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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
Battery B headquarters at the Alexander Hotel plans tonight and Saturday events to enlist men and explain unit organization. Members urged to recruit during the day. Meeting at Bailey postponed due to bad weather as James A Tarpley and his wife visit relatives with Mrs J P Hayton.
Judge Leslie and County Auditor Harkins met Gober road commissioners to plan the district’s bonds and work. Chas A Howard of Bonham named engineer, J M Deets to manage right of way and board duties. Surveys likely next week with contract or alternative plan to follow.
Repair shop promises complete car fixes and lasting reliability. It offers Buick holds and June arrivals with many orders placed, urging customers to place orders now. Also advertises two cheap second-hand cars for sale.
List of candidates for multiple offices in the Democratic Primary including SAM RAYBURN ANDREW RANDell for Congress and local posts such as Sheriff County Clerk and Tax Assessor with several names per seat. Read as public notices of contest and eligibility.
Mrs Frances Oliphint and daughter Mrs J W Haden left at noon for Tioga. Mrs T A Lloyd of Hope Texas is in the city as guest of relatives. Ld Brent went to Savoy at noon. Mrs Jack Preston and son George left for Wichita Falls. Less Campbell here from Honey Grove. Mr and Mrs Bley Campbell returned from their wedding trip and will reside on West Third street near Star. Elder Fred Dennis left for Paris. G W Radley to Oklahoma City. Ther J Webb left for Arizona. Mrs A G Overly left for Los Angeles.
Albert Whitson aged 88 was found at his Blossom home this evening about 6:80 with his throat cut and lying beside the body. Justice of the Peace R G Seay conducted the inquest. Whitson had lived in the area most of his life and was well known locally.
The Honey Grove Citizen reports a spate of barn fires in the area with one barn saved by prompt action and another near total loss. Authorities have an arrest believed connected as residents fear an incendiary ring may be at work.
The payroll date moved to Saturday, December 17, from 1 a m to 12 m to prevent accounts during these hours. All haulers of gravel on the north road must report Monday morning. Cravel on switch. Owens Bros Construction Co A S Covell Supt It.
The American Presbyt erian Lade school held a Sunday picnic for children and adults at Simpson Path inviting friends. About a hundred attended the pleasant evening with a shed gathering and improv band music. A colored orchestra provided tunes and a fine lunch was sent to Alten Memorial Hospital nurses.
Old time classified and notices section listing mortgages and notes for sale, rental ads, street lodging, and a lost umbrella inquiry. Includes references to The Favorite office, old papers for sale, and delivery reminders for subscribers. The piece mentions Cooper, Owens Bros, Covell, and Forrest Taylor in shuffled fragments.
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