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Receipt of payment from E. H. S.

Receipt of payment of $8.50 from E. H. S. signed by Walter Gurley.

Receipt of payment from Samuel Strauss

Receipt of payment of $29.00 from Samuel Strauss for land taxes in Kossuth County, Iowa. Signed bythe treasurer, S. S. Rist.

Copy of "Tale of the Old Times: When the Train Stalled" by Arnold Pollak.

A copy of a story written by Arnold Pollak titled "Tales of the Old Times: When the Train Stalled." This article recounts a time when Pollak's train was stalled in Texas and, being told it would be two more more hours before it started moving again, he engaged in trading fish and wanted to trade the samples for a new cigar jobber. When the train started moving before he was done, Pollak started running but unable to catch the train, Pollak's friend Oscar Goldsmith pulled the rope to stop the train. Handwritten note reads: "Copy from the Tobacco Leaf N. Y. of May 29/26".

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo.

This letter details Oscar's cousin Mo's deepest sympathies for the loss of Betty, Oscar's wife, who died on November 30, 1928. Oscar would live another 9 years.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from Ella.

The letter details Ella's selling of her place in Hot Spring, Arkansas.

The death and burial of Henry Goldsmith.

This handwritten note provides information on the death and burial place of Henry Goldsmith, Oscar's older brother, who was born in 1840. The note reads: "Henry Goldsmith - was a member of Co D - 4 [sic] Infantry - died in Huntsville Ala. Jany 6/17, was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery Marker No. 295 was placed on his grave - He was a member of Egbert J. Jones Camp.

Personal letter to "Papa Oscar" from grandson Oscar.

This personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his grandson, also named Oscar, details the removal of young Oscar's tonsils and his gaining eight and a half pounds. He also writes of his first refrigerator sale and his hopes to sell more, though he is "no salesman". He conveys some information from his mom and thanks him for making her trip to New York possible. Finally, young Oscar thanks Papa Oscar for paying his tonsil removal bill, and promises that he can take care of his dentist bill.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo.

This personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo, mentions the health of Mo and his hopes to be better soon. He writes that he has requested a meeting for the case of the Huntsville Land Co. with Mr. Plant. Mo closes be informing Oscar that Addie (his wife) is not well.

Personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his niece Jeannette.

Jeannette thanks her uncle, Oscar Goldsmith, for letting them stay with them and getting to know the family. She details the difficult travels home and her plans to visit her father's family in Marietta.

Correspondence between Oscar Goldsmith, John A. Chapman, and W. H. Halsey regarding property price negotiations.

These letters detail a chronological correspondence between Oscar Goldsmith and John A. Chapman, his agent, regarding negotiations to purchase property on Meridianville Pike from W. H. Halsey. The letters between Chapman and Goldsmith discuss reasonable price offers and "fancy" price Halsey wants for the property. In the end, Halsey writes a letter detailing the final transaction and cost.

Domestic Science Fund financial account book with W. R. Rison Banking Company.

This book details the financial account of Domestic Science Fund, owned by Oscar Goldsmith.

Letter from Ed addressed "Dear folks".

This letter is probably to Oscar Goldsmith and his wife, or whoever maintained correspondence with Ed while Oscar was sick. Ed expresses his apologies for Oscar's condition and states that it was "ideal Spring days" in Chattanooga. After closing the letter, Ed writes on the back: "Please pay the enclosed insurance premium also as I am afraid to pay it and run short of cash."

Correspondence between Mrs. Ella Davis and Mrs. Owens.

Mrs. Owens writes to Ella Davis regarding a lost tax receipt for 1920, requesting that she send the receipt again as the books do not show payment of taxes for the year. Ella Davis replies with the receipt, asking that they take care not to lose it and return it to her promptly.

Letter to Ella Davis from H. T. Mays.

H. T. Mays requests Ella Davis to send her the information and lowest selling price of the property next to hers owned by Ella in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Letter to Betty Goldsmith from Ella Davis.

Ella Davis writes to Betty Goldsmith, Oscar's wife, regarding her move to Hot Springs, Arkansas. She details the cost to move her things and asked Betty to have Mr. Goldsmith send her a check as she is now broke after paying the moving costs. She also writes about declining an offer on the property she is selling because the potential buyer refused to pay interest.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from Victor White.

Victor White writes to Oscar Goldsmith apologizing for replying to his last letter over a month late. He informs Goldsmith that he is working in town and is hopeful to see him in New York.

Letter to Harry Dannanbaum from Oscar Goldsmith.

Oscar Goldsmith informs Harry that he is sending a silver cup for the new baby in Helen's family and, because he does not have their address, is requesting that Harry deliver it for him.

Letter to Mrs. E. H. Grosser from M. H. Lanier.

M. H. Lanier writes to Mrs. Grosser about Miss Nora Davis and her actions that appalled Mrs. Grosser regarding "certain work that was done at the cemetery." He suggests that Mrs. Grosser chose to have little to do with Nora Davis as he has chosen to do and Nora will leave her alone.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from R. E. Smith.

R. E. Smith, as city attorney, writes to inform Oscar Goldsmith of an unpaid balance for improvements on Jefferson Street. He requests Goldsmith to call the office of the Clerk of the City of Huntsville to settle the claim.

Balance sheets for the Printz-Biederman Company and letters to the stockholders.

Documents include three years of balance sheets for the Printz-Biederman Company and the accompanying letters with further information.

Letter to the stockholders of the Chelten Hills Cemetery Company.

Company secretary, Harry A. Newman, writes to the stockholders informing them of a special meeting where stockholders will be asked to authorize changes in per value to the capital stock.

Correspondence between Edgar Weil and Oscar Goldsmith, and Oscar Goldsmith and Harry.

In this letter, Edgar Weil gives Goldsmith information regarding the sale of his mother's stocks in the Chelten Hills Cemetery Company, as Goldsmith is unable to attend and will need a proxy, and the reasoning behind the call to change the per value of the stock. Weil states that the Company does not earn any return for their stocks and so he is selling the stocks for a low price per share due to the fact that "nobody will ever get a cent for these holdings." The second document is a letter from Oscar requesting a proxy for the meeting, and Harry's response to be Oscar's proxy. The final documents are signed and blank contracts appointing attorneys to vote for the decrease in per value of the capital stocks at the stockholders meeter.

Tax notice for Ella Davis.

Form denoting taxes due to Office of Tax Collector of Garland County for Ella Davis.

Fee report for a claim suit filed by Lawrence Goldsmith against H. Oliver with Parks & Cotton.

This document contains a detailed breakdown of the fees associated with the "unlawful detainer suit" filed by Lawrence Goldsmith against H. Oliver.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from K. Ward-Smith.

This letter requests that Oscar Goldsmith, president of the Huntsville Land Company, sends copies of the company's earning statements so K. Ward-Smith can obtain a bid on shares of stock for sale.

Financial statement for Pacolet Manufacturing Company.

Detailed condensed financial statement for Pacolet Manufacturing Company located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Correspondence to Oscar Goldsmith regarding fifty shares of Dallas Mnfg. Co. stock.

The first letter notes that they are "drawing on [Goldsmith]" for $2,250.00 for 25 shares as they could only get 25 shares according to the handwritten note at the botton. Plater also asks if Goldsmith is in the market for more stock. The second and third letter details fifty available shares of Dallas Mnfg. Co. stock at $87.50 per share and confirms Goldsmith's purchase of said shares.

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Correspondence between G. H. Milliken and Oscar Goldsmith about the Treasurership of Dallas Mnfg. Co.

These letters discuss the appointment of a new treasurer of Dallas Mnfg. Co. to succeed Mr. Rison. Oscar Goldsmith offers himself as an applicant for the position in the first letter. The second letter is Milliken's response to the topic. He states that Mr. Rhett has been selected for some time now while Mr. Rison was still there. Milliken thanks Goldsmith for his willingness to take on more work and hopes he will continue as Assistant Treasurer as he deems it "unwise for a man of your age" to take on additional responsibilities. Goldsmith replies in the final letter expressing happiness at Mr. Rhett's appointment and mentions the already-scheduled Director's Meeting.

Correspondence between G. H. Milliken and Oscar Goldsmith about a visit to the mill in Huntsville from Milliken and Mr. Winchester.

Milliken writes to Oscar Goldsmith in the first letter stating that he hopes to visit the Huntsville mill with Mr. Winchester soon. Goldsmith responds that he would be glad to have them visit.

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Correspondence between G. H. Milliken, W. E. Winchester, and Oscar Goldsmith.

Correspondence between G. H. Milliken, W. E. Winchester, and Oscar Goldsmith regarding flowers bought for the funeral of Mr. Rison.

Receipts for the Dallas Manufacturing Company.

Receipts detailing the purchase of paint by Oscar Goldsmith and and itemized receipt and list.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from S. D. Brewsters about yearly sales and inventory.

S. D. Brewster writes to Oscar Goldsmith in response to a previous letter in which Goldsmith sent earning statements for the Dallas Mnfg. Co. He details how the profit was lower than he had hoped and wish the treasurer, Mr. Rison, who had been sick and just returned from Minnesota, well.

Letters to Oscar Goldsmith from G. H. Milliken.

A collection of letters from G. H. Milliken to Oscar Goldsmith regarding various business related topics including stockholders and directors meetings, certificates for shares of Pacolet stock for Judge Walker, the confirmation that Judge Walker's check was received and the stock certificate was mailed, and potential buyers of Huntsville Land Co's. Dallas stock.

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