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[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]
A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
[Abstract of Title to Blocks One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas: Fof the Trentman Co. Office of Guarranty Abstract Company]
A book containing Abstracts of Title to Blocks Number One (1) to Thirty-seven (37), inclusive, of Arthur Sears Park, an Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Prepared for the Trentman Co. Office of the Guaranty Abstract Company, 124½ Pine Street, Abilene, Texas. 117 pages.
[Letter to A. J. Stem, November 10, 1927]
Letter to A. J. Stem requesting the return of a letter granting Stem permission to use the tank on the writer's property.
[Letter from Helen to Henry Sayles, July 7, 1927]
Letter from Helen to Henry Sayles thanking him for an agreement that would first allow her family to build a house on land purchased from Sayles before continuing to make payments on the land. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "I return the enclosed as a record for you - Helen".
[Cause No. 6151]
Document in the cause no. 6151, the consolidated suit, R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al. vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company, containing a statement of facts, transcripts of witness testimony, and the exhibits of evidence. The cause is regarding right of ways across the defendants' properties.
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, March 25,1927]
Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles discussing the set trial date for the case of Tomlinson vs. Independent Torpedo Company.
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling General Demurrer and Special Exception]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, which overrules the defendant's general demurrer and special exception request. There are corrections to the text and a note at the top of the paper.
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling Defendant's Motion for Directed Verdict]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, overruling the defendant's request to charge the jury to return a verdict for the defendant.
[Liens Release of Hattie M. Sayles by West Texas Construction Company]
Documentation certifying the West Texas Construction Company releasing and cancelling the lien against Hattie M. Sayles.
[Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr., June 29, 1927]
Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr. acknowledging that the $3,000 advance made by their mother with be deducted off of Helen's share of the estate in the future.
[Letter to A. J. Stem, October 17, 1927]
Letter to A. J. Stem discussing a lease agreement with Mr. Holley and the writer informs Stem that he is bound by the same lease agreement. The writer also advises stem to keep a close watch for timber cutters on the property.
[Notes Dated November 8 or 9, 1927]
Paper with a note titled "November 8 or 9 - 1927." The note reads, "F. High - Line [..] Gulf Pipe Line in Taylor Co."
[Letter from John Sayles to W. W. Norris, March 17, 1927]
Letter from John Sayles to W. W. Norris asking for more information regarding teams and tools that Norris has.
[Cause No. 6151: Excerpts for Bills of Exception]
Document in the cause no. 6151, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., listing the excerpts from the court records which are subject to bills of exception.
[Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles, March 4, 1927]
Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles discussing letters Norris received from Sayles.
[Letter to R. H. Baker, June 1, 1927]
Letter to R. H. Baker discussing a fence line that was placed on the writer's land by Baker and frontage belonging to Baker that was reset by H. J. Bradshaw, a civil engineer.
[Cause No. 29-B: Agreement]
Document in cause no. 29-B, Hattie M. Sayles vs. Nannie F. Downing, Martin and Hamilton, A. C. Wilson, and W. T. Westmoreland, listing a series of facts that are agreed upon by the attorneys of the plaintiff and defendants. This document has corrections to the text in red pencil or ink and is unsigned.
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, November 26, 1927]
Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Tomlinson v. Independent Torpedo Company case and a rebate sent to Spillers.
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling General Demurrer and Special Exception]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, which overrules the defendant's general demurrer and special exception request.
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., January 12, 1927]
Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $480, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas."
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling Motion to Direct the Verdict]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, overruling the defendant's request to charge the jury to return a verdict for the defendant. There are some corrections to the text and "After Close of Evidence" is written near the bottom of the page.
[Letter from Davidson & Hickman to W. E. Beasley, September 9, 1927]
Letter from Davidson & Hickman to W. E. Beasley requesting a transcript for the consolidated cases of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over and J. W. Bettis. Davidson & Hickman list the order in which the cases are to be recorded in the transcript.
[Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. to Ed Fuson, September 22, 1927]
Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. to Ed Fuson discussing that some of Sayles' property is within Fuson's fence. Sayles asks Fuson to sign and return the letter stating that the fence will be relocated if Sayles desires the land at any time, unless another mutual agreement is made.
Right of Way from Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company
Document granting the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company a right of way over lands owned by Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke in Callahan County, Texas.
[Letter to Gulf Pipe Line Company, December 21, 1927]
Letter to The Gulf Pipe Line Company granting permission for the pipeline to stay on the Fasshauers' land for five years so long as it does not interfere with the writer's plans to do anything to his property.
Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. Over & Bettis: Incompetent Evidence
Document in the case, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. Over & Bettis, listing several prior cases in which incompetent evidence was a factor. There is an unsigned statement on the last page stating that an unnamed defendant was informed of the date of the hearing and that he was required to appear, but failed to appear because J. W. Bettis told him not to.
[Cause No. 844: Order in Settling of Bill of Exception]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, stating that the parties to the suit are given sixty days to file bills of exceptions.
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, November 12, 1927]
Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the court case Over and Bettis vs. Gulf Pipe Line Co.
[Cause No. 6551: Bill of Exception, Charley Wright's Testimony]
Document in the cause no. 6551, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., stating that the testimony of the witness, Charley Wright, was not qualified. The first page has a handwritten note reading, "there was no exemption to this testimony see statements p. 94 D. S."
[Letter from J. S. to H. N. Hickman, September 14, 1927]
Letter from J. S. to H. N. Hickman discussing bills of exceptions for the Gulf Pipe Line Company Condemnation suit.
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, November 30, 1927]
Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles stating they have received the amount they charged on the Tomlinson case. Spillers expresses his gratitude that they all share the same attitude of fairness.
[Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill, January 14, 1927]
Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill delivering a copy of a court order to probate the will of Sarah J. McAlpine
Working Sketch in Pecos County #1
Map of Pecos County, block 194 and the I. & G. N. Railroad surveys, showing plats, land ownership and the survey history of the area.
[Handwritten Note With Lists of Numbers]
Handwritten note titled "Lot 14, Bk. L, C. P." listing numbers and dollar amounts, possibly taxes for a property over the years 1920-1927.
[Draft of a Right of Way to the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company From Henry Sayles, Jr.]
Contract granting a right of way to the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company from Henry Sayles, Jr. on land in Taylor County, Texas.
[Codicil to Hattie M. Sayles' Last Will and Testament]
Document amending Hattie M. Sayles' last will and testament, giving the executors the power to manage the property of the estate however they see fit. This document has corrections to the text and is unsigned.
[Cause No. 6551: Bill of Exception, Exhibits 1 and 2]
Document in the cause no. 6551, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., requesting that the court grant a bill of exception regarding evidence exhibits 1 and 2.
[Letter to R. H. Baker, June 8, 1927]
Letter to R. H. Baker stating the writer will cover one-half the cost of moving the fence and that he is in agreement that the fence should not be moved until the cotton crop on it is matured.
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling Defendant's Motion for Directed Verdict After Close of Evidence]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, overruling the defendant's request to charge the jury to return a verdict for the defendant.
[Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill, January 20, 1927]
Photocopied letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill asking whether the title for Hattie Sayles' sale of timber is acceptable.
[Letter from John, Mac, and Perry Sayles, October 28, 1927]
Letter from John, Mac and Perry Sayles to their mother thanking her for payment for settlement of a case. The payment will be treated as an advancement in their respective shares of her will.
[Photostat Copy of Right of Way From Mrs. J. E. Drummond to Gulf Production Company and Gulf Pipe Line Company]
Photostat copy of a document granting the Gulf Production Company and Gulf Pipe Line Company a right of way across Mrs. J. E. Drummond's property in Taylor County, Texas.
[Clipping: American Glycerin Company et al. v. Kenridge Oil Company et al., No. 301]
Journal clipping discussing cause no. 301, American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier vs. Kenridge Oil Company et al., in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Eastland, heard on April 29, 1927. The original cause was brought by Kenridge Oil Company and others for damage to an oil well due to the premature explosion of a nitroglycerin shell, and the district court's judgement in favor of the plaintiff was appealed by the American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier.
[Last Will and Testament of Hattie M. Sayles, November 30, 1927]
Last will and testament of Hattie M. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her children, of whom she names the three oldest as the executors of the will.
[Cause No. 6551: Bill of Exception, C. C. Compere]
Document in the cause no. 6551, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., stating that the testimony of the witness, C. C. Compere, was not qualified. The presiding judge rejected the plaintiff's request and there is a short note discussing the bill signed "D. S."
[Cause No. 844: Order in Settling of Bill of Exception]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, stating that the parties to the suit are given sixty days to file bills of exceptions.
[Abilene Sidewalk Construction Ordinance]
An Ordinance titled "An Ordinance Regulating the Construction and Repairing of sidewalks: Providing for Notice to Property Owners and Fixing a Lien on the Abutting property, and Providing for a penalty." The ordinance is signed by Thomas. E. Hayden, Jr., Mayor.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1926 on personal property and real estate in Taylor County, Texas.
[Redemption Receipt for Taxes Paid by K.B. Legett]
Redemption receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes.
[State and County Tax Receipt for J.E. Powell]
Tax receipt acknowledging J.E. Powell's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1927 on personal property and real estate in Dimmit County, Texas.
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