Bill Turner Escapes From Jail After Burglary Conviction
Bill Turner, jailed on a five year sentence for a burglary at J N Spies home north of the city, escaped about 3 AM by cutting a hole in the cell roof. He climbed to the porch and jumped to the ground then possibly boarded a freight eastbound. Officers believe he used a razor to cut the ceiling. he had not been kept in a cell due to stomach trouble. Authorities are on alert for his recapture.
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Bill Turner
J. N. Spies
Huntsville
East
Turner
New 6rea collage offered near postoffice
Local ad promotes a modern six area collage priced cheap as dirt near the postoffice with a brief invitation to visit soon.
Jernigan and Eines Visit Bonham Praises Texas Town
L. M. Jernigan and CB. Eines of Wichita allied with a road supply firm toured Bonham today. Jernigan, a former deputy sheriff known by many in Kanna county, praised Bonham as the best town in Texas excluding Witchite Roads and lauded local improvements.
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L. M. Jernigan
CB. Eines
Wichita Ally
Mr. Jernigan
Kanna County
Bonham
Texas
Witchite Rads
20 LBS Cracked Rice Offered For One Dollar At Local Market
Taylor and Thompson announce 20 pounds of cracked rice for one dollar during a visit by Ben Meade, a prominent citizen of the Leonard community, who was in town on business matters.
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Taylor & Thompson
Ben Meade
Leonard
The Fairy Tale Staging Delights Old and Young Audiences
A three reel Powers feature offers a gorgeous interpretation of a Girim fairy tale. The production arouses tender childhood memories for older audiences and charms children with its beautifully staged scenes.
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Girim
Baseball Notes Preview for Tomorrow's Park Game
The article previews opening day at the new ball park with manager Leslie trimming the roster. Players Mathews Nevitt Baker Duprey and Shire are released, Mathews likely to Ardmore and Nevitt to Wichita Falls. Bert Corzine remains the lone left-hander on the staff as tomorrow's big game draws Texarkana fans and a new mayor will throw the first pitch.
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Leslie
Mathews
Nevitt
Baker
Duprey
Shire
Ardmore
Wichita Falls
Pew Park
Ternoon
Corbett Bridges Shows Slight Improvement After Surgery
Corbett Bridges, operated on at Allen Hospital several days ago, remains in serious condition but is thought to be slightly improved today.
Mrs McCune Eld. Schoonover Passes Away
Mrs. Mo AL McCune died at her son Woodrowe’s home twelve miles southeast of the city after a six month illness. Funeral services were held at Shiloh cemetery at 3 o clock this afternoon conducted by Elder Tom Walker Schoonover. She was grandmother of Dr Hunter’s family and leaves five children, two living. Her death follows a prior marriage to RK McCune and later union with Roscoe McCune. She joined the Christian chapel in early womanhood and was highly regarded by local settlers.
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Mo AL McCune
Wedewe
Bilo O
Shiloh
el Tom Walker
McCune Waghorn
Washington County
Arkin
Public Service Car This Evening At Hancock Nevill Co
Notice urges readers to arrange transport and mentions rooms and board for couples and individuals. It notes a game tomorrow and directs readers to act accordingly with informal references to local people and places.
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Hancock Nevill Co’s
Albert Crittenden
Bonham Photo Shoot Tomorrow at Square Corner
Tomorrow at 1:30 PM a group photo will be taken at the southwest corner of the square in Bonham. All residents are invited to participate in the community portrait.
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Bonham
Lost $60 Twenty Dollar Bills Within Last Week
A note reports a missing cash amounting to sixty dollars in three uncirculated twenty dollar bills. The loss occurred within the past week and is attributed to unknown circumstances involving WoL Barrett.
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Wol Barrett
Straw Hats in Various Blocks and Grades
An advertisement from Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Co. promotes straw hats available in multiple blocks and grades to fit individual needs with prices from 75 cents to 5 dollars.
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Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Co
Marriage license issued for Due Rowhind and Due Pittio
A marriage license has been granted to Due Rowhind and Due Pittio. The document names the couple and records their intent to wed.
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Due Rowhind
Due Pittio
Baseball Minstrel Roguemore Hosts Meeting at Firemen's Club
Roguemore will appear tomorrow night at the Firemen's club rooms inviting all with stage dreams to attend. The event aims to gather performers as part of a Thursday night show planned for April 34 at Lusk, with opening act Teague eager to meet attendees.
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Roguemore
Teague
Firemen’s Club
Lusk
Current Literature and Drama Highlights From April Issue
The April overview features a Charlemagne study by Jacsson Charlemagne and his Loy, a religious drama critique by Mrs Geo Stephenson, and a paper on the evolution of religious drama. It includes sections on current events, a critique by Bradford, and notes on literature and theatre trends.
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Jacsson
Charlemagne
Geo Stephenson Tullé
Sue Rilignous
M A Taylor
Bradford
Opening Baseball Game Priced At 215 Per Person
Tomorrow's first game will charge 215 per person to allow a large Coney Grove attendance and enable fans to catch the 6 10 train home after the game.
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Coney Grove
Jack Kennedy Named Chief Clerk for Texas Power & Light
Jack Kennedy has accepted the position of chief clerk for the Texas Power & Light Company and entered upon his duties this morning.
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Jack Kennedy
Cleri
Texas Power & Light Company
Fresh Candy Trade Note From Kavanaugh's Restaurant
A note from Kavanaugh's Restaurant on North Center Street thanks for a trade involving fresh candies and fruits. The message mentions appreciation for the trade and references the shop’s location.
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Wall
Kavanaugh
Overland Choice Boasts Pride in Name and Value
An advertorial-style pitch promotes the Overland car as the best choice after comparing models. It urges readers to test drive with no obligation and cites 35 happy Noerlanda owners in Bonham as proof of satisfaction.
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Noerlanda
Bonham
Heifer Found Near Mrs. Ben Baker’s Farm
A one year old fawn colored dersey heifer with a spot on the head was found by Mrs. Ben Baker. The finder reported the animal and location to local authorities for reclamation.
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Ben Baker
For Sale and Townwide Closings Ahead of Baseball Game
A jumble notes a cheap four room house for sale if moved from Homer Thompson's lot, plus many stores announcing closures tomorrow for a local baseball game. Mentions plans to build brick and tin garages, and local figures like Mr Catron. the piece invites attention to Bonham and a busy price on the map.
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Ounce Homer Thompson
Carpon
S. AL
Main Street
Catron
Bonham
Furnished housekeeping rooms close in west side
Shortage of furnished housekeeping rooms reported on the west side as property at 208 Waist dra in eel ends availability.
Eastern Star Lodge Meeting Tonight Urges Members Present
Mrs. Lillie Smith, secretary, reports the Eastern Star Lodge will meet tonight at a specific time. All members are urged to attend. Smith also notes she left for a business trip to Dallas earlier this afternoon.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Lillie Smith
Comstock
Dallas
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Bonham, Texas
Hber Russell
Leeaters
MEE & Campbell
Luteline
Vomylk
Wsr
Sell Gro, Co
Iphone
Snow
the Bugter of Co
Bert Corzine
Koubam
Texarkana
Tomourrow
MM. McUne
Illinois
Christian
Mordica Lincoln
Summery
Bland Smith
Sumner
Lincoln
Suunner
Indiana
Hitler Schoen Ver
Mrs. Lucian Foblis
Tly Poplar Street
Coming Opera House
Tommie
Bobby
Jack Ta Hhul
Jack
Big Lime
Burts
H. L. Rodgers CO
Nunn & Jonesco
TV7
the Girl of
Sunset Ranch
Lavaeler
North Center St
Overlan
Bonham Garage
J. J. Catron
OG Poan
Eastern Star
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