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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1922

Page

12

Citation by Publication in Webb County Texas

The state commands Sheriff or constable to publish this citation weekly for four weeks to reach J Herbert Akers and unknown heirs or representatives. It aids a suit filed August 20 1922 in Webb County District Court No 5960 by R C Gregg against J Herbert Akers. The land involved lies in Webb County described as 320 acres including North half of Survey 31 Block 2 and notes a 1912 mortgage to John Moll for 2500 dollars with 6 percent interest. The case seeks title clearance and foreclosure relief, with prior judgments and a 1916 sheriff sale to Gregg. Akers is to appear at the next term in Laredo on October 9 1922.

State OF Texas Webb County J.herbert Akers J. Herbert Akers 49Th Judicial District Vald Judicial District District Court Court House Laredo A. D R. C. Gregg Ross Shride Zada Shride John Moll Varas Rosa Shride J. Herbert Akern Gregg Va. Rosas Shride Antonio Salinas J. Herbert ‘Akers J. ‘Herbert Akers

Court notice from Webb County August 30 1922 Laredo

The court in Laredo Texas issues a formal notice dated August 30 1922 from Webb County with C M De La Garza as Clerk of the District Court. The document records official court action and the clerk's filing at the Webb County court office.

C. M. de la Garza Webb County

Sensapersa Promises Nerve Health Boost in Ten Days

Panicky symptoms and persistent irritability are urged to be eased by Sensapersa for ten days. The ad claims nerve health will double and energy return, placing you in the front ranks. Available in two sizes 50c and 1.00 at druggists or City Drug Co.

City Drug Co

Birthday Honors for Notable Figures From Edinburgh to New York

Sir William Abbott Herdman, Edinburgh born scientist aged 64, is celebrated along with Dr. George Michaelis former German chancellor aged 65 who recently toured the U S. Howard Sutherland US senator from West Virginia born near Kirkwood Missouri aged 57. Vernon J. Clemons St Louis catcher born Clemons Iowa aged 30. Valentine J. Picinich New York City catcher aged 26.

Wiliam Abbott Herdman Edinburgh George Michaelis America Howard Sutherland United States West Virginia Kirkwood Oeee Valentine J. Picinich Washington New York City Vernon J. Clemons St. Louis Clemons Iowa

Colonel Robert Clowry 85 Still Sends Morse as Sharp as Ever

Col Robert Clowry, turning eighty five today, recalls sending Morse code for Abraham Lincoln at Springfield Illinois before the Civil War. A longtime Western Union figure, he rose from operator to president and director, served in the signal corps, and earned brevets as major and colonel. He helped organize the Old-Time Telegraphers Association.

Coonel Robert Clowry Abraham Lincoln Sprngfield Coonel Clowry Western Union Telegraph Company Illinois Signal Corps Clowry Telegraphers’ Association

Poem and Social Notes Highlight Early September Pages

Excerpt opens with a poem of longing and memory. The rest covers social visits in Brooklyn and San Antonio, travel notes to Corpus Christi and San Luis Potosi, a wedding invitation for Miss Marie Antoinette Ligarde and Capt. Harold Gaulet, a silver shower for the bride, and club decorations with bridge and fan tan games.

Marie Antoinette Ligarde Honore Ligarde Harold Howard Galllet United States Army Ligarde Consuelo Saenz Lila Sanchez Harold Howard Gaulet Maida and Matrona Virginia Penn Leonor de la Garza Alicia Ligarde Luisa Ochoa Amadeo Ligarde

Mexican Supper for Hassell Jr Prepares Farewell to Laredo

A long table with a miniature lake and ferns hosted guests for John Tucker Hassell Jr. before he leaves for Augusta Military Academy in Virginia. The event featured five courses, Mexican hats and canoes as favors, and a poetic farewell to the Adams at Montrose pavilion with about a hundred attendees.

John Tucker Hassell, Jr John T. Walsell Fort Defiance Augusta Military Academy la Minature Lake Messrs Horace and Beverly Hall Mike Leyendecker St. Elmo Richard Trout Ted O'Sell Fred Rogers Bernardino DaCamara Conrad LaRo Bill Lansdin Lewis Leonard

Timeline of select 18th to 20th century events

Notable historical milestones listed include the 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs in the South, 1847 U S troops capturing El Molino del Rey, 1848 a New York New England earthquake, 1869 death of William Pitt Fessenden in Portland Missouri, 1872 Oscar II's accession, 1897 a fatal train collision near Emporia Kansas, and 1906 Cambridge University beating Harvard in the Thames boat race.

Eutaw Springs 8. C South United States el Molino del Rey New York New England William Pitt Fessenden U. S Maine Treasury Lincon Portland New Hampshire Oscar II Sweden Emporia Kas Cambridge University Warvard Thames

Majestic hurricane tragedy and Miss Millie Gade swim noted

One year ago today the passenger schooner Majestic with 32 lost perished in a hurricane off Barbadoes. Also noted is Miss Millie Gade completing a Hudson River swim from Albany to New York City.

Majestic Barbadoes Millie Gade Albany New York City

Doolittle Flies Transcontinental to San Antonio

Lieut James Doolittle, who completed his transcontinental flight Monday, started for San Antonio today from San Diego and expects to reach there this after noon.

Associated Press San Diego Cal James Doolittle San Antonio

Union Members Force Shutdown of Universal Plant

In Mexico City on September 8 the entire F1 Universal plant was sealed during printing as graphic arts workers and the new reporters union drove out staff at gunpoint and destroyed editions. Soldiers guard the plant and deny entry to all, including the editor.

Adams Christ Church Parish Guild Brotherhood of St. Andrew Montrose Pavilion B. Adams New Post Mexico City Brotherhood Montrose H. W. Johnston Associated Press F1 Universal Graphic Art Syndicate Reporters’ Union

Greek Disaster Decisive Setback for Greek Army at Smyrna

In Smyrna, September, a Turkish offensive decimated 160000 Greek troops, reducing them to refugees in under two weeks. Turkish official statements claim 400 Greek officers and 10000 soldiers captured, plus substantial munitions. Greek retreat from Asia Minor is widely expected though not officially confirmed.

Presa Smyrna Asia Minor Athens

Rumors of Greek King’s Abdication Grow

In Paris, reports claim King Constantine may abdicate amid European tensions. The return of Greek heir Prince George from Bucharest to Athens is seen as fueling abdication talk, tied to Venizelos’s possible return and efforts to restore order and prestige to Greece.

Paris Constantine of Grece Prince George Athens Bucharest Constantine Venizelos Greece

Greek Cabinet Resigns Over Asia Minor Reverses

Athens reports the Greek cabinet resigned under pressure from public opinion after severe military reverses in Asia Minor. A new ministry will be formed immediately.

Athens Asia Minor

Oklahoma Strike Plot Probed as Bridges Burn in State

Federal investigators probe a state-wide plan by striking shopmen to destroy railroad bridges and disrupt service. In under a month five bridges have burned across Oklahoma amid tampering reports, with four men held over a late August blaze near Reno and a confessed link to a broader walkout. In Chicago, leaders of craft unions were served with a government injunction notice upon arrival from the East.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Sept Oklahoma Reno

Impeachment Proceedings Against Attorney General Daugherty

Atlantic City announces impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Daugherty proposed by the New York libel council. The measure will be brought before the executive council of the American Federation of Labor when it meets in Atlantic City tomorrow, per AFL vice president Matthew Woll.

Atlantic City N. J Daugherty New York Libel Council American Federation of Labor Matthew Woll Federation

Western Executives Meet With Daniel Willard in Chicago

A group of Western executives is to convene with Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railway in Chicago. No formal announcement has been issued but the meeting is understood to discuss a possible special agreement with the striking shop crafts.

Chicago Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Road Fig

Derailed Pennsylvania Mail Train Injures Clerks and Passenger

The second section of Pennsylvania mail train No. 1 derailed west of Altoona, injuring two postal clerks and one passenger. Cause of the derailment is undetermined.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Mail Altoon

Settlement Probable After Chicago Talks

Administrative officials stated the strike settlement was probable following conferences in Chicago. Washington officials had been in close touch with the industrial situation as discussions continued.

Washington Sept Chicago

Senate Edges Toward Coal Legislation Conference

Washington reports the senate advanced the emergency coal measures with passage of the fact finding coal commission bill. The anti profiteering bill was passed yesterday and both measures were sent to conference for reconciliation.

Washington Senate

Gulf Stock Advances After Planned 1-for-12 Exchange

Gulf Stock rose sharply today on reports of a capital readjustment set for October 1. Twelve shares of $26 par value will exchange for one share of $100 value, sending the stock up 30 points to 3580 per share.

Associated Press New York

Senate approves bill for 25 additional federal judges

Washington reports that a bill to provide 25 more federal judges wins Senate approval. The measure moves to the House next week and then to the president for signature.

Washington Senate House

Ironton Bank Closed In Missouri After Examination

Ironton Mo Sept 8 The bank of Tronton with deposits around 191000 was closed today by the state banking commission after an examination of the books. Bank officials did not issue a statement.

Associated Press Ironton Bank of Tronton State Banking Commission

General Ireland Reappointed Army Surgeon General

Washington reports Major General W. M. Ireland was reappointed today by President Harding as surgeon general of the army.

Associated Press Washington W. M. Ireland Harding Army

Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show Parade Comes to Laredo

The Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show staged the longest best parade in Laredo this afternoon before 2 o clock. The two performances this afternoon and tonight promise added attractions and surprises for attendees as the show tours the streets.

Gentry Bros

Cotton Ginning Report Shows Early Season Boost

The Census Bureau released the first ginning report of the season noting that ginning bases prior to September 1 totaled over 817 000 compared with under 486 000 a year earlier, signaling a strong start to the season.

Associated Press Washington, Sept Census Bureau

Furniture Sacrifice Offer for Five Room House

Down payment of 100 dollars and monthly installments of 20 dollars buys the complete furnishings for a five room house. Owner leaving residence at 907 Farragut Street. 95-51.

Farragut Street

Senate probes cotton marketing practices

A senate agricultural committee investigation into cotton marketing methods and practices was ordered by Senator Smith of South Carolina to determine whether there is interference with the law of supply and demand in the cotton market.

Washington Senate Agricultural Committee Senate Smith South Carolina

Grand jury recess in murder case. indictments adjusted

Marion Gib Aug 8 The grand jury investigating the murder today voted a recess until Sept 15 to allow time for serving arrest papers on those indicted. More indictments are expected. A recheck shows 37 of 88 indicted. one man was charged twice under different names. Four men are jailed while officers seek the remaining suspects.

Associated Press Marion Gib Uerrin Sep

Egyptian boy fires shot near palace amid presidential scare

An 19 year old Egyptian boy fired toward a presidential car near the palace but missed. a guard returned fire, wounding him. The youth, described as unbalanced, claimed he intended to shoot the president and was restrained. A bystander was struck during the incident.

Anbopro Safem Cee Ceuard Salem Ewog Bisfran

Governor Neff Urges Tax Officers to Speed Collections

Texas Governor Neff told the annual tax collectors convention that efficiency is needed in handling state tax money. He cited that every fifth Texan did not pay last year's taxes and noted delays by collectors contributing to the general revenue deficit. About 3 million dollars is currently due to the state.

Associated Press Austin Texas Neff General Revenue Fund

Tragedy at Lisbon crossing claims two in Texas

Dallas dispatch reports Fay Ether age and her brother Trice were in a car struck at a grade crossing by a Waco interurban. Fay was instantly killed and Trice seriously injured. The victims are daughter and son of Will Etherage of Lisbon Texas. The crash occurred early today and details are limited.

Associated Press Dallas Texas Fay Etherage Will Etheerage Lisbon Trice Waco Interurban

Vancouver Island milk producers win top butter awards

Vancouver Island Milk Producers Association won the highest honors in Canada butter competition with 88 points out of 100. A Dominion government report indicates experts supervised the tests and that British Columbia’s lumber industry once led wealth, now agricultural production nears forestry value.

Vancouver B. C Vancouver Island Milk Producers Association Canada Dominion Vancouver Island British Columbia

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Prom Priday’s Daily Society Violet Oberfeldt Society The Elks Club Hinds Lady Nairn N. Gumport Brooklyn City Marcus Wormser Joe Shahady Edward Maurice Corpus Christi C. Pierce Miss Alma Pierce San Luis Potosi Mexico Miss Pierce University of Mexico Mr. B. Burr P. J. MacMahon Clara M. Parker Minerva O'Sell Margaret Musset Mr. O. BE. Ribe J. T. Curry Centenary Commission of the West Texas Conference Sam W. Brown Ayetano de la Garza Albert Martin 9. F. Martin Jos. Martin Eligio Yzagwrre Leopoldo Garza Sam Withoff Robert Alexander Elvira Saenz Joe Bryandet Eduardo Herrera Walter F. Doney Garden of Eden Adam Garden Eden Baily Michael J. Gallagher Grand Rapids PIS STROY Band OF R. M. Jewell Federated Shop Crafts Wiliam Johnston International Association of Machinists Martin Ryan Brotherhood of Car Men Gulf Stock Advanced Ironton Bank Gen.reland Probe Cotton Marketing Herrin Grand Jury Assas Ty Associated Press Asociated Press
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