Roanoke Baptist Union Ministers and Sermons Note
Notices from the Roanoke Baptist Union include officers and address details, with a focus on leadership, money matters, and moral exhortations. The document features names such as J. H. Hargrave and D. Blair, and discusses missions fundraising, religious instruction, and the example of generosity. It closes with a presidential endorsement citation from 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Baptist Union
Danville
E. KR. Wappill
J. H. Hargrave
Chatham
D. Blair
V. Presiden
G. W. Venable
Cairn Cascade
Thanksgiving Proclamation by the President and Bayard Speech
The proclamation sets aside a day in November for thanksgiving and prayer to God, urging suspension of ordinary business and worship. A sermon excerpt from Thomas F. Bayard, ambassador to Britain, praises English virtues and the mutual respect between nations, highlighting law, civility, and harmonious society as foundations of governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
J. Grover Cleveland
Thomas F. Bayard
Court of St. James
England
London
Susie Moore Brightens Grandma’s Day With Cheerful Duty
A small boy calls Susie Moore to visit grandma at the window. Susie explains she keeps bright for her sick papa, tired mamma, and fussy baby, saying she must stay sunny to help. Grandma affirms she has a good reason to shine and invites her to keep being the sunbeam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Moore
Grandma
Arthur
Susie
Mamma
Credit and humility in religious giving and work
A sermon excerpt critiques seeking credit for good deeds within church groups, arguing true service is led by the Spirit of God. It uses metaphors of tools and natural forces, urging believers to forward donations to the church treasury without boastful recognition. The piece notes that self-laudation contradicts gospel teachings and highlights humility as the intended outcome of faith in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Christ
Leecher
Sidney Smut
Job
God
Isaiah
Alim
Mission Treasuries
Great Commission
India
Far West
Greers
Jesus
Israel
Jesus Christ
Iatehman
London
Diamonds and Jewelry Offerings From First Hand Stock
A local seller touts a line of beauty style durability and price, claiming first hand diamonds with no middle profits. Sterling silver and plated ware from top manufactories, watches clocks and jewelry from American and European makes, all sold under a guarantee that never fails.
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Roanoke Baptist Unton
E. R. Waddill
Danville, Va
Food For
Swift
Shdner
Heaven
Satan
B. Y. Plu. A
Toronto
Rev
Z. Grenell
D. D
Grover Cleveland
W.Q Gresianm
United States of America
MR. Bayard
Lansing Burrows, D. D
Silas
G. Frank
Jeweler
K.P. Langston, D. R
J. BE. Jarck
Main ST
MY Optical Department
E. P. Langston, D.R
The
Chicago College of Ophthalmology, Otology and
Optics
W. D. Rowe
Patton Street
Court House
Alphonse Bernheim, Propr
Burton
Folowing
London Assurance Corp’n
Virginia Fire and Marine
Agricultural
W. W. Waddill
Life & Accident Insurance
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