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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
3
A mixed page of local items from Sherman and nearby towns lists personal visits, shopping forays, and travel notices. Residents such as Mrs. Odum, Miss Kerr, Miss Dilworth, and Miss Judson are noted in a flurry of domestic and social updates.
National League games saw St. Louis defeat Pittsburg 8 to 4 and Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 2 to 1. New York shut out Boston 3 to 0. In American League New York lost to Boston 6 to 1 while Detroit edged Cleveland 2 to 1. Philadelphia beat Washington 11 to 3. Dallas won a double header against Waco 3 to 2 and 6 to 3. Fort Worth defeated Shreveport 1 to 0. San Antonio topped Houston 6 to 9. Austin beat Galveston 3 to 2.
Mrs. A J Holford died at her brother s home near Cumby on Tuesday evening at age 60. A longtime county resident and Bailey schoolteacher for 20 years she was noted for Christian deeds. Burial at Grove Hill cemetery was postponed to today due to telegram delays from El Paso where her brother C M Holford was en route. She was aunt to A B Sisson and related to many residents in the area. A few one day boarders are sought.
A severe storm in Wichita Falls area devastates Burkburnett and Vernon regions. Fifteen year old James Patton dies when a house collapses. bodies recovered from debris. Rail lines flood and washouts disrupt service north of Vernon. river levels rise with widespread property damage and people evacuating. Local clubs hold charity party with proceeds to library funds.
Arrangements are set for Madill Oklahoma Indians to face the Elks this Saturday. McDole will pitch for Madill with Crowson, the Honey Grove ace, on the mound for the Elks. Each team has a win by shutout, promising a hot contest and likely large crowd. Quaker Wheat Berries at KinCAid, Reedy & Hughes.
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