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Braam, Jacob W. |
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1.11.44 - Petition
Undated petition, (likely 1906-1908) stating signees support to personal carry the interest on the water works system which ran well over budget. The water woks system cost nearly $2000 and half of the sum is due. The undersigned were those who thought the plan to develop the water works system was "premature," but if those "who favored the construction" will stand behind it "with their financial backing," then the undersigned will cooperate an...
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1.11.49 - Petition
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1.2.12-14 - Membership List
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17.8.31-32 - Meeting Minutes
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17.8.32-33 - Meeting Minutes
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17.8.35 - Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes dated 1/19/1909 of the Fairhope Improvement Company. E. B. Gaston, president; G.M. Bancroft, secretary; J. W. Braam, treasurer. Motion was made to arbitrate a difference in accounts between Mr. Owen Roberts, captain of the Steamer Fairhope II, and the Fairhope Improvement Company. The secretary was authorized to take possession of a roll-top desk owned by the company from the residence of James Bellangee.
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17.8.36-37 - Meeting Minutes
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1.9.36-37 - Letter
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3.30.23-26 - Letter
Responses of non-resident Fairhope Single Tax Corporation members Bolton Hall, J.B. Howarth, J. W. Braam and Bolton Smith regarding a resolution passed by the FSTC executive council on 11/21/1932 to change how lessees' town taxes are paid. This action changes a policy in place since 12/11/1908.
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8.18.1-97 - Correspondence
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vii.4.11-13 - Letter
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viii.1.1-71 - Letter
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