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- [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.
- [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.
- [Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
- Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
- [Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908]
- Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.
- [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.
- [Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.]
- Document stating that the action is seeking to condemn Lots 1 and 2 in Block 138 in Abilene, Texas and that this action will affect the interests and estates of the defendants, Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs in the listed properties. It also states that the residences and names of the defendants are unknown to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This document is unsigned.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, December 7, 1908]
- Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith asking for names of those that will serve in condemnation hearings.
- [Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #1]
- Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that the heirs of Hattie Irvine and Smith Irvine are unknown to Sayles.
- [Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna]
- Document in condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna stating that the petition is to condemn Lot 1 in Block 61 in Abilene, Texas and that the residence of the defendant is in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
- [Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1907]
- Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by H. Sayles for the year 1907. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County, Texas, and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
- Deed to Will Stith, Chairman of the Railroad Committee of Abilene, Texas
- Document certifying the sale of property to Will Stith for the purpose of building, operating and maintaining a railroad. This document appears to be a template, having blank spaces to fill in the county, name of the seller, and date.
- [Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1907]
- Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1907. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]
- Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that is an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Railroad in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas. It also states that neither he nor the railway company can procure original documents related to Lot 4 in Block 96, which is the subject of the condemnation proceedings. This document is unsigned.
- [Letter to Will Stith, December 24, 1908]
- Letter to Will Stith enclosing payment for the Stith's participation in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. A.M.E. Church.
- [Promissory Note To Morgan Jones, September 17, 1908]
- Promissory note to Morgan Jones in the amount $2,000.00 due upon the "completion of the laying of standard-gauge railroad from Abilene, in a sourtherly direction across the south line of Taylor County," with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. This note is unsigned.
- [Letter from John B. McLendore, October 31, 1908]
- Letter from John B. McLendore discussing land he has obtained. He also has abstracts for all his land.
- [Letter to Percy Jones, December 3, 1908]
- Letter to Percy Jones delivering a copy of a court order issuing right-of-way for Morgan Jones Railroad.
- [Affidavit Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 12, 1908]
- Affidavit sworn by John Sayles, stating neither he nor Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company have the originals of a deed or lien for Lot Four in Block Ninety-Six in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
- [Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith, October 31, 1908]
- Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith remitting two papers regarding the railroad in Taylor County. Bomar is mainly concerned with the right of way that is to be validated by the court.
- [Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]
- Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
- [Notes on Perry Sayles' Property, North Part of Sec. 14, Bl. 96 #3]
- Notes on Perry Sayles' Property, North Part of Sec. 14, Bl. 96.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar, November 12, 1908]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar remitting a copy of a court order that is also being delivered to Percy Jones. Sayles & Sayles ask for the name of Jones' railroad corporation.
- [Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
- Document stating that a court date has been scheduled in the condemnation proceedings of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas, filed by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to determine the damages owed to Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs. The document also states how the order will be served to both parties. This document is unsigned and has a correction handwritten into one of the paragraphs.
- [Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
- Document stating the scheduled court date for the condemnation proceedings Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. 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. It also includes the methods of serving the notice to both parties. The document is unsigned.
- [Special Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]
- Document certifying the transfer of the property, Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, from African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This deed was signed and filed in Taylor County, Texas.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1908]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles thanking him for the statement of the Water & Light Plant. Kempner agrees with the letter Sayles sent to Kemp.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, April 22, 1908]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing Sayles they did not receive a letter about the destruction of the bonds if he sent one. Kempner has notified Alvey it is okay to burn the bonds and execute the release.
- [Sheriff's Return, Winnie Brown]
- Document stating the sheriff delivered a notice to Winnie Brown, trustee of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 1, 1908]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing an increase in stock to be authorized. Kempner asks about an obligation Sayles has to mature this month and proposes an interest rate of 7%.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
- [Subpoena for W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith]
- Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith to appear in court to testify on behalf of the plaintiff, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company.
- [Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908]
- Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar informing him of the debt owed by the Collyns estate. Wood states they will begin to make credits on the loans shortly. Wood wants to know if the money for the sheep and other stock can be paid to him.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing gratitude that Sayles found a way to clear the water in Wichita Falls. Kempner is unwilling to trade with David Bomar on the water and light plant.
- [Bill of Costs, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cause No. 2730]
- Document listing the bill of costs for Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cause No. 2730.
- [Notes on Perry Sayles' Property, North Part of Sec. 14, Bl. 96 #2]
- Notes on Perry Sayles' Property, North Part of Sec. 14, Bl. 96.
- Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.: Original Petition
- Document stating the details of Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's petition to condemn and appropriate Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas for the purposes of building and maintaining a railroad from Abilene to Winters, Texas.
- [Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]
- 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.
- [Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]
- Affidavit declaring the signers will be impartial and in accordance with the law when assessing damages in the condemnation proceeding Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. This document doesn't have the names of the commissioners and is unsigned.
- [Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
- Document appointing special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas to assess for the condemnation and appropriation of the properties by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This document is unsigned and the names of the commissioners and judge are not filled in.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]
- 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.
- [Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, March 28, 1908]
- Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing debt owed to Bomar secured by mortgage, bonds and notes. Bomar asks for an agreement with Sayles so that their interests become identical.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, April 17, 1908]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes stating nothing came out of the propositions offered to Hughes. Sayles is trying to arrange another trade but is not hopeful about it. Sayles describes the amounts owed by Hughes' brother and the amount Hughes would make for selling some of his notes.
- [Original Petition, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]
- Document in which Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company instigates condemnation proceedings against the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas. The petition lists the history of the property, Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, and the railway company's reasons for pursuing the condemnation proceeding.
- [Letter to Julia Acuna, December 28, 1908]
- Letter to Julia Acuna offering cash from the Ballinger and Abilene Railway Company for a title to land in Abilene.
- [Inventory of Property Owned by Henry Sayles, et al, 1908]
- An inventory list of property owned by Henry Sayles and owned by Sayles and Hughes, created for the purpose of tax assessment for the year of 1908. The inventory was prepared for C. B. Manly, the tax assessor of Taylor County.
- [Affidavit In Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
- Affidavit certifying that the special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. 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 will assess damages impartially and according to the law. This document is unsigned and the commissioners aren't named.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908]
- 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.
- [Document Appointing Special Commissioners in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas]
- Document listing the details of a condemnation proceeding brought by the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company against the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. It is unsigned and the names of the commissioners have not been filled in.
- [Letter from F. W. Hughes to D. T. Bomar, April 13, 1908]
- Letter from F. W. Hughes to D. T. Bomar stating he has written to Mr. Sayles about Bower's proposition and will inform him of Sayles' opinion.