Notice To Unknown Heirs In Land Suit No. 7436
The state commands the sheriff to summon the unknown heirs of J. T. Robinson and Eli Wickson and their heirs to appear at the Brazos County District Court in Bryan on March 5, 1917. Plaintiff O. L. Tabor seeks title to 700 acres described as part of the Eli Wickson survey, with damages and quieting of title. The suit, filed January 2, 1917, asks for judgment to recover land and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
J. T. Robinson
Eli Wickson
Bryan
Texas
A. D
O. L. Tabor
County of
Brazos
State of
Navasota River
Buzzard Roost Lake
Eli Wickson League
Old River
Navasota
Wickson League
J. W. Barron
Ambassador Gerard to leave Berlin for Zurich with staff
Washington reports Ambassador James W. Gerard will depart Berlin this afternoon to reach Zurich Switzerland with his full staff and fifty American citizens, according to a dispatch to the Swiss legation from Berne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Zurich
Switzerland
Berne
Emergency funds urged for American citizens in Europe
Secretary Lansing asked Congress for 500000 dollars to aid relief protection and transport of Americans in Europe amid wartime conditions. He also sought 450000 dollars to buy embassy property in Petrograd to improve prestige and trade relations for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Europe
Congress
Lansing
Germany
State Department
United States
Petrograd
Department
Foreign Affairs Committee
Bohemian-Americans Plan Mobilization Amid War Talk
Bohemian-American Alliance announces plans to mobilize in the event of war. A committee is formed to enumerate all Bohemian men of fighting age across the United States for potential service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Service
Bohemian-American Alliance
Citation by publication in Texas land dispute case
Court summons for unknown heirs of Henry Whitesides and others in Brazos County Texas. Ward Templeman sues to quiet title to two tracts of land partitioned from G W Harrington estate, alleging their adverse possession for over ten years and seeks restitution, title quieting, damages, and relief with publication for eight weeks prior to the next District Court term in Bryan, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Whitesides
Bolen
Bolin
Bowlin
Boland
William Millican
Julia Lyttle Millican
Sumn
Henry Ctimes
Dunlap
Maria Ann Millican
William R. G. Millican
Loretta Emeline Millican
Priscilla Adeline Millican
Plesant
Starkey and
Starker
A. J. Christian
Mary Jane Christian
Hugh Cunningham
Robert Cunningham
G. H. Cunningham
J. L. Cunningham
W. L. Cunningham
W. R. Cunningham
John C. Abbott
Joseph Cunningham
Etta McDavid
Julia Ann McDavid
Julia An Meldaid
Julia McDavid
Daniel McCaskill
J. T. Moore
District Court
Texas
Bryan
A. D
Ward Templeman
Land
William Dunlap
Henry Whitesides
Boowling Whitesides
Maria Millican
Julia Ann Millican
William Lyttle Millican
R. G. Millican
Pleasant PD
Millican
James W. Millican
Barrett Travis Millican
White
West
Essena
So L. Millican
Lucinda Minerva Millican
Evetts
James H. Evetts
Loretto Dunlap
W. Dun
Julian Meldaid
Julian McDavid
Johnard
Edward Leonard
Elle Matthew Leonard
John G. Tom Moore
Margate
Susan Boone
W. T. Grant
W. Boone
Leonard
Anne Leona Leonard
Millicant Moore
Thomas J. Grant
W. F. Grant
D. Wenar
Weanor
Grimes County
Bowling Whitesides
M. J. Curd
Ezekiel Curd
Jessy J. Vest
Francis A. Vest
Minerva Thomas
Zelpha Thomas
Diadem Thomas
E. Co. Thomas
S.S. Vest
Elliott M. Millican
James H. Vest
William H. Cunningham
A. L. Gardner
Sarah EB. Gardner
V. J. Starkey
Hester M. Starkey
A. Christian
Starkey
J. Christian
Mary Janeugh Cunningham
Cunningham
John Abbott
Joseph
Cunnningham
Eric, McDavid
Dani John Leonard
John
G. i. McFerrin
G. W. Harrington
G. E. McFerrin
William McFerrin
H. and
B. Whitesides
N. E. Cor
J. D
Thomas
William Millican League
S. E. A. Steele
Dia
Cely
Washington
J. N. Boyles
S. E. Cor
Edwards
William Millican W. League
J. D. Thomas
Gardner
J. A. Steele W
H. and B. Whitesides League
W. I. McFerren
G. BE. McFerren
Aintiff
J. W. Barron
Redistricting Row Split Between House and Senate
Austin Texas February eighth reports disagreement over redrawing Texas congressional districts. House supports third reading of a redistricting bill while Senate plans its own. leaders expect a free conference committee to decide. Previous legislatures failed to pass redistricting bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Russians Break Through German Front Near Kirlibaba
Petrograd reports that after heavy artillery and mine barrages Russian forces pierced and occupied the German first line entrenchments near Kirlibaba and repelled a counterattack despite barbed wire and mine obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cop
Associated Press
Petrograd
Kirlibaba
Felt Like 90 Now Like 21 Kidney Pills Claim
A. W. Morgan of Angola Louisiana reports back pains and low energy from weak kidneys. He says after taking Foley Kidney Pills he feels revitalized, comparing his current energy to when he was 21. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes through M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Angola
M. H. James
For Sale One Patented Horse Power Well Auger
For sale a patented horse power well auger capable of drilling 50 to 1 feet per day. Seller: D. B. Vernon in Gulch, Texas. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BE. Vernon, Gulch
Tex
Armour's Fertilizers Best Made for Sale
J. M. Saladiner advertises Armour's Fertilizers as the best available, offering the product for sale to farmers and gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Saladiner
County buys new four ton trucks for road work
Two Kelly Springfield four ton auto trucks arrived to Brazos County for road maintenance. Officials say the latest type is strong durable and well made to improve county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Germany Seeks Peace Talks With United States
Washington reports Germany has sent a communication to the United States proposing negotiations and elements to prevent war. The message suggests diplomatic ties may be restored and asks for U S input on steps to avert conflict while not signaling changes to submarine warfare. Bernstorff prepares to sail for Christiana, with some consuls redirected to South and Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Bernstorff
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Frederik VIII
Christiana
New York
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound and pills. It notes a five cent return and seller M. H. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
M. H. James
Remembered Fire Boys Donation to Bryan Fire Department
Chief C B E Jenkins receives a $25 check from Lawrence Grocery Company as a reward for the Bryan fire department's good work during a recent fire threatening the establishment. Donations like this are appreciated as firefighters remain ready to protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B E. Jenkins
Bryan Fire Department
Lawrence Grocery Company
Peace Telegrams Rally for Referendum on War
Thousands of telegrams flood the White House urging steps to keep peace. An emergency peace federation plans a mass meeting here Monday to push a referendum on war as urged by William J. Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
William J. Bryan
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Endorsed
Baxter of Wheeler Wisconsin says Foley's Honey and Tar is best for coughs and croup and safe for babies. It checks croup stops coughs and relieves cold and is sold by M. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Baxter
Wheeler
Wis
M. H. James
No Secret From State In War Time
Correspondence of Associated Press London February 2 There are no secrets from the state in war time under the defense of the realm act. Lawyers doctors and priests must tell on demand. Ireland reports arrests of H O Moran and James Ryan for refusing to reveal how documents read in a Limerick law case came into possession. Sir William Bull defends abolishing secrecy saying safety of the realm overrides privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Ireland
H. O. Moran
James Ryan
Limerick
William‘ Bull
House of Commons
Mexican Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Pistol Carrying
John Guerra, a Mexican national detained by Sheriff Nunn, pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a pistol and was fined 100 dollars plus costs totaling 125 dollars. The case was resolved today in the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guerra
Nunn
Freighters Depart for European War Zone
New York February 10 shipping circles stirred by announcement that two American flag freighters will sail immediately for Europe. The Orleans of Oriental Navigation Company and the Rochester of Kerr Steamship Company have received clearance papers for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orleans
Oriental Navigation Company
Rochester
Kerr Steamship Company
Sinking of Lullington Mantola and Sol dakkon Reported
Lloyds reports the British steamers Lullington and Mantola sunk in a naval action. The Lullington crew have been landed. The Norwegian vessel Sol dakkon is believed sunk with two crewmen lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd’s
Lullington
Soldakkon
British and Danish steamers sail for war zone
Three steamers set sail for the war zone from Newport News on February 10. The vessels include the British steamer Aroso and the Danish steamers Paris and Parriott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Aroso
Paris
Parriott
Vessels Escaped as Submarine Activity Rises
New York reports that more than 400 ships have arrived at or sailed from United Kingdom ports during the first nine days of submarine activity. The figure reflects ongoing wartime disruptions and a heavy merchant shipping movement amid the naval patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Kingdom
Germans Placed in Detention at Navy Yard
Newport News Feb 9 Lieutenant Hans Berg and the German prize crew who brought the Appam to the port a year ago were moved to Philadelphia under guard to be placed in detention with the navy yard commandant in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Hans Berg
Appam
Philadellhia
Navy Yard
Austria Hungary Notes On Submarine Warfare Send To Brazil
Rio Janeiro reports Austria Hungary sent to Brazil a note identical to Germanys on submarine warfare. Brazil replied with a protest to Vienna, sending an identical note to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Vienna
Berlin
British Gain Small Ground On Somme Front
Berlin Feb 9 The British gained a small amount of ground in attacks on three points on the Somme front yesterday according to today’s official statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Somme Front
Washington's Birthday Celebration and Fiestas at Laredo
Exceptional low excursion fares via T and G Railway. Tickets on sale February 19 20 21 with trains arriving at Laredo by 3 05 p m February 22 1917 and return limit February 25 1917. See Ticket 1 Agent I G N Ry for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Laredo
G. N. Ry
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State OF Texas
Gerard
Bohemians
U. 9
Lowing Lands
Armour's Fertilizers
Permany
Ment
W. H. Lawrence
Commerce
Apam
Somme
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