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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1920

Page

9

Notice to John F Fowler heirs in Webb County Texas

State issues summons to John F Fowler or unknown heirs and unknown owners of Survey 231 Webb County Texas to appear at Webb County District Court in Laredo on the fifth Monday after the first Monday in September 1926 to answer a petition filed September 6 1920 by Bess Jones and H L Jones seeking title to 227.8 acres and 80 acres in Survey 231 and damages of 500 dollars with rent value of 100 dollars. The writ notes void deed from Joseph Ogden to Fowler dated January 8 1909 and commands publication for four weeks.

State OF Texas Webb County John F. Fowler 49Th Judicial District Laredo Towit C. G General Land Office C.C Commissioner General Land Office Joseph Ogden Bess Jones C. M. de la Garza A. D

Mid West Bowling Meet Set In St Louis On Nov 19

The next tournament of the Middle West Bowling Association will be held in St Louis beginning November 19. Local bowlers and clubs prepare for a series of squads, with teams from several cities expected to participate in the event.

Middle West Bowling Association St. Louis

Snyder-Beene Wedding Sets Evening Ceremony

Social calendar notes a Wednesday wedding at the Buenz home with the Snyder-Beene pairing. Also listed are Bridge Club, W M S circles, a dancing class, and various society movements with multiple local residents traveling or attending events.

E. H. Buenz

Community Events Highlight Laredo Social Season

A church meeting at the Rectory directed by Mrs W Cook featured a girls Auxiliary talk led by Deaconess Bickford and a boys Indian story by Mr Cook. Luncheon hosted by Miss Mildred Levendecker honored Miss Mary Elizabeth Goddard with tuberose decor and handkerchief gift amid a social hour of music. A complimentary dance at Ellis Hall celebrated Miss Betty Beene and Lt Russell C Snyder with guests including numerous local residents and officers from Philadelphia.

W. Cook Teresa Fasnacht Nellie Jamie Ward Charline Elizabeth Miles Nye Horace Robert Eleanor Jack Kehl Leonard Prast Hazen Sorrell Woody Nettie Bunn Evans Younkin Anita Ethel Lane Anne McKinney Ralph Mary Cook Helen Marvy McDonald Mary Ernestine Dorothy Emilie Sielski Mildred Levendecker Mary Elizabeth Goddard Torreon Mexico Derby Marjorie Fish Lois and Dorothy Derby Mmilie Hassell Genevieve Camp Evelyn Ryan Margaret Copeland Rosalie Biggio Ellis Hall Betty Beene Russell C. Snyder Laredo 27Th Infantry Courtney Slaughter Mr. S. Davis Olivia Schultz Courtney Spiughter Evelyn Moore Maxine Taylor Ruth Scratchley Laura Taylor Virginia Alice Penn Anna May Duggan Catherine Crutchfield Vera Lang Ozema Gutierrez Milicent Wissner Eileen Baker Ray Wellings S. Davis Philadelphia Carl Bergman Jake Binn Dan Pepe Lowry Sunny Brooks Clarence Jefferies Mal Iniley Edwin Wormser H. W. Moore Jean Hanchett C. L. Borneau Joe Woods Bih Harris Frank

Rotarians Endorse Move for Boy Scouts Council

The Laredo Rotary Club meeting at Haamilton Hotel endorsed reorganizing the Boy Scouts in Laredo and pledged support for a strong council. Guests included J. O. Martin of Atlas Powder Co. and W. K. Simmons of Morelia. The club planned to host West Texas Presbytery delegates at next week's luncheon. Mrs. Travis Bronco Bunn sang, with choral singing to close.

Laredo Presbytery of West Texas Rotarians Travis Bruce Bunn

Personal notes from Dolores visitors in the city

D. D. Davis of Dolores attends county commissioners court meeting in the city. W. H. Schweers of SchweersKern Live Stock Commission Co. of San Antonio arrives with brother in law Herbee on a short business trip. Hon. Eymilio Reyes of the Mexican Consular Service, formerly Del Rio consul, arrives in Nuevo Laredo to visit family and greets friends.

D. D. Davis Dolores County Commissioners Court W. H. Schweers SchweersKern Live Stock Commission Co San Antonio Duto Schweers Herbee Eymilio Reyes Consular Service of Mexico del Rio Nuevo Laredo

Illinois Republicans Clash in Fierce Primary Battle

Washington DC Sept 16 National GOP leaders watch the feud between Governor Lowden and Chicago Mayor Thompson for control of Illinois. Both factions run full tickets and wage a high volume campaign with Chicago backing the Thompson forces claiming a large Chicago majority. Democrats hope the split helps Cox Roosevelt in November.

Washington, D. C Frank O. Lowden William Hale Thompson Chicago Iinois Ilinois Lowden Charles 8. Deneen FB. J. Brundage Thompson United States Frank L. Smith Dwight Len Small Richard Barr William B. McKinney Champaign Haineis United States Senate John Oglesby Brundage B. M. Chiperfield McKinley Lowdon Minots Cox Roosevelt

Despondent sufferers find relief with Cham berlain's Tablets

Indigestion can lead to despair but many have been permanently cured by using Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and help it function naturally so you can eat what you crave. If you have not tried them, do so at once.

Western Intercollegiate Basketball Meeting Set in Chicago

The Western Intercollegiate Basketball Association plans its annual meeting in Chicago on September 18. Officials and member schools will discuss league scheduling, governance, and upcoming season plans.

Western Intercollegiate Basketball Association Chicago

Money Makers Classifieds Highlight Offers and Ads

A Times Want Ad roundup features bold money making opportunities and side gigs, showcasing listings for services, sales, and entrepreneurial ideas. Readers are urged to explore opportunities and compare prices across listings for quick income potential.

Southern farmers in Washington seek credit relief

A 64 member delegation from the American Cotton Association and cotton belt merchants, bankers, and professionals meets the Federal Reserve Board in Washington to press for revoking some credit restrictions to aid the cotton market’s financial condition.

Associated Press Washington South Federal Reserve Board American Cotton Association Cotton Reserve Board

Fighting in Korea reported fatalities by police attacks

Associated Press dispatch from Tokio dated September cites press advices stating numerous Koreans and Japanese police have been killed in clashes as Koreans attacked police units.

Associated Press Tokio Sept

Little Change Noted in Lord Mayor MacSwiney

London dispatch reports Brixton prison where Lord Mayor MacSwiney shows little change in condition this morning. The physician notes increased weakness.

Associated Press London MacSwiney Brixton Prison

Committee to study relocating State Metra Cottage to another city

A committee appointed by Governor Hobby will study moving the State Metra Cottage from Galveston to another city. Members include Leonard Tallotson Sealy T Bass San Marcos W H Bledsoe Lubbock Dr A C Scott Temple Everett Jones Wichita Falls Dr T S Reed Sr Beaumont W H Fuqua Amarillo with the first three being legislators.

Associated Press Austin Texas Galventon Hobby Leonard Tallotson Sealy T. Bass San Marcos W. H. Bledsoe Lubbock Temple Everett Jones Wichita Falls

Sharks Good Eating Declared By Corpus Christi Fisherman

C M Gibson head of a local fishing concern in Corpus Christi says shanks and porpoise are excellent eating. He criticizes public aversion to certain fish varieties and asserts most sea fish are palatable, noting tarpon and large sharks can be eaten. He cites gaff cat meat as fine and palatable when prepared well, though prejudice keeps many from trying.

Hy Associated Press Corpus Christi Texas C. M. Gibson Corpus Christi Bay

New Orleans Weather Forecast From Local Bureau

Tonight and Thursday expected to be generally fair with clear skies. Observations from Port Meinton show a maximum around 100 degrees and a low near the forecast direction of winds.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co

Texas special session called to safeguard November 1920 vote

Governor Hobby calls legislature to convene 11 o clock September and press for poll tax law and equal voting rights under the Nineteenth Amendment. He wants fees from unqualified voters directed to the state school fund to ensure all voters vote on an equal basis and to prevent fraudulent voting. About 750000 Texans have paid poll taxes. 2606000 are eligible to vote.

Associated Press Austin Texas Hobby Mey

League seeks impeachment of federal judges over Prohibition

A Washington based Anti-Saloon League committee, meeting in Los Angeles, drafts a resolution warning federal judges to perform their duties in enforcing prohibition laws or face impeachment proceedings.

Associated Press Washington Sept. L The Anti-Saloon League

Lull in Shipments Reported by Texas Cattle Reivers

Fort Worth Texas September 15 A temporary lull in cattle shipments is reported by a prominent range inspector for the Texas Cattle Raisers Association An inclination to wait for better prices and a pasture shortage are blamed for the decline Nearly a quarter of the range points report no shipments Range conditions remain excellent despite the slowdown

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas

Meeting expenses for railroad operation in Mexico and Orient

The document from Washington September outlines authority to issue certificates and presivers’ certificates amounting to £1,000,000 to meet expenses for continuing operation of the railroad. The proclamation mentions Kanane City and the interstate commission involvement.

Akeogiated Preas Waabhington Sept Kanane City Mexico Orient Railroad

Mextcan Consulate Closed for Independence Day

The Mexican consulate in Laredo will be closed all day tomorrow in observance of Mexican Independence Day. No consular services will be available and regular operations will resume the following day.

Laredo

Examination for teachers certificates set in Laredo on Oct 1

An examination for all classes of teachers certificates will be held in Laredo October 1. Applicants may take three additional elective subjects and must notify the County Superintendent at his office in the County Courthouse one week before the exam.

Laredo

Destructive fire causes heavy loss in Ranger Texas

A fire in Ranger Texas destroyed nearly two blocks of business buildings and a hotel this morning. A blind man and another man were badly injured as flames began at 4 16. The blaze was reported under control by 6 o clock, with authorities investigating the cause.

Associated Press Art. Worth Texas Ranger Messiae Inter Control At & O

Cotton Carnival Planned by Corpus Christi Elks

The Corpus Christi Elks lodge announces a cotton carnival to celebrate the region's cotton harvest in Nueces and nearby counties, set for late November, as reported by the Associated Press.

Corpus Christ Texas Corpus Christ Nueces Elks’ Lodge

Health Essay Prize Winners Named in Texas Normal Schools

Health essays from Texas state normal schools awarded statewide prize of 25 dollars. Winners include M Calloway of San Marcos and Norma Lee Pate with other first and second prize recipients across Sam Houston, North Texas, East Texas, West Texas, and West Texas State Normal colleges.

Associated Press Austin Texas San Marcos Southwestern State Normal School Texas Publichealth Association Sam Houston Normal Institute Huntaville Norma Lee Pate H. F. Guenther Southwest Texas Normal M. Calloway P. Butler North Texas State Normal Denton Lottie Brashears Olivier Bind East Texas State Normal Cem J. G. Flowers Texas State Normal Canyon Misa Loie Peek Haphemia McGuire

Prayed to Angels Guides Lost Galveston Children Home

Three children aged 6 to 9 in Galveston were lost for two days near the sea wall boulevard. Annabelie Park led the search, saying she prayed to angels to show the way. The kids, with a painted wagon of goodies, were found by neighbors and returned to anxious parents.

Associated Press Galveston Texas Annabelie Park Rayhurm Meno Jodd Sea Wall Mena Angele Rayburn

Chamberlain's Colle and Diarrhoea Remedy Aded

Michigan testimonial from Merc A. H. Hall Caseville and Mary Carrington Caseyville praising Chamberlain's Colle and Diarrhoea Remedy. Hall credits it with saving their baby's life in summer and says the household never without it. Carrington notes years of prompt relief from the remedy.

Chamberlain Michigan Merc A. H. Hall Caseville Mich Mary Carrington Caseyville

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