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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
May births listed in Moore's, Harrison School 2 area with Almira Walls and Prof Ivanhoe referenced. names include Thos J and Parison of Nativity and Smith of Lamasco. Details are fragmentary and date references appear as May 23 and May 24 within the column.
After last evening’s commencement exercises Miss Grace Abernathy hosted graduates and faculty at her parents home. Guests enjoyed porch punch served by Ruth Abernathy and Rebecca Wyatt while class baby photos flashed on a screen by Jack Biard. An ice and cake plate with pink and green hues was served. departure followed the enjoyable gathering.
County Methodist workers from multiple churches will gather at the First Methodist church in Bonham for a one day session starting at 9 30 am Monday. The committee invites all to attend as discussions cover plans for the future.
Fine location for business with lot 195 feet front. Sale listed by Will H. Evans.
The Chautauqua offers two daily performances for five days at the tent north of the high school on North Main. Castelliuci Milano Serenaders, Potter DePew Trio, The Berkeley Sextet, The Kilties Band, and Hungarian Ladies Quartet headline afternoon and night shows with lectures by Ernest J. Powell and Dr. J T Robertson. Also a 3 percent Liberty Bond appeal for national security.
London report says German submarine fired on the American barque Dirigo without warning, boarded and sank it with a bomb. First mate John Hay drowned. Attacks also reported on the Frances M and Barbara with crews safe or landed at Cadiz and Gibraltar respectively.
President Wilson issued a proclamation warning men who evade the World War I draft by fleeing the country that they will face prosecution if caught and upon return in the future.
Paris dispatch reports violent German counter attacks repulsed in two sectors. In Moline Laffeux and Chevereaux Road region artillery bombardments continued. West of Cerni south of Loivre and around Casque enemy assaults were checked by French fire. south of Chevereaux raiders captured a German post and prisoners.
Washington dispatch says part of Congress is aiding anti registration plots while the Justice Department fights a nationwide conspiracy to undermine the draft. Some members are distributing anti conscription speeches including Speaker Clark to influence votes on the selective service bill, though officially to explain their positions. The intent to block registration is seen in the circulated literature.
A British dispatch reports night raids reaching third line German trenches near Loos and a raid west of Cheristy occupied two enemy outposts. Despite severe counterattacks, British forces hold the positions gained.
A property described as fine black waxy land seven miles southwest of Bonham is offered for sale by H. Evans of Bonham Texas. The notice labels it as hog wallow type and urges potential buyers to inquire locally.
Two story rental property located second door west of the First Christian church. Contact H. A. Woodward for details.
Will H. Evans advertises two store buildings for rent. The notice is brief, listing available commercial spaces and contact at the agent’s address.
Between April 15 and May 21 French forces captured thirty two thousand prisoners, according to headquarters. Adding British estimates, total enemy losses reach sixty six thousand men across three offensives on the western front. Many units wiped out with heavy killed and wounded figures emerging.
United Press reports a large peace demonstration on Vienna streets synchronized with the Reichstag opening on June 1. The event drew diverse citizens and reflected rising antiwar sentiment amid European political shifts.
Four miles north of Bonham on half mile of good road lies sixteen acres with no improvements. A good buy at twenty five dollars per acre. 3 WILL H EVANS. WANTED flat top desk and type writer no Oliver. C R Inglish phone 106.
Mrs Will Klepper and two sons Leo and Homer visit relatives with Mrs Lora Nichols and her son Willie Denton a car trip to the area montre.
Charles R. Inglish resigns as local editor and solicitor after years with The Favorite to become secretary of the Bonham Board of Trade starting June 1. The paper praises his service and hopes the Board will support him to keep Bonham on the map.
Two brick houses for sale one on the east side one on the north side and one on Fourth street advertised by Will H Evans. Also granite polisher wanted with or without experience for The Bonham Marble Works. Apply locally.
Will H. Evans offers a six room house close to town for rent. Property likely features convenient location and practical living space suitable for families or professionals seeking proximity to amenities.
Mrs. Everhart of East 10th Street advertises a Jersey cow with a calf for sale. The notice provides location and item details for prospective buyers.
Lumber prices listed at 1.60 per hundred near Elwood and 2.25 in Bonham from Rogers Woodward and Roberts Co. For fifteen days a fancy price is paid for all kinds of scrap iron by Bowling and Peterson, Bonham Texas. phone 444.
The United Charities Association met at Mrs. W. A. Ewing residence and elected Mrs. A. B. Kennedy president, Mrs. F. C. Allen vice president, Mrs. T. J. Humphreys second vice president, Mrs. Dave Shields corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Mack Watson treasurer for the coming year.
Rome reports a conservative estimate of the Italian offensive indicates the Austrians have suffered up to three hundred thousand killed wounded and missing as of the latest tally.
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