[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter describing the wagon in the photograph, Brown says "this is a view of old truck at No. 3." He later says that the wagon has been remodeled and moved to another station; the wagon is loaded down with ladders in the back. The photograph shows the wagon sitting outside of the local fire station with a fireman sitting atop the driver's seat and holding the reins.
Date: March 17, 1912
Creator: Brown, Gus
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 17, 1912]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note talking about having to fight a large fire in 15-degrees below zero weather. He notes that the fire chief, van Toor, is sick but that Pendexter should hear from him shortly. The photograph on the reverse side of the card shows the crew of the "#32 Hose Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. There are six firemen in the photograph, all are standing or sitting on the wagon; the wagon itself is equipped with a large water cannon mounted towards the front.
Date: January 17, 1912
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, October 17, 1911]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the photograph on the reverse side: "This is the test of Webbs Piston Pump auto in front of #32 house St. Louis." The photo shows firemen working with two different hoses shooting water into the air; there is also an advertisement in the background that reads: "Bull Durham."
Date: October 17, 1911
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, March 17, 1912]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan in St. Louis, Missouri to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas discussing the man in the picture on the reverse side of the card; Eagan says that this man is picking up after a "roaring house fire on South Clark St." The photograph shows a fireman rolling up a large fire hose outside of a building.
Date: March 17, 1912
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chattel Mortgage Agreement Between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner Bank] (open access)

[Chattel Mortgage Agreement Between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner Bank]

Chattel mortgage agreement between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner Bank in the total amount of $4,350 which Bonnell owes to the bank. The document stipulates that the debt is due on July 1, 1919, and Bonnell is putting up his "entire flock of goats" and "entire stock of cattle" as collateral to secure the note; if the debt is not paid then the bank "shall thereupon be fully empowered to sell the property herein mortgaged." There is an attached note at the bottom that reads in part: "The note herein secured is given in renewal of balance owing by me to said Charles Schreiner Bank on a certain note of date June 5, 1917." Also attached on the back is a certificate acknowledging that the copy of this document has been filed.
Date: December 17, 1918
Creator: Leavell, John R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1911 (open access)

The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Francitas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 17, 1911
Creator: Philpott, H. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Car with a Flat Tire]

Photograph of a couple standing by a car. The man at the front of a picture is holding a car jack, attempting to fix a flat tire. The caption on the back reads "Bob got a puncture in route to Galveston from Austin 7/17/13 just before arriving at Giddings."
Date: July 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Chattel Mortgage Agreement Between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner Bank] (open access)

[Copy of a Chattel Mortgage Agreement Between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner Bank]

Chattel mortgage agreement between W. H. Bonnell and Charles Schreiner Bank in the total amount of $4,350 which Bonnell owes to the bank. The document stipulates that the debt is due on July 1, 1919, and Bonnell is putting up his "entire flock of goats" and "entire stock of cattle" as collateral to secure the note; if the debt is not paid then the bank "shall thereupon be fully empowered to sell the property herein mortgaged." There is an attached note at the bottom that reads in part: "The note herein secured is given in renewal of balance owing by me to said Charles Schreiner Bank on a certain note of date June 5, 1917." Also attached on the back is a certificate acknowledging that this copy has been filed.
Date: December 17, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, September 17, 1915 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, September 17, 1915

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 17, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, December 17, 1915 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, December 17, 1915

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 17, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Truck, Greenfield, Mass.]

Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"
Date: April 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-Weekly New Era (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 30, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 17, 1913 (open access)

Semi-Weekly New Era (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 30, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 17, 1913

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Cars near the Brazos River]

Photograph of a man standing by two cars on the side of the road. A note on the back of the photograph says, "Just before arriving at Brenham - 7/17/13 - Brazos River."
Date: July 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History