thursday Bridge Club at 3 80 pm hosted by Mrs Norwood Witting. Presbyterian Ladies Aid at Mrs A B McCullock 3 30 pm. Christian Church at Mrs F Hamilton 2 30 pm. Circle C WMA at Mrs Benson 3 pm. Blue Birds at Mrs A Pogg enpohl 4 pm. Service Club box lunch and dance in evening. Boys host dance at Elks Hall.

Norwood Witting Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church A. B. McCulloch Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church F. Hamilton Circle C Blue Birds A. Poggenpohl Service Club Elks Hall

Paths to higher destinies in a quiet day in Brownsville

A Brownsville daily notes Mrs. M Wormser and family returning from a bridal trip visiting August Wormser at A and M college and touring Galveston Houston San Antonio and other Texas sites. They will reside at 1912 Matamoros Street. Also listed are social events: St Peters Charity Ball at Ellis Hall Monday evening February 16 and meetings of the Webb County League of Women Voters and the Young Women’s Christian Association at the Woman’s Club Friday afternoon. other items include social Bridge Club gatherings, the Parish Guild in honor of Mrs. Woodman, and a George Murphy bridge party for Miss Lucille Murphy of Laredo.

St. Peter’s Church Ellis Hall Webb County League of Women Voters Woman's Club Young Women’s Christian Association Woman’s Club Webb County League of Woman Voters J. 8. Penn A. Wortuser Maria Mowry Mesdames Barlow Buenz Christen Cogley Hill Hall Joe Martin R. L. Muller T. A. Leyendecker Daiches A. Wormeser Sauvignet Mesdames Vesner Colbern Witting Hewitt Morrow Shelby Jamie Kerr George Murphy Lucille Murphy Laredo J. A. Browne B. R. Loew Brownsville Ellrald

Today’s Birthdays February 5 19th Century Figures

On February 5, notable birthdays include Sir Horace P. M. Rumbold British minister to Poland born 51 years ago in 1874 Mahlon Pitney associate justice of the US Supreme Court born 1820 in Morristown New Jersey Simeon Baldwin jurist and former governor of Connecticut born 1737 in New Haven Henry Beard Delany suffragan bishop born 1843 in St. Marys Georgia Maxine Elliott actress born 1876 in Rockland Maine William A. Rariden Cincinnati catcher born 189? in Bedford Indiana.

Horace P. M. Rumbold Poland Mahlon Pitney Supreme Court of the United States Morristown N. J Simeon Baldwin Connecticut New Haven Henry Beard Delany Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina St. Mary's Maxine Elliott Rockland William A. Rariden Cincinnati Bedford Ind

Today’s Events Highlight Holidays and Notable Birthdays

Mexico marks Constitution day as John Walter Smith of Maryland turns 75 and Simeon Baldwin reaches 80. The Panama Canal Zone bishop consecration occurs in Madison. Bankhead Highway planners meet in Birmingham to review El Paso to California route. U S business leaders depart for Mexico City trade conference. Bible institute delegates in Chicago study a unified faith declaration. Lowden to address Michigan Agricultural College on campaign bid.

Mexico John Walter Smith United States Maryland Simeon J. Baldwin Connecticut James M Morris Panama Canal Zone Grace Church Madison Wis Bankhead National Highway Association Birmingham el Paso California New York Mexico City American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Bible Canada Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Frank O. Lowden Ilinois Michigan Agricultural College

Weather forecast for New Orleans from Times telegraph

The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans reports tonight and Friday will be cloudy with slightly warmer temperatures.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Cardus the Woman's Tonic Promises Relief

Mrs Mary Kilman of Rouse City Texas says after childbirth severe side pain and illness eased within days of taking Cardus. She credits three bottles with restoring health and urges others with headaches backaches or monthly pains to try Cardus, the tonic.

Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary

Observations for the 24 hours ending 7 am show a maximum of 70 degrees and a minimum of 50 degrees. Winds from the southeast. Sky clear.

Fort McIntosh

Notice in Probate for Filomena Esquivel guardianship

Cipriano Esquivel seeks Letters of Guardianship for Filomena Esquivel minor. Webb County Court will hear on February 16, 1920 at the Laredo courthouse. interested parties may contest. Issued February 5, 1920 by Clerk J A Rodriguez.

State of Texas Filomena Esquivel Cipriano Esquivel Webb County Laredo Texas

Wheat price control bill moves through senate panel

Washington February 5 The senate agricultural committee ordered a favorable report today on Senator Gronna s bill to repeal the wartime measure that governed government wheat prices.

Associated Press Washington Senator Gronna Senate Agricultural Committee

Influenza Cases Rise in Texas Hit 11000 Mark

Austin Feb 5 With more than 11000 cases of influenza reported to the state health department W Goddard state health officer said the epidemic is serious but the death rate is much lower than last year The epidemic began about three weeks ago and is described as insider form by the official.

Associated Press Austin Texas State Health Department

New York Begins to Dig Out From Snow Storm

New York faced the winter’s severest snowfall as freezing rain and a fifty mile gale produced deep drifts clogging streets and halting streetcars. Traffic and train service slowed while harbor navigation faced delays. Across the Atlantic Seaboard snowbound conditions were reported from southern New England to Virginia, with Pennsylvania recording 12 inches.

Associated Press New York Atlantic Seaboard Washington New Zengland Virginia Weather Bureau Pennsylvania

World Congregational council to convene in Boston

Boston on the first week of July will host an eight day international Congregationalist council with hundreds of delegates from the United States Canada Great Britain Australasia South Africa and mission lands. The meeting will cover theology missions education social order and international relations with mass gatherings on July 4 including a memorial service for World War soldiers and a patriotic service with speakers from Britain and America. Notable invitees include Lloyd George Miss Jane Addams Dr. Parkes Cadman and Dr. Francis Clark among others.

Boston Mass Plymouth Rock International Council United States Canada Great Britain Australasia South Africa Mission Lands Bos Tn England America Lloyd George Jane Addams Chicago 8. Parkes Cadman Francis E. Clark Christian Endeavor Societies Mary &. Wooley Mt. Holyoks College J. D. Jones Bournemouth

Extradition Clash Clouds Allied German Talks

Paris reports a crisis as Baron von Lersner refuses to forward to Berlin the names of Germans sought by the Entente under the Versailles extradition clauses. The list will go to Berlin directly via the council of ambassadors, with measures to pressure Germany while withholding details. Berlin cabinet members later called surrender of the requested men physically impossible.

Baron von Leisner Berlin Allied Council of Ambassadors Associated Press Paris Germany Baron von Lersner von Lersner Council of Ambassadors

Chandler Diehl Dies in San Antonio Newsroom Line

Chandler Diehl, only son of Charles O. Diehl publisher of the San Antonio Light, and longtime assistant general manager of the Associated Press, died in San Antonio of pneumonia.

Associated Press San Antonio Texas Chandler Diehl Charles 8. Diehl The San Antonio Light

Oil advances in Pennsylvania crude price

Pennsylvania crude oil jumped 25 cents to 5.50 a barrel in Pittsburgh on February 5, marking the third advance in two months.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Pershing in Houston Arrives for Honor Visit

General Pershing arrived in Houston to begin a series of entertainments in his honor. He visited Ellington aviation field and attended a reception at the city auditorium. Governor Hobby and Mayor Ammerman led the welcome committee and will hear his address later today.

Associated Press Houston Texas General Pershing Ellington Aviation Field Hobby Ammerman City Auditorium

Kidnap of American in Lerdo Durango Reported

The abduction of Joseph K. Askew, an American, during a Mexican raid on a plantation near Lerdo Durango, was reported to the state department. Mexican newspapers say Askew was kidnapped February 2.

Associated Press Washington Joseph K. Askew Lerdo Durango State Department Mexico City Askew

Congregational History Exhibit Highlights Three Centuries

In Great Britain a sermon will be delivered at one session. A notable feature is an elaborate exhibit tracing Congregational history life and activity. The display will include material from lands with Congregational footholds, illustrating church work and evolving forms over three hundred years.

Great Britain

Times Classified Appeal for Daily Opportunities

The Times advertises a subscription offer at 60 cents per month inviting readers to watch daily opportunities. The brief notes a continuous daily tracking feature and promotes ongoing access to opportunities published by the paper.

the Times

No More Farm Loans Pending a Decision

The Associated Press reports that federal bank loans are suspended until the farm loan act constitutionality is ruled by the Supreme Court. Letters instruct loan representatives to stop new applications, though loans already filed remain unaffected.

Associated Press Washington United States Supreme Court Cummmissione Norris

Gunmen in Chicago feud vow wholesale murder

Chicago reports a Labor feud between gunmen and unionists escalates after Maurice Knight, leader of the feudists, is murdered. Police warn of further killings as rival groups seek vengeance before suspects are captured. Knight’s death marks the twenty third victim in the Chicago labor feuds.

Associated Press Chicago Maurice Knight Enright Unmen

Plans of Georgia Democrats meet to choose presidential path

Atlanta February 5 leaders of the Georgia Democratic party convene in Atlanta for a meeting of the State executive committee to decide procedure for nominating a presidential candidate. Options include a preferential primary or a state convention to select delegates and determine their instruction for the San Francisco convention.

Atlanta James J. Flynt Democratic Party Georgia Democratic State Executive Committee Democrats of San Francisco

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. de la Garza C. M. de la Garza Violet S. Oberfeldt Society Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Colonel Mrs. Winn George Fort McIntosbh T. H. Love Hamilton International Institute Griffith Boy Scouts of Oklahoma New Mexico Boy Scouts San Agustin Church Miss Murphy Cardus Rouse City, Tex Mary Kil Local Weather Report Webb J. A. Rodriguez World Council OF Congregationalists Joseph Askew Corpus Christi Rio Grande & Eagle Posse Minera Chicao Cardu
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