Advertisement by E. P. Rutherford, the editor of the Clarksville News, asking for stories about early settlers. He intended to include information about Confederate soldiers. The back of the ad is covered with numbers, equations, and a list of names.

Invitation to the unveiling of the monument honoring the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

Book published in 1899 by the Ardmoreite. Pictures & reports on people and businesses in Ardmore and the surrounding area. Schools and organizations are also included in the book.

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 25:31-46 discussing Judgment Day. This sermon was given in Brownwood, TX in 1899, and in [Anna] in1902, and then in San Angelo in 1910.

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon about God's purpose and plan for good using Isaiah 46:11. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Psalm 19:7. The topic is the Law of the Lord is perfect, and draws us to be more like him as it converts our hearts. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon derived from Matthew 5:6 with thought to spiritual hunger and thirst that leads to righteousness. Sermon was given in Brownwood, Texas

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on Exodus 20:18 to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. This sermon examines what the Sabbath is, how we keep it holy, and how it is being attacked. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on John 6:37. Some are predestined to heaven and some will come of their free will. None will be cast out. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Galveston by W. K. McAlpine for the year 1899. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in Galveston and a listing of taxes paid.

Receipt for taxes paid on property in Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.

Receipt for property taxes paid by W. K. McAlpine in Galveston County, Texas for the year 1898. The receipt includes the assessed value of his property and a list of the taxes paid.

Galveston National Bank check for $30.00 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The back of the check is stamped "Paid February 3, 1899 Galveston Natl. Bank"

Notes of questions asked in interrogation of participants in the court case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.

Receipt for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.

Certificate of appointment to Notary Public by Charles Allen Culberson, governor of Texas, for John Patterson Osterhout. The certificate was signed by the Secretary of State and the governor of Texas. It allowed John to work in this office in Bell County.

Envelope from Mrs. D. P. [W]arry in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania addressed to the Honorable John Patterson Osterhout in Belton, Texas.

Receipt from Otto Wettsein, "The Liberal Jeweler," for C. B. Moore of Chambersville, Texas for a watch ordered by Linnet Moore. There is a note regretting the delay in getting the watch to Linnet.

Commencement program for Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Corps of Cadets. It lists the class roll and committees.

Lists of taxable property for Charles B. Moore and Linnet Moore for 1899. He lists the acres he owns, his home, farm animals, buggies, and other property. Linnet owned land and sheep.

Remembrance card for Mary A. Carroll printed on dark cardstock with gold engraving. There is an illustration of a woman with a Bible in front of a large cross, with light streaming from clouds above. Text on the right reads, "In Loving Remembrance of Mrs. Mary A. Carroll, Died April 6, 1899. Age 33 yrs. 9 mos. 15 days." There is a poem in the lower-left corner that reads: "'Tis hard to break the tender cord/ When love has bound the heart,/ 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words:/ "We must forever part."/ Dearest loved one, we must lay thee/ In the peaceful grave's embrace,/ But thy memory will be cherished/ Till we see thy heavenly face."

Charles B. Moore's original journal entries. The first entry he talks about dotards. The next entry he talks about his failing health and his hope that he goes fast. He doesn't want to worry his wife and daughter and still wants to provide for them. He tells Joseph to not mention this to anyone and that he is open to suggestions on how to use his land after he dies. He repeats the entry on dotards twice. He then writes directly to Joseph K. Henry.

Document from Department of State about Dan Kempner displaying physical description of hum including height, forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, hair, complexion, face. It documents to provide Dan Kempner all lawful aid and protection in time of need.

Check made out to S. D. Myres for six dollars and forty cents on an S. D. Myres company check. It is signed by J. F Newman under the auspices of Thomas Trammell & Co., Bankers, Sweetwater, Texas.