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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-30


II was found by careful trial a. the
garden of the New York expert nent
station that the old and expensive me-
thod ofgrowing celery IN deep treBchep,
and with repeated 'earthing up' "a the
plants grew, was in no way superior TO
the level culture method. with single
eartbing to blauch the stems after they
complete their growth. This Is In ac-
cord with the common practice OF our
best gardeners At the present time, bus
IL is contrary 10 the teaching OF the OIL
der writer's on the subject. - Troy Times.
To DESTROY RED ANTs.-Grease a
plate with lard, and got 1t where aDss
congregate, place few bits of wood 50
the ants can climb on the plate easily;
they will forsake any food for lard
when the plate Is we'll covered with
them, turn IL over a lot Gre OF Goals
they will drop into the Gro, and you cen
then reset the plate for another catch.
A few TepetiLioDs will clean them out.
A sheep man says: Sheep exhaust
the soil less than any other kind OF
stock. Their quiet disposition allows
them TO be kept with less expensive
fences. and the trouble Of caring for
them, both summer and winter. il much
less than that Of any other stock. They
Weld two incomes por snnum, namely,
fleece and increase. To receive the
greatest profit, she wool should be sold
and the lambs retained, and fat sheep
and culls be sold in their stead, provid-
ing your flock Is as largo as YOU wish.
! am now speaking Of the ine woods, as
have bad no experience with the NUT
ton breeds. They should have free ac-
cess to both salt and water. Some grain
fai mers buy sheep 10 fatten during the
winter, feeding them on wheat straw and
grain, claiming to make profit In two
ways, gain on the sheep and converting
the straw into more valuable fertilizer
than any other way
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-30

a Shelby county (Ky) colored man
sheared lzl sheep In one day,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-30

STRAWBERRY CREAM. Three pints
OF strawberries mashed limo. Strain tho
juice, and add q heapin: cup OF sugar.
and then gelatlne soaked and dissolved
in tcacup Of boiling water. Add n
pint OF whipped cream and pour into
molds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-30

FLOATING IsLANp.-Make a cake
with n cup Of sugar, cup sweet milk.
wel!bcaten egg, a piece OF butter size OF
an egg, little salt, two tenspoonsful Of
soda sifted in two cupsiul OF -four.
Beat all together several minutes, and
pour the batter, half az inch thick. into
a common long, squarc-corncred tin.
The remainder o: the cake will mako u
small Washington pie. Bake quickly.
Make a soft boiled custard by beating
four cupsful Of milk in pail set in
kettle of hot water; when scalding hot,
pour a cupful OH two or three eggs. beat
en- with cupful and half OF sugar.
and three teaspoonsful Of corn starch;
and then pour all together, and cook
ill it begins to thicken, and pour through
a tin s,rainer, anil flavor with lemon.
Lsy your cake, cut i'm small squares on
ptstter si:t over pov,lGred sszelx, ~
pat a slice OF Jelly on each piece. Servo
by filling saucer full of custard and
lay on q slice OF the cake.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-30
fOtessionof Cards.
DR.. r. w. DALEY

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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1884-05-30

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY GENTS per
suuum-or TWO DOLLARS II paid in advance.
No paper will be discontinued except at the
option ofthe publisher, until all arrearsges have
been settled.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

That was a sad fate of Horace
Deland, eff Brookfeld New Hampshire.
Horace loved a girl, but the girl didn't
somehow or other catch onto Horace.
So he hit upon a novel plan to make
the hard-hearted CIR Ifeel bad over her
lack Of election. He went out into
the wilderness near his fathers house,
piled up a nice large brush-heaP,
chained his body to it, then fired the
brush, and his poor suffering body.
like his love, ended IN smoke. There
is no report from the lady, and we
cannot say whether she ran frantic
ally and threw herself into the river,
or Jumped down well. OF threw her
self under the wheels Of a passing
engine. We are inclined to the be-
lief, however, that she quietly ate her
supper that night, as usual, and hung
over the gate until midnight, talking
to the other dude.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

It would be a better thing for politics
if a large Number Of voters would be
found at home on election days. 1t
would seem that a citizen having the wei
fare of his country at heart, could afford
to 90 home and vote-at least at Presi-
Dental elections, without depending upon
political organizations Of some kind or
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

Gen. Sherman has been talking to
a st. Louis newspaper. The General
thinks JEFF Davis was more OF q con-
spirator than a secessionist, and that
he ought to have been shot.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

Social at NJ. L. Parsonage, Thurs
day evening, (6th)
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

The following are the majorities,
with The gains since October in Jack
SON County.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

uonehly cnrolin.nt q peF cent O at.sR7'l17.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06

Catarrhal Throat Affections
II lacking. irritating Coughs Cold. sore ! Lro&-'
In, FsorrI ON ,sougbsr. TroaHes I5c. Liquid. Zoe.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-11-06
The Daily Commercial Gazette.

Specimen Copies Free
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

them 10 halt, alight, take Off their coats
and turn all their pockets inside out.
They had no arms and seeing
that the highwayman was in
earnest, lost no time in
obeying his order. He got gold watch,
chain and locket from Mr.. Ketch val
ued at $500 and $40; from Mr.. flanders
he got $40. Mr.. Ketch held out his
pocket knife to the bandit and asked
him II he wanted that. "Yes, that will
do for my girl" replied tho robber, as he
pocketed the pece of cutlery, and told
them TO get into the buggy
and drive fast. If you drive
fast" he said, ''you will get to the next
town in time for dinner. | wish you a
good appetite" "Yes, but YOU have tn
ken all our funds" said Mr.. Landers.
The bandit thrust his hand into his
pocket hesitatingly, then waving them
on, said, "H-l, you fellows, got cheek
enough to get anything. Drive on"
They did so. The bandit who was a-foot
evidently had a horse near by He wore
white slouch hat, dark check sack
coat and dark pants. His face was con-
cealed by red-tiannel handkerchief.
Mr.. Keteh says that the lobber was, 10
all appearances, young man of about
% years old.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
Charged with swindlinc.

Mr. l.. Wartelsky, vino was arrested
at Decatur few days simeon warrant
issued on an indictment found by the
grand jury of this county, charging him
with swindling the dry goods firm of
Blankrnship " Blake, of this city, was
brought here yesterday morning byShcr-
i'll Smith who had gone after him, and
lodged him in Jail. Ire charge is that
he GOT lot OF goods from thG firm men
toned under false retenses. A HER
AID reporter called at the Jail to see
MN. lie said he had no statement to
make further than that ne WAS entirely
innocent of the charge, and that at the
proper time he would prove it. He said
he expected ~ make his bond which
had been fixed at $3.50.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
A Memorial from the operators.

The following memorial, signed by
the entire Western Union force, was
wired to Gen Eck,rt, esterday:
'Iallas, Texas, Dec. II, lSSi-To Gen. Thomas
+ EckerI, Vice President and General
Manaser, New York:
DEAR > Rive; The undersigned en-
oloyes or the Western Union Telegram
company, NJ Dallas, Texas, respectfully
,Iace before you the following facts
iacts that can be substantiated at any
unie, Tor your immediate and favorable
considerations:
Inc class VI business constantly pass
ing through this Office is one of the most
intricate aha important OF the vast
variety handled by this company.
The circuits worked from this Office arc
long, the traffic exceedingly heavy, and
~ II an absolute necessity To work none
nut experienced and reliable operators
IN these wires.
The force has been reduced to such
numbers that II requires every exortion
ana unreuIilLing iabOrs on the part of
Ine operators tO do our business Justice.
frequent and severe climatic storms
prostraling the different southern routes,
invariably throws, not only the entire
Itate business on this office TO be re-
layed, but often that of New Orleans.
Our force beng essentially that Of day
ana night, there is no other alternative
nut long hours and exh 'ustive toll.
some OF the undersigned have been
win lhis CON pany Stree boy hood, have
grown up with II in age as It grew in
magnitude and prosperity. Many OF US
nave families and others depSn,ient
upon us; living j. more expensive than
IN many other sections OF the country.
ana we can ill-afl ird any reduction
AZ THIS stage, without srri,uly DE-
pressing ourselves aud Iur families
81 man necessaries pertair lug To their
comfort and welfare In view of these
facts We tespectluily petition YOU to us,
your iilu"hce i"r reconsideration u
The action iuken by this company OF
the lO.h instant, which is u Virtual re-
uucllon oi from $40 TO so per month IL
our salaries, ara we earnestly reuues
arcsclssiou ut the above aclio and a re-
establishments Of the extra servic,
rule"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
Lnnc Star Literary CInh.

The lone star Literary Club met at
the home Of Col. w. L. Williams, near
the fair grounds, Monday evening. At
a comparatively early hour tho bril-
liantly lighted rooms were filled with
"fair women and brave men," who
watched the cheerful glow of the bright
wood fires in the open CRATES, while the
colonel and lew others entertained
aud amused those VINO were good listen
ers. with anecdotes and "reminiscences
of the past, varied with repartee and Jest.
The secretary was absert and with him
the regular programme for the evening.
but new one was imprOvised without
loss Of time, consisting of vocal and in
strumental music, poems and Rotations
by members OF the club, which being ac-
centrally rendered were received and
with applause.
AT a late hour the club adjourned
with the knowledge that the colonel aud
his estimahle LADY were very pleasant
as host and hostess and Miss Jessie a
very charming entertainer.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

The east-bound passenger train over
the Texas " Pacific, due here at 7:55 a.
M, and which arrived on time, had to
90 over the Missouri Pacific and via the
Tran>continental line, on account of a
bridge ON The Texas IL Pacific, near
Mineola, being burned. II is expected
10 be rebuilt by this morning The orr
gin OF The lire is not known. The report
is that it was the work of an incon-
diary.
The nOrth-bound train over the Gulf,
Colorado ~ santa Fe, due here at 1880
Tuesday night, did not arrive until yes
terday morning, owing to a heavy
freight wreck between Morgan and
Caldwell.
LAtER-There was also a freight
wreck attic burned bridge near Mine
ola, and the bridge has been repaired.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
ASSlGNEe'S NOTICE.

nALLAS, rENAS, DECEMBER 4, ls9t
~ Notice Is hereby glveu that on ths 18Th
ga OF NuVeuheL 1884, :. =. At.m ms, dong
bUst' es> under the name OF Adams a Leon.
ard, OF said ciyuf Dalls, conveyed and as
sian dtpd'o, W. IL. Fippcn, of s1id city,ns
assignee. Wlh.s property aud all tho prom
e,N OF every dec lptou owned or usei hy
MN IA conducting the banking busue,s I'M
der the nrm na nc OF Adams 3 ieounrd In
Guiding hlS own interest aud that or the ps
Ae ut j. ]" nonarl, deceased, except sach
pruprt' aS exempt IT IN tecut on under
lhe laws oi Texas, for the purpo ui 20 ivert
lug the same into money, To be distributed
among uch OF his creditors only as wou.j
consent to accept uhClr y .opOdionaie shnre
~ M estate, thd discharge lin from their
resp 'ctiNe claims; provided, that he slOuId
not ne dlSchn gei from liability TO any credi.
wv VINO 'Cs not receive M much M one.
thllu OF the amount gu and claimed In his
Jay rus valid cluim pgain-t Ills ostste'
Notice IL further given tn 4 all the or,di.
'nts ui Snlu ASST -neo clnsentlng e. such as
slshm " mus make knosn o M their
cou.ent IN writing vi IN four months inter
ne puullrhtl0n of this novice, sni that no
creditur not asserting shall 7, cei,e or take
any dement, undvl said assignment
W. ". FLlpPEN, Assignee,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

J G Johus, Kansas city; w J Scott, st
Louis; q A Jones, Forney; X W MAY
ami wife, Denisou; J w Patterson, De-
catur; NJ. Parks, NJ d, Cahot, Ark; n
y Holmes, MILAN, Tenn: Il w III Shell
hurn, Collin county; Ii l. Goode, Texas;
w w Stain, 6 w V ncent, Ovilla; Mrs
J w Rudasill, w X Knight, Meridian;
A L Rund nrot, George Richardson,
st Louis; q ii Alexander, J S Turke,
Forney; Mrs Furncaup and family,
rrinit Mills; 4 = Nicholas, Denison;
B NJ Dumkel, st Louis; r b Tonly,
Eastland; NJ J Baker. Denton; J b
Handley, Chicago; N A Warren, II w
Jones, Wills Point; Lum Hart, Mine
ola; II l. Dean, Wills Point; NJ o Gold
smith, Over.on; A J Harper, Ferney.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

at has become so common to bepin
an article in an elegant and interesting
style. >' '''''' 3
"Then run it INTO some advertisement
that we avoid all such,
And simnly call attention to the mer-
It's OF Hop Bitters in as plain, honest
terms rs possible,
"To induce people
TO give them one trial, which so
proves their value that they will never
use anything else"
,"THE REMEDY so favorablv noticed in
all the papers,
Religious and secular, is
"Having a large sale, and is supplant-
ing all OTHER medicines.
There is no denying the virtues of
the Hop plant, and the proprietors of
Hop Bitters have SHOWN great shrewd
ness and ability
I'm compromising a medicine whose
virtues ar. so Palpable to every ones ob
servaliOn."
"No! 0 '
"Shc fingered and suffered along, hin.
ing away all the time for years."
me doctors doing her no gUod;"
ANA ~ Inst WAS cured bV this Hon
L.
Indeed! lndeedW
"Eow thankful we should be for that
medicine" ''
Daughters Misery.
ELEVEN years our daughter suffered
on bed Of misery,
"From n complication OF kidney, liver.
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility
Under the care OF he best physi,laHs
"Who gave her disease various uames.
"But no relief,
land now she isrestored to us in good
health by as simple remedy as Hon
Buffers, that we had Stunned for wears
before using "--rhE PARENTs.
Fathe' ia Getting Wen.
"My DAUGHTERS say:
"How much better father is since he
used Hop Buffers"
He Is getting well after his long suf.
lerlng from disease declared incura.
| bic" 0"'" ~
And weare So glad that he used your
Bitters,'-A il by Of Ultra, N. Y.
EGE- None genuine without bunch of
green Hops ON the white label Shnn ali No
we, poisonous stun with "Ho or "Uopsn
! IN their uRWr 'P'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
Excursion Iiclxeta.

The Texas 4 Pacific railway will place
on sale December Is, roand-trip tickets
to New Orleans and return, good for
thirty days, at greatly reduced rates.
This is the only line running Pullman
sleepers through TO New Orleans, leav-
ing Dallas in the morning, thus enabling
passengers to arrive at New Orleans in
The day time, and as IL is no miles the
shortest "al trail" line. it is the most
desirable. For full information apply
10 Il. u. Turner, agent, Dallas. or b. w.
Mccullough, general passenger and
ticket agent, Galveston.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
PUBLIC NOTICE.

...-,-s,----r->s~s~
NlANolp~ ,flOu, CITY &c al Az,
"a nECkMBEH = 1854 -,uh 10 noiice ~
tier %, given TO all wnum IL b. ny concern
That apthcbion wi he made to tive legs
,Hturc Of tht state Of eXas, to assemble on
IN, 18Th day Of Jan airy, a. u. 1885, for inc
'nlinwlug changes iu nnu Uu,ndmcrt T. ~, NO
various acts mcorrOr,tiu e thee ~ OF ialN-'
10 wit; L rrpea n obsolete and nope
ra I'VE s"cili ms; Ia mute l,Hr, ueino wy
municipal hOu daries, to make all uhicctNuA
tue q un pulit tx eftng III secretary
rlc i've by Tn, qualified elect rs thereof "
more clcNrN define hem dp nj onOctins "
dih noes; to imp ly aud mole clearly ue-
me The mode Of optnnE, Niur' ing ANA ~
en- hg slr, cts, avenues a. Il ulie =; 10 piV.
scribe the mode of a,Quir ug g'ound Huu
rXnt-ol.wny within o, wit,out the mlhlpl-
PAL liullS iur wplor-wN works, parks, ceWuW
re-, house of correction ur rco m or WORK
hou-e, hospitals, quarantine purposes y,
hther munirpnl necessity The hgallnn' ~"
Ne being Of he itN;t enable hc cay ".ii
90 SpoviNi funds for street ext nstN '"
>Nt'i Improvement lmpuses, nnd lot W.
erection ana m intennnce OF u seminary W.
Ugh school la coune ton with The me pN"
cSchuol So tenn uf HE city; remove ~.
istlng co hcts the char er aud iehuer s
meant plain; To mnfe clearly do'hu wy
90 purst. power over any Il all cinsses VI
ire, railroads. " I.tANfli VA or
Cbnir,un.t az COMMITTEE.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
LOCAL NEWS.
oFALoNE HloHwAYMAN
Operators MensriAliss for More Liberal
Labor rerms-Railway Mishaps-
Freddie Beeman Dead-The
Recorder Question,
city Ressrdership-Present Psy of City
Ofncials.

City Observation-Disclosures Pay of City
Oficials.
Il was thought that the ordinance Gre
ating the Office OF the city recorder
would be acted on by the city council at
'ts session Tuesday night, hut i: was
aid over until next Tuesday night, at
which time that body will hold an adj
Jour eo meeting. From what can be
learned, The members of the board are
and the probabilities are that it, the
,tIice isScreated, it will BE hotly CON
lasted. Sohe favor reducing the
samry OF the office of mayor,
and sitting aside a greater part of it for
the salary If recorder, while others
favor letting, the mayors salary remain
~ it is, anSUaying the recorder only a
few hundredd0lla They claim that
ihe mayor bass,wGighty responsibilities
upon bis Shoulders, and that he is kept
ousy looking aiSa the interest of the
lily, and is more'yharassed than any
lther Official, and therefore should re-
ceive greater remuneration than the
recorder whose duties will be only to try
such casts rs come up before MIN. The
general feeling among the citizens APP.
no additional expense for tho creation
of such office attaches.
Al the next meeting, the salaries OF
the officers are 30 he fixed for the en-
suing wear. At present, the payroll of
city officers is as follows:
W. l.. Cahell, mayor, $l25; as police
Judge, $2j; total, $50 per month.
j. 9. Bogel, assessor and collector,
i26O per month, out Of which assistant
collector is paid
w. II. Parry, city secretary, 500 per
month; for ass istant clerk of the police
SQUIRT per month, $50.
w. II, Johnson, city attorney, SIS per
month.
J. !. Carter, health officer, $50 per
month.
}. 9. Arnold, chief of police, 500 per
month; horse feed, $25 per month.
w. Nj. johnson, city engineer and
street commissioner, 500 per month
horse feed S25 per month.
A. Nj. Wireless, superintendent water
works, Sl5 per month; horse feed, $40
per month.
Charles Kahn, chief fire department,
T5 per month.
Deputy Marshal Ed Cornwall, $S5 per
month.
Policemen, $40 per month
Aldermen, 80 each, every meeting.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
The Lone IiIrhwn,mnn.

Mr. Georgc W. Kstch, travelling 70
preventative TER Leon Il II. blum, OF
ssives'on,'who arrived In the city yes
to-day morning, gives an interesting
s'cont ut INV hhns.'lf and MIR. q.
1snder' representing n New York house.
were robbed by lone highwayman In
behton creek boitom Tuesday morn-
ing They ieft Fore>tbucg, Ia Mon.
Asue county, that n,orning Ia buggy
,ot the town nf Pella Ia Wise county.
" ncn they wcrr absut one mi. aud "A
I,n'i ont"f Dent'n creek bottou,, a man,
masked, stepped ovt from The DENSE
brush With a slx--hootcr IN each hand.
ANA pulling down on them evmnsndej
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

Ladies' and Gents Ornamental Watches
Gents Scarf Pins,
Ladies' Lace Pins,
Gold and baIras-headed Canes,
Bangle Bracelets,
Gents Travelling Cases,
Sleeve and Collar Buttons,
Gold and silver Spectscles,
Dresden China in cases,
Ladies' Vest Chains.
Knife, Fork and Spoon In case,
Necklaces and Locliets,
Gold Pens and Cases.
Society Badges aud Emblems,
Gold and silver Thin bles,
ardiDg sets in Cases,
Boys silver and NickIc Watches
Chiltr.n's Rugs,
Solid silver and Plated Guns.
diamond Pins and Ear-rings.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

II is in the bath that one of the great
est triumphs of the Murray 81 Lanman
tloriday Water ia achieved. The addi-
ton of bottle of this exquisite prepa-
ration to the water OF the bath il suin.
cient TO rcanimate the most fatigued. 1t
matters not whether the exhaustion is
produced by oppressive heat, excessive
physical labor nr An Overtaxing of the
brain, as tho well known hygienic pro.
perties OF this elegant perfume cool and
mind.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
Cold weather and the pnnr.

Yesterday was the coolest day of the
season, and, coming in the wake of the
spring-like weather we have been enjoy
ing is keenly felt. 1t was freezing cold
all day yesterday. q number OF the
poor drew on the city yesterday for fuel
and the necessaries OF lie. Such wearh.
or is hard on the poor and those who de.
sire to dispense charity can learn where
to place II by consulting Mayor Cabell
pr consulting City Marshal Arnold.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
Died Of liIsInin,ias.

Freddie, the year-old son of Mr.. Joe
Beeman, city marshal of East Dallas,
who was run over Tuesday by car on
the Main street railway, which broke
and lacerated his right leg, died yester-
day morning of hislnjutie>, and W
buried this morning. John Cason, the
driver OF the car, WAS re arrested after
the death of the child Ivy Deputy Sheriff
Kearby, and will have his examining
trial this morning beto e Justice Ken,
dali. Young Ca'on is much affected by
the sad accident, and the bereaved FAM
llv have the sympathy of host of
friends.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18
They stepped High,

With high held heads aud naughty
walk Alex Cockrell and John Spencer
strobe about the streets yesterday, but
their friends furgave them when IL was
learned that Mrs. Cockrell had present.
Oh her iiege lord with u li-pOund son
ana Mrs. spencer had presented hors
with ll-p0und daughter.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-18

D'N"T'' -NhOthrr hhtgs Fire.
MIS- Eliza Slmons was granted a di-
vorce Ia the district court yesterday
morning irum her husband, q. A. NJ
nous, un the grounds OF abandonment.
Col. ID. A. Williams represented her case.
sue alleged in her petition that she mar
rieu Simun> o. the 2lSt uf January, 1877.
IN Tarrant county, and subsequently
moved ~ Dallas, where they lived to-
yrther as husband aud wife until the 5th
'i August, ISL, when he abandoned her
.hu Their child, daughter, now
years old. Withunt any
cause on her part. Mrs. Simons'
mother who attended her testified in
ner behalf The abandoned wife weni
bitterly ~ her mother gave In her testi.
mony. Judge Aldr'dge granted the
divorce and awarded the child 10 the
custody OF the mother.
In the divorce case of James \, Ken.
drick W. Bertha b. Kendrick, the
plaintiff was granted continuance To
give MIN Time 10 introduce additional
testimony. I'm his petition he repre-
SCENTS they were married la Barnstable
county, Massachusetts,, in January, 1851
anu livtd together uulh 1876, when she
abandoned MIN without any causn.
wherefore he prays Tor divorce.