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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
United Press reports in June that British armies have captured Messines and a number of key positions after renewed offensive actions. More than a thousand prisoners have been sent to the rear as Gen Haig’s troops press the gains in the afternoon.
Troop M. will drill on the east side of the square from 7:25 to 6:50. Capt. Winter asks drivers to avoid this street during drill. The name of John W. Russell Jr. was omitted from the list of sergeants. the Troop M. armory is established at the Russell building on the northeast corner of the square.
Fragmentary text describes a church meeting with preaching and attendance, noting afternoon services and efforts to attract listeners. Mentions of revival activity, exhortations to invite friends, and ongoing preaching programs suggest improving engagement. The source text is garbled but indicates a religious gathering with positive momentum.
The Board of Trade will meet in regular session Friday night with all members urged to attend. Philip Wise serves as president and C. R. English as secretary. The notice requests support and influence for mutual benefit.
A fragmented report recalls a local scene mentioning Loo and a Speaker visit to Calt Ector with Mrs Me and family. It notes a chart of changes, a street paving remark, and a public assembly with representatives from a Board, a chorus, and remarks by Will Bane and others amid a broader civic discussion.
An advertisement invites ladies and children to visit the Palace Drug Store in Fannin County for refreshments and the finest music. It boasts a modern drug store, top class phonograph entertainment, and both afternoon and evening shows by acclaimed artists.
A group including Mr and Mrs Earl Nunn and children along with Joe Gober traveled to Commerce to visit Mrs Nunn's mother, Mrs Kelley. The men checked rops along the route while the party's return home occurred last night leaving Mrs Nunn and the children in Commerce.
The union tent meeting begins this evening on the Geo. Myers lot one block west of First Christian church. All denominational lines are severed and the old-time gospel will be preached by Evangelist Rank Lee. Services will continue for several days and are free to the public.
The Municipal Band will meet tonight at 7 23 00. They are asked to play Monday at the banquet honoring departing soldiers. Miss Mildred Lowres and others left for the State Epworth League conference in Wichita Falls. Pearl Hamilton leaves for Greenville to teach elsewhere. Mrs J B London visits end leaves Antlers. Clara Caldwell departs for Asheville NYC to make her home.
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