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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1916

Page

9

Fight Develops Over Estate of Georgia Millionaire

Athens Ga Feb 25 a major Georgia probate fight unfolds next week in Lexington over the estate of late Colonel Jim Smith a millionaire farmer who died intestate Two kin lines claim priority Zadock Smith branch vs Habersham County lineage with adoption ties and contested mother Sallie Smith The case features former Supreme Court justices and Governor Edmund F Noel with hints of blackmail and a record stake as Georgia s largest estate battle to date

Athens Lexington Jim” Smith Georgia Edmund F. Noel Mississippi Colonel Smith Zadock Smith Smit Habersham County Millionaire Sallie Smith Charles Smith Zadok Smith Habersham Smith Oglethorpe County

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Satisfied Customer

O J Metcalf reports a severe December cold nearly kept him bedridden. He bought two bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and recovered in a few days. He asserts the medicine is among the best and will use it again for future colds. Obtaining is easy and widely available.

O. J. Metcalf Weatherby Amanda Gierhart Waynesfield Ohio

Job Work Rings Up 43 At Neat and Accurate

Neat and Accurate Job Work reported a score of 43 in a recent round of competitive activity. The event highlighted the team's improving efficiency and measured performance against established benchmarks.

Personal notices from San Antonio visitors in Laredo society

R L Scott of San Antonio is in the city. L F Poston, superintendent of Sonora News Co with HQ at Monterey, guests at the Hamilton. Mrs C L Nossinger of San Antonio returns home after visiting Mr John Bruni’s family. she enjoyed Laredo and carried Kodak scenes. Hamilton and Bender lists name numerous visitors from San Antonio, Monterey, Tampico, Houston, Fort Worth, Barstow, St. Louis, Chicago, and other cities.

R. L. Scott San Antonio L. F. Poston Sonora News Company Monterey Hamilton C. L. Nossinger John Bruni Nossinger Laredo San Francisco Cal G. H. Blemke Washington J. Bishop Houston M. E. Franaks R. A. de Segovia Linares Mex J. S. Craig H. Hurt Joe Hurter Cleveland W. Duncan Dallas Y. McAdams Braucint J. Garcia Fuentes H. W. Dawn Memphis Chicago, T Paul E. Nolden St. Louis C. H. Coole Tom B. Chapman Denton J. J. Mayfield New York J. H. Almitian Chicago, Il F. L. Harker

Dynamite Jokers In Serious Trouble In Canton Ga

Canton Georgia February 25 Douglas McAfee and Mitchell McFarland face state charges for attempting to ignite six sticks of dynamite in the town center They were recently fined in local court The night marshal stopped an explosion that could have wrecked a large part of the town The men claimed unfamiliarity with the offense and its destructive potential

Canton Douglas McAfee Mitchell McFarland

Social Calendar and Local Society Notes

Friday events include Auction Bridge Club at 3 30 p m, Bishop Johnston Auxiliary at 4 p m, B Y P A Jr at the Baptist Church and Laredo Choral Club at the rectory with Mrs T A Austin. Saturday features Entre Nous Club at 4 15 p m and a Tackey Party at 8 30 p m. Numerous guests arrive and depart as families visit in Rockport with many local engagements and entertainments noted. Barrera Dickingon marriage at San Agustin pro cathedral marks a highlighted society moment.

C. J. Cook Auction Bridge Club Bishop Johnston Rectory Chas. Cook Baptist Church Laredo Entre Nous Club Vera Lang Capt Mrs. Ryan Miss Ryan

Fort McIntosh Social Scene Brimming With Weddings and Dances

Clara Dickinson marries Armando Barrera with matron Isaura Martinez and maid Louise Dickinson among honored witnesses. Reception at Latin American Club with Strand Orchestra. Also notes card club meetings, a piano musicale by Mrs. Anderson’s pupils, and a grand dinner dance hosted by Colonel and Mrs. Brown with festive decor and guest list of military officers and families.

Geo. C. Woodman John T. Hassell Robert McComb Mesdames T. A. Austin M. T. Cogley J. W. Brewster L. J. Christen C. M. Fish J. T. Hassell A. Huberich W. W. MacGregor J. A. MacDonald W. N. Young A. E. Wager Thos. Reed J. H. Davis Mesdames Ryan Fort McIntosh H. Stow Garlick Robi. McComb D. F. Anderson Albert Martin M. BE. Pinder W. T. Hill B. F. Wright Co. B. Kenedy Clara Nelson Amar Penn Clara Dickinson Will Dickinson Armando Barrera Isaura B. Martinez Louise Dickinson Adalberto Martinez Miguel Tinoco Carlota R. Stukea Romeo Laurel Amalia Garele Max Perla Elisa Guerra Casimiro Yzaguirre Amelia Gonzalez Gregorio Dickinson Teresita Tinoco Willam Dickinson Offlia Canales Francisco Vizcaya Mercedes Yaaguirre Anita Yzaguirre Juanita Dickinson Strand Orchestra Mia Robert Brown Evelyn Bailey Myrtle Mackin Robert Ennis Evans Davids Bell Jackson Kinney Sirmyer Rucker Harris Weaver Gray Ciane Read Clement Morris Moore Louise Muller Clarisse Ryan Mary Samea Theodora Gullette Cleo Pereira Alice Gray Olive Gray Dorothy Smith Marguerite Nelson Edna Brown Lucille Murphy Halrby Greer Alden Robert Muller Switzer Payne Baker Gill Hornsby Evans Tucker

Woman diplomat in Washington pushes neutral union for peace

Mme Lucy Thoumaian wife of an Armenian Christian member of the Turkish parliament travels to Washington to promote a plan for a union of neutral nations aimed at achieving lasting peace.

Mme Lucy Thoumaian Washington

New Orleans Weather Forecast Tonight and Saturday

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans, furnished by The Times. Tonight is expected to be fair and somewhat colder, with Saturday remaining fair.

States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Fort McIntosh Weather Today Report

Observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 am show a maximum temperature of 82 degrees and a minimum of 56 degrees. Wind generally from the south and skies partly cloudy.

Fort McIntosh

For a Bilious Attack Relief With Chamberlains Tablets

A bilious attack may present with severe headache coated tongue loathing of food constipation and vomiting bile. Relief is promised by taking three Chamberlains Tablets which are described as prompt and effective and available everywhere.

Chamberlain

Money Makers Wants Ads Feature

Local publication highlights opportunities to earn through ads and classifieds. Focuses on potential income streams, contact paths, and practical tips for readers seeking quick financial returns through small-scale promotions.

Clothing from sacks aids Belgian relief effort

Samples of clothing made from flour and sugar sacks have been received by the relief commission. They show how necessity has driven mothers in war stricken Belgium, who suffer for both clothing and shoes as no raw materials have entered since occupation by the German army over fifteen months ago.

Commission For the Relief of Belgium

Canadian and North Dakotans Debate War Question

Grand Forks N D February 25 One of the Northwest's most interesting college debates features the University of Manitoba vs University of North Dakota. The topic asks whether the United States should have intervened in Belgium when it was invaded at the start of the European War. Manitoba argues affirmative while North Dakota defends Washington's stance.

Grand Forks N. D Northwest University of Manitoba University of North Dakota United States Belgium Winnipeg North Dakota Washington

Moon People Question Sparks Little Lemuel Tale

A dialogue between Paw and Little Lemuel asks if anyone lives on the moon and what happens on nights without moonlight. The playful exchange explores wonder about space and the lunar absence.

Lemuel

Dentists and Engineers Listed in City Directory

Dentist office Walls Building of 746 Civil Engineers E J Foster Engineer in James Moore Building Undertakers M 8 Ryan Architect near Western Union Telegraph Office David J Chaille 1411 Houston Street Alfred Gilesco Architect Valdez Building Monterey Laredo San Antonio Mexico Texas Texas listed directory entries for professionals and firms.

Ryan Western Union Telegraph Office Architecta Valdez Monterey, Laredo San Antonio Mexico Texas

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Wiesel F. F. Dalley Co., Ltd Buffalo, N. Y Congress Constitution Charlestown Navy Yard Violet S. Oberfeldt Charles Wisner Barrell George Derby California Grace Lang San Marcos Otto Withoff C. Withoff Mr. Withoff Matehuala, Mexico Dick Furman Corpus Christi Rd. Furman G. C. Hiatt Ben Terrell of Seguin W. B. Weaner Annie Naylor Jos. Naylor Sarah Rice Mrs Frank Crockett Kingsville Mrs. Tannenbaum A. C. Hamilton Zilker J. Blake Alexander Oscar Guinn A. Z. Harris Mrs.Maness Peter OF Serbia Peter Olivette Landrum Louise Martin Ithel Mackin Ozema Gutierres Ruby Landrum Marian Gray Louvera Siros Olive Pierce Ladies Card Club Fort MeIntosh Ninth Infantry Club Reuben Smith Galloway L. H. Wharton Venice Sase Nevin Tate Miss Courtry “Crutchfield Alittsen A. J. Landrum Faust Gounod C. C. Shiner Land of the Sky Blue Water Courtney Crutchfield Mesdames H. M. Austin J. W. Mussett R. K. Mims H. Bo Juarez Avenue Vigin Works Jno Murphy Houston St Fidel Cantu Abberto Vela Diag Wormeser Bros America Hudson Wormber Bros Weather Forecast Physicians Webb Co. Medical Society Richter Hesioe T. Cook Valis Building Sir HH. M. Hall Richter Building Bank J. T. Ward Victoria Bt Houra Adellina Thaison Laura E. Bates Hicks, Hicks, Teagardens& Dickson Attorneys-at-Law San Antonio and Laredo Trevisio Bidg ORS. Hiatt & McCulloch Wilcox Block J. K. Thompson N. W Corner Market Plaza O. E. Dunlap Nuevo Laredo W. I. Wilson Walls Building Civil Engineers E. J. Foster James, Moore Undertakers John Convery Architects David J. Chaille Houston Street Alfred Gilesco
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