08 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
1
John Bonham died yesterday afternoon seven miles southeast of Bonham. He was about ninety and had lived in Fannin County many years. Burial occurred at Smyima Cemetery near Lannins. The obituary notes he was a respected citizen whose passing is mourned by many friends.
The Ladies of the Maccabees plan a regular meeting Saturday at 3 30 in the afternoon. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and charity drives.
The First Christian Church ladies host a bazaar and cake sale on Saturday December 9 starting at 1 PM at Thompson Albemathy Company store. Members are urged to place cake orders with Mrs Chas Halsell and purchase chifforohes at 26 26 and 27 60 cents. Bonham Candy Kitchen will serve food.
Government crop report shows 12,814,832 bales ginned to December 1 versus 10,139,712 a year earlier. Projections suggest over fifteen million bales for the season. Market reaction notes cotton prices dropped several points. Also listed are local notices and a livestock/vehicle ad offering a colt and buggy for sale with payment terms.
The Fannin County board of examiners Braung of Bonham and Spencer of Ravenna met Thursday in the district court room with seven applicants for teaching certificates. Two sought permanent, one county second grade, and four state second grade certificates. Applicants expected Saturday to qualify for higher grades than held.
A chaotic notice requests all articles for Mrs Will H Javens to be sent to her residence by Monday afternoon. Also mentions hot drinks at the Bon ham Qoundy Kitchen and toys for sale in a random, fragmented line.
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