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[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.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
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]
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.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles, May 25, 1914]
Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles discussing the need for a list of all land that Sayles owns in order to procure an exact list of taxes he may be delinquent on.
Date:
May 25, 1914
Creator:
Barrett, R. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[L. C. Wise vs. M. E. Sayles: Appeal Bind]
Document certifying that L. C. Wise will pay sums owed to Mary E. Sayles and all court fines accrued as he goes on to file for appeal.
Date:
May 2, 1904
Creator:
Bowyer and Tillett
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Court of Civil Appeals, May 3, 1940]
Letter from Dan Childress to Court of Civil Appeals discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case and a motion of appellant that was granted.
Date:
May 3, 1940
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, May 3,1940]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the court's approval of the motion for writ of certiorari. This is in regardess to the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
May 3, 1940
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, May 3,1940]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the court's approval of the motion of rehearing, with written opinion. This letter is in regards to the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. O. W. Rainwater.
Date:
May 3, 1940
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, May 16, 1940]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating that Rainwater has filed a motion for rehearing in his case against Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
May 16, 1940
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, May 24,1940]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the court's overruling of the motion from the appelle for rehearing. This is in regards to the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W.O. Rainwater.
Date:
May 24, 1940
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, May 28, 1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing a title for the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad. Claunts discusses remaining requirements to be sent to him.
Date:
May 28, 1940
Creator:
Claunts, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Collins to John Sayles, May 30, 1925]
Letter from H. A. Collins to John Sayles discussing a lot that Sayles owns. Collins asks for the price of the lot with a clear deed.
Date:
May 30, 1925
Creator:
Collins, H. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, May 22, 1913]
Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles discussing prices for cases Rich is working regarding local citizens. He also lists some of the costs for a project he is working on. Rich discusses the reason for the valuations and who he has consulted on the matter. Rich is encouraged after a phone call with Adams.
Date:
May 22, 1913
Creator:
Cordwent, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Right of Way From Mrs. J. E. Drummond to Gulf Production Company and Gulf Pipe Line Company]
Photostat copy of a document granting the Gulf Production Company and Gulf Pipe Line Company a right of way across Mrs. J. E. Drummond's property in Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
May 6, 1927
Creator:
Drummond, Mrs. J. E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Right of Way from Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company
Document granting the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company a right of way over lands owned by Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke in Callahan County, Texas.
Date:
May 23, 1927
Creator:
Duke, Roy L. & Duke, Bonnie C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919]
Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.
Date:
May 17, 1919
Creator:
Earhearn, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abstract of Title to Lot 14 Block "C" Connellee Place Addition to the Town of Eastland, Eastland County, Texas
Abstract of title for Lot 14, Block C of the Connellee Addition to Eastland, Texas. The abstract includes a map and all the documents related to the history of the property, including the original grant for the land, deeds, court records, and liens.
Date:
May 16, 1919
Creator:
Eastland County Abstract Company
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. F. Engeisle to Sayles & Sayles, May 27, 1905]
Letter from C. F. Engeisle to Sayles & Sayles, providing a report listing several properties. The list includes location information, acreage, and the date of the award. The text of the letter reads, "Just rec'd another notice of award. Have not time to fix it up better."
Date:
May 27, 1907
Creator:
Engeisle, C. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, May 21, 1921]
Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at First State Bank in Abilene, Texas for $200.
Date:
May 21, 1921
Creator:
First State Bank
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard From Ernest L. Fulton to W. K. McAlpine, May 29, 1901]
Postcard from Ernest L. Fulton, State and County Tax Collector, to W. K. McAlpine stating the state and county taxes due for the year 1900. There is a note written at the bottom of the postcard stating "The Department of State & County taxes for 1900 was extended to Jany. 1902."
Date:
May 29, 1901
Creator:
Fulton, Ernest L.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[W. F. Hearne's Acknowledgement of Received Payment]
Document certifying that W. F. Hearne received $35 from W. K. McAlpine, executor of the estate of Dugald McAlpine.
Date:
May 2, 1881
Creator:
Hearne, William F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[W. F. Hearne's Acknowledgement of Receiving Payment]
Document certifying that William F. Hearne has received payment from W. K. McAlpine, one of the executors of the estate of Dugald McAlpine.
Date:
May 2, 1881
Creator:
Hearne, William F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Statement of the Testimony]
Transcript of the testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Both men were questioned by Jack Sayles and Gilbert Smith, recounting their knowledge about the case.
Date:
May 24, 1938
Creator:
Henry, Lee S.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Transcript of Court Proceedings]
Transcript of the proceedings in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The transcript lists the witness testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater as questioned by Gilbert Smith and Jack Sayles.
Date:
May 24, 1938
Creator:
Henry, Lee S.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank J. Hogan to Union Mutual Life Company Policyholders, May 14, 1936]
Letter from Frank J. Hogan to Union Mutual Life Company Policyholders informing them of of a position change within the Company and stating all efforts are made to protect their interests. The Receiver will accept premiums payments and these will be placed in a separate account per court order to protect the policyholders from any losses.
Date:
May 14, 1936
Creator:
Hogan, Frank J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History