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[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]

Description: Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date: May 27, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Check Written to Sayles & McAlpine]

Description: Galveston National Bank check made out to Sayles & McAlpine for $1,500.00 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is endorsed by Sayles & McAlpine and stamped by the First National Bank, The Galveston National Bank, the Fort Worth National Bank, and W. L. Moody & Co.
Date: May 15, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to E. P. Ripley, May 28, 1909]

Description: Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing the expectation of a railroad through Abilene to line up with the Santa Fe railway. The writer warns that not building in Abilene could cause a bias against railroads that is uncalled for. The writer encourages construction in Abilene and offers his full support and assistance.
Date: May 28, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing his desire to give the citizens of Wichita Falls the best water possible. Kempner does not want future dispute in providing clean water. Contract negotiations continue between the two parties.
Date: May 13, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Agreement Between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company: Dated May 16, 1901

Description: Contract between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company amending and extending their original contract entered into on June 12, 1894. This agreement amends Article Five of the previous contract, which regards interstate freight traffic and interchanging freight in Wichita Falls.
Date: May 16, 1901
Creator: Rouse, Henry C.; Newby, A.; Reagan, John H. & Storey, L. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 5, 1908]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating Kemp vouched for an ordinance Sayles proposed. Kempner tells Sayles it is best for him to go to Wichita Falls to have this ordinance passed by the city council so that it is satisfactory to him.
Date: May 5, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Check Written to Aetna Life Insurance Company]

Description: Galveston National Bank check made out to Aetna Life Insurance Company for $137.32 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by the Aetna Life Insurance Company.
Date: May 28, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

Description: 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.)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Mary E. Sayles vs. The County of Jones, Texas: Petition to Appeal]

Description: Unsigned petition to appeal in the case of Mary E. Sayles vs. The County of Jones, Texas, that states a timeline of incidents beginning with Mary E. Sayles being notified of construction of a public road through part of her land, her request for compensation, the courts' denial due to the high importance of the road, and Mary E. Sayles and her attorneys' decision to appeal the judgement.
Date: May 15, 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, Henry, Jr. & Harris, George C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

Description: 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.)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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