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[Postcard of a German Fire Station]

Description: Postcard of a gated, multistory fire station in Germany. The gated area consists of three connected brick buildings, with the opening facing the camera. The main building features garages at its base and a clock at the center of its roof. The back of the photograph has a handwritten message from its sender to its recipient.
Date: January 31, 1911
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 3, January 1911

Description: Issue of the Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly which contains articles discussing the association's activities, biographical sketches, and historical essays. Contents of this issue:History of Texas Conference; Old Seguin Church; Some Burial Places; The Disturbance in Texas; Soule University.
Date: January 1911
Creator: Cody, C. C.
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles discussing John Bryan and his opinions on railroads. Sayles discusses the Katy railroad and whether or not it will branch into Abilene as that was a main concern of prior correspondence. Sayles desires Abilene to be named as a point on the extension in a proposed consolidation bill.
Date: January 4, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes letting him know to not have conversations with certain individuals about the railroad. Sayles was made Chairman of the Committee of Resolutions. Sayles believes a committee member, John Bryan, will oppose any of his suggestions. Sayles elaborates on how he thinks they should handle those that oppose the railroad operation.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes asking him to pay his part of taxes, despite his indefinite absence from the ranch. Sayles expresses his worry about the railroad situation as he does not believe John Bryan will push for Abilene to be a point on the Cross Plains extension. Instead, he wishes for the Katy railroad itself to name Abilene as a point on the route.
Date: January 4, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Ed. S. Hughes, January 17, 1911]

Description: Letter to Ed. S. Hughes discussing lawsuits brought against the M. K. & T. Railroad and the I. & G. N. Railroad by the governor. The writer states that Bradshaw will bring suit against Morgan Jones and the Abilene Central Railroad and asks where to send service papers to Hughes.
Date: January 17, 1911
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Postcard of Center Fire Station, Maiden, Mass.]

Description: Postcard of Center Fire Station in Maiden, Massachusetts, a two-story brick building with a belfry at its front and center. The base of the building features four garage doors. From left to right, the doors are labeled: Hook & Ladder, Hose, and Engine. Three horse-drawn vehicles are seen outside of these doors.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Redington, Dell A.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas
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