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[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908]
Letter to J. B. Stokes informing him he will be placed in charge of the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company office.
Date:
November 11, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908]
Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.
Date:
May 8, 1908
Creator:
Malone, Charles A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles thanking him for the statement of the Water & Light Plant. Kempner agrees with the letter Sayles sent to Kemp.
Date:
November 13, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904]
Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles discussing plains near the Wichita Water & Light Company through which to build a railroad.
Date:
August 17, 1904
Creator:
Stavely, John A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing his desire to give the citizens of Wichita Falls the best water possible. Kempner does not want future dispute in providing clean water. Contract negotiations continue between the two parties.
Date:
May 13, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]
Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date:
October 16, 1909
Creator:
Terry, B. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that if Sayles stock in the Water & Light Company is bought, he would like his bought also. He also states that the best thing to do regarding new machinery would be to input a cheaper engine as soon as possible.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]
Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
Date:
March 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]
Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.
Date:
June 14, 1908
Creator:
Malone, Charles A. & Hill, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing gratitude that Sayles found a way to clear the water in Wichita Falls. Kempner is unwilling to trade with David Bomar on the water and light plant.
Date:
March 24, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1959]
Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer inviting him, on behalf of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, to a luncheon meeting at the Commodore Perry Hotel. He briefly details some of the events taking place at the meeting and the notable figures that will be present.
Date:
March 31, 1959
Creator:
Johnson, Albert D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Solon R. Featherston to T. N. Carswell - November 17, 1948]
A letter written to T. N.--Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Solon R. Featherston, Wichita Falls, Texas dated November 17, 1948. Featherston approves of the proposed Planning Commission.
Date:
November 17, 1948
Creator:
Featherston, Solon R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Glickman to T. N. Carswell - January 16, 1943]
A letter written to Commander Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Sol Glickman, Chairman Victory Corps Committee, The American Legion, Wichita Falls, Texas, dated January 16, 1943. Glickman expresses the honor he feels at his appointment as Chairman of the Victory Corps Committee and requests any suggestions from Carswell assuring that they would be greatly appreciated.
Date:
January 16, 1943
Creator:
Glickman, Sol
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. Jackson, April 27, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to E. Jackson requesting she file with the papers a disclaimer by Hattie M. Sayles and to advise Sayles of when she does so.
Date:
April 27, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. F. Maxey, April 27, 1959]
Telegram from J. F. Maxey for Truett Latimer asking for the support of Senate Bill 354.
Date:
April 27, 1959
Creator:
Maxey, J. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911]
Letter to W. D. Williams, copied to Henry Sayles, discussing modifications to the I. G. and N. bill to make the bill more friendly to railroads in West Texas.
Date:
January 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley, February 10, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley inviting him to speak at the hearing of House Bill 346.
Date:
February 10, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. F. Maxey, April 28, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. F. Maxey discussing Senate Bill 354. Mr. Latimer says that he has not studied the bill and will before it is up for consideration.
Date:
April 28, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jim McDonald, March 11, 1954]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Jim McDonald regarding his opposition to increasing the price of natural gas during the special legislative session and requesting Truett's views on the subject.
Date:
March 11, 1954
Creator:
McDonald, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, March 24, 1959]
Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer; He encloses tickets for Mr. Latimer to distribute.
Date:
March 24, 1959
Creator:
Connally, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Baber and Wilma R. Baber to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1953]
Letter from W. A. Baber and Wilma R. Baber to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 for the welfare of the optometry field and citizens.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Baber, W. A. & Baber, Wilma R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History