Death of Dr J S Bailey Noted Resident of Bonham Area
Dr J J S Bailey died suddenly at his home in San Angelo after years of practice across Fannin County and northern Texas. Born in Red River County, he helped build towns from Savoy to Bailey and Bonham, later moving to Denton and Mexico before settling in San Angelo. He leaves several daughters in the area. his burial is planned in San Angelo. An obituary notes his long service, many friends, and hometown contributions. The notice also mentions new Nickel Store Company openings in Corsicana and Cleburne.
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W. A. Peters
J.J.S. Bailey
San Angelo
Dr. Bailey
Onham
Fanninounty
Texas
Red River County
Savoy
Bells
Bonham
Burney
Bailey
Denton
Mexico
Mesdames W. A. Peters
John German
Our City
Tragic Flood Drowns Family Near Honey Grove
In a record flood around Honey Grove, six members of a colored family living on the Carpenter farm were drowned when their creekside house was swept into the main channel. The house floated away and the bodies were found days later in a nearby field. The storm caused widespread flood damage and crops to be ruined. Arkansas Secretary of State to Take Drastic Action against Western Union.
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Honey Grove
Carpenter Farm
Arkansas
West
Proclamation to Revoke Western Union License in Arkansas
Secretary of State O C Ludwig will issue a proclamation revoking the Western Union Telegraph Company license to operate in Arkansas and ordering all its state offices closed. The action, under the Wingo law, requires domestication fees from foreign companies, with Western Union due to pay 24050 dollars on a 100 million dollar capital.
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Little Rock
Ark
Western Union Telegraph Company
Arkansas
O. C. Ludwig
Wingo
Western Union
Summer instruction request at 1105 N Star Street
Notice from Miss Helen Fitzgerald stating any person desiring instruction during the summer should come to her home at 1105 N Star Street for lessons.
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N. Star Street
Helen Fitzgerald
Five Room Cottage for Rent and Local Retail Notice
The note advertises a neat five room cottage for rent and mentions local shop news. It also notes factory pricing at The Nickel Store and underselling on many items. Caldwell and Evang co traders are referenced in handwritten lines.
Wolves and Dogs Run Together Plaguing Texas Farms
Fort Worth Texas May 27 Wolves and wild dogs are running in packs near the city causing heavy losses to poultry farmers and stockmen. At John B Bachams farm two wolves and five wild dogs were seen near the house as a man returned to pursue them with a gun after they killed hens. Two dogs were wounded but all escaped. The unusual pairing of wolves and dogs has surprised locals.
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Fort Worn
Tex
John B. Bacham
Western Iron Metal Co Bonham Ad Seeks Metal Purchases
Wanted 15 carloads of iron before July first. Highest prices paid for all metals bones poultry feathers wool and bees wax. We buy all kinds of metals and bones. Western Iron Metal Co Bonham Texas East side square. Use gas for cooking.
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Western
ron-Metal-Co
Bonham, Texay
Community Musical Evening Slated at Cumberland Church
A music program at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening June 2 at eight features Holy Holy Holy by Jne B Dykes and a selection list with choirs duets violins and organ. Highlights include Make Glad Music by S Martin Sun of My Soul by Jerome Mesdames Conley Voight and others and a stereopticon illustrated segment The Truant. Mrs Jack Russell and Miss Margaret Russell perform with Mrs M V Gray as accompanist and Mrs Rosser Thomas conducting.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Jne B. Dykes
S. Martin
Jerome—Mesdames Conley
Voight
Little Durell Thomas
Jennie B. Stanley
Arthur W. Neson
Martin
Bone
M.V. Gray
Werschkul
Bro. Walker
Fred A. Fillmore
Bert Spivy
TH. A. Palmer
Gounod Quartette
Kjerulf—Mesdames Gray
Thomas
Street and Voight
Jack Russell
Margaret Russell
Special June Discount Offer at The Nickel Store
The Nickel Store announces a first week in June sale with a special discount on all goods above one dollar. This opportunity is presented as a rare, once in a lifetime chance to save before prices return to normal.
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Nickel Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tans
DR. J. S. Bailey
Fannin
The
Corsicana
Cleburne
Duke, Teal and
Ayers
Iaahier
Eplua F the
Chas. Davis & Co
Wenham and Ravenna
Ern Union
DIME
van Roberts & Co
H. Evang & Co
Gibson & Taylor
South Side Square
Bonham, Texas
Niveth
Jewelry and Optical Establishment
West Side Square
East Side Square
Musicale
M. V. Gray
Rosser Thomas
Kea
Nunn & Jones Co
GhAe
Harrison & Johnson
Panama
Igae
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