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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1923

Page

8

Local Classified Summary of Laredo Biz and Notices

Local notices list rental ads and business services in Laredo including furnished houses, and a callout for the Threadgill firm. Oil activity updates note Cole No 3 casing at 2 660 feet with a plan to reach rich sands, plus seasonal oil field slowdowns and workers vacationing. Other items include Mexican Times at Royal Fruit Store, public stenography, flower shop, holiday fruit sales, table and chair rentals, and a hot hotel roof garden update.

Cole No. 3 Cole No 3 Webb County B. Juarez

Kiwanians Edge Officers In High Scoring Win

In a lively afternoon game the Kiwanians defeated the Officers 7 to 4. Major hits and sharp defense highlighted the contest with Muller's unassisted fourth inning double and Dobbyn Gilbert and team speed noted as key plays.

Chiefs Alden Muller Dobbyn Gilbert Lions Andrews

Rt Rev Charles Brent A Leading Protestant Episcopal Bishop

Rt Rev Charles H Brent widely known bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church. Head of the western New York diocese with Buffalo as see city. Former bishop in the Philippines since 1901 directing church work. Popular with natives and Americans, helped adjust island life to U S rule. Led Protestant chaplaincy at the front in the late war. Canadian by birth, began in Buffalo, later moved to Boston in 1888 before joining the Philippines mission.

Charles H. Brent Protestant Episcopal Church New York Buffalo Philippines Manila United States Brent Boston

Birthday notices and society updates span several cities

The item lists birthdays and notable figures such as Lord Birkenhead and Rt Rev Philip K. McDevitt, plus social notices from San Antonio and El Paso. It reports visits by Mrs Parker, Mrs Fletcher, and others, a bridge party hosted by Mrs Traylor, a wedding in El Paso, and travels of several families and dignitaries across Texas and nearby states.

Departure of Mrs Hallo Sparks Laredo WIE Farewell

A large gathering at Laredo bid farewell to a prominent social figure as Mrs Hallo leaves the community. Friends express warm wishes for happiness and prosperity in her future life. The Times joins in extending best regards to Mr and Mrs Hallo.

Eal Laredo Wie Times Hallo

Rotary Club of Laredo hears report from Matias di Diena

International Rotary Day meeting in Laredo featured Matias di Diena the Laredo delegate to the International Rotary Convention in St Louis. Three guests attended and three new members were pledged by President W Paisley. A ticket sale for the Rad Gilt Chivttengna in La Roche July 20 and 28 was discussed with a flowers committee appointed.

Rotary Club of L. L. Graves San Antonio M. C. Brown GL. A. Wright Laredo Rotary W. Paisley Charles J. Wolcott George 3Eyntle Dewey Sanders Pain’s Laroche Chaittanaia Id. Parley Adelode Lhane Laredo Notary Chub

Church groups schedule meetings Thursday

The W. M. U. circles of the Baptist Church meet in the afternoon at the regular hour. Group 3 of the Senior B. U. P. U. holds a business meeting at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Whyte.

W. M. U. of the Baptist Church

Arbitration plan accepted by coal operators amid wartime tension

One year ago today President Harding’s arbitration plan was accepted by coal operators. A separate incident reports a deadly explosion in Water Town New York killing a child during a souvenir war shell incident.

Harding Fight Children Watertown N. Y

United States Marshal's Sale in Zapata County Texas

A public sale of two thousand one hundred ten acres of Porcion No. 29 in Zapata County, Texas, is set for the first Tuesday in August 1923 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Zapata County Courthouse. The property, levied to satisfy a $12,140.66 judgment against T Vela Pesia with interest, is described by detailed metes and bounds along the Rio Grande. The sale is conducted by U.S. Marshal R. A. Harvin of the Southern District of Texas.

District Court of the United States Southern District of Texas Laredo M. H. Whittier T. Vela Peta Court House Zapata County Texas Porcion Rio Grande Porcion No N. J Varas Varas Pass Varay Road Varas Cross Creek Cross Creek Zapata Varas Stone T. Vela Pesia A. D

Joining the Brotherhood in Arctic Transport Oath

An Associated Press report outlines an oath taken by members of a transportation brotherhood formed in 1899. It binds all members to treat others and animals with respect and to uphold duties during icy voyages across Arctic waters toward Seward and the Gulf of Alaska.

Associated Press Adeoocmi Henderson, Judg Be Harding Adashka onboquesay + tors Seward

Young Student in Paris Wins Honor at Sorbonne

Noyes, son of Dr W A Noyes of Winots University, studies in Paris at the Sorbonne doing research for his doctor's degree. At nineteen he is the youngest American student to graduate from von Oils university and the top in his class.

Second Annual Women s Activities Exhibition in New York

The second annual Women s Activities Exhibition will be held in New York City the week of September 24.

New York City

Britain to Draft Reply to German Reparations Note

Great Britain announces it will prepare a draft reply to Germany's reparations note for submission to the allies. Prime Minister Baldwin says the move aims at pacifying Europe and restoring global recovery, with Britain not revealing the proposals.

Associated Press London Great Britain Hag France Italy Baldwin House of Commons Srifish Europe Ramsay MacDonald Germany United States Kenworth Preimier Bnldwin Hira Kenworthy

Berry acquitted in murder case after brief trial

Jury returned a verdict of acquittal after a short trial for John Bear Sneed. The defendant faced murder charges in connection with a death and was cleared. Carried by the proceedings were Beorys wife, mother, and six children present in the courtroom.

von Imian John Bear Beorys

Prohibition Reform Plan Aims to Free Ship Liquor

The French line and other steamship firms move to recover liquor seized by prohibition officials. The proposal, submitted to the French embassy, would let ships draw on liquor stored in government warehouses for medicinal supplies as negotiations proceed.

Associated Press New York French Line Prohibition

Oil firm manager disputes Wilmington instruction claim

Mr. Scott of the Carolina Texas Oil and Gas Trust asks The Times to correct a report crediting him with instructions from Wilmington North Carolina to Yez in drilling Carolina Texas No. 5 after the well was cleared and filled with mud. He says the statement was erroneous and that he has only one such instruction. He may provide more encouraging news later.

Scott Carolina

Tennis meeting for all interested at M L Hanchett Co

A meeting for all those interested in tennis will be held at M L Hanchett Company Friday night at 7 45 p m. The gathering aims to organize participation and discuss plans for upcoming events.

M. L. Hanchett Company

Promise Relief Amid Fatal Heat Wave Hits Henrietta

Fragments describe extreme heat in Henrietta causing numerous deaths and urgent calls for relief. The text references ongoing suffering and requests action to alleviate the crisis.

Marines Transport Workers Strike Over I W W Convictions

A five day general strike by Marine Transportalion workers in Los Angeles harbor began after a mass meeting of about 1200 longshoremen protest the Los Angeles superior court verdicts sentencing 27 I W W members to up to 14 years in San Quentin. Activists forecast Northwest loggers and Atlantic coast actions.

Associated Presse Los Angeles Marines Transportalion Oy Othe Industrial Workers of the World Los Angeles Harbor Northwest Atlantic

Texas Railroads File Wool Mohair Rate Revision

Texas railroads filed for a general revision of wool and mohair rates and concentration rules with the railroad commission. A hearing is scheduled for September 11 in Austin, Texas.

Hy Associated Press Austin Texas Railroad Commission Texas Railroads

Five Killed in Alabama Mine

A damaged text item reports a fatal incident at an Alabama mine with five deaths noted. Limited readable names or places appear, making details uncertain. The fragmentary report mentions hospital and relief efforts but lacks clear dates or organizations.

Alabama

Cotton export lines to move more ships soon

Unformatted note from Assorbered Press in Washington outlines moving cotton crop export capacity. It mentions improving facilities to boost cotton exports for ships crossing the Atlantic and notes actions expected in the near term.

Washington Jads

Murder trial set for September in Abilene

Abilene Texas July 12 The murder cases of Pat Ross and Mil CGood charged with killing Mi L Robertson in April will be set for trial September 10, the Abilene district attorney announced today.

Associated Press Abilene Teas Pat Ross Mil Cgood Mi L. Robertson Ako Segrninoele

Republican convetion set for Chicago with national leaders

A conference announced plans for a national Republican convention in Chicago near Fred Upham with national committee officials Jo L Ether from Missouri and Trou Se discussing leadership roles and the national committee agenda.

Chicago Chitaro Fred Upham Jo Lether Misoouri

Woman dies on Katy train near Denton Texas

A woman identified as Mary PLT seed 38a of Checotah died on a Katy train near Denton July 12. The body was removed from the train in Denton. Officials say heat is believed to have caused her death.

Associated Press Denton Texas Mary Plt Checotah Katy Tere Daet

International Aeronautical Exhibition Opens in Gothenburg

The Gothenburg exhibition opens today and runs until August 20 showcasing global aviation progress. In Fort Worth a Southwest advisory board meeting will consider measures to prevent freight shortages this fall.

Battle of the Boyne Gothenburg Sweden Southwest Advisory Board American Fallway Association Fort Worth

Dizzy Spells From Undigested Food Warned By Adverts

An advertisement claims dizziness after meals signals undigested, poisonous matter in the stomach. It touts Adlerika with buckthorn bark and glycerine as a remedy to expel poison and gas from both upper and lower bowels and to guard against appendicitis. City Drug Company promotes the product.

City Drug Company

Splendid Chamberlain's Tablets for Stomach and Liver Endorsement

Mrs William Vollmer of Eastwood New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a splendid remedy for biliousness indigestion and constipation. She urges friends to try them and claims they will do good when stomach and liver are troubled.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Threadgill &Threadgill Cardenas Flores Avenue Laredo Candy Co G. A. Stowers Furniture Co California Royal Fruit Felix Hernandez Hamilton Jhamilton Fidel Cantu Fihone Lincoln Street A. M. Wormaser Will W. Gregg Notary Public Times Office Corpus Christi Street Kiwanis Aurelio Castro Antonio Almendarez Villareal Grand Jury Salinas Avenue J. B. Good Ue Ee Oberfeldt Society Lord Birkenhead England America Birkenhead Philip K. McDevitt Harrisburg Philadelphia Lilian Middleton New York Times Mrs. Parker of Bryan City Paul Swancoat George Mastman Fletcher Haby Sandia Robstown Waterville Prince Louis G. W. Derby Monaco Baden Irving T. Bush Messer Jeeta and Doris Lee Lohatown Lities Mies Ridgeway Mich Yues Fletcher Snoith Pawiay Colbern Dor Hall Alro Beverly Scott Dallas Sue Brennan Sin Atonio Vallalind Carl Young Rosees Mexico Pareur E. J. Wiggins Charles Pogegenpohl Wichita Fells Lena Poreenpohl Ruth Simpson H. R. Evans Fortenning, Georgia Thos. H. Ward Houston The Farm Loan Association Robert H. Traylor Anna Penn C. J. Withot R. L. Young Miss Marshall C. M. McDaniels Metsdames W. W. MacGregor B. F. Wright Morgan J. D. Traylor C. J. Withors Sam Withoff M. K. Whittington A. C. Hamilton C. M. de la Garza MW. Brennan Amar Penn Hall-Bunn el Paso Phyllis Bunn W. Y. Bunn Samuel J. Hall Florence Edward Brooks Ww. Y. Bunn Ala R. A. Harvin Marshal D. T Allen Walker Iu Klex Gourt Brotherhood Paris Money Makers Sopmer Wilkerson Count de St. Makaire Baldwin Indicbe Baron Vauebowr Geraman Oma Benes Aveho Slovakia Berry Henrietta LW. W Nanaia Nathaniel A. Benton
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