Rowell v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

GAINES, Associate Justice.

The following statement of this case is taken sustantially from appellant’s brief:

Appellant and his wife reside at Jefferson, Texas, and on the night of October 7, 1887, received through the defendant the following telegram:

“Athens, Texas, October 7, 1887.

“ To Mrs. Josie Rowell, Jefferson, Texas, care of J. II. Rowell:

“Your mother is worse; come if you can; dangerously sick.

[Signed] “W. C. Scott.”

Early next morning appellant delivered to and paid appellee the regular charge (forty-five cents) to send the following telegram:

“ To -W. G. Scott, Athens, Texas:. “How is…