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Scurry County

Cadastral map of Scurry County, Texas in the Panhandle Plains region. Some notes are made in color. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: February 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brenham Weekly Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 34, Ed. 1, Thursday, August 19, 1880 (open access)

Brenham Weekly Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 34, Ed. 1, Thursday, August 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Brenham, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 19, 1880
Creator: Rankin, John G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chair. (open access)

Chair.

Patent for a new and improved knockdown chair. This design of a knockdown chair (a chair that isn't fully assembled until at its destination so that it may be collapsible, saving space until then) marks improvements over previous models. This design calls for side-rails that extend through the mortises and countersunk apertures so that the ends of the side-rails can expand in the countersinks.
Date: October 19, 1880
Creator: Creager, Frank A.W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Vehicle Wheel. (open access)

Vehicle Wheel.

Patent for a new and improved vehicle wheel. This design features "the construction and combination of parts whereby the spokes may be adjusted radially outward, and also forced tightly around the axle-box, to compensate for shrinkage" (lines 11-15).
Date: October 19, 1880
Creator: French, Stephen H. & Maltby, William J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sprinker. (open access)

Sprinker.

Patent for a new and improved pesticide sprinkler for cotton plants. This design "provid[es] . . . a relief-valve, so that should the nozzle become stopped up at any time this valve will open and let the fluid escape through the piston without doing any harm to the pump or stopping the vehicle" (lines 14-19).
Date: October 19, 1880
Creator: Pinter, Francis T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mattress Making Machine. (open access)

Mattress Making Machine.

Patent for a new and improved mattress making machine. This design calls for a box with a hinged door and gauges that adjust the box to the desired width for mattress making. Additionally, slats at the bottom of the box and along the inside of the hinged lid have straps and pins that one uses to bind the mattress material after it fills the box.
Date: October 19, 1880
Creator: Howe, Charles P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880]

Transcript of a letter to W.A. "Bud" Morris directing him to deliver to J.F. Dickinson the goods in his hands by levy in the case of Eubank & Company.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: Eubank & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Triplicate Warrant, May 19, 1880] (open access)

[Triplicate Warrant, May 19, 1880]

A triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $600.00, is dated May 19, 1880.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Triplicate Warrant, May 19, 1880] (open access)

[Triplicate Warrant, May 19, 1880]

A triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $600.00, is dated May 19, 1880.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880]

Letter to W.A. "Bud" Morris directing him to deliver to J.F. Dickinson the goods personally by levy in the case of Eubank & Company.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: Eubank & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Moore family members to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 19, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Moore family members to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 19, 1880]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William and Matilda Moore and Bettie Franklin. The letter is damaged and is unintelligible in many places. Bettie Franklin writes to "Sis" and Charles on the first page of the document,left side.She updates "Sis" and Charles on Abe and her family and details that the weather has been cold and snowy. She mentions that Alica has had her picture taken, but it was cloudy the day it was taken so the image is dark. Bettie notes that Dinkie also plans on taking the baby to get her picture taken. She informs the Moore's of current news about the community and about friends of the family.Matilda's letter begins on the first page as well, but on the right side. She updates the Moore's on current news on family, friends, and on the community. She closes her letter by saying that she will send her one of Alice's pictures. William's note is on the bottom of the fourth page. He details news about the weather and about family friends. The letter is dated December 19, 1880.
Date: December 19, 1880
Creator: Dodd, William; Moore, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fort Griffin Echo (Fort Griffin, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 19, 1880 (open access)

Fort Griffin Echo (Fort Griffin, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Fort Griffin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.
Date: June 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Standard (Clarksville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, November 19, 1880 (open access)

The Standard (Clarksville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, November 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Clarksville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.
Date: November 19, 1880
Creator: DeMorse, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Standard (Clarksville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, March 19, 1880 (open access)

The Standard (Clarksville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, March 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Clarksville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.
Date: March 19, 1880
Creator: DeMorse, Charles
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weekly Democratic Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 82, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 19, 1880 (open access)

Weekly Democratic Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 82, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Weekly Democratic Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 19, 1880 (open access)

Weekly Democratic Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 19, 1880

Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 259, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 259, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 234, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 234, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 177, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 177, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 99, Ed. 1 Friday, March 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 99, Ed. 1 Friday, March 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 150, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 150, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 281, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 281, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 308, Ed. 1 Friday, November 19, 1880 (open access)

The Dallas Daily Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 308, Ed. 1 Friday, November 19, 1880

Daily newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 19, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History