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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1920

Page

7

MRS C M HENRY DIES OF PNEUMONIA AT HOME

Mrs Olive Angela Pullin Henry wife of Clarence McGill Henry dies at 29 after short pneumonia illness at 1802 Victoria street Laredo. Born Kenedy Texas she leaves husband two children and several Pullin relatives. Funeral at Baptist church then to Monteola Texas for interment with family mourners present.

Olive Angela Pullin Henry Clarence McGill Henry Victoria Street Olive Angela Pullin J. H. Pailin Kenedy Texas Monteola Laredo The Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday Music and Literary Club Clarence McGill Henry, Jr Virginia Irene Henry J. H. Pullin W. J. Hallmark Gusgie Lorene Imogene Pullin Jesse Ray Talmadge Harry Pullin Whitsett Burton Pullin Caesar Gussie Pullin Henry

37th Infantry Baseball Team to Tour South Texas

The 87th Infantry baseball team under Lieutenant William H. George will leave Fort McIntosh around March 5 to tour South Texas visiting New Braunfels San Marcos Austin Elgin Taylor Rockdale Caldwell Bryan Navasota Hempstead and more to play games. The regiment formed recently has won most of its football and baseball games and seeks amateur or semi pro opponents in each town. officers have written ahead to arrange matches.

7Th Infantry William H. George Fort McIntosh New Braunfels San Marcos Austin Elgin Taylor Rockdale Caldwell Bryan Navasota Hempstead 87Th Infantry Aviation Laredo

District Court Opens in Zapata for One-Week Term

The Forty-ninth Judicial District court convened in Zapata County this morning for a one week term led by District Judge J. Ff. Mullally with District Attorney John A. Walls and Court Reporter Seth Wilcox. The docket aims to be cleared by next Saturday. prior terms had little business with no session in Zapata and one criminal case moved to Webb County.

Forty-ninth Judicial District Zapata County Zapata J. Ff. Mullally John A. Walls Seth Wilcox Webb County

Money Makers Ad Seeks Investors and Jobs

Classified ad notes money making opportunities with unspecified investments and potential earnings. Mentions unspecified readers may contact for details and placement in subsequent editions. No explicit names or locations provided.

37th Infantry Is a Texas Regiment and Proud of It

War Department allocated regiments to states to stir interest in the units. The 37th Infantry, assigned to Texas, has long been linked to the state through its origins, service, and many Texan officers and NCOs. Col. Winn and Col. Buck praised Texas troops. many officers and enlisted men claim Texas as home.

War Department 87Th Infantry Texas Frank L. Winn France Beaumont B. Buck Laredo 387Th Henry Hockward Marshall Lucian D. Bogan 386Th Beaumont Otto C. Schultz del Rio William H., George Waine Archer Fort Worth Claudius M. Kusley Waco Walter J. Payne Snyder Joseph H. Lockhart Abilene Marion Green Gilmer Bert F. Mooney Pedro Martinez Williams McQueen Alvarado John Grossman Rowena Elbert N. Neeley Valley Mills Louis Vaughn John D. McRae Dallas E. Y. Ginn Columbus Desan Shannon San Antonio Carroll W. Bay Bonham Will Boyd Longview Percy Turner Ernest Houser Corpus Christi 37Th Infantry

Pasture Lease Inquiry for Two Thousand Cattle in Wyoming

Notice to the public from J H Burgess of Sheridan Wyoming seeking long term pasture lease for about two thousand cattle. They request full particulars on price location acreage and terms. Also announces a business address change to 1313 Hidalgo Street and a plumber available for night emergency calls. Quick service advertised by Southern Plumbing Co with phone 606.

Hidalgo Street Southern Plumbing Co Juarez Plumbing Pearl White Hank Mann Arnold Gregg Helen Howard Bellmont Main Ave Fidel Cantu

U. T. Ex Students Banquet Set Tomorrow

Ex students of the University of Texas in Laredo plan their annual banquet at the Metropolitan Cafe tomorrow night starting at 8 o'clock. All ex students not yet notified are invited. The program includes speeches yells songs and Dr Parlin will deliver a message from the university to Laredo ex students.

T. U University of Texas In

The Best Laxative for Sedentary Habits

George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative after trying many. He runs the Hardwick Inn, a noted New England hotel, attributing his relief to the product.

Chamberlain George F. Daniels Hardwick Daniels Hardwick Inn New England

Royal Arch Masons Stated Convocation Notice

Laredo Chapter No. 185 holds a stated convocation this evening at 7 30 o'clock. All members are urgently requested to attend. John Colman Secretary.

Laredo John Colman Sec'y

Missionary Society Bible Study at Methodist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold its regular weekly Bible Study at the church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church will meet at the Rectory at 4 o'clock in the The Sun Beam Band of the Baptist Church will meet at the church at 4 o'clock in the

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Christ Church the Baptist Church

Various Local Social Notes and Events in Laredo

Mrs J R Moore and daughter Mary Josephine left for San Antonio for a short stay. Misses Scott of Corpus Christi visited Mrs Ida Pereira. Mr and Mrs Knowles and baby arrived in Laredo. Knowles works for I and G N Ry. Mrs Wm Evans of San Antonio returned home. Dr May Foster is in Enetnal on a professional visit. New library hours announced by Miss Clara Nelson. Bridge Club entertained at Fort McIntosh officers club with Valentine decor. Prizes won by Mrs Keathley and Lieut Harbach. YWCA anniversary observed nationwide with Laredo program at International Institute led by Mrs Jovita Idar de Juarez. Topics addressed include women and economic issues, the war, and cross‑continent links. Mr Trujillo’s address highlighted women’s role in world affairs.

Fort McIntosh Officers’ Club Mesdames Buck, Archer Philips Dowling Keathley Lieut. Harbach United States International Institute Laredo Jovita Idar de Juarez Y. W Europe Mexico Rafael Trujilo Trujillo

No School Tomorrow for Texas Independence Day

Supt Christen announces there will be no classes tomorrow in observance of Texas Independence Day. The decision affects all students and staff across the district.

Texas Independence Supt Christen

Galbraith Visit Highlights Tucson Roots

John Galbraith of Tucson Arizona visits his parents Mr and Mrs W F Galbraith during a family trip.

John Galbraith Tucson Arizona Mrs W. F. Galbraith

Why Colds Are Dangerous

A brief health note explains that cold weather weakens lungs and lowers vitality, increasing risk of serious diseases like pneumonia, consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. It urges quick relief and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, pleasant treatment.

Local marriage licenses issued and ads list

The county clerk records marriages for Guillermo Fer ra Treviso Arnul fo San Miguel Cleofas Gar za Eduardo Arispe Aliza Mutt Jose Curado Merce des Lara. Ads note electrical shoe repair 1107 Lincoln Street phone 1127 and buying selling anything from a pin to a locomotive at 302 Farragut Street. Weather report warns near freezing, plus shop notices for Kennedy delicatessen Sanitary Grocery and The Strand theater listings.

Guillermo I. Ferrera Dalila Treviso Arnulfo San Miguel Cleofas Garza Eduardo Arispe Aliza Mutt Jose Curado Mercedes Lara J. L. Fierros Farragut Street Lincoln Street Kennedy Sanitary Mexico Ixile

Tom Mix at the Royal in The Speed Maniac

Cowboy star Tom Mix entertained audiences at the Royal in a two day engagement with The Speed Maniac. The tale features Mix’s horsemanship as he rescues a baby and a girl in a runaway before winning the heroine.

Tom Mix the Royal Mix Tom

Spring Health Ad Promotes Rocky Mountain Tea

A local pharmacy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe spring medicine for the whole family. The ad claims purifying blood and cleansing of the stomach and bowels will improve health, mood, and happiness, urging customers to buy now. Herrera's Pharmacy.

Hollister Herrera’s Pharmacy

Army Salvage Auction At Economy Salvage House

Army salvage items include 22 000 shoes tents garbage cans mattresses aluminum mess kits hats underwear saddle blankets leg gings auto tires and tubes field boilers buckets bread pans 16 000 pounds of flour suitable for hog feed and many other articles offered by Economy Salvage House at 1701 Hidalgo St.

Hidalgo St

Railroad administration ends as private control resumes

The United States railroad administration, a government agency that ran the rail system for over two years, passed out of existence at midnight. 230 merged lines return to private operation in competition as before. Director General Hines remains without directing authority, only to clear pending matters.

Associated Press Washinton United States Railroad Administration Hines Lone

Supreme Court Upholds Steel Trust Formation

The Supreme Court today upheld the United States Corporation and its steel and iron subsidiaries, refusing to dissolve the steel trust and dismissing the government’s dissolution suit under the Sherman Act. The decision granted dismissal without prejudice, allowing a new action if illegal practices recur.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court United States Corporation Steel Trust

Attempted murder of British minister in Helsingfors

In London and Helsingfors reports say Lord Acton, British minister to Finland, escaped an early morning assassination attempt as shots were fired while he traveled to the market. The motive remains unknown and Acton had previously served as Consul General at Zurich. In Rome, Nitti favors a compromise on the Adriatic dispute with Italy renouncing territorial continuity between Istria and Fiume if the city is governed under Italian sovereignty with port administration by the League of Nations.

Associated Press London Lord Acton Finland Helsingfors Market Place Zurich Rome Nitti Messagero Italy Istria Fiume League of Nations

Five railroad strike leaders arrested in Paris

Paris on March 1 reports five strike leaders detained on charges of interference with the liberty to work and provoking disobedience. Authorities say the strike situation is somewhat improved.

Paris

Vienna Death Toll Surges as February to March Ends

Geneva report notes Vienna registered 1032 deaths, chiefly children, with only eight births from February 15 to March 14, highlighting a sharp demographic imbalance during this period.

Geneva Vienna

Barratry Act Upheld by Supreme Court

Washington March 1 The Texas court decision upholding the barratry act's constitutionality was sustained by the Supreme Court in a ruling issued today.

Associated Press Washington Texas Supreme Court

Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations

Tonight increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions forecast. Tuesday remains cloudy and warmer. Fort McIntosh recorded a high of 54 degrees and a low of 33 with a northeast wind. skies were clear.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co Fort McIntosh

Chandler Motor Sales Opens In Laredo Territory

Chandler Motor Sales announces securing the Chandler Automobiles agency for Laredo and nearby area. Until showroom and service station are ready, operations are at Auto Supply Co. corner Grant Street and Salinas Ave. Phone 1813. Romeo Laurel serves as agent.

Chandler Automobiles Laredo Auto Supply Co Grant Street Salinas Ave Chandler Motor Sales Romeo Laurel

Changes in Local Office of the I. and G. N. Railway

The I. and G. N. Railway returns to private management and reorganizes local offices. W. S. Cantrell becomes general agent, Geo. L. Hatley is named commercial agent, and Ed. M. Matson is chief clerk and cashier. Additional changes are planned to boost efficiency and service for Laredo shippers, though equipment shortages may delay immediate improvements.

W. S. Cantrell G. L. Hatley Laredo Geo. L. Hatley Ed. M. Matson

Indiana Tourists View Laredo as They Visit Farms and Oil Site

A party of twenty seven tourists from Indiana under Mr and Mrs Vernon Hinkle arrived in Laredo this morning aboard the I G N train and will stay through tomorrow night. They visited North Laredo onion and truck farms and will dine at the Bar Tex Oil Co drilling site at five this afternoon. They plan further sight seeing in Laredo and a cross to Nuevo Laredo tomorrow afternoon.

Bar-Tex Oil Co Indiana Vernon Hinkle Laredo North Laredo Nuevo Laredo

Lord Decies Likely Irish Viceroy Successor

Lord Decies, the potential successor to Lord French as Viceroy of Ireland, is known in America mainly for his marriage to Miss Vivien Gould of New York. John Graham Hope Horsley Beresford, the fifth Baron Decies, is a hussar colonel and DSO recipient with a long record in Somaliland, the Boer wars, and World War I era reforms in Ireland.

Lord Decies Lord French Ireland Atlantic Vivien Gould George J. Gould New York John Graham Hope Horsley Beresford Haron Decies Hussars Distinguished Service Order Somaliland

Fenmore Man Finds Relief After Seven Years Of Indigestion

Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble. He could not eat vegetables or fruit without pain or restless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can now eat these foods without pain or sleeplessness. The remedy is recommended for indigestion or constipation.

Theodore Sanford Fenmore Mich Chamberlain

Expedition Fails and Returns Home After Border Chase

Nogales Ariz March 1 Sheriff R R Earheart with a posse and bloodhounds crossed the border seeking two Mexican bandits who killed Alexander Frazer and wounded his brother at Arivaca. The chase ended and the party returned to Montana Camp last night. Troop A Tenth Cavalry patrolled the Ruby area.

Nogales Ariz R. R. Earheart Alexander Frazer Arivaca Arizona Montana Tenth Ruby

Manchester paper wants Wilson germ premiers

The Guardian notes Maron J. President Wilson's letters on the Adriatic matter refute reports of illness impairing his mental balance. It questions whether American bacteriologists could supply germs to inoculate European premiers if the president suffered a malady affecting political judgment.

Associated Press Manchester Eng Maron J Wilson Adriatic the Guardian

Bankhead Dead in Washington D C

Washington March 1 Senator Bankhead of Alabama died here today from grippe at age 52 His death removes a key Democratic leader and longtime ally of National programs in the Senate. The late senator had been ill for several days and his passing shocks the capital crowd.

Associated Washington Senator Bankhead Alabama Grippe

Bohemian Steamer Strands Near Sambro Lights

The Leyland line steamship Bohemian a 6600 ton vessel bound from Boston to Liverpool went on the rocks 40 miles west of Sambro Halifax N S early today All 184 passengers aboard were rescued by tugs radio reports say

Associated Press Halifax N. S Leyland Line Bohemian Liverpool Boston Sambro

Oil advanced again in North Texas market

Fort Worth Texas March 1 The Sinclair Company today announced a further 25 cent advance in North Texas crude oil raising the price to 3 dollars 50 cents per barrel.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas Sinclair Company Today North Texas

Four Die In Hennessey Hotel Fire

Four persons were killed and two injured when the Rhodes Hotel at Hennessey burned to the ground early today. The dead are Mrs. Lou Armke, William Holmes and Garfield Rosenthal, all residents of Hennessey, and W. R. Cramer of Sabeth, Kansas.

Associated Press Enid Oklo Rhodes Hennessey Lou Armke Wiliam Holmes Garfield Rosenthal W. R. Cramer Sabeth Kansas

Faculty Club Fire Damages University of Texas

A fire of unknown origin struck the University of Texas Faculty Club in Austin on March 1 causing about 10000 in damage to the building and contents.

Austin Texas University of Texas Faculty Club

Today’s Events St David’s Day and Reynolds Birthday

Today marks St David’s Day the Welsh nation’s festival. Also celebrates the centenary of John P Reynolds a noted agricultural expert long headed the Munoia State Board of Agriculture.

John P. Reynolds Munoia State Board of Agriculture

Hall's Catarrh Medicine a Constitutional Remedy

There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and it was long deemed incurable by local treatments. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is a constitutional remedy taken internally and claims to cure via the blood. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure and circulars and testimonials are available. Hall's Family Pills are sold for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney

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