Benevolence at the Judgment Bar (open access)

Benevolence at the Judgment Bar

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.
Date: December 24, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Purposes and Plans of Jehovah (open access)

The Purposes and Plans of Jehovah

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon about God's purpose and plan for good using Isaiah 46:11. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Law of the Lord (open access)

The Law of the Lord

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.
Date: February 19, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fourth Beatitude (open access)

The Fourth Beatitude

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
Date: May 7, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sabbath (open access)

The Sabbath

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.
Date: December 31, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Predestination and Free Grace (open access)

Predestination and Free Grace

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.
Date: September 24, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899]

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.
Date: November 27, 1899
Creator: Collins, Ira E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1899]

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.
Date: November 15, 1899
Creator: Walsh, D. H. & Finley, R. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for State and County Taxes, 1898] (open access)

[Receipt for State and County Taxes, 1898]

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.
Date: January 14, 1899
Creator: Stilton, Ernest L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check From W. K. McAlpine, February 3, 1899] (open access)

[Check From W. K. McAlpine, February 3, 1899]

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"
Date: February 3, 1899
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mary E. Sayles vs G. R. Pierce, et al.: Court Log Notes] (open access)

[Mary E. Sayles vs G. R. Pierce, et al.: Court Log Notes]

Notes of questions asked in interrogation of participants in the court case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.
Date: 1899~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1899] (open access)

[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1899]

Receipt for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.
Date: December 6, 1899
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate of Annie Maude Aycock] (open access)

[Birth Certificate of Annie Maude Aycock]

Birth certificate of Annie Maude Aycock, containing information about her birth and her parents.
Date: June 4, 1899
Creator: Texas State Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate of Annie Maude Aycock] (open access)

[Birth Certificate of Annie Maude Aycock]

Birth certificate of Annie Maude Aycock, containing information about her birth and her parents.
Date: June 4, 1899
Creator: Texas State Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boaz and Jachin (open access)

Boaz and Jachin

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on I Kings 7:21, and speaking about being strong in the Lord. First preached in Brownwood, Texas in 1899. Then later preached in [Anna] 1903, in Bangs in 1907, and Rochelle in 1908.
Date: March 5, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Wild Man Captured (open access)

A Wild Man Captured

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon about the influence of the devil, Christ's power, and the value of a human soul. Scripture was Mark 5: 1-20 This was preached in Brownwood, Texas in 1899, and again in [Anna] in 1903.
Date: October 15, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Third Beatitude (open access)

The Third Beatitude

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Matthew 5:5 in which "the meek" and "meekness" are defined. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas
Date: May 7, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mutual Burden Bearing (open access)

Mutual Burden Bearing

A sermon manuscript that was partially typed and completed in handwriting on the back of letterhead showing that A.E. Baten as pastor of First Baptist Church and Corresponding Secretary of Pecan Valley Association of Brownwood, Texas. Using Galatians 6:2 the listeners are encouraged to support each other in their spiritual life, and restore each other in times of need. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas
Date: December 17, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's the Object of the Meeting? (open access)

What's the Object of the Meeting?

A handwritten sermon using the text of Acts 10:29, 33 to encourage thinking about the purpose of the church, and is the local church accomplishing that. Presented in Brownwood, Texas
Date: June 8, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History