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[Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles, June 5, 1909]

Description: Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles discussing the Sante Fe Railway Extensions missing Abilene in its plans. General Attorny Spoonts goes on to assure Mr. Sayles that this is not true, and to reach out to Mr. Harris, who is the president of the Burlington, Colorado & Southern Railway and Forth Worth & Denver Railway.
Date: June 5, 1909
Creator: Spoonts, M. A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Description: Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Subpoena for J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and their Unknown Heirs]

Description: Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and the unknown heirs of J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, and A. K. Levy to appear in court to answer the petition of Abilene & Southern Railway Company in cause no. 2827. This document appears to be a draft and there are handwritten corrections to the text.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Description: Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing men who complained to him about the railroad. Ripley uses eminent domain to take the railroad from Texas to states on the Pacific coast. Campbell states he will intervene if necessary and will not allow this to happen. Ripley's policy is considered intolerable. Campbell also mentions enacting laws that disallow railroad companies from using the policy of eminent domain to clear the way for their railway. Campbell offers to meet Ripley in … more
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings]

Description: Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. H. Rawlings and the unknown heirs of W. H. Rawlings to appear in court to answer a petition filed in suit no. 2826 seeking to condemn property in Taylor County for use by the Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document appears to be a draft and has handwritten corrections to the text.
Date: June 14, 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]

Description: Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.
Date: June 14, 1908
Creator: Malone, Charles A. & Hill, Frank
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that if Sayles stock in the Water & Light Company is bought, he would like his bought also. He also states that the best thing to do regarding new machinery would be to input a cheaper engine as soon as possible.
Date: June 17, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Check Written to W. L. Baird]

Description: Citizens National Bank check made out to W. L. Baird, cashier for $190.40 and signed by U. S. Hearrell. The front of the check has two stamps, one with "No." and "F and M" visible and the other stamp reads "Paid Ju[..] 16 1902 Farmers & M[..] Nat'l Bank." The back of the check is stamped "Pay to the order of any bank or banker, Citizens Nat'l Bank Cameron, Texas, W. L. Baird, Cashier."
Date: June 24, 1902
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Contract Between Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company and Henry Sayles]

Description: Document describing the contract between Henry Sayles and the Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company, in which Sayles purchases permanent water rights from the company. The document also includes descriptions of lands which are not covered by the water rights contract.
Date: June 15, 1903
Creator: Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]

Description: Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing errors made Ripley made in a previous letter regarding railroad routes and towns. The writer discusses his efforts to prevent a railroad being constructed through Abilene and contracts that were circulating among the attorneys. The writer reminds Ripley of previous statements he made about waiting to build the railroad. The writer uses his own grocery store as an example of businesses to be protected in Abilene.
Date: June 10, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Taylor County, Texas, Greeting]

Description: Newspaper clipping announcing the hearing date for the condemnation of property in Abilene, Texas owned by J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, A. K. Levy, and their unknown heirs, and instructing the people of Taylor County, Texas to serve the summons to the named persons and their unknown heirs by publicizing this notice.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: Motz, Charles; McKinney, P. M.; McDonald, A. F. & McDavid, J. L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]

Description: Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date: June 2, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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