Burial of John B. Denton

Group of individuals on the Denton Square for the burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pallbearers are E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, John W. Gober, J.H. Hawkins, and W. C. Wright. The Minnis and Curtis Drugstore can be seen in the southeast corner of the square. The Exchange National Bank can be seen in the background. This photo was given to the Library by Bess Minnis McFadden, according to a Denton Record-Chronicle article from July 2, 1967.
Date: November 21, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[John B. Denton Funeral Notice] (open access)

[John B. Denton Funeral Notice]

Funeral notice for John B. Denton, who was killed by Indians on May 22, 1841. The interment was held at the Denton Courthouse on November 21, 1901. According to an article in the Denton Record-Chronicle, "the custom was to place such notices in all public places to invite people to the funeral. This notice was given to the Denton Public Library by Mrs. R.M. Mitchell and was included in one of three scrapbooks that she made for the library."
Date: November 21, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Woman's Shakespeare Club program from 1913] (open access)

[Woman's Shakespeare Club program from 1913]

The Woman's Shakespeare Club program for February 21, 1913 displays the scheduled speeches about the genesis, evolution, and use of moving pictures.
Date: 1913-02-21?
Creator: Woman's Shakespeare Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial of Samuel Porter Allison's funeral (open access)

Memorial of Samuel Porter Allison's funeral

This memorial of Samuel Porter Allison, whom died on April 21st, 1898, includes information regarding his funeral services.
Date: April 21, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Owens, January 21, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Owens, January 21, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Owens of Smithville, on January 21, 1946, settling a debt for Moten's late mother.
Date: January 21, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History