Wadsworth v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

This suit was brought in the Circuit Court at Memphis by Mrs. Jennie Ii. "Wads-worth and her husband, T. J. Wadsworth, against the Western Union Telegraph Company for failing to promptly deliver to her the following telegraphic messages:

“Memphis, October 2d, 1887.

“To Mrs. T. J. ■Wadsworth, Byhalia, Miss.:

“Your brother, Billie Howell, is in a dying condition at 105.,Jefferson Street.

“Ii. C. Walden.”

And

“Memphis, October 3d, 1887.

“ To Mrs. T. J. Wadsworth, Byhalia, Miss.:

“Mr. Ilowell died this morning. Advise us what to do. Will look for some one on morning train.

“Ii. C. "Walden.”

It is averred…