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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
3
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Herbert R. Norman of Tulsa and Miss Sue Orendot of this city united in marriage on Saturday June 2 at the home of Elder F W O’Malley First Christian pastor. The bride wore blue silk with the groom in black. Honeymoon followed in McKinney and Dallas before settling in Tulsa.
Five room bungalow with bath offered for sale on a monthly plan. Possession available. Signed by J. M. Lowrey.
The article reports that all National Guardsmen will join their commands when National Guard units are called out in July and August. Home guard units will take over current duties such as protecting factories, railroads, and bridges. Captain Winters of Troop M Bonham Cavalry urges Troop M members to muster at the Russell building for immediate service.
London reports British troops recaptured a lone post southeast of Cherissy from the Germans after a Sunday morning attack. Haig says forces advanced further into German trenches east of Ver-Melles following the recapture.
Tomorrow all men aged 21 to 31 in Texas must register at their local election boxes. Bonham plans a holiday with stores closing per the governor’s proclamation, meat markets and groceries staying open until 9 am to serve customers.
Two story residence offered for rent, located second door west of First Christian church. Landlord H A Woodward handles inquiries. tf.
By United Press Washington June 4 the Senate Finance Committee tentatively agreed to impose a two per cent tax on all advertising placed in newspapers and other periodicals.
Berlin reports that two hundred fifty prisoners and thirty machine guns were captured in two sections of the French line. This official notice highlights gains on the Western Front and underscores Allied advances in the region.
Springfield Mo June 4 The kidnapers of Lloyd Kilt fourteen month old son of J J Kilt retired banker are believed in custody or near capture in the Ozark foothills about thirty miles from Springfield police watch them closely to prevent escape
New York reports from arrivals in Europe that the British steamer Jessmore was torpedoed. No details on casualties or losses were provided.
Washington reports that the President's message outlining America's war aims has arrived in Petrograd and was presented to the provisional government. The communication clarifies U S objectives in the ongoing conflict.
Al Jackson, a Bonham resident who lives northwest of Telephone, visited Bonham last Saturday and shared philosophy on good roads. He joked that reaching good roads from his area is hard work, but the ride to Bonham afterward is all downhill.
Faber Russell arrived yesterday from Houston and Galveston and other points where he has been for some time due to his work with the State Fire Insurance department.
Windom defeats Edhube 3 to 0 in a well played game on Saturday. Batteries were Windom Mathis and Mc Ginnis for Windom and Garner and Clayton for Edhube. Mathis allowed five hits while Garner yielded six hits.
Albert Thompson celebrated his sixth birthday on Cedar Street with a party from four to six. A group of boys played games, then enjoyed cake and ice cream served by Ruth Leslie and Wilmeta Clutter, with a large six candle cake and sweet peas on the table.
Mrs. Fred Bennett learns her sister in law Mrs. Eric Wyatt was among storm injures in Coalgate last Friday night. Wyatt’s sister also injured. Bennett’s brother G. W. Wyatt had his home destroyed by the same storm.
J. T. Griffin of Bonham Cotton Mills offers a three room residence on South Sixth Street for sale or trade for a five passenger Ford car in good condition.
A Red Cross meeting for old and new members will be held at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon in the Firemen's Clubrooms. Mrs Leon Hargrove, Secretary. Also an alert: for the next fifteen days a fancy price will be paid for all kinds of scrap iron by Bowling and Peterson, Bonham Texas. Lost Masonic gold ring on the road between Bonham and Gober. finder to return to Favorite office.
Pete Shea was bitten by a poisonous spider last Thursday and has suffered severe effects since Friday. He seeks medical advice and monitoring for the venom reaction and recovery progress.
The county normal opened this morning and a goodly number of teachers are in attendance, signaling the start of sessions and activities for the term.
Six month old infant of Mr and Mrs Dorow connected with a street carnival at Honey Grove died after admission to a local hospital. The infant was interred from Hassell and Caldwell Co funeral rooms Sunday afternoon. Two light housekeeping rooms offered by Hassell & Caldwell Co in local ad.
County court convened this morning. FOR SALE Hup coupe can be seen at Catron's garage. Murray Henderson. 6 We pay the market price for eggs chicken and butter Bowling Peter son phone 444 Bonham Texas.
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