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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
1
The article notes a growing interest in enrollment at Normal College with a large turnout expected. It describes community leaders urging attendance and the significance of the gathering for future students and local families.
United Press reports San Antonio June 15 that total American deaths rose to three with Trooper Jas Merathka of Troop M dying of wounds. General Funsten plans another expedition and leaves command decisions to Gen Maun at Lacde.
The report notes weather effects on crops with hoped protection for wheat and oats. Health remains good overall. Several residents and families from Snow Hill Cutter and nearby areas are mentioned visiting relatives and attending entertainments and gatherings.
Information from Benham reports the death of Mrs. Henry Nunn of Ladonia who died in Dallas after an operation for stomach trouble. She leaves husband Charles G. Nunn and two young sons, her father Mr Will Nunn, and other relatives. She was beloved daughter and wife, and mourned by friends and family in Benham.
The Best Theatre hosts The Best Pictures Triangle and The Best Music Pathephone tonight. Audiences are invited to enjoy a varied program in a single venue with screens and live music.
Forrest Taylor of Favorite Office reports a missing umbrella left yesterday at the T. and P. depot. He promises no questions if returned. otherwise he may become inquisitive.
Mrs Henry Cunningham presents a second recital at Has sell Caldwell's store at 7 o'clock. The program is brief so parents and friends may leave early after the performance. Children may invite many friends as seating is ample and comfortable.
Our idea of preparedness is to have the goods you want when you want them. Re cleaned cane seed to plant, cotton seed meat and hulls and oats to feed. Binder twine hay ties and oat bags for the harvest. Phone No. 5 BSrd Smith & Co. 71-6.
Real estate listing notes four and six room cottages with prices ranging from 850 to 3260 dollars. Locations include West South, West 6th, N Maple, and Car Line Street. Contact Wi H Bivens for details.
At the St Louis convention efforts aim to adjourn by Friday evening. Ollie James praised Wilson, and the platform will cover international relations with Mexico suffrage and naval military policy. Wilson and Marshall expected to be nominated tomorrow with Judge Westcott naming Wilson.
Eureka reports indicate all but two lifeboats were landed from the coast steamer Bear after it ran aground off Cape Mendocino in dense fog. One boat reportedly lost five occupants at sea. bodies washed ashore. Bear carried 120 passengers and 82 crew. Oregon and other steamers search for survivors.
At 1 21 the convention adjourned until 9, honoring Buffalo postmaster Kasting who died of apoplexy. The gathering moved to nominate in advance of platform construction. Judge Westcott of New Jersey will start Wilson nominating speech at 9. John W Kern to present Marshall.
United Frese, New York reports that Colonel velt sustained a torn ligament and a fractured rib on his rear side in an incident about a year ago, affecting his health and activity.
Laredo reports that June 15 two American soldiers were killed and eleven wounded when about one hundred Mexican bandits crossed the river at San Ignacio, forty five miles below Laredo, to attack troops I and MI of the Fourteenth Cavalry at 2:30 this morning. Six Mexicans are known dead.
Vance M. McCormick of Pennsylvania is Wilsons choice as campaign manager according to unofficial but generally reliable sources dated June 15 in Washington. The report notes McCormick as a favored ally in steering the campaign strategy and organization for the White House bid.
Washington reports Wilson and Lansing will finalize the reply to Carranza demanding troop withdrawal from Mexico. The note's presentation is delayed to next week and is expected to be the firmest yet issued.
United Press reports from Berlin on June 15 that Russian infantry attacks on Praevioka and positions to the north were repulsed with heavy losses.
With limited saddles left in town, buyers are urged to act now and visit Ewing Estate to secure one of the remaining saddles before stock runs out. Local buyers weigh price and quality as the sale ends.
Texarkana Texas June 14 officials announce the office of master mechanic at the local Texas and Pacific shops is abolished effective immediately. Former Master Mechanic Joe Schepp will have charge of general foreman. J F Friends, previously foreman, will be transferred to another point.
W Y Thom as announces a new shop on the east side of square at the Ewing store offering lawn mower sharpening upholstery services and furniture repair with prompt service and guaranteed work seeking patronage.
Paramount presents Vic tor Moore in a great automobile photo comedy The Race with Anta King six acts and ten cents. Broadway feature J Warren Kenigan stars in a five act dramatization of Meredith Nichol son’s story Landon’s Legacy in Collier’s magazine shown Saturday.
Mary Pickford headlines a five part Paramount feature series titled The Eternal Grind. This Monday program showcases the famous actress in a dramatic profile and related shorts, presented at local theaters with 5 and 10 cent admission options.
Victor Moore and Anita King star in The Race presented by the Paramount Program as part of the Jessie L. Lasky Company showing. King, famed for her cross country auto journey delivering a mayoral message, adds a shy star turn to the cast amid thrilling automobile incidents.
Mrs Jenny Ob Nunn and her children departed yesterday evening by Katy train to Milwaukee after visiting Mrs V A Ewing, who will spend months there. Mrs Ewing accompanies them. The Best Theatre showcases the most natural phonograph in the world Pathephone.
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