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Woman's Shakespeare Club Programme
The program for the Woman's Shakespeare Club meeting on December 27, 1900 contains words of welcome from Mrs. W. A. Ponder, vocal solos, readings, papers, and instrumentals.
John Dunn
John Dunn standing next to a cabin made out of wood in a field.
In Loving Rememberance of Mrs. Jessamine Blount
A short poem commemorates the life of Jessamine Blount who died on June 28, 1900 at the age of 49. Dr. J. P. Blount, first president of a Denton bank, survived his wife.
[Plat Drawing]
Plat blueprint showing a river, ditches, and various orchards with boundary lines. Scale is 1:1200.
Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School
Program for the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School at Wright's Opera House on Friday, May 18, 1900 contains an order of services, and a list of the Board of Trustees.
[Affidavit for Garnishment after Judgement]
Affidavit includes blanks for the prosecutor and defendant of the trial, the date of the trial, and the stipulations of the judgment.
Burial of John B. Denton
Burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pall bearers were John W. Gober, E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, J. H. Hawkins, W. C. Wright. Rev. J. T. Denton, one of John B. Denton's sons, was in charge of the services. Son John B. Denton, Jr. and grandson Wiliam Baker were also present.
The Cottage Hotel
Exterior view of the Cottage Hotel on South Locust Street
Denton County Courthouse
Exterior view of the Denton County Courthouse. Five unidentified individuals are standing outside of the courthouse. It was built in 1876 at a cost of $40,000 and was condemned in 1894.
[Denton County Officers and Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Button, Sr.]
Photograph of George and Sarah Button of Little Elm, Texas. Mr. Button was Justice of Peace and owner of a harness, saddle, and shoe repair business in Little Elm. A list of some Denton County officers from 1848-1955 is also included.
Etta Jones
Portrait of Etta Jones wearing a cape with a fur collar and black hat. She appears to be in a snow storm. The writing on the back reads, "Miss Etta Jones to Hallie." Hallie Thurman was friend who lived in Denton and both women worked and were unmarried. We believe this photo to have been taken around 1900 based upon her clothing, but not after 1909, as she was married in October and became Mrs. Etta Scott. She taught first grade and later high school. Originally, Sarah Etta Jones, she was born in January of 1867 in Pennsylvania.
Four Unidentified Men
Portrait of four unidentified men. Two of the men are young; two are white or gray haired. Written on back, "Who are these men?-McClendon"
Gentry Thompson and Dog in Automobile
Gentry Thompson sits in an automobile in a dark suit and hat and looks towards the camera. A white dog is sitting in the car in front of him. Newspaper caption reads: First Auto Here - Gentry Thompson, ginner who fancied diamonds, cars and a pet bull dog, is shown here in his auto, the first in Denton. Note the tillertype steering mechanism. His constant companion, the bull dog, went along for the ride in the dawning machine age.
Hallie Thurman
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Hallie Thurman in a high-necked dress taken before 1900. Hallie Maud Thurman was born on April 18, 1881 in Limestone, Texas to Jim Thurman and Elizabeth "Betty" Garrison. Following the death of her mother, she moved to Denton to live with her mother's sister, Marga LeRett Page. They resided, along with her uncle, at 402 Pearl Street. She worked as a telephone operator, first for Northern Texas Telephone Company, and then later for Bell Telephone Co. She died on December 5, 1962 in Denton.
John W. Gober
John Wesley Gober standing center-frame in front of a brick house. He is wearing a dark suit with vest and matching hat. There is a brick cellar to the right and trees are visible in the background. Information found on the back of the photograph: "John W. Gober was born in Marietta, Ga., March 14, 1826. Married Miss Mary Ann Comp, November 20, 1846. Moved to Fannin County, Texas 1851 - moved to Denton County 1853. Settled on Clear Creek near Bolivar. He served 4 years in the Confederate Army. He died Feb. 23, 1905 and was buried with Masonic honors in IOOF Cemetery. Joined Co. H, Eighteenth Regiment, a partisan Rangers."
Nettie Williams Edwards
Full-length portrait of Nettie Williams Edwards in a long sleeved, high necked dress with lace on the bodice.
North Texas State University Old Normal Building Copy Negative
Exterior view of the North Texas State University Old Normal Building. The Old Normal Building was built in 1891 and razed by lightning in 1907. The negative is a copy negative of a print tacked to a wall and then photographed.
The Pine Knot Club / Pine Not Club
Group picture of the Pine Knot Club taken in front of Tom Young's Drug Store in Lewisville, Texas. Top Row, left to right: Bill Smith, Mr. Harwell, [unknown], Mr. Lord; Middle row, left to right: John Fox, [unknown] Warren Durbin, [unknown], Mr. Dorsey, Milt Claytor, Mr. Payne, Mr. McAnally, [unknown], "Squire" Terry; Bottom row, left to right: John Shipp, Cush Williams, George Mayfield, Bill Crawford, Mr. Clayborne, Captain Sam Lusk, Tom Young, "Grandpa" Carlisle. The club had its headquarters inside the drug store which they also turned into an impromptu museum and held items from all members which came from all over the country. The name of the club was actually the Pine Not Club which went with one of their mottoes, 'Be of good cheer'.
[Portrait of Lloyd O'dell]
Portrait of Lloyd O'dell as a baby, sitting in a wicker chair. A handwritten note on the back of the photo offers more details on him: "Son of Dr. and Mrs. O'dell. The latter was a sister of Mrs. Nichols, living, at past 90, on Carroll St., Denton, Texas. Lloyd O'dell died in Ark. some years ago and was buried in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Denton."
[Portrait of Lorene Estelle Prater]
Portrait of Lorene Estelle Prater as a baby, wearing a white lace dress and sitting in an ornate chair. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that she is the daughter of Dudley Green Prater. She was born January 13, 1900, in Garden Valley, Texas. Her mother was Eudora "Dora" Elliott.
[Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil W. Shepherd]
Portrait of Virgil W. Shepherd, wearing a tuxedo and holding a bowler hat, and his wife, Maggie L. Shepherd, wearing a dress and a feathered hat.
[Portrait of Unidentified Boy Feeding a Pony]
Unidentified boy wearing knickers is feeding a white pony. A picket fence and trees are in the background. Written on back "Billy and Sugar"
[Report Card: Annie Parks, 1899-1900]
Report card documenting Annie Parks classes and grades during the session of 1899-1900. The report card contains a list of school board members, as well as the signatures of Annie's guardian and her teacher, Hattie Donnell.
Unidentified Children in Costumes
Group of unidentified children in costumes.
Unidentified Group in Front of a Store
Unidentified group of three men and three women in front of a store. The sign in front of the group reads "C. A. Williams." A sign to the right reads "S. P. Allison Hardware.'
Unidentified Group Portrait
Group portrait of a man, woman, and four children, all unidentified.
Unidentified Man in Formal Clothing
Studio portrait of an unidentified man in black tuxedo with white shirt and bow tie.
Unidentified People
Unidentified group of people on what appears to be a college campus.
[Wright Opera House and Parlin and Orendorff Co.]
Building on the corner of the Denton Square which includes the Wright Opera House and Parlin and Orendorff Company. A horse-drawn wagon and several unidentified men are pictured
Young Man and Woman in Early Model Car
Young man and woman in snapshot with early model car.
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