26 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1913
Page
1
Four room dwelling with two porches in good condition. House to be moved off the lot. Sale arranged by Hendrix and Moor with immediate terms. Property located in Dryburn.
The Famnin county jail currently houses ten inmates eight African American and two white with one of each race held for insanity. Most inmates face felony charges including a boy named Harry Brady placed in cell No 4 for theft after allegedly stealing brass from the Bert Jahn Construction tool chest and selling it for five cents.
W A Spangler mayor advertises 12 to 15 wood choppers needed for clearing work. Pays $200 per day for reliable labor. Bring axes dinner and water jug. Meet at City Hall at 7 am Tuesday morning April 25, 1913.
All the motion picture shows were well attended last night. The column notes that poor crowds would signal cold weather or other reasons keeping people away and suggests taking ten cents to enjoy the films after a day of work.
The Mystic presented three excellent reels to a large audience. The venue also hosted the usual Saturday matinee and, with recent improvements, reflects well on Booham, a town larger than its size.
Three excellent reels at the opera house drew a full house last night with strong attendance in the colored section. Manager Douglas Steger and assistant Herndon ably promoted the show and pleased all as seats were nearly filled.
At The Best a three reel picture The Crimson Cross depicted the birth of the Savior and the crucifixion, praised as magnificent and educating. Next Tuesday The Best will show Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde in pictures, promising one of the finest of the season.
Miss Lena Clark performed a violin recital at her teacher Miss Bernice Carleton’s home. Attendees praised her skill and noted the fine accompaniment by pianist Miss Lucile Gray. Clark studies with Miss Bernice Carteton and Gray with Miss Sallie Jo Carlton.
For sale or rent a five room house with hall two porches bath sewerage sleeping porch and large lot two blocks from the square. See Will H Evans at once.
A job lot of children's slippers offered at half price at Graham Crawford Uo.
S. H. Kerley, a Katy warehouseman, injured his left hand when a splinter seven inches long pierced the palm as he closed a broken wheel door. He pulled the splinter out with a pocket knife before seeing Dr. Gray, who then gave three stitches. Kerley may miss about ten days of work.
The city is raising the grade on the south side of the dump crossing the railroad near the Abernathy cut on the outskirts southwest of the city. Mayor Spangler said work began this week and should finish in about three days to improve approaches and avert railroad accidents.
A1950s style ad claims Val Doua Talcum Powder is as good as any brand at any price sold at the local drug store. The copy emphasizes quality and value to attract shoppers.
Farmhand ad lists contact and residence details for Don Rybuyn on Route 7 with phone numbers and notices from W. Shive and Q-Cedar dusters in a local classifieds snippet.
A list includes 65 pairs of children slippers at 60 cents a pair from Graham in Crawford County. Also offered are Scotch Collie puppies and White Indian Runner Duck eggs from first prize winners at Denver. Drake scored 97. N M Norman of Bonham Texas seeks good land notes with buyers ready to purchase.
Mrs Homer Meredith offers resilvering of mirrors with a satisfaction guarantee and reasonable prices. Contact by phone at 101 to arrange service at 113 West 2d Street.
Four room dwelling with hall and two porches offered at a bargain. Immediate removal required from the lot. Contact Homer Thompson for details.
Lewis The Shoe Man advertises 300 pairs of women footwear including pumps and oxfords in varied prices from $4.00 down to $2.50 available Tuesday and Wednesday.
Johnson grass hay offered by the ton with delivery or on ground. Contact Charles G Nun or Gibson and Taylor for arrangements.
Masonry notice for Constantine Lodge No 13 A A MM invites members to attend a regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. A good attendance is desired. Signed by Rudgers, Secretary.
Partial readable note mentions Pure Christ e per cotton soud and a person named M. Stuart at a location called Prank Blaw place.
Eight acres for sale on the east edge of town along the Ector road. Six quality rock farms offered with favorable terms and affordable money.
A shipment of young Perchon mares ages three and four, well broke and weighing 1000 to 1200 pounds, sold by Rotinson Brothers.
Residents invited to a work day at Shiloh graveyard about three miles southeast of Bonham on Friday May 2. Bring dinners and plan to work all day.
J. L. Scruggs Produce Co invites customers to buy all types of poultry eggs butter and country produce. The ad emphasizes a wide selection and direct sourcing from local farms.
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