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[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 23, 1899]
Letter from Charles Moore to Mary Moore in which he lets her know the details of the weather; updates her on the activities of friends and family; and gives news of the farm. He writes about his and Linnet's health. He also updates Mary on the health of friends. He describes the preparations for Christmas.
Date:
December 25, 1899
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 23, 1899]
Letter from Charles Moore to Linnet Moore in which he says that he has left it up to the jeweler to pick out the best $25.00 watch for her. He updates her on the activities of family and friends. He also tells a story about a baby who was killed at the time of a train wreck.
Date:
January 23, 1899
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from George Stewart to John Stewart, April 30, 1899]
This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by George Stewart and is addressed to John Stewart. In this postcard, Stewart discusses the goings-on in Johnson County in Texas. The news includes: updates on his and the family's well-being, a discussion about the planting of cottonseed, details about the grasshoppers eating all the wheat and mostly all of the corn, a message to Bill Evans about renting land, and updates about correspondences received. He closes the letter by noting that should John write soon with all the news.
Date:
April 30, 1899
Creator:
Stewart, George
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, news about the Jones family moving to Oklahoma, and a discussion about traveling out of Burnet. He closes the letter by noting that he is the same Jim Cook as Linnet has known,the same person she hoped he would be, and signs the letter a true friend.
Date:
April 29, 1899
Creator:
Cook, J. G., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 24-26, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter , Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about sewing, a dialogue about attending church with friends and details about the attending couples, and updates about club meetings. She closes the letter and sends her love to Linnet. In Lula's next letter, written on Tuesday night April 25, 1899, she details that she hope Linnet is doing well. She notes she finished working on her wrapper and read Linnet's most recent letter. She closes the Tuesday's letter and continue to write on the same page, beginning a letter on Wednesday April 26, 1899. She informs Linnet of the happening since she last wrote and notes she has written a letter to Mr. Taylor. She mentions the situation about Jim's letter and assures Linnet she had not part in the letter. She states that she wishes she could see Linnet and talk about the situation. She continues the letter by noting community deaths and news.
Date:
1899-04-24/1899-04-26
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Chambersville, TX. The news includes: a confirmation of receiving a note from Linnet written by Mary Ann, a discussion about her trips to Georgetown and Austin, details about her visit to Austin, an update on her eyes and the treatment she received from an oculist, news from her community when she got home from Austin, and a discussion about the camping trip she and her friends will go on to the river. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes Linnet will write as soon as she can and sends her best regards to the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
June 18, 1899
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs, February 16, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by J. J. Crawford and is addressed to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs. In this letter, Crawford informs Moore and Biggs about the goings-on in Nashville, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt on Moore's letters, a discussion concerning the reasons why he hasn't written Moore in some time, details on the bitter winter weather and how important it is to have a fire in this weather, a dialogue about Moore's trip to Colorado and how Crawford learned much from the letters Moore sent to him,a brief message to Biggs about Tennessee and how he has not been outside of Nashville to see their "old time folks," news about Crawford's family and the winter activities of the children, a message from Anna to the Moore family, and a few messages sent by Crawford to people he knows who reside in Texas. He closes the letter by noting that he hopes Moore, Biggs, and their families are not home bound due to the bad winter weather, detailing that soon the blue birds will sing. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
February 16, 1899
Creator:
Crawford, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore, January 4, 1899]
Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore in which she talks about the weather, Christmas preparations, visits to friends. Mary says she has a new range and prepared a coconut cake with it. Mary writes about the Christmas parties. She also says there was a rail road accident between McKinney and Castfork Bridge. She said that roughly 30 passengers were injured and two had died.
Date:
January 4, 1899
Creator:
Moore, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore and Mary Moore to Linnet Moore, January 24, 1899]
Letter from Charles B. Moore to his daughter Linnet expressing concern about her health. He also says that he plans to send her $50.00. Mr. Moore tells her about the progress on his fence. He announces that Sam Thornhill has died. He says the Willy Jones says "the soldiers were all taken to Austin to the inauguration." Both Charles and Mary Moore gave details about family and friends that they have seen or heard from. Charles Moore says that he has stopped drinking coffee and has returned to "good old healthy butter milk."
Date:
January 25, 1899
Creator:
Moore, Charles B. & Moore, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. T. Appling to Sally Thornhill, May 8, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by S. T. Appling to Sally Thornhill. In this letter, Appling discusses the current news in her community. She details the goings-on and well-being of family members. She notes to Sally that she has rheumatism in her hands, making it difficult to write. Appling states that the garden is all planted and details which crops are successful or failing at present. She mentions that Henry is currently shearing sheep, updates Sally on community news and family health, and mentions they do not have much fruit this season. She closes the letter by stating that the family should write to them as soon as they are able.
Date:
May 8, 1899
Creator:
Appling, S. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 28, 1899]
Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore about his activities since Christmas. He says that Bill Bounds made a trip to Texas, but was not met at the stations by friends. He states that Lila Franklin telephoned Bill Bounds to invite him to have Christmas with her family. Mr. Moore relates the details of the murder of one of the Combs brothers. His brother is in jail as he is believe to be the murderer. Tommie Horn came to stay with Mr. Moore while Linnet went out to a party. He wants Mary to ask Will if there is a connection between phosphate and the old dye stone Will's father used as a building material.
Date:
December 28, 1899
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, July 18,1899]
Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which she said that she has had her eyes examined in Austin and needed new glasses. Lula updates Linnet on the costume party she attended, as well as the friends and family who have taken trips. Her glasses have helped so much that she wants to start on her embroidery.
Date:
July 18, 1899
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 10, 1899]
Letter from Charles Moore to his daughter Linnet in which he give advice on returning a watch that is not working. He then advises Linnet on money and lets her know that she is welcome to request more if she needs it. Mr. Moore then writes about the rainy weather and states that all his water tanks are "beautifully supplied." He also updates her on the health of friends and neighbors and notes those that have died. He gives his opinion on educating African Americans. Otto Wettstein's ("The Liberal Jeweler")receipt of December 26, 1898 is included with the letter. It states that the $25.00 solid gold watch will be sent to Linnet.
Date:
January 10, 1899
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alta Bryan to Linnet Moore, January 29, 1899]
Letter from Alta Bryan to Linnet Moore in which she discusses going to school. She says that the teacher separated all the girls that were sitting with their friends and had them sit with their sisters. Alta updates Linnet on the health and activities of the friends they have in common. She says who is getting married, who is courting, and who has broken up.
Date:
January 29, 1899
Creator:
Bryan, Alta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 15-18, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet. In this letter, Lula details for Linnet the goings-on in Burnet, Texas. She discusses rainy weather they have been having, memories about Cuckle Burr Hill, updates about friends and their plans, sad news about a friend's death, and a dialogue about going riding with Flora. She details the prayer meeting they attended and how she accepted Jim's invitation to walk her home. She tells Linnet about her trip to Aunt Mat's and that is planning on visiting Linnet and staying for some time. She hopes that the two of them can go to Colorado together. Lula begins another letter the next night, Sunday April 16, 1899. In this letter, Lula continues to update Linnet on the goings-on in Burnet since Linnet's departure. She details what she did on that Sunday and also mentions past happenings with her family. She notes that she has made alterations to her sailor shirt, plans to go to Georgetown for Commencement,needs to make a cake for the Baptist supper, and discusses a conversation she and Jim had about Linnet. The remaining pages of the …
Date:
{1899-04-15..1899-04-16,1899-04-18}
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Anna Boyd to Charles B. Moore, April 27, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Anna Boyd and is addressed to Charles B. Moore. She informs Moore about the reasons for the family's delay in continuing correspondence with the Moore family since their visit to Colorado. In this letter, Boyd discusses the weather's affect on their crops for this spring. She details the failures they had last season due to grasshoppers and hopes that this season would be better than the last. She notes that they did not have much success with fruit, though the gooseberry harvest looks promising. She mentions to Moore what the family plans to sow this season and tells him that they are all well at present. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
April 27, 1899
Creator:
Boyd, Anna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Announcement of Commencement for Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, June 13, 1899]
Commencement program for Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Corps of Cadets. It lists the class roll and committees.
Date:
June 13, 1899
Creator:
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 28 - May 4, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. The letters are dated April 28, 1899 and May 1, 1899. In these first two letters, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about her wrapper and hat, a dialogue about going riding with the White's and Lorena, and details about going to visit the Taylor family. She closes the letter by stating that she needs to read her lesson for the Club meeting and will tell her the remainder of the news soon. In Lula's next letter, dated May 3, 1899, she continues to detail the goings-on in her life and in the community. She discusses their trip to the Taylor's and notes their return trip was pleasant, notes that she stayed with Mrs. White that night because she was sick, and mentions the sewing projects she is working on at present. She closes the letter by stating that she has not yet received a letter from Linnet and hope she is not ill. Lula sends lots of love to Linnet and wishes her sweet dreams. She begins another letter …
Date:
{1899-04-28,1899-05-01,1899-05-03,1899-05-04}
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to the Moore family, May 23-24, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Sally Thornhill and is addressed to the Moore family. In this letter, Sally informs the Moore family of the goings-on in White Hill, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Moore's correspondences, general updates on the family's well-being at present, a discussion about the vegetable garden and the fruit that is currently available for harvest, news about the crops, a dialogue about measles, a discussion about family's travels and who is in town at present, updates on correspondences received, and general community news. She begins a letter to Mary on the third page of this letter. In Mary's letter, Thornhill discusses her health, notes that the family has received word from Birdie McGee, details her happiness for seeing things grow again,and mentions the condition of her flowers. She mentions that she has finished soap making and tells Mary Ann about the obituaries of kin. An aside at the top of this page notes that she is sad to hear about Laura and Jack's health and gives details about Jack's family who reside in Tennessee. She closes the letter to Mary and begins another …
Date:
May 23, 1899
Creator:
Thornhill, Sally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 20-23, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. The letter begins on Monday night February 20, 1899 and continue until Lula's last letter which was written on Thursday night February 23, 1899. She also has written a brief letter on Friday before she has mailed the letter. In this letter, Lula details for Linnet the goings-on in Burnet, Texas. Lula expresses her sincere longing for Linnet who has left home to go on a trip to Colorado with her father, Charles B. Moore. She updates Linnet on the latest news which includes daily events, friends who are planning trips,details about her own trip to Llano, a dialogue about a green waist she is making, and a discussion about possibly accompanying Aunt Mattie to Colorado to meet Linnet. She notes that she understands why Linnet was so ill with headaches and pains because she has slept on Linnet's side of the bed when the latest "norther" passed through Burnet and the draft made it impossible to sleep comfortably. She mentioned that she had to build the first fire since Linnet's departure. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
1899-02-20/1899-02-23
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Goliad Guard. (Goliad, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 18, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Goliad, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 18, 1899
Creator:
Appleby, A. W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Beeville Bee. (Beeville, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Beeville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 24, 1899
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Beeville Bee. (Beeville, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, March 3, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Beeville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 3, 1899
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Beeville Bee. (Beeville, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1899
Weekly newspaper from Beeville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 10, 1899
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History