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[Poll Tax Receipt for M. R. Thomas, County of Taylor - 1942]
1942 Taylor County poll tax receipt number 2303 for M. R. Thomas. It includes Thomas' demographic information and is signed by C. O. (Pat) Patterson, the deputy assessor and collector of taxes, Taylor County.
[Cause No. 3677: Defendant's Plea of Privilege]
Document in the cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, claiming the defendant's home or business is not located in Jones County, Texas and that the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company has an office in Abilene, Texas.
[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of V. Robert Kerr, and Waiver of Filing Requirements]
Documents requesting a waiver of filing requirements for witness depositions, and providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith. The documents include the names of the witness, V. Robert Kerr, and a list of questions.
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition]
Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing the complaints brought by A. D. Fulton and countering his claims of damage to his property by the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company. There are several notes written on the back of the last page. This document is unsigned.
[Vehicle Registration Certificate, 1936]
Certificate of vehicle registration listing the identifying details of a car owned by Perry Sayles.
[Photostat Copy of an Oil and Gas Lease From John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, 1939]
Photostat copy of an oil and gas lease from John Miller to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company regarding land in Hemphill County, Texas.
Destruction of Oil and Gas Well by Negligent "Shooting" With Nitro-Glycerine
Document discussing several cases related to shooting oil wells. The quotes listed from the cases discuss the finding of negligence and the damages in the causes.
[Action in Suit Against Hattie Irvine et al.]
Document listing Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's complaint against Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith.
In the Case of Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company
Document in the cause, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company, discussing the oil and gas lease held by Jake L. Hamon, Jr. and Fred R. Ellis. The document appears to be an excerpt of the transcript of the court records, including statements by Mr. Sayles and Mr. Funderburk.
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]
Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed has several corrections and notes in pencil.
[Draft of Sale of Land from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles]
Document certifying the sale of land in McLennan County, Texas, from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles, with corrections in red ink.
[Petition of Perry Sayles Against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company]
Petition of Perry Sayles against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company in the Justice Court of Precinct. No. 1 in Eastland County, Texas. The petition details Sayles' complaint against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company, stating that the company has not provided Sayles' with appropriate compensation for his 3/512 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Eastland County, Texas.
[Final Opinion of Title Related to the Oil and Gas Lease From Jacob B. Wiebe and Aganetha Wiebe to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from Jacob B. Wiebe and Aganetha Wiebe to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Ochiltree County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]
Document in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas, listing the damages to be paid by the railway company.
[Affidavit of B. I. Terry]
Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry, attesting to the circumstances under which she acquired her property in Comanche County, Texas. This affidavit is unsigned.
[Cause No. 6551: Mr. Scarborough's Speech]
Document in the cause no. 6551, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., which appears to be a transcript of Mr. Scarborough's closing remarks. It discusses the evidence presented in the cause and asking the commissioners to award damages of no less than $5,000 to Mr. Over and no less than $10.000 to Joe Bettis.
[Blank Subdivision Deed for Austin and Williams League Number 340]
Blank, unsigned deed contract meant for selling or renting subdivisions of the Austin an Williams League #340, owned by Mary E. Sayles.
[Deed Transferring Land from Henry Sayles and Henry Sayles, Jr. to Mac Sayles, Seth Sayles, Henry Sayles, and Henry Sayles, Jr.]
Deed transferring land from Henry Sayles and Henry Sayles, Jr. to Mac Sayles, Seth Sayles, Henry Sayles, and Henry Sayles, Jr.. There are four transfers within the deed, concering land in Taylor County; Henry Sayles and Henry Sayles, Jr. to Mac Sayles, Henry Sayles and Henry Sayles, Jr. to Seth Sayles, Henry Sayles to Henry Sayles, Jr., and Henry Sayles, Jr. to Henry Sayles.
[Cause No. 36-B: Decision of the Court]
Document in cause no. 36-B, the State of Texas vs. Mrs. Hattie M. Sayles, stating that Sayles has paid her taxes for the years 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901 for her property in San Jacinto County, Texas, and that the state is liable for court costs. This order is unsigned.
[Petition of Plaintiff Stephens County to Defendent Mary E. Sayles]
Petition of plaintiff stating that taxes on certain lands within the county of Stephens have gone unpaid by the land owner, Mary E. Sayles.
[Final Opinion of Title Related to the Oil and Gas Lease From A. C. Froese and Kathrine Froese to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from A.C. and Kathrine Froese to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Ochiltree County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
[Document Describing 12 Demurrers in a Court Case Involving Abilene Central Railway Company]
Document listing twelve demurrers in a cause against the Abilene Central Railway Company. The document details each demurrer and it's basis in law. The document is unsigned.
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Brief]
Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, stating the appellee's, W. O. Rainwater's, position in the cause and presenting several prior cases to support his position.
[Photostat Copy of Assignment from William C. Lucas to The Benton Land Company]
Photostat copy of a document transferring land in Hemphill County from William C. Lucas to the Benton Land Company and describing the terms of a deed of trust for the same property to the Lyle Family Trust, Edward Gerard Lyle and Jeanetta W. Lyle.
[Document Relating to the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's Petition to Condemn Property in Abilene, Texas]
Document relating the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's petition to condemn properties in Abilene, Texas which are necessary to construct and operate a railroad between Abilene and Winters, Texas. The document contains blank spaces to fill in the details of the case and is unsigned.
[Contract Extending the Oil and Gas Lease From E. P. Farrar and Myrtis Farrar to Floyd C. Dodson]
Document certifying the extension of the oil and gas lease from E. P. Farrar and Myrtis Farrar to Floyd C. Dodson with the same terms of the existing lease. This document is unsigned.
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5, 1931]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the cause, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton. It states the only document in the clerks office is the order of continuation and some details of the juror list.
[County Clerk Notice of Reception of Deeds]
Unsigned document asserting that the Taylor County Clerk has received several deed transfers from the Sayles between themselves and intends to file them for record. On the back is a header for the business of Henry and John Sayles, "Sayles & Sayles Attorney & Counselors at Law".
[Deed of Reconveyance, Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.]
Document certifying the cancel of all vendors' liens against the property owned by the Sammons and transferring the property from the Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.
[Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase]
Description of how fences are to be moved on the land purchased by C. E. Jones from Mary E. Sayles. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
[Hardin County Delinquent Tax Notice, 1916]
Statement of taxes due from Kirby Lumber Co. in Hardin County, Texas, addressed to Sayles, Sayles, and Sayles.
[Fragment of City of Abilene Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Way in Abilene, Texas]
Document granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company right of way in Abilene, Texas to operate and maintain a railroad. There are six sections detailing the rights and obligations of both the company and the city and discussing specific areas of special consideration. This paper is a fragment of a larger document and ends in the middle of a sentence.
[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.
[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.
[Claim for Credit for Excess Taxes Paid]
Document to requesting credit for taxes paid in excess. The form is partially filled out, requesting credit for taxes paid in 1919 and 1920.
[Well and Formation Record for Well No. 2]
Document listing the details and history of well no. 2 on C. U. Connellee's land.
[Motion to Strike]
Document in the cause, Mollie Lee Tomlinson, joined by her husband, W. R. Tomlinson, Crigler Paschall, and J. D. Colvin vs. The Independent Torpedo Company. The defendant requests all references to the item of $25,000 damages alleged by the plaintiff be struck from the court record.
[Land Sale from J. H. Bradshaw to Mac Sayles]
Contract certifying the sale of land and interests in Taylor County, Texas from H. J. Bradshaw to Mac Sayles, and cancelling all debts owed from Bradshaw to Mac and John Sayles.
[Affidavit of B. I. Terry]
Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry stating the circumstances under which she purchased her property in Comanche County, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Notice of Meeting of Creditors
Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of a meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
[L. C. Wise vs. M. E. Sayles: Complaint of Plaintiff]
List of complaints made by the plaintiff, L. C. Wise, against the defendant, Mary E. Sayles, in the land dispute court case of L. C. Wise vs. M. E. Sayles.
[Warranty Deed: Alfred Fasshauer and Mary Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of Lot No. 6 of the Alfred and Mary Fasshauer Subdivision of Survey No. 65, Blind Asylum Land in Taylor County, Texas from Mary and Alfred Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, October 5, 1935]
Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn in the amount $250.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a handwritten note on the front reading, "Paid 12/5/35."
[Contract Between Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar and Floyd C. Dodson]
Document which amends the oil and gas lease from Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson. This document is unsigned.
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.
[Land Transfer Draft from Mary E. Sayles to Emma H. Sayles]
Draft of a document transferring a portion of land from Mary E. Sayles to her daughter, Emma H. Sayles. A single corrections note is handwritten in the middle of the page and the document is unsigned. On the back of the page is a handwritten note that reads, "This was cancelled by new paper and Emma has her part."
[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #2]
Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that the heirs of Hattie Irvine and Smith Irvine are unknown to Sayles.
[Lien Note of Henry Sayles]
Lien note stating the principal sums and amount of interest owed by Henry Sayles to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company and stating the vendor's liens of Henry Sayles Jr. and Mac Sayles that Henry Sayles is transfering to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company. The document is unsigned and not notarized.
[Document Stating A. H. Lilius Will Settle on Land in El Paso County, Texas]
Document certifying that A. H. Lilius will settle on land granted to them in El Paso County, Texas. The document is unsigned and undated.
[Cause No. 11687: Oral Deposition of B. C. McDonald, October 17, 1925]
Document in cause no. 11687, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company, transcribing the deposition of B. C. McDonald. McDonald recounts his recollections regarding the shooting of an oil well by J. H. Rapp in Eastland County, Texas. There is a receipt from the United States Torpedo Company included in the document.
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