Personal notices list visitors and arrivals in the city
J. C. Proctor of Encinal is in the city. Sam J. Jordan of Encinal arrived yesterday. John B. Morton of the Laredo Electric & Railway Co. returned from San Diego and Alice. D. D. Davis of Dolores is a visitor. A long bender of names follows with travelers from Dallas New York San Antonio and other places listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam J. Jordan
Encinal
City
John B. Morton
Laredo Electric & Railway Co
San Diego
Alice
D. D. Davis
Dolores
Bender
L. M. Williams
Dallas
Francis Oakey
New York
V. F. Cochran
San
EB. N. Price
Alberto Martin
Tampico
Sr. Gutierrez
Jim Howard
J. R. Hickman
Mexico
J. E. Bierck
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band Performs On Jarvis Plaza
The regular semi monthly concert on Jarvis Plaza features the Thirty-seventh Infantry Band with patriotic medleys and airs. Locals have shown strong support during its stay, drawing many on foot and in automobiles to enjoy the performance this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-seventh Infantry Band
Wills
Jarvis Plaza
Laredo
Students mix up war terms in quirky exam blurbs
In a school Latin quiz on foreign terms a pupil translated tranc tireur as a free lancer and a winner dubbed a well known dog fancier. A student misdefined appendix as a body part not used or ornamental an octopus as eight sided and a girl called synonym the word you use when you cannot spell the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranc-Tireur
Family talk reveals wedding confusion from kids
Paul and Alice, aged six and four, discuss parental marriage. Paul says dad married mother and she married him, while Alice counters gravely that only the minister married him, highlighting a child's misapprehension about marriage.
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Paul
Alice
Po-Do-Lax Promises Quick Relief for Liver Trouble
For Liver and Stomach Trouble a reliable remedy for constipation biliousness and all their train of ills is Po-Do-Lax. It is harmless natural in effect and pleasant to take. No gripping pains or bad after effects. Makes children active and changes to cheerfulness. A large bottle costs 50c at your druggist.
Social Calendar for Thursday and Friday Recitals
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt edits social notes: Misa Marguerite Nelson hosts Girls Club at 10 am. Sewing Club meets with Mrs It Daiches at 3 30 pm. Baptist Ladies Aid holds meeting with Mrs B F Walker at 4 pm. Christian Church Ladies Aid Bible Study at church at 4 pm. Mrs J S Penn hosts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Leticia Ferrara at 4 30 pm. Friday recital by Mrs Thomas Reed's pupils at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Marguerite Nelson
Leticia Ferrara
Thomas Reed
Loyal Hearts and San Antonio Transit Notes
There Are Loyal Hearts poem lines. Madeline Bridge and Mr. L. A. Ortiz depart for San Antonio for about a month then California. Mrs. J. D. Merriman and daughters Gladys and Hazel Merriman return from San Antonio. Mrs. E. H. Woods and baby are in San Antonio this week. Mrs. H. W. Johnston and children travel to San Antonio to visit her mother. Mrs. A. C. Richter goes to meet Miss Helen Richter returning from Washington DC. Mrs. A. J. Spruill Sr of San Antonio visits her son A. J. Spruill Jr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
California
E. H. Woods
Baby
H. W. Johnston
William Payson
A. C. Richter
Helen Richter
Washington,d. C
National Park Seminary
A. J. Spruill, Sr
City
A. J. Spruill, Jr
Parish Guild Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Kehl Home
The Parish Guild of Christ Church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Kehl's home. Mrs Mc Gregor reported 306 dollars in Parish House fund interest and 50 dollars in the guild treasury. A monthly meeting schedule was set for the first Wednesday each month. Attendees included Mesdames Arthur Nye Younkin MacGregor McKinney Poster Mussett Cook and visitors Mesdames Kerr Wallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Kehl
Bride Etta Thaison Weds Edward Russell In Laredo Ceremony
A large Laredo crowd witnessed the marriage of Edward Spencer Russell and Miss Etta Thaison at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. L H Wharton officiated as the bridal party entered to Lohengrin and All for You. The couple, after a reception, plan to live in Laredo after a stay in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Thaison
First Presbyterian Church
Edward Spencer Russell
Etta Thaison
Annie Thaison
L. H. Wharton
Theodora Gullette
Horace Weimer
Myrtle Mackin
Prinz Buttron
Ethel Mackin
Edward Cluck
C. C. Shiner
Norman Polkinhorn
Flora Bunn
Frank Lattig
Benjamin Alexander
Mr. Lattig
Georgette Crepe
Gilbreath
Miss Bunn
Miss Ethel Mack
Myrtie Mackin
Ben Alexander
Ed. Cluck
Mrs. Russell
New York
Laredo
Armenian conditions studied by relief mission pair
Vancouver June 7. Among the passengers sailing for the Far East today on the steamship Empress of Russia are Dr. William T. Bliss and Charles E. Beary of Philadelphia bound on a mission to Armenia and Persia. They will study conditions among Armenian refugees and relief work by American men, then pursue a similar investigation in war swept Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Far East
Russia
William T. Bliss
Charles E. Beary
Philadelphia
Armenia
Persia
Europe
Laredo School Board Renames Urbahn Grammar School
At a regular meeting of the Laredo Independent School District board, duties for the next year were set. The Urbahn Grammar School was named in honor of Albert Urbahn as two new buildings and an expanded Heights school prepare to open with September sessions and additional teachers.
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Urbahn Grammar School
Eusing
Laredo Independent School
Laredo
Old Heights
Moser
Urbahn
Vesta Sutton
Adelina Thaison
Maxime Taylor
Kathryn MacGregor
Zoila de la Garza
New Heights
City Institute For
Christen
Jennie Devine
Flora Bunn
Albert Urbahn
Burglary Suspects Captured After Early Morning Theft
Celedonio Junco and Jose de Leon are jailed on burglary charges after a break in at J. L. Brown clothing store in the Bugnoli building between 2 and 2:30 AM. Two accomplices escaped toward the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. one was nabbed by W. Capra and officers Villastrigo Gamboa. De Leon claimed the seized clothes were for smuggling. Junco forced a window entry and was later arrested by Herrera.
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Celedonio Junco
Jose de Leon
Rio Grande
J. L. Brown
Bugnoli
W. Capra
Davis Avenue
Celedonio Juneo
Villastrigo and
Gamboa
Mr. Capra
Herrera
de Leon
Mexico
Junco
Money Makers Classified Ad in Times Want Ads
Classified notice highlights money making opportunities advertised in the Times Want Ads section. Includes brief descriptions of opportunities and contact methods for interested readers.
PESSIMISTIC VIEW OF LIBERTY BONDS AND INDEMNITY
In Dallas on June 7 AP reports J W Hopes deputy governor of the Federal Reserve Bank Eleventh District urges immediate large Liberty Bond subscriptions. He warns of a possible indemnity of up to 260 billion dollars if Germany prevails and calls for wealthy donors to double their subscriptions and for small merchants and professionals to volunteer to sell bonds. British forces on the Messines ridge report gains with Messines taken Wytschaete surrounded and heavy explosions near Ypres as fighting rages and over a million pounds of explosives blow German positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
J. W. Hopes
Federal Reserve Bank of
Eleventh District
Gerard
Germany
America
McAdoo
New York
France
England
Eleventh Federal District
Chamber of Commerce
Messines-Wythchaete
Messines
L'Enfer
Seareba
Wytschaete
Ypres
Ploegsteert Wood
Armetters
Arras
Lafayette College Commencement Embraces Military Atmosphere
Easton Pa June 7 the eighty second annual commencement of Lafayette College opens with a military themed campus setup including a large central field tent for general assembly and class reunions. Class Day observes tomorrow and Alumni Day Saturday with graduation Monday featuring an oration by John W Griggs former governor of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lafayette College
Lafayette
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Change of Officers at Wells Fargo Express Office
C M Bottom formerly cashier here has been promoted and moved to San Antonio to fill the same role in the company offices there. He is succeeded locally by R M Stewart who came from the Brownsville office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bottom
Wells-Fargo Co. Express
San Antonio
R. M. Stewart
Brownsville
Germans Capture Near Front Along Chemin des Dames
Berlin reports German forces have seized French positions spanning nearly a mile along the Chemin des Dames in the Aisne region after intense fighting. The battle of Flanders also flares with renewed violence.
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Berlin
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Flanders
Our Warships Reach France
Paris reports the ministry of marine announced that American warships have anchored off the French coast signaling a notable naval advance during the current conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Ministry of Marine Today
French
Jupiter Arrives in France With Wheat Aid for Americans
Secretary Daniels announced that the naval collier Jupiter has reached France carrying 10 500 tons of wheat and other supplies. It marks the first leg of the Jupiter's voyage to aid American efforts in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Daniels
American Transport Crosses Atlantic to French Port
A large American transport carrying wheat for American troops has crossed the Atlantic under U S warship protection and is unloading at a French port. Preparations are underway for receiving American troops.
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Atlantic
Paris
Atlantic Ocean
le Matin
German Forces Retreat After French Fire at St Quentin
German troops attacked northwest of St Quentin at midnight but were repelled by heavy French fire. The official report says the attackers withdrew with substantial losses after engaging French defenses.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Claim Capture of Italians
London reports an Austrian official statement claiming the capture of more than 10,000 Italians in three days.
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London
Aerial Raid on Belgium Reported by Admiralty
Naval aeroplanes dropped bombs on the airdrome at Nieuwmunster near the coast between Zeebrugge and Ostend. All machines returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
London
Admiralty
Niewmunster
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Kronstadt Incident Closed and Provisional Authority
Kronstadt closes as the local committee of soldiers and workers delegates recognizes the authority of the provisional government in Petrograd on June 7. The move consolidates control and ends the Kronstadt uprising period.
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Kronstadt
Petrograd
British Opened Attack Advancing at 9 Mile Front
London reports the British have opened an assault along a nine mile front between Mesines and Wyshaete. The official statement says all objectives are taken and progress continues. A number of prisoners have been captured.
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London
Mesines
Wyshaete
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Advertises Relief
Croup and whooping cough relief is claimed for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The ad asserts the remedy loosens mucus and eases breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and stops inflammation. It promotes keeping it at home for colds and bronchial troubles, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
American War Summary in June Headlines
Washington reports a 2 percent tax on bank checks over five dollars to fund war measures, expected to raise ten million dollars. Secretary Daniels weighs promoting the naval commander amid wartime needs. In Denver, Dr. Hillis claims Germany offered a massive indemnity to end the war and threaten U.S. forces, while the Allies rejected the plan to conquer America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee
United States
Denver
Colo
Germany
Newell Dwight Hillis
American Steamer in Fight With Submarine
Paris reports the American steamer Silver Shell engaged a submarine in the Mediterranean. After a volley of sixty shots, the submarine vanished from sight and details remain uncertain.
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Paris
Silver Shell
Mediterranean
Promotion discussed for Clark aboard Arkansas officer
Washington June 7 William J Clark of New a warrant officer from the battleship Arkansas commanded arriver warge aboard the American steamer Silver Sh a German submarine in the Mediterranean The promotion of Clark is being considered Secretary Daniels said today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Clark
New
Arkansas
Mediterranean
Clark
Daniels
University opening depends on veto decision
Austin June 7 Gov Ferguson did not veto the salary appropriation for Dr Benedict dean of the College of Arts making possible the university opening next fall and the issuance of deficiency warrants for teachers salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Ferguson
Benedict
College of Arts
Cotton Manufacturers Convene Across Carolinas At Asheville
The North Carolina and South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association opens its annual convention in Asheville North Carolina with sessions to run for several days. Officials say wartime effects on southern cotton industry will be discussed, including production and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
South
North Carolina
Leather Chemists Convene in Atlantic City for Anthrax and Disinfection Talks
In Atlantic City on June 7 the American Leather Chemists Association opened its annual session. President Charles R. Oberfell addressed members from across the country as discussions focused on the anthrax question and disinfection conditions, promising an instructive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Leather Chemists’ Association
Charles R. Oberfell
Wisconsin division convention of United Commercial Travelers
Oshkosh Wis June 7 Americans is to be the keynote of the two day Wisconsin division convention of United Commercial Travelers held today. The gathering is expected to adopt a resolution endorsing the Administration's conduct of the war and pledging the membership to national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh, Wis
Wisconsin
United Commercial Travelers
Bryan Delivers Address at Kansas University Commencement
Lawrence Kas June 6 William J Bryan gave the commencement address at the University of Kansas as one of the largest classes in the university history received diplomas from Chancellor Frank Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Kas
William J. Bryan
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
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Maud McKnight
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Jos. G. Garcia
Remigio Bruni
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Wilmer Threadgill
Sue Schmitt
M. FE. Pinder
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R. Lobdell
M. J. Diaz
C. M. Fish
T. D. Anderson
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W. S. Oberfeldt
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Estee Kline
Joey Gray
Julia Schultz
Katherine Linn
Zenaida Salinas
Christine Siros
Laura Mudd
Maude Mussett
Louise Muller
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Myrtle Polkinhorn
Mary Hickey
Vera Sharkey
Maria Cardenas
Lucille Johnson
Vera Lang
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