[1899 North Texas Normal College Graduating class]

Photograph of the 1899 North Texas Normal College Graduating class. The men can be seen wearing black suits, white shirts, and ties. Some of the men have flowers on their lapels. The woman can be seen wearing white dresses.
Date: 1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Class of 1899, June, North Texas State Normal College]

Photograph of the class of June 1899 of the North Texas State Normal College with President and Mrs. Menter Bradley Terrill, and Mathematics Professor and NTSNC Treasurer Jessie A. Sanders. The photograph shows four young men seated in the front row, three young women and the Terrills seated in the second row, and five young men standing in the back row. Photographic images mounted on embossed card mount. Affixed to upper margin of mount is typed caption: "Class of 1899. Top Row: (1) Billy Mayes (2) J.A. Sanders (3) Overton Parr (4) Omer Nicholson (5) John Potter. Middle Row: (6) Henrietta Austin (7) M.B. Terrill (8) Mrs. M.B. Terrill (9) Ida Cook (Mrs. Wolfsohn) (10) Sue Allison (Mrs. Christal) Bottom Row: (11) Sempy Horn (12) Joel McCook (13) Ed Horn (14) Newton Jarrell" Penciled notation on front of mount: "N.T. Normal College". Embossed along right edge of mount is photographer's information and monogram: "Williams W Denton, Tex." Reverse of mount has various penciled notations, including: "Miss Str[illegible] Justin PO 5.W. Slidell - 382 Greenwood"; "Mr. J. D. Hall"; "[illegible]sola Morgan"; "3 / 31/31"; "Make full 14 x 17 to the Edge"; "Class of '99"; "Class 1899"; "Y872"; and "SC St.257".
Date: June 1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1903] (open access)

[Criminal Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1903]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing criminal docket information for the county court. Recorded information includes the names of parties involved, attorneys, offenses, date of filing, names of witnesses, and orders of the court.
Date: 1899/1903
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1904] (open access)

[Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1899-1904]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing criminal records from the county court. The entries include information on the criminals convicted, their charges, and fines.
Date: 1899/1904
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Anna Boyd to Charles B. Moore, April 27, 1899] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, September 24, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, September 24, 1899]

Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore in which he says he enjoyed the Sunday he spent at her home. He wished he had received an answer to his previous letter. Then he announces that he will be near her on a business trip and would like to see her again.
Date: September 24, 1899
Creator: Ledbetter, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore, December 20, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore, December 20, 1899]

Letter from C. B. Moore. The letter has been too badly damaged to discern what is being mentioned.
Date: December 20, 1899
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 10, 1899] (open access)

[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 Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 23, 1899] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 22, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 22, 1899]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore in which he tells her about the weather; Linnet's cooking; and how wood was brought up to his house. He relates his and Linnet's activities and some news of friends and family.
Date: December 22, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 28, 1899] (open access)

[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 F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899]

He mentions that he doesn't have to study and so will write Linnet some lines. He comments on how Minnie and Miss Dalton are doing. He went to Marble Falls when they had a holiday. He also mentions that J. looked sick after she left. He got moved around in school and he hasn't been to see Minnie since Linnet left. He is looking at her debate and is very proud of himself. He asks her about driving, Delaware and her time in Burnet. He was sad when she left and asks if she would return. He also asks that she write him a long letter soon.
Date: February 28, 1899
Creator: Dougherty, F. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899] (open access)

[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
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs, February 16, 1899] (open access)

[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 James Cook to Linnet Moore, March 23, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from James Cook to Linnet Moore, March 23, 1899]

He says that he has just returned from Lampasas. He would like to call, he will let her know more later.
Date: March 23, 1899
Creator: Cook, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 6, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 6, 1899]

He was happy to receive her letter and had started to respond earlier, but was interrupted. He thinks the letter must have been delayed and that is why it took so long to get. He asks if she has felt time drag on like it has for him. He asks her what she thinks of their circumstances. He says that he has fallen in love with her and he will try to be worthy of her love. He talks about Miss Flora and her "Jim." He heard that she wants to go to Austin in June and he will make plans to be there also. He has been asked to help out in a baseball game. He asks about a letter sent to her by Jett. He asks her to call him Jim instead of Mr. Cook. He heard that Mrs. Brownlee tried to commit suicide. He asks about Linnet's Nashville trip. He received a letter from Carter. He can't wait to receive another letter from her and he asks that she write back soon.
Date: March 6, 1899
Creator: Cook, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 21, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Cook Jr. to Linnet Moore, March 21, 1899]

He had wondered why she had not written to him. Again she did not receive his letter and he did not receive her letter. He did not want her to feel that he was neglecting her or for her to question his feelings. His last letter was sixteen pages, he has so much to tell her, but he will wait until he hears from her to write it. He mentions his baseball game, but will wait to write the details. He hopes to hear from her and that she receives both of his letters. He mentions that he saw Lula and asked her to send his regards.
Date: March 21, 1899
Creator: Cook, Jim .
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 28 - May 4, 1899] (open access)

[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 Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899] (open access)

[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 Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899]

She is happy that they write each other everyday. She talks about what happened after dinner. Minnie had an old friend from school visit. She talked about her to her family and they are all happy to hear about Linnet's welfare. She always think of her. She saw Jim who acted like he hadn't heard from Linnet. Lorena saw Jett who also hadn't heard from Linnet. She talks about teaching and hearing a sermon. She received a letter from Melvin and Carter. She plans to see her in June. She talks about what she did Monday and the reason why she was unable to write Monday night. She had a weird dream Sunday night. She talks about the weather and hopes it will rain. She washed some clothes and did some reading. She went with Minnie to look at Mr. Darbis' flowers. Minnie received a letter from Linnet's father. She received a letter from Mr. Taylor who sent only Linnet love. She calls Linnet her adopted daughter and asks about the boys Linnet met. She heard about a letter from Linnet to Jim Cook. She sent a letter to Carter that she would not be going to Austin and that …
Date: March 12, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, November 4, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, November 4, 1899]

Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which she expresses how much she misses Linnet. She says that Leta Fowler is to be married. She also writes about the new clothes she has had made or altered for he winter wardrobe. She also writes about Jim Cooke. The Floral Society has plans to put up an exhibit.
Date: November 4, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore, January 4, 1899] (open access)

[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 S. H. Thornhill to Linnet Moore, June 6, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from S. H. Thornhill to Linnet Moore, June 6, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by S. H. Thornhill to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Thornhill discusses establishing a line of communication with Linnet through correspondences. He states that he had hoped to hear from Linnet after she left Waxahachie, but understands that her studies took priority of writing letter. Now that school is out, he mentions, it is about time she write him a few lines. He details that all the family is well, urges Linnet to visit again, and notes that he accompanies Frank to visit his girl, Miss Lottie, and is courting her sister who he describes is the prettier of the two. He informs her of the weather at present for the summer season, closes the letter by noting that he will write a better letter next time,and sends love to all his kin. He hand writes an aside on top which notes that he will be unable to visit her due to his employment and the approaching cotton harvest. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: June 6, 1899
Creator: Thornhill, S. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to the Moore family, May 23-24, 1899] (open access)

[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