Claim of Jeduthan Smith heirs lands Chicago estate worth millions
In Chicago Aldine square a dispute over 160 acres of land now occupied by business blocks and homes pits Mrs. S. M. Huffman and 48 descendants of Jeduthan Smith against competing heirs. The patent was issued in 1899 after a protracted title history burned records, leaving 30,000 occupants to navigate claims. Brookhart and Boston attorneys represent the Huffman group as settlements with various occupants begin to form. Local items note basketball games and community news.
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S. M. Huffman
Nobile
Brookhart Brothers
Chicago
Jeduthan Smith
Smith
Aldine Square
Joduthan Smith
W. Brookhart
Huffman
Sidney Smith
Brookharts
Missouri
Boynton & Chamberlain
Boston
Attys
Brookhart
Hrockhart
Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Berry Held at Family Home
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Berry occurred yesterday afternoon at her son Samuel Berry's home on Faust Second Street at 2 o'clock. Reverend I F Ross, pastor, led the services. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Berry
Samuel Berry
Faust Second Street
IF. O. Ross
Elm Grove Cemetery
Lady Constance Mackenzie Arrives for Texas Wild Hog Hunt
Lady Constance Mackenzie of Scotland travels alone to Texas to hunt Mexican wild hogs in the vast Wing Ranch area. She reaches Corpus Christi and goes to the King Ranch with Mrs. King and companions to pursue boar in the chaparral.
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Lady Constance Mackenzie
Mrs. King
Texas
Houston
Tex
Constance Mackenzie
Scotland
Santa Gertrude
H. M. Wing
Corpus Christi
King Ranch
Constance
The New Cure for Colds Label Review
A label states Bromo-Lax contains no quinine and costs 25c at all druggists. The product promises quick head clearance without quinine.
Brooks to entertain at Graham next Thursday
California humorist Fred Emerson Brooks will perform at the Graham next Thursday evening December 10. Admission is 50 cents, course tickets $1.25. Secure seats from C. H. Wilson and enjoy a night of laughter.
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California
Graham
Brooks
C. H. Wilson
Regular P E O Chapter 1 Meeting at Mrs Joley Home
Regular meeting of Chapter 1 P E O society will be held at the home of Mrs Joley on Thursday December 10 at 2 30 p m. The session will discuss society news and organize upcoming events.
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P. E. O. Society
Joley
Farmers urged to move South for year round work
The piece urges farmers to relocate to warmer states like Alabama and Florida to work outdoors year round and grow meat and fat with velvet bean and cassava. It argues stock stay healthier outside and avoid winter shelter costs. It promotes these crops as the cheapest fattening materials available.
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Alabama
Florida
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Eaco Flour
Minnesota
Kaye & Lytle Pelephone
East Side Square
S.M. Huffman
Noble
Jesse Simpkins
A. N. Alberson
Oyce Dougherty
James Eckles
Wyman
Marie Walton
Frank Stewart
Muscatine
Archie Young
Edna
H. F. Maass Piano Co
Kimball
D. W. Jones
Thad Carpenter
Davenport
H. Wilson
Harriett Doose
Lewis
Evanston
Washington County
Mystic
Wisconsin
NicCall Brothers
Fred Emerson Brooks
Graham Opera House
Nover
North
G. A. Park
Gen
Immigration and Industrial Age
Louisville & Nashville
R. R. Go
Louisv LE
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