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- [Application No. 25,071: Reply Brief of Defendant in Error To Application For Writ of Error.]
- Document in application no. 25,071, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, presenting the defendant in error's reply the application of writ of error. The brief lists the documents relevant to the cause, details how the cause progressed through the lower courts, and presents prior cases supporting the defendant's argument.
- [Art Forum Record Book, 1948]
- This scrapbook was collated for the American Art Week competition. On the front cover is a map of Texas with divisions for the Federated Women's Club districts. The motto of the Texas Art Division of the Federation is "Give Art a Chance." Each of the local Abilene universities - Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and Abilene Christian University - had events to highlight American Art week.
- [Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940]
- Document listing the cost of receiving copies of the proceeding in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requested by Sayles & Sayles. The listed cost of the copies is $2.00.
- Biplanes in Arledge Field
- 1 copy negative of a group of biplanes lined up in Arledge Field.
- [Cause 1988: Brief of Appellant]
- Document detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for appealing in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. Included are the Statement of Nature and Result of the Suit, Appellate Jurisdiction, and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appeal From the County Court of Jones County]
- Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. It details the decision of the court which was to reverse the judgement and that the cause is remanded.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]
- Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the appellant's arguments for rehearing the cause. It lists prior cases that support their motion and the errors in the process of the court. This copy appears to be a draft and has editing marks and correction in pencil.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for requesting a rehearing. It states that the court erred in remanding the cause and lists several prior cases to support the company's argument.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
- [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.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the history of the cause in lower courts, assignments of error, propositions, and prior cases supporting Rainwater's motion.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the history of the cause in lower courts, assignments of error, propositions, and prior cases supporting Rainwater's motion.
- [Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Reply to Appellant's Motion for Rehearing and Appellant's Motion for Writ of Certiorari]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, countering the oil company's motion for rehearing the cause. The document lists the events in the cause, Rainwater's rebuttal of the reasons put forth by the oil company, and prior cases which support Rainwater's argument.
- [Cause No. 1988: Brief of Appellant and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, containing a statement of the nature and result of the suit, and listing the errors of the court. This document appears to be a draft and there are editing marks and corrections made in pencil.
- [Cause No. 1988: Brief of Appellant and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, containing a statement of the nature and result of the suit, and listing the errors of the court.
- [Cause No. 1988: Motion for Writ of Certiorari to Perfect the Record]
- Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the oil company states that the transcript is imperfect. The motion lists a number of documents that were omitted from the transcript by the clerk of Jones County Court and requests a writ of certiorari.
- [Cause No. 4035: Amended Motion for a New Trial]
- Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's request for a new trial.
- [Cause No. 4035: Document from Defendant Requesting New Trial]
- Document in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requesting a new trial due to errors in the previous trial. There is a handwritten note on the back of the document.
- [Cause No. 4035: Document Waiving Filing Requirements]
- Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, which waives the filing requirements of depositions in the named cause by both parties.
- [Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]
- Document providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith, including the names of the witnesses and the list of questions. The named witnesses are E. Williams and C. C. Chinn and are found in Enid, Oklahoma.
- [Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]
- Document providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith, including the names of the witnesses and the list of questions. The named witnesses are E. Williams and C. C. Chinn and are found in Enid, Oklahoma.
- [Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn, 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 witnesses, E. Williams and C. C. Chinn, and the list of questions.
- [Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
- Notice of deposition in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The notice is addressed to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater or Gilbert Smith and names the witness as V. Robert Kerr who lives in Topeka, Kansas. The notice also includes a list of questions.
- [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.
- [Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
- An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Letter and Questionaire: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 7, 1945. Stell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advises of his plan to attend the Summer War Conference and confides that Carswell has been missed during the past two years. He requests that Carswell send out the forms to the posts due to a lack of time to do so himself. He explains that Al Jr. is home on leave for the first time in 16 months so he is trying to be with him as much as possible, that Al Jr. will leave for parts unknown in a week. Attachment includes: Rough draft of a questionaire handwritten by Carswell and pertaining to a World Organization for Peace. Questonaire asks four questions and requests that recipient fill out and mail at once to T. N. Carswell, District Chairman Foreign Relations Committee, Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter and Resolution: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated September 30, 1944. Foreign Affairs Committee: Tommie Carswell, Chairman, Abilene, Texas, Judge John Alvis, Abilene, Texas, Judge Bob Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas. Stell requests that each member of the committee attend the District War Conference and make a brief report of the anticipated work by their committee. Typewritten on The American Legion Department of Texas letterhead bearing REQUISITION BOND watermark.
- [Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
- [Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1943]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from A. L. Stell, Anson Jones Post No. 72, American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 25, 1943. Stell expresses his appreciation for Carswell's congratulations and accepts the chairmanship of the Resolutions Committee for the 5th Division Convention.
- [Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
- [Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
- [Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
- [Letter from E. M. Connell to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Connell, Superintendent, Anson Public Schools, Anson, Texas, dated March 27, 1941. Connell expresses his appreciation to Carswell that he is to speak to the student body of the Anson High School advising that the program committee has requested that he discuss "Our Part in the National Defense".
- [Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, April 26, 1940]
- Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, copied to Jack Sayles, discussing the court case Indian Territory Illuminating Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater.
- [Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940]
- Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The letters states that the Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is enclosed and that a copy has also been sent to Sayles & Sayles.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress, May 17, 1940]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress, copied to Gilbert Smith, acknowledging the "receipt of copy of appellee's motion for rehearing" in Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
- [Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941]
- Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry discussing cause no. 4035, Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles, requesting Sprayberry look for a duplicate check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for costs related to the suit and to refund the check if found.
- [Letter from Judge Owen Thomas to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Owen Thomas, Judge 104th District Court, Anson, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Thomas accepts Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building advising that A. L. Stell and Mrs. Stell will not be able to attend.
- [Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles, February 21, 1941]
- Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles discussing the accounts of a clerk and calculating what monies were still owed to Sayles' client.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942]
- A letter written to Capt. V. D. Duble, Stamford Defense Guard, Stamford, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Duble reporting the progress in the training of his guard company. He advises Duble that he will refer the letter to Major Alvis who has replaced him as Active Commander.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Charles E. Coombes - December 14, 1942]
- A letter written to Judge Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Coombes and for his letter of November 10. He expresses his appreciation of their friendship and for Coombes' legal ability noting his regret that Coombes had not yet been elevated to a high court appointment. He extends the Season's Greetings to him and Mrs. Coombes from Mrs. Carswell and himself.
- [Narrative about Poisoned Cattle]
- Narrative written by an unknown author describing how a large portion of William John Bryan's cattle were poisoned by alkaline creek water during a drought.
- [Notes Discussing W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
- Papers with notes discussing the case, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. There are three titled pages, "Nature and Result of Case," "Ground of Jurisdiction," and "1st Prop. 6th (Pertinent to 1st Assign. of Error)."
- [Notes Related to W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
- Notes relating to the cases, W. O. Rainwater vs Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The notes are a list of question, which appear to be questions for witnesses or depositions.
- [Resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas endorsing the principals of a United Nations Organization.]
- A document containing a resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas: That we endorse the principles of a United Nations Organization.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1944]
- An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 17 (West Texas) conducted between September 1 and September 28, 1944. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.