Presbyterians Grant Pastor July Vacation
The Presbyterian church in Brenham grants its pastor a July vacation. Rev. E. B. Wright, D. D. of Austin will occupy the first Sabbath pulpit and preach in the afternoon at the school-house near Dr. Curry's.
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1879
Page
3
The Presbyterian church in Brenham grants its pastor a July vacation. Rev. E. B. Wright, D. D. of Austin will occupy the first Sabbath pulpit and preach in the afternoon at the school-house near Dr. Curry's.
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