Assorted texts from an 1893 Bible

Name/Title

Assorted texts from an 1893 Bible

Description

Bible itself was disposed of due to it's state of disrepair. 001- "South Street Baptist Church" purple stamp across top margin of a handout with the "Church Covent" and "Prayer". 002- A sign-up mail-in form for the Tenth Legion, divided into five sections, four of which detail the rules for the Tenth Legion. 003- Small printout of a writing by Charles H. Spurgeon, titled "Faith very Simple". The front features a color print of flower. 004- Invitation to the Gospel Services at the Christian Church, by Gilbert L. Harney. Three of the four gospels are listed on the back in handwriting. 005- Another similar printout to 003, this one also featuring a full-color print of a flower on the front page. Writing from the American Baptist Publication Society, of a work titled "Looking unto Jesus", a small booklet of two pages, both sides printed. 006- Booklet with leather texture on the front and back sides, the inside text detailing the "Pocketbook Opener" by John F. Cowan, D.D. 007- Letter to a Mrs. Millie Jamison. Inside is the Pastor's Letter to the members of the First Baptist Church of Shelbyville IND, in commemoration of New Year's Day, 1900. Pastor is signed, Louis A Gould. 008- Letter to a Mrs. Millie Jamison. Inside is a hand-written note addressed to "Young Christian", from Louis A. Gould. An invitation to a sermon that was designed specifically for "young converts". 009- Newspaper clipping of Rev. J.H. Deere of the First Baptist Church, text below seems to discuss his resignation. 010- Newspaper clipping of H.W. Kerr and J. McD. Kerr, both with an image and a description of their revival that they will hold in Shelbyville. 011- Newspaper clipping of how Mr. J. W. Collins was able to cure his baldness. 012- Newspaper clipping of a music sheet titled "Temptation Rag" by Henry Lodge.

Subject Person/Organization

First Baptist Church

Context

Pieces of information left inside an 1893 Bible, from a supposed Mrs. Millie Jamison.

Create Date

August 6, 2025

Update Date

August 8, 2025