Divorce Suit Filed In Gillespie County Texas
The district court at Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, is prampted to summon Eugene Rivers, residence unknown, to answer Addie Rivers petition filed April 17 1916 in suit 1035 seeking dissolution of marriage. Plaintiff alleges twelve months residence in Texas and cruel abandonment since March 1916. Publication of citation required weekly for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Gillespie County
Eugene Rivers
Texas
Fredericksburg
A. D
Addie Rivers
Gillespie
Sumons Leona Seaward to Gillespie County District Court
Sheriff summons Leona Seaward to appear at the Gillespie County District Court in Fredericksburg on February 19, 1917. Case No 1067, F. Wm. Seaward v Leona Seaward seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of two children Carl and Walter Seaward. Publication required for four consecutive weeks before return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gillespie County
Leona Seaward
District Court
Fredericksburg
F. Wm. Seaward
Utica
N. Y
Leona Penner
Defendant
Carl Seaward
Walter Seaward
A. D
Writ Issued For Probate Court Return Date
In accordance with legal notice, the writ must be published in a county newspaper or in a newspaper in the 38th Judicial District or nearest district. The writ is to be returned with execution details on the first day of the next term before the court. Issued by Ishel G. Be Wright in Gillespie County Texas on January 24, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fredericksburg
Sal
G. ER. Wright
Gillespie County
Judicial District
Ishal G. BE. Wright
Crop Planning for 1917 and Cotton Market Outlook
The piece analyzes cotton prices and market dynamics as 1917 begins. It notes past forecasts at 15 and 18 cents, the impact of war, and changing consumption. It argues the statistical position favors higher prices, with demand from America and abroad and a smaller world supply, urging cautious crop planning for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
China
United States
Europe
Cotton market forecast for 1917 crop and price力度
The article argues that with 1917 cotton acreage equal to 1916 and favorable weather a 16 million bale crop is possible. It urges South leaders to use intelligence to stabilize prices, noting 16 cent cotton buys little versus two years ago and discussing war, peace, and food supply impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Outposts Assemble at Colonia Dublan
Carranzista sources report complete concentration of American outpost troops at Colonia Dublan with surplus equipment loaded. Several truck trains have started north toward the border. No movement north of the punitive expedition had begun at that time, per Carranzista consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Colonia Dublan
British Destroyers Sunk in North Sea Engagement
Berlin reports one British destroyer sunk and a second seen sinking in a North Sea clash on January 28. A German torpedo boat arrived at Ymuiden in a damaged state, while other ships returned with slight damage. The British account later claimed two destroyers involved, with forty seven dead on the British side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
North Sea
Admiralty
Ymuiden
Destooyer
Yunaiden
State Agent Visits County For Boys Agricultural Club
H M Williamson state agent of boys agricultural club work in Texas spent Thursday visiting Pedernales Live Oak Spring Creek and Pilot Knob rural schools. He shared examples from other counties and explained club work goals benefits and member expectations to the students. He planned to speak at Fredericksburg Independent School but the visit was disrupted by unforeseen reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Williamson
Texas
Pedernales
Live Oak
Spring Creek
Pilot Knob
Williamson
Williamison
Fredericksburg
Independent School
Examinations Held Delay Conversation With Boys
It was decided not to speak to the boys at that time following the examinations.
Sam Houston and Secession Remembered by Bell County
The two oak trees on the federal building site at Kingston were dynamited to fit the lot. Sam Houston spoke between them in 1860 opposing secession, predicting its outcome. Houston later became governor before being removed by the secession convention. Belton Journal notes several listeners still alive.
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Sam Houston
Texas
Késton
Bell County
General Houston
South
Houston
Belton Journal
Advertised Letters At Fredericksburg Post Office
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending Feb 20 1917 includes Felipe Lopez Vasquez Felix Sanchez Porfirio Sandoval Ignacio Rendon Lillie Cole. Call says Advertised to claim. letters not claimed by Feb 3 1917 will go to Dead Letter Office in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Felipe Lopez Vasquez
Felix Sanchez
Porfirio Sandoval
Ignacio Rendon
Lillie Cole
Washington, D. C
Government bars Hadfields from Navy contract work in wartime
London January 24 reports the British government refuses permission for Hadfields Limited to proceed with a contract for naval sheets while wartime exigencies continue. The note mentions redirection toward other suppliers and notes Studebaker wagons and buggies offered at reasonable prices by Oscar Krauskopf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadfields, Limited
London
Studebaker
Fort Smith
Studebaker Buggies
Oscar Krauskopf
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Clarence Ousley
Maxwell Auto Owners
Central Hotel
Courthouse Square
T Garage and Service
Stayton
Maxwell
Chalmers
FE. J. Koenig
Pittsburg
Kolmeier & Klier
Secession
F. Beckmann
G. H. Houy
Sunny
Pte Ae Se
J. Oppenheimer & CO. General Distributors
San Antonio, Texas
Up-Town Meat Mail
WM. C. Henke
Prop'r
U. S. Navy
Richard Heni
Veal
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
Cardus
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