16 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
1
The United Charities calls for immediate warm clothing and garments for children three years of age and older. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. A. J. Moore. The notice mentions Colonial sideboards, buffets, and affordable meals at local establishments including Hassell & Caldwell Company and Bemton hotel offering meals for 25 cents and room for 4.60 a week.
Bonham High School seniors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Monroe Wells for an evening hosted by Sim Smith. Guests included Lucile Vernon Omie Harkins Willie Carr Genevieve Rathbun Brna Tribble Bernice Caldwell Elizabeth Hoskins Joida Moss May Brownlee Litta Love Stanley Stevens Evans Killough Frank Johnson Grady Barrett and Jesse Kincaid with music and a two course luncheon.
Beginning Monday and through the week two Red Cross uniformed girls will run the seal booth at the Bonham post office. Mrs. Rosser Thomas, chairwoman, releases the list of volunteers: Minnie Patterson Jule Duncan Anne Lee Russell Nanon Nudble Mary Patterson Blanche Bartley Nell Scarborough Alberta Scarborough Lucile Thompson Winna Davis Bess Saunders Hlinor Bradford Mary S Kennedy. Lost dog with long black hair named Coley. Please call 376. Citaws all leading Christmas packages priced from $1 to $6. Bon.
W J Majors received notice of the death of his brother R L Majors last Monday at the family home near Buena Vista Georgia. R L Majors born August 10 19538 was a devout Primitive Baptist and one of eleven boys all now deceased except W J Majors. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew him.
Local merchants White Blakeney and Fuller announce a large shipment of fine Christmas novelties arriving for sale. Shoppers are urged to view early before items run out.
Miss Anllta Morton of this city married G G Wiedman of Sherman on Thursday evening at the First Methodist church parsonage. Rev Warren Whiteside performed the ceremony. The couple left for Sherman to begin married life. The Heavorite extends congratulations and good wishes.
County Chairman J. W. Pearson called a meeting of Fannin county farmers in the district courtroom this afternoon to discuss reducing cotton acreage in the new year. Many talks were given and strong interest shown, with a full report promised in Monday's issue.
Halsell and Caldwell company displays a swell line of ball seats and racks and ball trees.
A circular signed by T. J. Freeman and J. W. Everman announces that beginning January 1 1912 the Texas and Pacific Railway will issue annual transportation to employees. The plan is not the favored option and outlines eligibility and terms for the benefit.
The notice offers travel passes for long service employees and dependents, including annual transportation for self and family for those with fifteen or more years. It also invites owners with houses and lots in Bonlhang to discuss selling, with Will H. Yang and H. WC listed among the authorities.
West of Bonhan News notes Justice R E K Steger busy this afternoon counting funds from boys who lost temper and disturbed peace and dignity of the community while American Express Company phone line 433 appears in the surrounding chatter.
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