United States v. 120,000 Acres of Land

ATWELL, District Judge.

Among the many controversies growing out of this interesting condemnation cause, is one by H. Ford Glass, from whom was taken 408 acres, and one by Modie M. Glass from whom 357 acres were taken. These two cases were tried together because the lands joined, and it seemed a practicable joinder.

The testimony seemed to indicate that Modie Glass’s land was the better, it being what was called “valley” land. Upon it there were no improvements save fences, water, etc. The Ford Glass lands were more uplands and of lesser value but had other improvements besides the fences.

Under…