A Sketch of the First Settlement of the Panhandle (open access)

A Sketch of the First Settlement of the Panhandle

Historical account of the history of settlement in the Texas Panhandle, including the original explorers and military actions in the area. The report goes into detail about the the different settlements and settlers who came into the area prior to 1890.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Victorious Faith: A Concrete Foundation (open access)

A Victorious Faith: A Concrete Foundation

A typewritten sermon from I John 5:4 stating that our faith overcomes the world. It is important to have a strong foundation of faith to be able to communicate what our faith is, and this sermon itemizes what that looks like. Preached in Brownwood, Texas in 1900, then again in [Anna] in 1903.
Date: May 6, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Babes in Christ (open access)

Babes in Christ

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on I Peter 2:2 concerning the needs of a new Christian for growth in the faith. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: July 15, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Life in Parables (open access)

Christian Life in Parables

A typewritten manuscript that is developed from scriptures: Psalm 78:1-8; Matthew 13:34-35 to form a sermon about Parables that illustrate the Christian life. Preached in Brownwood, Texas .
Date: October 28, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus, A Man Of Prayer (open access)

Jesus, A Man Of Prayer

A handwritten outline for a sermon on Luke 11:1. This covers the many times that Jesus used prayer. First preached in Brownwood, TX, and then [Anna] on 5/24/1903 and Bangs on 12/07/1907.
Date: April 8, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeking and Losing -- Losing and finding (open access)

Seeking and Losing -- Losing and finding

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Luke 17:33 concerning the thought of giving up our life to save it. We must live for God to do good, the world is full of sin and stumbling blocks for self gratification, so it is important for the church to keep its eye on God to bring glory to him. Preached in Brownwood, TX
Date: January 21, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gospel of the Kingdom (open access)

The Gospel of the Kingdom

A typewritten manuscript of an address, not sermon, using Matthew 24:14. A discussion of missionary work with stories of hard work, and success in spreading the gospel while helping others. This address was given first in Brownwood, Texas, and then Ana in 1902, and Cisco in 1918.
Date: August 5, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Training the Children (open access)

Training the Children

A partially handwritten and partially typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Proverbs 22:6. Advise to parents about training up a child in the way they should grow, so that they will be productive Christian people. Parents have a great responsibility to the kingdom of God. Preached in Brownwood, Texas, and later in Ana in 1904.
Date: October 21, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College] (open access)

[Business card for T. H. Gatlin, Abilene Business College]

A business card for T. H. Gatlin, of the Abilene Business College (Abilene, Texas). The card was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell.
Date: [1900, 1915]
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Washington County Taxes, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Washington County Taxes, 1899]

Receipt for taxes and late fees paid to Washington County by W. K. McAlpine. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in the county and a list of taxes and penalties paid.
Date: February 23, 1900
Creator: Schlenker, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1900] (open access)

[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1900]

Receipt for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of W. K. McAlpine.
Date: December 28, 1900
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.] (open access)

[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.]

Galveston National Bank check made out to W. J. Hughes & Co. for $33.90 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by W. J. Hughes & Co.
Date: April 12, 1900
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to W. K. McAlpine] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to W. K. McAlpine]

Envelope addressed to W. K. McAlpine and stamped with one stamp reading, "Registered Apr 20 1900 Uniontown, Ala." and the other stamp reading, "Registered Apr 25 1900 Galveston, Texas." There is a note written on the envelope, "Gouldman heirs receipt."
Date: April 20, 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipts and Disbursements Statements for Harris Family Members (open access)

[Receipts and Disbursements Statements for Harris Family Members

Statements of receipts and disbursements for the year 1900 for Marvin and Joe Harris, Ruth Harris, Everett Harris, and Mrs. Hardy.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt for Pope & Legett] (open access)

[Tax Receipt for Pope & Legett]

Tax receipt acknowledging Pope & Legett's payment of their State and County taxes for year 1900 on personal property and real estate.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt for K.K. Legett] (open access)

[Tax Receipt for K.K. Legett]

Tax receipt acknowledging K.K. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1900 on personal property and real estate.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conscience (open access)

Conscience

A typewritten manuscript that was expanded into a newspaper article in the Brownwood Bulletin Newspaper. The text used was Acts 23:1, and it was developed to define "Conscience", its value, and use.
Date: January 4, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drawing Sin as a Load (open access)

Drawing Sin as a Load

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on Isaiah 5:18. Our sin/vanity is like the strands of the rope that gains strength and pulls us down into the pit of a sinful life. Preached in Brownwood, TX.
Date: November 4, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Light of Men (open access)

The Light of Men

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 1:4 looking at the many ways Jesus brings light into our lives. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 18, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Free Salvation (open access)

Free Salvation

A handwritten outline for a sermon on James 4:8 concerning the free gift of salvation. First preached in Brownwood, Texas and again in Ana on 12/18/1904.
Date: October 28, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Temptations of Jesus (open access)

Temptations of Jesus

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Hebrews 4:14. This reminds us that Jesus faced all temptations, and remained pure. He has faced temptation, so he understands us when we face temptation. We must study the Bible, be obedient, the devil is the author of lies, and we have a sympathizing High Priest.
Date: January 28, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beloved Disciple (open access)

The Beloved Disciple

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 21:7 speaking of the attributes of John, the disciple. John was a man of spiritual insight, modesty, courage, intellect, and loving heart. John the beloved. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 11, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Salvation: Working In and Out (open access)

Salvation: Working In and Out

A typewritten manuscript based on Philippians 2:12-13 about working out our salvation with fear and trembling as God works in us. It seems that the first two pages are missing, which must have spoken about God working in us. The remaining pages refer to Salvation Worked Out. We must work in cooperation with God (repentance), and others (service). Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: August 26, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacob, Jabbok - Israel, Peniel (open access)

Jacob, Jabbok - Israel, Peniel

A handwritten outline for a sermon using the text of Genesis 32: 22, 28, 30. This relates our battle with the flesh with Jacob's battle, and the victory that can be won. Preached in Brownwood, TX
Date: December 16, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History