Strnking Thought From Houston Ministers
Ministers from Houston churches discuss faith and the life of Jesus, noting belief precedes salvation and the need for personal conviction. The sermon emphasizes the Precious Blood of Christ, faith’s role, and the calling to active Christian work in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Thomas
Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Thomas
Israel
Christ
Weolog Chyler
Jesus
Heaven
Earth
Jenna Christ
God
Marisa
Lietrath
Simeon
Juan Ib
Cormie Eyds
Mebolwon
Joan vi
Tioe
First German Evangelical church dedicated in Houston
The New Evangelical Lutheran Church of Houston held a 10 o’clock dedication for the First German Evangelical Church at Texan Avenue and Caroline Street. The ceremony featured a German service in the morning and afternoon with a Houston Symphony choir, sermons by Rev. Tanner and Rev. Barker, and English evening worship. The building cost about £20,000, with extensive stained glass and elaborate interior finishes praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
German Evangelical Lutheran Clinch
Texan Avenue
Caroline Street
Fez
C. W. Deer
William Hinshberg
Houston Symphony Cir
T. Tanner
Pallas
Texas
Texas District of Evangelistic Brnod
Norta
Rice
Rice Possibilities in Texas Impress Iowa Native Observer
Thomas Louden of Fairfield Iowa writes from Houston April 28 1903 praising Texas rice opportunities. He notes favorable rainfall drainage and riverine land, predicts rising land values and strong prospects for farmers who adopt drainage ditches and modern operations, urging farmers to pursue honest work and invest locally rather than leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fairfeld
Iowa
Tribune
Thomas Louden
Kidstor
Houston
Fairfield
Nis
Nor
Meo
Braine
Thos. Londen
Deaths and Funerals in Local Notes
The death notices report Ed Cashren aged at a local infirmary with funeral from St Josephs church and burial in Catholic cemetery officiated by Father Hanfield. Another funeral for Emma Priest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Priest, held at the family residence with interment at Oliver Green cemetery conducted by Reverend Monon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EG Cashren
Tousten Tirmary
St. Joseph's Church
Father Hanfield
Emma
Peter Priest
S P. m. Fortes
Groves Black Root Liver Pills Ad advertised remedy
An old advertisement touts Groves Black Root Liver Pills with an ant based active principle to cleanse the liver. It claims relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation. The price is 9 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therata
Dick Dowling Monument Committee Selects New Chairman
The Dick Dowling monument committee met with four attendees and elected John Farth as chairman to replace the late C C Trew. Designs from Leland Hall New York Vompto Coppini San Antonio and Frank Teich San Antonio were reviewed. The group favored a granite and marble monument with bronze only if standard, deferring final action until H Charles Ott Galveston submits a plan within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine
C. Drew
Dick Dowling
D. D
Bryan Festerdey
John Farth
Dick Dowling Camp
C. C. Trew
Leland Hall Company
New York
Vompto Coppini
San Antonio
Frank ‘Eich
Tetch
H Charles Ott
Galveston
HAMFPB HOSIERY SALE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Hamfpb announces a sale of about 26 dozen ladies hose today at 9 o clock. The stock came from a maker’s excess and is described as high quality American manufacture rivaling imported hosiery. Prices reflect the favorable purchase and limited remaining stock as fall and winter lines approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sager
Onthia
Water bond proposal prompts call for civic reform
A Houston letter urges delaying a $200000 bond to fund a new city hall and water works. The writer stresses existing debt limits, warns against rushing to finance a market house and ornate offices, and favors practical, economical municipal buildings near the retail center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Roy de Crowlig Olds
Withowell
Erato
Eliy
Walla
Chie Wits
Norecdatiig Fas
Peat
Mirtiss
Jefflioo
Aight
Woleen Storers
Kates
Municipal Salling
Elts
Ain Street
Teras Avenue
Ely
Dick Dowling Camp Deliberates at Annual Reunion
The regular bi monthly Dowling camp United Gy als met at 3 p m yesterday with twenty members present. A circular letter from M vii Zande urging attention to letters read. Committee to contact Mild lide at New Orleans and inquire into John Loftus admission into the regiment. Comrades Loftus and Peschal cited. Confederate sentiments affirmed. resolutions on Amelieton veterans and Texas Cadet events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delates
United Gy Als
Dremenberg
Sapp
Cohen
M. Vii Zande
Thorag
John Loftus
Mer
Masel
Typograph Officers Elected for Six Month Term
The article lists officers elected for a six month term including President Prank Asne View and various roles. It notes an executive board member Walter Nail Whitley and committee members George, Smilah, and G. Lee. A committee will be appointed to honor the late Captain E.G. Myst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeentive Board
Walter Nail Whitley
A. W. Median
Tae
George & Smilah
G. Lee
Unclear Manuscript Snippet Reports Arrests in Drag Neb
Fragmentary report notes fifteen arrests made yesterday in Drag Neb. The text is garbled, mentioning potty offenders and general principles, with references to a renouncement and an enterprise. Overall, the fragment lacks coherent details or names.
Liver health claims and patent remedies praised in 19th century ad
A verbose testimonial list promotes liver tonics and worm remedies claiming cures for pimples repulsive complexions and digestive ills. Advertisers from Houston New York and beyond tout Batard's Solow Liver Pills Vermifuge and Herbine as liver purifiers and stomach aids.
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Houston Ministers
Henry J. Brown
Trinity Church
Judea
Greece
Hell
Ares
Jobo A. Ramey
Harvey Strest
Willie
Indio
Roy
John FE. Green
Melee Street
Methodiet Church
Ives
Walvere
Rebe Zydl
Maniy
Epictorus
Renee
Ike
Senora
Peter
Chet
Ain
Max
Anou
Robert Wilson
Liberte Eretue Baptist Church
Matthew
Matar
Mark
Lake
Barnes
Carlot
Chrismas van Oove
NEW Evangelical Lutheran Church OF Houston
C. Barker
Clholo
Enelish
Crec
Tess
Inria
Wis
Paator
W. Hickmann
St. Joseph
Prorér
Ronedierton
Blashere Yall
Collins Bros
Ed Cashren
Fst
Charles fF.arber
Sener
Ie Bey
Niet
BEB
Hte
Hamfpb
San Antonio Haa
Mit
Pragg
Dole Jy
Pan Woll
Dick Dowling En
J. Petodle
Santa Lie
Amelieton
Rodes
Howe
Hodge
Ona
TE. Bauelor
AMET
PA Rats
Texan Centon
Union
Alma
Heerdpary
W. L. Kiley
Ge York
Sciae
A. E. Kiessing
Kuwpe
Drageith
Hopston
M. A. Joltrey
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