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[Abilene City Ordinances: 1940-1950] (open access)

[Abilene City Ordinances: 1940-1950]

Ledger containing ordinances/resolutions passed by the city of Abilene, Texas from January 1940 to May 1950.
Date: 1940/1950
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Gerald C. Betty] (open access)

[Affidavit of Gerald C. Betty]

Affidavit sworn by Gerald C. Betty stating that he was acquainted with A. M. Betty during her life and the estimated value of her estate.
Date: March 7, 1940
Creator: Betty, Gerald C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Non-Development of A. W. Billingsley] (open access)

[Affidavit of Non-Development of A. W. Billingsley]

Affidavit of non-development sworn by A. W. Billingsley that land owned by Robert and B. C. Wilson and leased by Floyd C. Dodson, has not produced any oil or gas prior to 1940.
Date: August 9, 1940
Creator: Billingsley, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abstract Number 2898: College Hills Woodlands, Lot 41] (open access)

[Abstract Number 2898: College Hills Woodlands, Lot 41]

Abstract compiled for lot 41 in the College Hills Woodlands subdivision, located in College Station, Texas, including copies of various deeds, tax statements, and other legal documents related to the property.
Date: July 9, 1940
Creator: Brazos County Abstract Company, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease From Floyd C. Dodson to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company] (open access)

[Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease From Floyd C. Dodson to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]

Document certifying the transfer of an oil and gas lease of E. P. and Myrtis Farrar's property in Concho County, Texas from Floyd C. Dodson to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: August 3, 1940
Creator: Dodson, Floyd C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appeal From the County Court of Jones County] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Appeal From the County Court of Jones County]

Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. It details the decision of the court which was to reverse the judgement and that the cause is remanded.
Date: March 8, 1940
Creator: Grissom, Clyde
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1939] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1939]

1939 Harris County poll tax receipt number 38861 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 29, 1940
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1939] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1939]

1939 Harris County poll tax receipt number 38862 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 29, 1940
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Waiver of Mortgage From W. B. LaMaster to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Waiver of Mortgage From W. B. LaMaster to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]

Photostat copy of a waiver of mortgage from W. B. LaMaster to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, waiving the priority of LaMaster's lien on a property in Ochiltree County which is subject to an oil and gas lease held by the oil company.
Date: March 8, 1940
Creator: LaMaster, W. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15] (open access)

[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]

Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
Date: April 15, 1940
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Waiver of Deed of Trust] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Waiver of Deed of Trust]

Photostat copy of a waiver of deed of trust in which Jeanetta W. Lyle, Grace Love, E. C. Love, John M. Lyle, Lina Lyle, Samuel P. Lyle, Bess Lyle, Gerard Lyle, Eva Lyle, Jeanetta Lye, Edward F. Lyle, and Ora Mae Lyle waive the priority of their deed of trust regarding land subject to an oil and gas lease held by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company in Hemphill County. The deed of trust is granted by Robert Bruce Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins.
Date: February 28, 1940
Creator: Lyle, Jeanetta W.; Love, Grace; Love, E. C.; Lyle, John M.; Lyle, Lina; Lyle, Samuel P. et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Authenticated Copy of Order Approving Final Settlement, Distribution, & Discharge in Estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, Deceased (open access)

Authenticated Copy of Order Approving Final Settlement, Distribution, & Discharge in Estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, Deceased

Document certifying the distribution of the estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, dividing his property between his widow and children.
Date: June 26, 1940
Creator: McGovern, Edward J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Renewal of Vendor's Liens of Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons by Henry Sayles, Jr.] (open access)

[Renewal of Vendor's Liens of Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons by Henry Sayles, Jr.]

Document renewing the vendor's liens executed by Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons to the order of Henry Sayles, Jr.
Date: January 8, 1940
Creator: Sammons, Dana E.; Sammons, C. E. & Sayles, Henry, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Application No. 25,071: Reply Brief of Defendant in Error To Application For Writ of Error.] (open access)

[Application No. 25,071: Reply Brief of Defendant in Error To Application For Writ of Error.]

Document in application no. 25,071, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, presenting the defendant in error's reply the application of writ of error. The brief lists the documents relevant to the cause, details how the cause progressed through the lower courts, and presents prior cases supporting the defendant's argument.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]

Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the appellant's arguments for rehearing the cause. It lists prior cases that support their motion and the errors in the process of the court. This copy appears to be a draft and has editing marks and correction in pencil.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for requesting a rehearing. It states that the court erred in remanding the cause and lists several prior cases to support the company's argument.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion For Rehearing] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion For Rehearing]

Document stating the appellant 's reply to the appellee's motion for rehearing in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The reply references the cases Clonts vs. Johnson and Texas & N.O.R. vs. Whisenant as the basis for their appeal.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Waiver by Appellant] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Waiver by Appellant]

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, waiving the issuance and service of notice and precept of the appellee's motion for rehearing.
Date: 1940-03-23~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Document from Defendant Requesting New Trial] (open access)

[Cause No. 4035: Document from Defendant Requesting New Trial]

Document in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requesting a new trial due to errors in the previous trial. There is a handwritten note on the back of the document.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion for Rehearing] (open access)

[Cause 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]

Document stating the appellant's, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's, reply to the appellee's, W. O. Rainwater's, motion for rehearing. It states that the appellant relies on the cases, Clonts v. Johnson and Texas & N. O. R. Company vs. Whisenant.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Motion for Writ of Certiorari to Perfect the Record] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Motion for Writ of Certiorari to Perfect the Record]

Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the oil company states that the transcript is imperfect. The motion lists a number of documents that were omitted from the transcript by the clerk of Jones County Court and requests a writ of certiorari.
Date: April 24, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn] (open access)

[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]

Document providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith, including the names of the witnesses and the list of questions. The named witnesses are E. Williams and C. C. Chinn and are found in Enid, Oklahoma.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History