28 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1913
Page
1
A new concrete walk is laid on 8 Center St in front of the property adjoining the Alexander Hotel. The city replaces old wooden walks citywide to match better towns in the state.
The property on the southeast corner is being remodeled to house a new hotel. Rooms are partitioned, walls replastered, and modern interior work repainted. Additional improvements aim to make the hotel a landmark in the region.
Local note advertises fresh grapes and grape juice with contact options at Oakiaed Stone or Dr. Gray's Press ihenee S McCowen for orders and guarantees freshness.
A Friday night lawn party hosted by Miss Annie May Kee ton honored Miss Lucretia Poteet of Paris with about 30 guests. Lilian Carleton and Floy Schoonover performed readings, received hearty applause, and refreshments followed as attendees expressed thanks for a delightful season’s evening.
Ed U Harris of Ivanhoe was found guilty of lunacy after a mid picnic incident in which he pursued Whisenhunt, fired at him under a wagon, and was captured. Shortly after, Mrs Harry Martin died at her North Center street home after stomach trouble, leaving son Ellington in Wisconsin and a daughter in care, with funeral plans yet to be announced.
The County Jail interior is being repainted in white to improve sanitation and create a neater appearance as prisoners and other workers complete the project over the past week.
Texarkana, Texas defeated Bonham 6 to 2 in the afternoon game. Billings pitched for Texarkana with strong support from Games 4 for Bonham, as the locals took the series opener.
Texarkana report notes Bonham defeated them despite poor hitting with runners on base, wild pitching by Bater, and costly errors. Fielding by Senner and Oneal stood out while the game featured hard hit balls and limited notable feats.
Taylor and Thompson announce fresh Colorado celery and cherries for tomorrow's trade. Local markets expect steady supply and potential price stability as growers push harvest momentum.
Pastor of South Konham Methodist church leaves at noon to aid his father Rev I N Coburp in a revival at Beach Bluff Tron. The meeting runs about two weeks and aims to strengthen the congregation.
L. J. Goggin and his wife returned to Gainesville today after visiting Lt. Goggin and family in the city.
A shipment of new fall ginghams arrived from Rogers Woodward and Roberts Company. The fabric is described as beauties and priced at 712 cents per yard.
Merchants warned of an 8 o'clock gathering to meet Mr. Eagecomb state seerage and organizer of Retail VMereisors Vssacition RD Owens Sve'y at Miremeo's Club Rooms. The notice urges attendance for this organizational event.
C A Stokes offers repairs varnishing painting paperhanging and signwriting with first class work and prompt reliable service. Phone 602.
Willams and Bishop, a popular local grocer, are laying a new concrete floor in their building on the square. The upgrade improves sanitary conditions and enhances the store’s appearance.
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