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[Circular from U. S. Bureau of Pensions, July 30, 1903] (open access)

[Circular from U. S. Bureau of Pensions, July 30, 1903]

Circular from the U. S. Bureau of Pensions containing a special notice about persons falsely claiming to be officers of the bureau. The circular seeks to protect persons having business with the bureau against swindling, and warns that genuine special examiners of the bureau do not demand or receive any money.
Date: July 30, 1903
Creator: United States. Pension Bureau.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Land regulation notice from the Office of Attorney W.E. Moss to Milton Parks] (open access)

[Land regulation notice from the Office of Attorney W.E. Moss to Milton Parks]

Land regulation document from the Office of W.E. Moses to Milton Parks. The document describes regulations of land affairs in relation to members of the United States Army and Navy.
Date: July 28, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Loving Remembrance of Major A. J. Rose (open access)

In Loving Remembrance of Major A. J. Rose

Funeral remembrance card for Major A. J. Rose, with a poem printed at the bottom saying "The soul is safe in Heaven."
Date: 1903
Creator: Elgin Memorial Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elijah and Ahab (open access)

Elijah and Ahab

Handwritten notes for a sermon based on I Kings 18:17 concerning the most wicked king, Ahab and God showing his superiority to all false gods and their prophets. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: December 6, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
God For Us (open access)

God For Us

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Romans 8:32 and 2 Kings 6:16. A look at how God is with us and for us; who is against us; and the victory! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: November 22, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Enemy's Challenge: His Cross (open access)

The Enemy's Challenge: His Cross

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on the text of Matthew 27:40. This examines the question: Why did Christ not get down from the cross? A look at his divine power, and love. Preached first in Amarillo, then Junction (June, 1913), Mullins (Jan., 1909), Brownwood (11/28/1909), and Cisco, Texas (2/17/1918).
Date: January 25, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moral Weakness (open access)

Moral Weakness

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on Matthew 26:41 (The flesh is weak). Our responsibility when we are tempted, and accepting responsibility for our actions.
Date: February 1, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Occupy Till I Come (open access)

Occupy Till I Come

A newspaper article containing a sermon that was then revised and preached on 1/18/1903. This sermon is based on Luke 19:18, and encourages all to not only multiply our resources but to also bring forth fruit in spreading the gospel. Everything we do leaves an influence. Is our influence a blessing to others while we wait for Christ's return?
Date: January 18, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Great Commission (open access)

The Great Commission

A typewritten manuscript and handwritten outline for a sermon based on Matthew 28:18-20. This sermon encourages everyone to be a missionary where they are and support those on the mission field. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: April 19, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sting of Death & the Strength of Sin (open access)

The Sting of Death & the Strength of Sin

A handwritten outline for a sermon using 1 Corinthians 15:56. Death opens the door of hell because of our sin, if we believe in Christ, he has paid the cost and we are forgiven and saved from hell's fire. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: August 9, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Young Men of Vision (open access)

Young Men of Vision

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Acts 2:17. This speaks of the great accomplishments of men at a young age. This was preached in Amarillo, Texas. This was also given at Commencement in Mullin, Texas on 5/02/1909, and portions were used for a speech in Blanket, Texas on 04/16/1910.
Date: November 15, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Written on John C. Moore Corporation Receipt] (open access)

[Note Written on John C. Moore Corporation Receipt]

Note written on a receipt from the John C. Moore Corporation, addressed to Henry Sayles. The back of the receipt has "Henry Sayles" written on it. The front of the receipt reads, "Father, Please send C [K] for 250 40 to cover your port [okeep] balance. H. S. Jr." A shorter note is written in purple ink, "also paid [dineel] [..] 2010 8 [..] 1400."
Date: December 15, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Mineral Wells Public Schools Certificate of Promotion (open access)

A Mineral Wells Public Schools Certificate of Promotion

A certificate of Promotion from Mineral Wells Public Schools, certifying that Floy Stone has completed the 8th grade in May 1903 is shown here. It is signed by B. C. Osborn.
Date: May 8, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptismal Certificate] (open access)

[Baptismal Certificate]

Certificate from Sigrid Larsen Wind's baptism at Danevang Church written in Danish. There is an illustration at the top of the document of a female angel holding a basin. She is inside a circular motif with a line of bold text going around the top. Additionally, two paper scrolls unroll from leafy branches that decorate the top third of the document. In these scrolls, there are biblical passages from the gospels of John and Mark. Translated from Danish, the passages from John and Mark read: "Unless one is born of water and spirit, he can not be received into God's kingdom" - John 3. 5. "Whosoever believes and is baptized shall be saved, but whoever does not believe shall be damned" - Mark 16. 16. Two more detailed illustrations flank the right and left hand-written parts of the document. The one on the left is of a tall tree in the middle of a deserted, sloping terrain. The image opposite it is of a sailing ship bearing the Danish flag in a large body of water. Four more paragraphs of text are on the bottom flanking an embossed seal.
Date: 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit slip,  October 14, 1903] (open access)

[Deposit slip, October 14, 1903]

Deposit slip from the Collin County National Bank for the C. D. White account. Mr. White deposited $14.25 from a check written by Harry White. The back of the form was used for calculations.
Date: October 14, 1903
Creator: Collin County National Bank
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Deposit slip, October 14, 1903] (open access)

[Deposit slip, October 14, 1903]

Deposit slip from the Collin County National Bank for C. D. White for the deposit of $12.50 in 1903.
Date: October 14, 1903
Creator: Collin County National Bank
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for John E. Burrage, Jr. and Mary Wilson, December 23, 1903] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for John E. Burrage, Jr. and Mary Wilson, December 23, 1903]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mr. John E. Burrage, Jr., to Miss Mary Wilson. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, December 23, 1903 in McKinney, Texas. After December 30, the newlywed couple would take up residence in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Date: December 23, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Lula Vernon and Charles L. Watkins, February 10, 1903] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Lula Vernon and Charles L. Watkins, February 10, 1903]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Lula Vernon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Vernon, to Mr. Charles L. Watkins. The wedding was to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 1903, at four o'clock in Chambersville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1903
Creator: Vernon, J. A. & Vernon, Mrs. J. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. White] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. White]

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Claude White of Chambersville, Texas. Mrs. White was Linnet Moore, Charles B. Moore's daughter. The envelope has a 1903 post mark from McKinney, Texas.
Date: December 23, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. White to Claude and Linnet White, May 17, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from S. White to Claude and Linnet White, May 17, 1903]

Letter from Claude White's parents to Claude and Linnet talking about crops and family news. Includes envelope.
Date: May 17, 1903
Creator: White, S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mary Moore, 1903] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mary Moore, 1903]

Envelope addressed to Mary Ann Moore, Chabersville, Texas. There are math calculations on both sides.
Date: September 19, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Application of Becky Webber for enrollment as a Cherokee Freedmen (open access)

Application of Becky Webber for enrollment as a Cherokee Freedmen

Supplemental testimony in the application of Becky Webber.
Date: March 5, 1903
Creator: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Check to H. Kempner, Esq. for $110.00] (open access)

[Check to H. Kempner, Esq. for $110.00]

Check paid to the order of T. W. House, Banker, for $110.00 to H. Kempner, Esquire, Galveston, Texas, for settlement of J. Bassist note. The check is signed by W. L. Oliver, Trustee. The check was paid to Island City Savings Bank, Galveston, and stamped "PAID" by Texas Bank and Trust Co. on the reverse side.
Date: April 10, 1903
Creator: Oliver, W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Church Session Minutes, February 1, 1903] (open access)

[Church Session Minutes, February 1, 1903]

Handwritten pages torn from a ledger book recording the Session Minutes of the East Sweden Presbyterian Church from 1892-04-01 through 1903-02-01.
Date: February 1, 1903
Creator: Hurd, Bobbye
System: The Portal to Texas History