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^ CITATION
S STATE OF TEXAS
the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
’ou are hereby commanded to summon
jph R. Langley by making publication of
s citation once in each week for four suc-
sive weeks previous to the return day
eof, in some newspaper published in your
nty, if there be a newspaper published
rein, but if not, then in the nearest county
ere a newspaper is published ; to appear at
next regular term of the district court
Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
se thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
d there to answer a petition filed in said
rt on, the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
suit, numbered on the docket of said
rt No... 1533, wherein E. C. Northen and
ank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
illiam F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Ralph
Langley is defendant, and said petition
eging that plaintiffs, John Closner and Wm.
ce the execution and delivery to them have
en the legal and equitable owners and hold-
s, (subject to the present possession and lien
on them held by Frank Webb, as trustee,
d to such rights as are vested in E. C.
orthen and Frank Webb as receivers,) of
ur (4) certain vendor’s lien promissory
tes dated Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 20, 1912,
r the sum, principal, respectively of $320.00
ch payable respectively, one, two, three and
ur years from date, together with interest
ereon from date, payable annually at the
te of six per cent per annum until paid,
so an additional ten (10%) per cent as at-
rneys fees should said notes be placed in
e hands of an attorney for collection after
aturity, both the principal and interest of
id notes to bear interest at the rate of ten
r cent per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
urchase price of land, the deed to which re-
ins a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
eed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
•Thich'record and deed special reference i3
ere made. Said land being 20 acres de-
cnibed as the east 20 acres of lot 4, of al-
-rnate state school section, or survey 273, m
'idalgo county, Texas, according to the map
howing the subdivision of said alternate state
chool section 273, together with other sec-
ions so subdivided and recorded on pages 168,
t seq., of book or volume 24, records of real
state of Hidalgo county, Texas. ^ That said
otes are now past due and unpaid and have
een placed in the hands of James B. Wells,
n attorney, for collection under an agree-
ent that he should receive the 10 per cent
tipulated therein as attorneys fees. Plain-
iffs pray that defendant be cited to appear
nd to answer their petition herein and that
hey have judgment for the amount due, prin-
ipal, interest and attorneys fees, upon all
f said notes, and foreclosing the vendor s
ien upon said 20 acre tract of land and or-
ering the same sold to Satisfy said judgment,
and for costs of court, and for general and
pecial relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office • in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
Y. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
here made, said land being 20 acres described
as the south 20 acres of block No. 5, of al-
ternate state school section, or survey No.
274, in Hidalgo county, Texas, according to
the map showing the subdivision of said al-
ternate state school section No. 274, together
with other sections so subdivided and recorded
on pages 168 et seq., of book or volume 24
records of real estate of Hidalgo county, Tex-
as. That said notes are now past due and un-
paid and have been placed in the hands of
James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorn-
neys fees. Plaintiffs pray that, defendant be
cited to appear and to answer their petition
herein and that they have judgment for the
amount then due, principal, interest and at-
torneys fees, upon all of said notes, and fore-
closing the vendor’s lien upon said 20 acre
tract of land and ordering the same sold to
satisfy said judgement, and for costs of court,
and for general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at 'its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
Sprague, of plaintiffs, are now and ever with your return thereon, showing how you
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Ralph R. Langley by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
ho>*- thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
i September, A.D. 1917, the same being
1th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
here to answer a petition filed in said-:
on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
suit, numbered on the docket of said
No. 1534, wherein E. C. Northen and
Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
m F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Ralph
ngley is defendant, and said petition al-
that plaintiffs, John Closner and Wm.
rague, of plaintiffs, are now and ever
the execution and delivery to them have
\ffje legal and equitable owners and bold-
ly subject to the present possession and
pon them held by Frank Webb, as trus-
nd to. such rights as are vested in E. C.
en and Frank Webb as receivers,) of
4) certain vendor’s lien promissory notes
Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 20, 1912, for the
om date, payable annually, at the rate
c per cent per annum until paid, also
ditional ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
hould said notes be placed in the hands
attorney for collection after maturity,
the principal and interest of said notes
ir interest at the rate of ten per cent
mum after maturity.
h and all of , said notes given for the
ase price of land, the deed to which re-
a vandor’s lien, and is recorded in the
records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
record and deed special reference is
nade. Said land being 20 acres of land
bed as west 20 acres of lot 4, of alter-
state school section, or survey 273, in
jo county, Texas, according to the map
ng the subdivision of said alternate state
section 273, together with other sec-
so subdivided and recorded on pages
t seq., of book or volume 24, records of
state of Hidalgo county, Texas. That
lotes are now past due and unpaid and
been placed in the hands of James B.
an attorney, for collection under an
nent that he should receive the 10 per
stipulated therein as attorneys fees,
iffs pray that defendant be cited to ap-
ind to -answer their petition herein and
hey have judgment for the amount due,
pal, interest and attorneys fees, upon all
1 notes and foreclosing the vendor’s lien
said 20 acre tract of land and ordering
me sold to satisfy said judgment and for
of court, and for general and special
fin fail not. but have before said court,
aforesaid next regular term, this writ
pour return thereon, showing how you
xeeuted the same.
n under my hand and the seal of said
at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
ay of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
i copy I certify
Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th. day of August, A.D. 1917.
Y. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Frank P. Foley, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court, on the 11th day of October, A.D.i 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1529, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being alleged as follows: That plaintiffs, John
Closner and Wm. F. Sprague, of plaintiffs,
are now and ever since the execution and de-
livery to them have been the legal and equit-
able owners and holders, (subject to the pre-
sent possession and lien upon them held by
Frank Webb, as trustee, and to such rights
as are vested in E. C. Northen and Frank
Webb as receivers,) of four (4) certain ven-
dor’s lien promissory notes dated Edinburg,
Texas, Feb. 2, 1914, for the sum, principal,
respectively, of $234 each, payable respective-
ly, one, two, three and four years from date,
together with interest thereon from date, pay-
able annually, at the rate of six per cent per
annum until paid, and also an additional ten
(10%) per cent as attorneys fees should said
notes be placed in the hands of an attorney
for collection after maturity, both the prin-
cipal and interest of said notes to bear in-
terest at the rate of ten per cent per annum
after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which
retains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 18 acres describ-
ed as the east 18 acres of lot 2, of alternate
state school section, or survey No. 278, in
Hidalgo county, Texas, according to the map
showing the subdivision of said alternate state
school section No. 278, together with other
sections so subdivided and recorded on pages
168, et seq., of book or volume 24, records of
real estate of Hidalgo county, Texas. That
said notes are now past due and unpaid and
have been 'placed in the hands of James B.
Wells, an attorney, for collection under an
agreement that he should receive the 10 per
cent stipulated therein as attorneys fees.
Plaintiffs pray that defendant be cited to ap-
pear and to answer their petition herein and
that they have judgment for the amount then
due, principal, interest and attorneys fees,
upon all of said notes, and foreclosing the
vendor's lien upon said 18 acre tract of land
and ordering the same sold to saitsfy said
judgment and for costs of court and for gen-
eral and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
STATE OF TEXAS
e Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
>unty—Greeting:
are hereby commanded to summon
R. Langley by making publication of
station once in each week for four suc-
! weeks' previous to the return day
, in some newspaper published in your
, if there be a newspaper published
n, but if not, then in the nearest county
a newspaper is published ; to appear at
ext regular term of the district court
ialgo county, to be holdei* at the court
thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
i September, A.D. 1917, the same being
ith day of September, A.D. 1917, then
here to answer a petition filed in said
on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
suit, numbered on the docket of said
No. 1522, wherein E. C. Northen and
Webb, 'receivers, and John Closner and
m F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Ralph
ey is defendant and the cause of action
alleged as follows: That plaintiffs, John
jr and Wm. F. Sprague, of plaintiffs, are
ind ever since the execution and delivery
em have been the legal and equitable
•s and holders, (subject to the present
;sion and lien upon them held by Frank
, as trustee, and to such rights as are
. in E. C. Northen and Frank Webb as
ers) of four certain vendor’s lien prom-
• notes dated Edinburg, Texas, March 1.
for the sum, principal, respectively of
;ach, payable respectively one, two, three
our years from date, together with in-
thereon from date, payable annually,
; rate of six per cent per annum until
and also an additional ten (10%) per
as attorneys fees should said notes be
1 in the hands of an attorney for col-
i after maturity, both the principal and
st of said notes to bear interest at the
of ten per cent per annum after ma-
il and all of said notes given for the
ase price of land, the deed to which re-
a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
record and deed special reference is
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Frank P. Foley, by making publication of
this citation once in each' week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the. district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1528, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb receivers, and John Closner and
William F. aprague are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being alleged as follows: That plaintiffs, John
Closner and Wm. F. Sprague, of plaintiffs,
are now and ever since the execution and de-
livery to them have been the legal and equit-
able owners and holders, (subject to the pre-
sent possession and lien upon them held by
Frank Webb, as trustee, and to such rights
as are vested in E. C. Northen and Frank
Webb as receivers,) of four (4) certain ven-
dor’s lien promissory notes dated Edinburg,
Texas, Feb. 2, 1914, for the sum, principal,
respectively, of $229.71, each, payable respec-
tively one, two, three and four years from
date, together with interest thereon from
date, payable annually, at the rate of six per
cent per annum until paid, and also an addi-
tional ten (10%) per cent as attorneys fees
should said notes be placed in the hands of
an attorney for collection after maturity, both
the principal and interest of said notes to
bear interest at the rate of ten per cent per
annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 20 acres describ-
ed as the west 20 acres of lot 2, less 1.51 acres
off west side and .82 of an acre off the south
side for canal right-of-way, of alternative
state school section, or survey No. 278, in
Hidalgo county, Texas, according to the map
showing the subdivision of said alternate state
school section No. 278, together with other
sections so subdivided and recorded on pages
168, et seq., of book or volume 24 records of
real estate of Hidalgo county, Texas. That
•said notes are now past due and unpaid and
ITave been placed in the hands of James B.
Wells, an attorney for collection under an
agreement that he should receive the 10 per
cent stipulated therein as attorneys fees.
Plaintiffs pray that defendants be cited to ap-
pear and to answer their petition herein and
that they have -judgment for the amount then
due, principal, interest and attorneys fees,
upon all of said notes and foreclosing the
vendor’s lien upon said 20 acre tract of land
and ordering the same sold to satisfy said
judgment, and for costs of court, and for gen-
eral and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
I where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
i the next regular term of the district court
I of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
| house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
| day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September. A.D. 1917, then
j and there to answer a petition filed in . said
| court on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1530, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being alleged as follows: That plaintiffs, John
Closner and Wm. F. Sprague, of plaintiffs,
are now and ever since the execution and de-
livery to them have been the legal and equit-
able owners and holders, (subject to the pre-
sent possession and lien upon them held by
Frank Webb, as trustee, and to such rights
as are vested in E. C. Northen and Frank
Webb as receivers,) of four (4) certain ven-
dor’s lien f promissory notes dated Edinburg,
Texas, January 1, 1914, for the sum, princi-
pal,- respectively, of $260 each, payable res-
pectively one, two, three and four years from
date, together with interest thereon from date,
payable annually, at the rate of six per cent
per annum until paid, and also an additional
ten (10%) per cent as attorneys fees should
said notes be placed in the hands of an at-
torney for collection after maturity, both the
principal and interest of said notes to bear
interest at. the rate of ten per cent per annum
after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is here
made, said land being 20 acres described as
the west % of lot 5, of alternate state school
section, or survey No. 275, in Hidalgo county,
Texas, according to the map showing the sub-
division of said alternate; state school section
No. 275, together with other sections so sub-
divided and recorded on pages 168, et seq.,
of book or volume 24, records of real estate
of Hidalgo county, Texas. That said notes
are now past due and unpaid and have been
placed in the hands of James B. Wells, an
attorney, for collection under an agreement
that he should receive the ten per cent stip-
ulated therein as attorneys fees. Plaintiffs
pray that defendant be cited to appear and to
answer their petition herein and that they
have judgment for the amount then due, prin-
cipal, interest and attorneys fees upon all
of said notes, and foreclosing the vendor’s
lien upon said 20 acre tract of- land and or-
dering the same sold to satisfy said judgment,
and for costs of court, and for general and
special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
ords of real estate of Hidalgo county, Texas.
That said notes are now past due and un-
paid and have been placed in the hands of
James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the. 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorneys
fees. Plaintiffs pray that defendant be cited
to appear and to answer their petition herein
and that they have judgment for the amount
then due, principal, interest and attorneys
fees, upon all of said notes, and foreclosing
the vendor’s lien upon said 21.71 acre tract
of land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
said judgment and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Frank P. Foley, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Frank P. Foley, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1527, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague, are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being alleged as follows: That plaintiffs John
Closner and Wm. F. Sprague, of plaintiffs, are
now and ever since the execution and deliv-
ery to them have been the legal and equit-
able owners and holders, (subject to the pre-
sent possession and lien upon them held by
Frank Webb, as turstee, and to such rights as
are vested in E. C. Northen and Frank Webb
as receivers), of four (4) certain vendor’s
lien promissory notes dated Edinburg, Texas,
Feb. 2, 1914, for the sum, principal, respec-
tively, of $507.78 each, payable respectively
one, two, three and four years from .date, to-
gether with interest thereon from date, pay-
able annually, at the rate of six per cent per
annum until paid, and also an additional ten
(10%) per cent as attorneys fees should said
notes be placed in the hands of an attorney
for collection after maturity, both the prin-
cipal and interest of said notes to bear in-
terest at the rate of ten per cent per annum
after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is here
made. Said land being 40.29 acres described
as the north 40.29 acres of lot 7, less 1.23
acres off the north side for canal right-of-way,
of alternate school section, or survey No. 278,
in Hidalgo county, Texas, according to the
map showing the subdivision of said alternate
state school section No. 278, together with
other sections so subdivided and recorded on
pages 168, et seq., of book or volume 24, rec-
ords of real estate of Hidalgo county, Texas.
That said notes are now past due and unpaid
and have been placed in the hands of James
B. Wells, an attorney for collection under an
agreement that he should receive the 10 per
cent stipulated therein as attorneys fees.
Plaintiffs pray that defendants be cited to ap-
pear and to answer their petition herein and
that they have judgment for the amount then
due, principal, interest and attorneys fees,
upon all of said notes, and foreclosing the
vendor’s lien upon said 40.29 acre tract <ff
land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
said judgment, and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Fi^nk P. Foley by making publication of
this citation 'once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper i ^published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1526, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being as follows: That plaintiffs John Closner
and Wm. F. .Sprague of plaintiffs, are now
and ever since the execution and delivery to
them have been the legal and equitable owners
and holders, (subject to the present possession
and lien upon them held by Frank Webb as
trustee, and to such rights as are vested in
E. C. Northen and Frank Webb, as receivers,)
for (4) certain vendor’s lien promissory notes
dated Edinburg, Texas, Feb. 2, 1914, for the
sum, principal, respectively, of $276.90, each,
payable respectively, one, two, three and four
years from date, together with interest there-
on from date, payable annually at the rate
of six per cent per annum until paid, and.also
an additional ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
fees should said notes be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection after maturity,
both the principal and interest of said notes
to bear interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 21.71 acres de-
scribed as the east 21.71 acres of the west
41.71 acres of lot 2, less .41 of an acre off
the south side for canal right-of-way, of al-
ternate state school section or survey No.
278, in Hidalgo county, Texas, according to
the map showing the subdivision of said al-
ternate state school section 278, together with
other sections so subdivided and recorded ob!
pages 168, et seq., of book or volume 24, rec-
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Frank P. Foley by making publication of
this_ citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published; to appear at
ll)e nfxt regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 11th day of October, A.D- 1916,
m a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1525, wherein E. C. Northen and
Prank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
V illiam F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being as follows: That plaintiffs John Closner
and Wm. F. Sprague of plaintiffs, are now
and ever since the execution and delivery to
them have been the legal and equitable owners
and holders, (subject to the present possession
and lien upon them held by Frank Webb as
trustee, and to such rights as are vested in
E. C. Northen and Frank Webb, as receivers,)
for (4) certain vendor’s lien promissory notes
dated Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 15, 1913, for the
sum, principal, respectively, of $160 each,
payable respectively, one, two, three and four
years from date, together with interest there-
on from date, payable annually at the rate
of six per cent per annum until paid, and also
an additipnal ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
feeb should said notes be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection after maturity,
both the principal and interest of seid notes
to bear interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 10 acres describ-
ed as the east 10 acres of lot No. 12, of al-
ternate state school section, or survey [No.
271, in Hidalgo county, Texas, according to
the map showing the subdivision of said alter-
nate state school section 271, together with
other sections so subdivided and recorded on
pages 168, et seq., of book or volume 24, rec-
ords of real estate of Hidalgo county, Texas.
That said notes are now past due and un-
paid and have been placed in the hands of
James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorneys
fees. Plaintiffs pray that defendant be cited
to appear and to answer their petition herein
and that they have judgment for the amount
then due, principal, interest and attorneys
fees, upon all of said notes, and foreclosing
the vendor’s lien upon said 10 acre tract
of land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
said judgment and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded' to summon
Frank P. Foley, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 11th day of October, A.D- 1916-
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1524, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being as follows: That plaintiffs- John Closner
and Wm. F. Sprague of plaintiffs, are now
and ever since the execution and delivery to
them have been the legal and equitable owners
and holders, (subject to the present possession
and lien upon them held by Frank Webb as
trustee, and to such rights as are vested in
E. C. Northen and Frank Webb, as receivers,)
of four certain vendor’s lien promissory notes
dated Edinburg, Texas, June 20, 1913, for the
sum, principal, respectively, of $567.06 each,
payable respectively, one, two, three and foul
years from date, together with interest there-
on from date, payable annually at the rate
of six per cent per annum until paid, and also
an additional ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
fees should said notes be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection after maturity,
both the principal and interest of said notes
to bear interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 43,62 acres de-
scribed as all of lot No. 12, of alternate state
school section, or survey No. 268, in Hidalgo
county, Texas, according to the map showing
the subdivision of said alternate state school
section 268, together with other sections so
subdivided and recorded on pages 168, et seq.,
of book or volume 24, records of real estate
of Hidalgo county, Texas.
That said notes are now past due and un-
paid and have been placed in the hands of
James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorneys
fees. Plaintiffs pray that defendant be cited
to appear and to answer their petition herein
and that they have judgment for the amount
then due, principal, interest and attorneys
fees, upon all of said notes, and foreclosing
the vendor’s lien upon said 43.62 acre tract
of land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
said judgment and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said*feourt,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court. Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER. Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Frank P. Foley, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
unty, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to^>e holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September. A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916.
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No: 1523, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiffs,®and Frank
P. Foley is defendant, and the cause of action
being as follows.: That plaintiffs John Closner
and Wm. F. Sprague of plaintiffs, are now
and ever since the execution and delivery to
them have been the legal and equitable owners
and holders, (subject to the present possession
and lien upon them held by Frank Webb as
rtustee, and to such rights as are vested in
G. C. Northen and Frank Webb, as receivers,)
of ten certain vendor’s promissory notes
dated Edinburg, Texas, February 25, 1913, for
the sum, principal, respectively, of $390 each,
payable _ respectively, one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ien
years from date, together with interest there-
on from date, payable annually at the rate
of six per cent- per annum until paid, and also
an additipnal ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
fees should said notes be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection after maturity,
both the principal and interest of said nptes
to bear interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 30 acres described
as all of the south 30 acres of lot No. 1, of
alternate state school section, or survey No.
276, in Hidalgo county, Texas, according to
the map showing the subdivision of said al-
ternate states school section No. 276, together
with other sections so subdivided and recorded
on pages 168, et seq., of book or volume 24
records of real estate of Hidalgo county,
Texas.
That said notes are now past due and un
paid and have been placed in the hands of
James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorneys
fees. Plaintiffs pray that defendant be cited
to appear and to answer their petition herein
and that they have judgment for the amount
then due, principal, interest and attorneys
fees, upon all of said notes, and foreclosing
the vendor’s lien upon said 30 acre tract
of land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
said judgment and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting: •
You are hereby commanded to summon
Ray E. Jackson, by making publication of
this_ citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on, the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
court No. 1531, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiff, and Ray E.
Jackson is defendant, and the cause of action
being as follows: That plaintiffs John Closner
and Wm. F. Sprague of plaintiffs, are now
and ever since the execution and delivery to
them have been the legal and equitable owners
and holders, (subject to the present possession
and lien upon them held by Frank Webb as
trustee, and to such rights as are vested in
E. C. Northen and Frank Webb, as receivers,)
of ten certain vendor’s lien promissory notes
dated Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 22, 1914, for the
sum, principal, respectively, of $239.76, each,
payable respectively, one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten
years from date, together with interest there-
on from date, payable annually at the rate
of six per cent per annum until paid, and also
an additional ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
fees should said notes be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection after maturity,
both the principal and interest of said notes
to bear interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 39.96 acres de-
scribed as all of lot No. 13, of alternate state
school section, or sqrvey No. 237, in Hidalgo
county, Texas, according to the map showing
the subdivision of said alternate state school
section No. 237, together with other sections
so subdivided and recorded on page 12 of book
or volume 1, of map records of Hidalgo coun-
ty, Texas.
That said notes are now past due and un-
paid and have been placed in the hands of
James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorneys
fees. Plaintiffs, pray that defendant be cited
to appear and to answer their petition herein
and that they have judgment for the amount
then due, principal, interest and attorneys
fees, upon all of saidkjiotes, and foreclosing
the vendor’s lien upon said 39.96 acre tract
of land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
said judgment and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
By A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
Bv GEO. M. EDWARDS. Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
Merrill M. Jackson, by making publication of
this citation once in each week for four suc-
cessive weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published in your
county, if there be a newspaper published
therein, but if not, then in the nearest county
where a newspaper is published ; to appear at
the next regular term of the district court
of Hidalgo county, to be holden at the court
house thereof, in Edinburg, on the 4th Mon-
day in September, A.D. 1917, the same being
the 24th day of September, A.D. 1917, then
and there to answer a petition filed in said
court on. the 11th day of October, A.D. 1916,
in a suit, numbered on the docket of said
-Court No. 1532, wherein E. C. Northen and
Frank Webb, receivers, and John Closner and
William F. Sprague are plaintiffs, and Merrill
M. Jackson is defendant, and said petition
alleging: That plaintiffs, John Closner
and Wm. F. Sprague of plaintiffs, are now
and ever since the execution and delivery to
them have been the legal and equitable owners
and holders, (subject to the present possession
and lien upon them held by Frank Webb as
trustee, and to such rights as are vested in
E. C. Northen and Frank Webb, as receivers,)
of ten certain vendor’s lien promissory notes
dated Edinburg, Texas, Feb. 25, 1913, for the
sum, principal, respectively, of $234.42 each,
payable respectively, one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten
years from date, together with interest there-
on from date, payable annually at the rate
of six per cent per annum until paid, and also
an additional ten (10%) per cent as attorneys
fees should said notes be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection after maturity,
both the principal and interest of said notes
to bear interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for the
purchase price of land, the deed to which re-
tains a vendor’s lien, and is recorded in the
deed records of Hidalgo county, Texas, to
which record and deed special reference is
here made. Said land being 39.98 acres, less
.91 of an acre for canal right-of-way off the
north side of lot 15, of alternate state school
section, or survey No. 237, in Hidalgo county,
Texas, according to the map showing the sub-
division of said alternate state school sec-
tion 237, together with other sections so sub-
divided and recorded on page 12 of book or
volume 1, of map records of Hidalgo county,
Texas.
That said notes are now past due and un-
paid and have been placed in the hands of
Jamps B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive
the 10 per cent stipulated therein as attorneys
fees. Plaintiff's pra^ that defendant be cited
to appear and to answer their petition herein
and that they have judgment for the amount
then due, principal, interest and attorneys
fees, upon all of said notes, and foreclosing* 1
I the vendor’s lien upon said 39.98 acre tract
j of land and ordering the same sold to satisfy
1 said judgment and for costs of court and for
general and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court,,
at its aforesaid next regular term, this writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Given under my hand and the seal of said
at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the
13th day of August, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS,
Clerk District Court, Hidalgo County
. By A. N. VELA, Deputy-
A true copy 1 certify
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff
_By GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon,
i rank Danchy by making publication of this
citation once in each week for four successive-
weeks previous to the return day hereof, in
some newspaper published in your county, if
there be a newspaper published therein, but
it not, then in the nearest county where a
newspaper is published, to appear at the next
regular term of the district court of Hidalgo
County, to be holden at the court house there-
of, in Edinburg, on the1. 4th Monday in Sep-
tember, A.D. 1917, the same being the 24th
day of September, A.D. 1917, then and there
to answer a petition filed in said court on the-
6th day of October, A.D. 1913, in a suit, num-
bered ^ on the docket of said court No. 801*
wherein John Clossner and W. F. Sprague are
plaintiffs, and Franks Danchy is defendant,
and said petition alleging that plaintiffs, John
Clossner and W. F. Sprague, are now and
ever since the execution and delivery to them,
nave been the legal and equitable owners and
holders (subject to the present possession and
lien upon, them held by Frank Webb as trus-
tee, and to such rights as are vested in E C
Northen and Frank Webb as receivers), of
three (3) certain promissory vendor’s lien
notes, dated September 9th, A.D. 1911, two
of such said three notes, being for the sum,
principal, of $902.33, and the last on© of said
notes being for the sum, principal, of $902.34,
payable one, two and three years from date,
together with interest thereon from date, pay-
able annually, at the rate of six per cent per
Paid, and also an additional ten
(10%) per cent as attorneys fees should said
notes dq' placed in the hands of an attorney
for collection after maturity, both the princi-
Phi arid interest of said notes to bear interest:
at the rate of ten per cent per annum after-
maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for a part
of the purchase price of, and the deed con-
veying same retaining a vendor’s lien on 24.83.
acres of land, more or less, being lot eight
(8) in block six (6), Chapin Townsite, ac-
cording to the recorded survey thereof, (ex-
cept -—• acres of said land deeded to
Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal company, for-
canal purposes) of John Closner’s portion of
a survey and certain re-subdivision of certain
lands embraced in porcion seventy-one (71)*.
Narciso Cavazos, original grantee, and porcion
seventy-two, (72), Jose Maria Balli, original
grantee, in Hidalgo County, Texas, as shown
“y map and plat thereof, recorded in volume
’ll” °n pages 64 and 65, deed records of
Hidalgo County, Texas, to which map and plat
and its said record, special reference is now
here made. That said notes are now past due
and unpaid and have been placed in the hands
of James B. Wells, an attorney, for collection
under an agreement that he should receive the
10 per cent_ stipulated therein as attorneys
fees, which is alleged to be a reasonable fee
for his services herein. Plaintiffs pray that
defendant be cited to appear and
answer said petition, and that
they have judgment for the amount then due,
principal, interest and attorneys fees, upon
all of said notes, and foreclosing said vendor's
lien upon said 24.83 acre tract of land, and
ordering the same sold to satisfy said judg-
ment, and for costs of court and for general
and special relief.
Herein fail not, but have before said court*
at itsl aforesaid next regular term, this writ,
with your return thereon, showing how you:
have executed the same.
Given, under my hand and the seal of said’
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, the:
17th day of Augusst, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS, Clerk.
District Court, Hidalgo County/
A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify.
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff Hidalgo County, Texas-
GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy. 27-4t
CITATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To the Sheriff or any Constable of Hidalgo.
County—Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summom
Thomas Murphy by making publication of this .
citation once in each week for four successive ■
weeks previous to the return day hereof, in
some newspaper published in your county, if
there be a newspaper published therein, but
if not, then in the nearest county where a
newspaper is published, to appear at the next
regular term of the district court of Hidalgo .
County, to be holden at the court house there- •
of, in Edinburg, on the 4th Monday in Sep-.-
tember, A.D. 1917, the same being the 24th
day of September, A.D. 1917, then and there-
to answer a petition filed in said court on the-
6th day of October, A.D. 1913, in a suit, num-
bered on the docket of said court No. 797%
wherein John Clossner and W. F. Sprague are ,
plaintiffs, and Thomas Murphy is defendant,,,
and said petition alleging that plaintiffs, John
Clossner and W. F. Sprague, are now and.
ever since the execution and delivery to them,
have been the legal and equitable owners and
holders (subject So the present possession and
lien upon them held by Frank Webb as trus-
tee, and to such rights as are vested in E. C..
Northen and Frank Webb as receivers), of
three certain promissory vendor’s lien notes
dated September 25, A.D. 1911, each and all
of said notes being for the principal sum of
$137.78, payable one, two and three years froira
date, together with interest thereon from date*
payable annually, at the rate of six per cent
per annum, until paid, and also an additional
ten (10%) per cent as attorneys fees should
said notes be placed in the hands of an attor-
ney for collection after maturity, both the
principal and interest of said notes to bear
interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum
after maturity.
Each and all of said notes given for a part,
of the purchase price of, and the deed convey-
ing same retaining a vendor’s lien on .3 of
an acre of land, more or less, described as,
the northeast comer of lot four (4), bl<->-k--
eleven (11), and extending west 213.18 feet,
thence south 627.50 feet, thence east 213.18:
feet, thence north 627.50 feet to the point of
beginning according to the recorded survey
thereof, (except - acres of said land
deeded to Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal com-
pany for canal purposes) of Chapin Townsite
company, portion of a survey and certain,
re-subdivisions of certain lands embraced in
porcion 71, Narciso Cavazos, original grantee,
and porcion 72, Jose Maria Balli, original
grantee, in Hidalgo County, Texas, as shown
by map and plat thereof, recorded in volume
“11” on pages 64 and 65, deed records of
Hidalgo County, Texas, to which map and'
plat and its said record, special reference is
now here made. That said notes are now
past due and unpaid and have been placed
in the hands of James B. Wells, an attorney,
for collection under an agreement that he-
should receive the 10 per cent stipulated
therein as attorneys fees, which is alleged to
be a reasonable fee for his services herebfh
Plaintiffs pray that defendant be cited to a p-
peari and answer said petition, and that th ey
have judgment for the amount then due, prin-
cipal, interest and attorneys fees, upon all jof'
said notes, and foreclosing said vendor’s lifen.
upon said .3 acre tract of land, and orderi/ng
the same sold to satisfy said judgment, And
for costs of court and general and special re-
lief.
Herein fail not,-but have before said court*
at its aforesaid next regular term, this Writ
with your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.'
Given under my hand and the seal of said
court, at office in Edinburg, Texas, this, th©
17th day of Augusst, A.D. 1917.
V. A. ALBERS, Clerk.
District Court, Hidalgo County
A. N. VELA, Deputy
A true copy I certify.
A. Y. BAKER, Sheriff Hidalgo County, Texas
GEO. M. EDWARDS, Deputy 27-4t
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