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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
4
A. F. Leaver, 21, formerly of Chicago, died this morning at eleven in the hospital after a brief illness. He worked for Carter-Homers and arrived here last Friday. The body will be shipped to Chicago tonight on the 9:30 train, accompanied by his father who arrived Monday. City engineers are grading North Main Street for paving from the public square to Dr. Carleton's residence, a six block stretch, as soon as feasible arrangements are made.
W. T. Smith reported to the Favorite company that a new electric light plant would be built within the next few days replacing the old one in Heights. He stated the project would start soon and mention of a boiler ready for use in the city.
The article notes workers will be stationed on the company’s newly acquired property and installed when work begins. It mentions a contract with Deering and Son for city vet light lant work and expresses optimism for Lanham residents despite limited current equipment.
The county court session moved slowly with a guilty verdict for R. Medford on lecel option law violations and other entries noting various locals traveling to Ravenna San Angelo Paris and Fort Worth for visits studies and social events.
Jimmie Hancock delivered a solid effort as Bonham built a lead and shut out Lawton’s offense. The Feestlers also triumphed yesterday, defeating their opponent with eleven hits fueling their victory.
Briefed tournament results show San Antonio defeating Dane 8 to 0 and Fort Worth edging Cheaden 1 to 0. Other listed games include Austin 3 3, Dallas at Oklahoma City, Houston at San Antonio, and Fort Worth at Wary Galveston.
The report notes a local baseball game where Mrs and George Culrsun beat their rivals in a close match yesterday. Details of the clash mention at bats and late inning plays as the key turning points.
The Hancock-Nevill team surged late, scoring five runs with three hits in the ninth inning to overcome Lawton. Hay started for Lawton but struggled, yielding eleven hits as the Feestars built a sizeable advantage. The game lacked suspense early, and despite a brief ninth-inning push, Lawton could not threaten.
Notice from Masons and local merchants about a sale event. The text mentions a big cut on men s suits and a banquet for visiting Knights. Names include Jane Anderson and BE R S Rodgers. Event occurs Thursday at 6 o clock.
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