09 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
1
The Board of Trade of fire in mine in Butte reports twenty known dead with up to a hundred feared trapped as North Butte Mining Company suffers a catastrophic explosion and fire. Officials locate bodies while relief efforts and finances discussed at length in regular meeting proceedings.
Pay your water bill before the sixth of the month. For sale notices list brick houses with varying sides and prices, terms, and contact notes. Agricultural packing and berry pickup details invite parties to bring vessels and save crate charges near Bonham route.
FOR RENT a six room house close in 315 per month A brick store building on the East side of square 10 per month A brick store house on West 4th street 50 per month Office rooms upstairs East side 5 per month WILL H EVANS Phone 31 Returned Home Rev S A Cowan pastor of the First Baptist church has returned from San Antonio where he had been called to afficate at the Tanner Bar rett wedding He announces he will occupy his pulpit Sunday morning and evening.
A large number of telephones were temporarily out of service by a heavy wind that swept through last night. Crews worked through the night to restore lines and reconnect affected districts. Local officials urged residents to report outages to the city dispatch for prioritized repairs.
London reports United Press dispatch that Balfour reached a British port safely on his return from the United States.
Last night two storms hit Fannin County between 7 and 8 o'clock, one from the west and one from the northwest. Mulberry, Ravenna, Kuselt Heights and Bonham reported extensive damage including destroyed houses, blown chimneys, damaged roofs, and ruined crops with many barns lost. The most severe blow came near Bailey and Gober with hail and high winds destroying corn, wheat and cotton and forcing replanting. No injuries reported due to storm cellars and precautions.
Tom Flowers advertises a speedster automobile for sale through Bonham Garage. The listing notes the vehicle and contact point for inquiries.
The message expresses gratitude to friends for support during the illness and death of Mrs. V. Floyd, praising Dr. Kennedy and Miss Parrigin for their care and noting thanks for flowers. It ends with a blessing for those who helped and is signed by her children and grandchildren. A separate notice seeks old false teeth purchased by C. A. Wright in Hartford City Indiana, and a local ad for a cheap auto in the county.
Fresh strawberry Ou ue and vanilla flavors with green gage sherrie melted and delivered to customers. Phone 655. Bonham Ice Cream Factory operates at the southeast corner square offering homemade confections.
Bowling and Peterson advertise paying market price for eggs chicken and butter in Bonham Texas contact phone 444 for sellers seeking top value in local market exchanges.
A roof blew off a shed at Jim Russell’s home during the last night windstorm. A plank fragment struck a milch cow on the yard, necessitating removal of the timber.
An Amsterdam dispatch reports three German officers died when air forces bombed Ghent railway station. The Kaiser, Hindenburg, and Prince Eitel were present but uninjured, along with other general staff members.
General Pershing is formally received by King George in a private audience. General Lord Brooke presented the ceremonial welcome during the visit to London on June 9.
Four regiments of the Seventh Russian army refused to obey orders in Petrograd. One more regiment is said to have arrested its officers. War Minister Kerencky ordered all responsible arrested and to be court martialed.
Paris reports June 9 that German forces pressed counter offensive blows against French lines but remained fruitless after heavy night fighting.
The Church of Christ on 3rd Street announces preaching morning and evening services. The public is invited. TOM WALKER serves as minister.
July wheat in Chicago opened at 2.35 per bushel and quickly rose to 2.40 as investors reacted to a favorable government report on winter wheat.
In Philadelphia on June 9 fifteen registrants are placed with federal authorities after allegedly distributing ecards on registration day. A federal agent presents evidence to a grand jury with possible maximum penalties upon guilty verdicts. A shortage of registration cards extends into thousands.
Mrs. Fannie Gardner of Paris arrives today to visit her daughter Mrs. Jennie Biard on North Main Street.
The body of the bay Lloyd Keet, kidnapped from his parents home of J Pollard Keet on May 30, was discovered today in an abandoned well eight miles southwest of Springfield Missouri.
County Judge Leslie, chairing the county committee to sell Liberty Bonds, invites all county residents to a Monday night meeting at the Elks clubroom at 8 o'clock. Speakers include Jap Record of Paris and county business leaders. The message urges action to boost sales as Fannin County lags behind. Home Burned on Arledge Ridge.
The Trinity Episcopal Church holds services on the first Sunday after Trinity at 8 50 and 11 00. Everyone is cordially invited. Rector Richard Morgan signs the notice.
First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 50 a m and preaching service at 1 p m A Westminster League gathering precedes. An interdenominational union meeting will be held with First Christian church at p m in aid of Sabbath Observance Pastor Edgar W Williams urges a large crowd to attend.
Bible school at 9 50 led by superintendent Will Evans. Lord's Supper and sermon at 11 about Visions and Dreams from Acts 2 17. Endeavor societies as usual. A great union meeting of larger churches at 8 with address by Dr Alexander. All welcome. W OMalley pastor.
The pastor reports he will preach at the morning hour and asks for full attendance after a period of absence. A union service will be held at the First Christian church in the evening, with all other regular services continuing as usual. W. L. Tittle, Pastor.
In addition to bonds previously noted, S. B. McHenry M. A. Lowry H. J. Wright G. S. Bundy E. W Goode and Guido Mann have purchased Liberty bonds.
Milton Hart reported from his south town home that the Pate Jones residence on Arledge Ridge was blown down last night and then caught fire, burning the house and destroying all household goods.
Tomorrow Mrs Dick Saunders will sing a gospel song and Miss Bernice Carlton will play a violin solo. We invite you to attend if you are not at another Sunday school and bring a friend for Christian fellowship at Weedon Evans Sunday School with Superintendent.
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