[Document Relating to the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's Petition to Condemn Property in Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Document Relating to the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's Petition to Condemn Property in Abilene, Texas]

Document relating the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's petition to condemn properties in Abilene, Texas which are necessary to construct and operate a railroad between Abilene and Winters, Texas. The document contains blank spaces to fill in the details of the case and is unsigned.
Date: August 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Original Petition in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller  et al.] (open access)

[Original Petition in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.]

Document stating Abilene & Southern Railway Company's petition to condemn and appropriate Lots 11 and 12 in Block D of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision of Blocks 191 and 191 in Abilene, Texas. Included in the petition are the names of the owners of the property, the market value and owed taxes on the properties, and the reasons the railway company is pursuing condemnation proceedings. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909~
Creator: Abilene & Southern Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and their Unknown Heirs] (open access)

[Subpoena for J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and their Unknown Heirs]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and the unknown heirs of J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, and A. K. Levy to appear in court to answer the petition of Abilene & Southern Railway Company in cause no. 2827. This document appears to be a draft and there are handwritten corrections to the text.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909] (open access)

[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles asserting that the names and residences of the heirs of W. H. Rawlings, deceased, are unknown to him. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909] (open access)

[Document Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909]

Document stating the postponement of the hearing in the condemnation proceeding, Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al. This document is unsigned and the dates are not listed.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Levying Damages Against the Abilene & Southern Railway Company] (open access)

[Document Levying Damages Against the Abilene & Southern Railway Company]

Document stating that the special commissioners are levying damages against the plaintiff, Abilene & Southern Railway Company, after hearing the evidence. This document contains blank spaces for missing information and is unsigned.
Date: August 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909] (open access)

[Document Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. W. H. Rawlings et al., 1909]

Document certifying the appointment of C. Motz, Sr., A. F. McDonald, and P. M. McKinney as special commissioners in the condemnation proceedings of Abilene & Southern Railway Company against W. H. Rawlings and his unknown heirs of Lot 10 in Block D of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision of Blocks 191 and 192 in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings] (open access)

[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. H. Rawlings and the unknown heirs of W. H. Rawlings to appear in court to answer a petition filed in suit no. 2826 seeking to condemn property in Taylor County for use by the Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document appears to be a draft and has handwritten corrections to the text.
Date: June 14, 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Affidavit Related to Condemnation Proceedings Against J. H. Miller et al.] (open access)

[Unsigned Affidavit Related to Condemnation Proceedings Against J. H. Miller et al.]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles in condemnation proceedings against J. H. Miller et al. The document is unsigned and undated.
Date: 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order Appointing Special Commissioners in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.] (open access)

[Order Appointing Special Commissioners in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.]

Document appointing special commissioners, C. Motz Sr., A. F. McDonald, and P. M. McKinney, to assess damages in the condemnation proceeding petitioned by Abilene & Southern Railway Company against J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, and A. K. Levy and their unknown heirs.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 2744: Statement of Costs] (open access)

[Cause No. 2744: Statement of Costs]

Document listing the costs of the cause, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: January 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings] (open access)

[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. H. Rawlings and the unknown heirs of W. H. Rawlings to appear in court answer the petition of Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Draft of Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas]

City ordinance granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company right of ways over property owned by the City of Abilene and granting the company the right to build and operate a railroad on property belonging to the City of Abilene, Texas. The ordinance details the specific locations the railway company has rights to, and the rights of the city to regulate the railroad. This copy of the ordinance contains ink corrections.
Date: March 24, 1909
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause Number 2744: Statement of Costs] (open access)

[Cause Number 2744: Statement of Costs]

Document listing the costs accrued in cause no. 2744, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna. The costs are to be paid by the railway company and are itemized. This document is unsigned.
Date: January 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.] (open access)

[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al.]

Affidavit sworn by C. Motz Sr., A. F. McDonald, and P. M. McKinney in the condemnation proceeding against J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, and A. K. Levy and their unknown errors to assess damages fairly and impartially and in accordance with the law. This document is unsigned.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al., 1909] (open access)

[Document Relating to Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al., 1909]

Document ordering the hearing in the condemnation proceeding Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al. is postponed. The document is unsigned and undated.
Date: 1909
Creator: Motz, Charles; McDonald, A. F. & McKinney, P. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Damages Owed by Abilene & Southern Railway Company] (open access)

[Document Listing Damages Owed by Abilene & Southern Railway Company]

Document listing the damages owed by Abilene & Southern Railway Company. The damages are broken into the individual fees. This document is unsigned and contains blank spaces with missing information.
Date: August 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Record] (open access)

[Certificate of Record]

Certificate documenting that a particular record was filed by the Taylor County Clerk.
Date: 1909-06-23/1909-08-29
Creator: McDavid, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna, January 8, 1909] (open access)

[Document relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna, January 8, 1909]

Document in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna certifying that both parties appeared before the judge with their attorneys and awarding damages to the defendant, Julia Acuna. This document is unsigned.
Date: January 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.] (open access)

[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.]

Document in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith, which postpones the hearing from March 1, 1909 to March 8, 1909. This document is unsigned.
Date: March 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas]

City ordinance granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company right of ways over property owned by the City of Abilene and granting the company the right to build and operate a railroad on property belonging to the City of Abilene, Texas. The ordinance details the specific locations the railway company has rights to, and the rights of the city to regulate the railroad. The ordinance is undated and unsigned.
Date: May 1909
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al., 1909] (open access)

[Affidavit in Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller et al., 1909]

Affidavit sworn by John Sayles stating that the residences of J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, and A. K. Levy are unknown to him. This document is unsigned and undated.
Date: 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ordinance Granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company a Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Ordinance Granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company a Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas]

City ordinance granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company right of ways over property owned by the City of Abilene and granting the company the right to build and operate a railroad on property belonging to the City of Abilene, Texas. The ordinance details the specific locations the railway company has rights to, and the rights of the city to regulate the railroad. "Not Executed" is written at the top of the document and it is unsigned.
Date: May 18, 1909
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Affidavit Related to Condemnation Proceedings Against J. H. Miller et al.] (open access)

[Unsigned Affidavit Related to Condemnation Proceedings Against J. H. Miller et al.]

Affidavit sworn by R. W. Haynie in condemnation proceedings against J. H. Miller et al. The document is unsigned and undated.
Date: 1909
Creator: Haynie, R. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History