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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
5
Miss Mary E. Hayne, graduate of Emerson College Boston, refers by permission to Mr. J. W. Evans at Mrs. John Abernathy's residence Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Mildred Lowrey has been quite sick for several days. Mrs. C. FE. Forter has been ill at the hospital since last Saturday. Mrs. C. L. Parr returned from Sherman where she attended her sister, Mrs. Quigley, who has been ill. Mrs. J. C. Chapman has been quite sick but is now improved though still in bed. Strayed One hog, black and white spotted. Weighs about 175 or 200 pounds. Notify R. A. Rogers, Bonham Route Two.
A Denison banker notes the currency for a cotton sale at Tren ton where about 1,200 bales brought roughly $1,000,000, clarifying the Denison Herald error on size while a typewriter is offered for sale by Favorite Office.
The author contrasts past wars from 1870 to 1876 and others, noting how forecasts failed and wars ended unpredictably. It reflects on how expected quick victories often extended, with bold resistance altering outcomes, and concludes that no one today can foresee the length of the present conflict.
Mr and Mrs J H Fiedler returned home from Jefferson Texas where they were called due to the death of Mr Fiedlers father. He was for many years a leading merchant of Fast Texas and a prominent citizen according to a recent Favorite appearance.
Yesterday the commissioners court failed to convene with only Commissioner Wright remaining in the courthouse. The Telephone commissioner was en route home from Dallas and could not return, leaving a possible quorum absent. A meeting was expected Saturday if possible.
The Favorite's good fiend Doc M Lilley receives a gold emblem button from W. S. Carter grand president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers for twenty five years of faithful dues and regular lodge attendance in Bonham. Lilley is the only man in Bonham with this record. Ford ad notes Bonham Motor Co promotes Ford parts and service.
The Berean boys of the First Baptist church formed a group four years ago with five members. It grew to about fifty two, all striving for regular attendance Bible study benevolence and related works. Twenty two were drafted away, but remaining members stay committed according to J C.
For several days public schools have held short sessions to spare students bad weather. Next week mid term exams require an all day session with no noon recess. The superintendent asks parents to provide lunches tomorrow to help absent pupils return and catch up.
Washington discusses the uncertain end of the Civil War with a reflection on wartime predictions. The piece notes early expectations of a quick finish, the long four-year struggle, and the huge loss of life and resources. It emphasizes the unpredictability of how and when war will end.
C M Watson at Everybody's Garage invites inquiries by phone 309 for a quick purchase of a five passenger Ford. This classified note seeks immediate buyer and outlines location for contact.
Mrs. F Awatts of Bonham Route Four was brought to Bonham today and admitted to Allen Memorial Hospital. She has been ill for several weeks and is not improving.
J. M. Lowrey advertises life insurance policies from two established firms Franklin Life and The Capital Life. He claims eighty five percent of large estates are left from insurance, and invites readers to review the policies offered for any need.
A large stock of Ford parts and ten sacks of factory chemicals were found at the Ford Garage. Local authorities reported a significant inventory in the storage area, with no injuries or further details available at this time.
An incoherent fragment notes the arrival of pew Verds with a mention of Berryhill and a personal pronoun cluster. The readable text offers no clear event, date, or corroborating details to identify people, organizations, or places beyond Berryhill.
A plea urges dairy customers to place empty milk bottles out each night to ease delivery. Dairyman Lindsay of the Andsey Party and Ice Cream Factory notes overloads, bottle costs, and broken items from accumulation. The notice calls for fair treatment of milkmen and mentions a training camp entry for Lt. S. Gentry.
Saturday noted a schedule change for Texas and Pacific trains with Train No 33 arriving at 11 p m instead of 10 p m Although the publication of the revised times, trains have since been arriving closer to the expected times at the station
A Big corner lot on Pike Street with a fine small home, barn, chicken house and city water. Lot large enough for two houses and near the square. Price below value offered by Ashley Evans Land Co in The Favorite building North Main Street. Also 70 acres four miles east of Ivanhoe described as deep Bermuda pasture land. CHAS. G. NUNN of Bonham offers favorable terms and possession.
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