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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
4
Readable text notes frost proof cabbage and white Bermuda union plants ready now at May and Jackson in Bonham. Tev as 127 2.
At the close of business Monday after a transfer letter from Comptroller S H Terrell the general revenue fund stood at 35080.92. A total of 280000.08 was distributed to various funds from the opening balance of 014138.26. Only 1000.64 was paid out Monday as Austin and Dallas banks met the payroll and kept the state from deficiency.
The Civic League schedules a rummage sale on Saturday December 6. Donations may be sent to Mrs John BF Nevill North Main Street or contributions can be arranged by calling 582 or 40steen to have items picked up. Funds support the mosquito control drive.
Local ad copy highlights Whitlow curb service and hamburgers and mentions 125-Ut in promotional phrasing.
Local Bonham papers note visits by J M Jones of Ivanhoe Route 38 Doc McFarland of Ladonia D C Smith of Ravenna and others. Jno Donaghey First National Bank Trenton attended a funeral and noted Tom Atterberry's critical condition. Miss Eulalia Bracken chief operator at Northern Telephone returns from Vicksburg. P M Price Honey Grove former A M football star praised for performance on Thanksgiving Day.
Regular meeting of Bonham Commandery No. 42 Knights Templar Thursday at 7 30 PM. Election of officers urged for all Sir Knights. Signed Carmichael G Commander with reference 127 26 Jas QR.
A carload of Missouri bulk apples is being unloaded with a retail price of $1.80 per bushel. Contact 1. V. Tuill at 128-6t for details.
The Novice Knights Templar mandery No. 42 invites members to attend a meeting Thursday at 7 30 led by Commander Jas Carmichael. The notice calls for attendance and participation in election proceedings.
On Thanksgiving Eve at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edwards home, Miss Goldie Edwards hosted the Home Demonstration Club. A well arranged program with welcome remarks by Isa Edwards, singing, instrumental music, talks, and club refreshments followed by a candy mace. Guests departed at 10 o'clock, hoping for another meeting soon.
R T Davis offers sole and heel fixing while you wait at the Royal Shine Parlor on Panther Row. Phone 146 for JOHN PIERCE at 125 6t location.
Yesterday afternoon Bonham bid farewell to one of its oldest citizens, Mrs Kate Hancock, who left for Fort Worth to live with her widowed daughter Mrs Albert Gale. She had lived alone since her husband died, and later with Mrs Lilley before moving to Texarkana with her son in law’s work. Her health prompted the move to her daughters, and Bonham friends recall her sixty years of service to the community and her steadfast Confederate sympathies.
Misses Mary Annie West and Iva Hill hosted a June style party at Iva Hills in United States with autumn decor and crystal baskets. Guests played five heart card games with Miss Yallie Young winning high and Mary Coleman low. A salad course followed as linen gifts were drawn from an umbrella. The honoree was urged to expect April showers in December.
Superintendent B C Tarter and OS. BE. Clark, supervisor of the schools, inspect country schools nightly. The two capable workers argue the rural schools will get the attention needed as they continue their big job.
Evans & Co lists several small houses and plus lots on the South Side for sale at low prices with good terms. Includes house with Sacres for sale cheap.
For sale and rent listed including farms near Ivanhoe and McRae, brick houses on West 1th Street and North Main Street, a 36 A. farm near Bonham, a pair of mules, Buick parts and used equipment, corner lot opposite J Balch Moor, two Remington typewriters, a 1921 Buick Six, and a 7 mile NW pecan farm with 300 native trees. Terms offered or given. Possession now.
Classified notice offers several small farms near Lanham for sale with possession. Also advertised is a loan of 127 dollars money to loan on good land at 66 percent and 33 years time. Contact Will H Evans & Co by phone 31.
J. J. Berryhill promotes an Aladdin lamp described as the best light for home use. Contact The Service Car Man at phone 163 for purchase details. Located at 121-61.
Price's Repair Shop offers phonograph work stove upping and varnishing with reasonable prices. Call 39s for service and repairs.
The Fish Market announces a new shipment of fish including drum and other varieties. Pho options accompany the seafood selection, offering a ready to prepare pairing for customers.
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