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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
United Press dispatch from Laredo Texas June 18 says rumors claim Carranza is fleeing Saltillo to seek safety in the United States but the report is doubted as Villa and Carranza reportedly patched their differences.
Russell and Newton W. Hughes are named in a contest notice with legal claims and filing details. The record references a dispute or accusation requiring action by a specified date and involves parties connected to a civil proceeding.
Short note by D M Lowrey offering a fine proposition and splendid terms for a property on the square’s south side.
Rev. Chas. M. Schoonover who officiated at the Arledge Yantis wedding in Bonham departed today for his home in San Angelo.
A list of Bonham residents and visitors leaving or traveling today includes Lewis for Dodd City, Mrs. Gray to Sherman, Katherine Moss to Windom, Burton returning from Dallas, Davis from Paris, Oma Mayfield to Seadrift, John Morrow as a meteor passenger, Genevieve Kibby to Sherman, Joe Keene to Durant, the Waits to Van Alstyne, the Harkins to Ladonia, Mrs. Benton to Ardmore, Marion Bradfield to Pontotoc, Mrs. Davis and son to Dodd City, Mrs. Dougherty to Whitesboro, Mrs. Roberts and son to Byers, Long and Witherspoon to Belton, Crouch to Honey Grove and other points, Winters to Honey Grove, Edith Coursey back from Gainesville and Denton, Swope to Clarksville, Blankenship and Wait to Van Alstyne, White returning from Paris, Gilly and West to Kenefie, Moss and wife from Fort Worth, Dave Bryant to Seadrift, Ella Broadwell visiting Ruby Kinkead, Lula May and Mary Olds to New Boston, Travis Fewell to Dallas. Bonham comments that it looks good.
Prof. R M Parker leaves at noon for the Dial country on school business. Mrs W L Smiley visits Bonham guests of her parents Mr and Mrs W W Cecil. Rev W A Pritchett of Clarks ville visits EB H Pritchett and relatives. Mrs Robert Spivy and Miss Pauline Foster return from Honey Grove after attending the Henderson McRae wedding. Miss Bess Saunders and Mrs Dick Saunders also return from Honey Grove for the same wedding. Claud Brent travels from World City to Bonham and notes Doud City fellows may attend games when roads clear. Mr and Mrs J G Webb depart for Fort Worth after a pleasant Bonham visit. Mrs W Foote leaves for Chicago for her daughter Rachel’s graduation. Miss Foote will graduate with high honors and return with her mother.
Reports say the feud between Venustiano Carranza and Panfilo Villa has ended as Villa aims to align followers with Carranza by placing his adherents in charge. Villa will reportedly lead the siege of Zacatecas as part of the reconciliation. A store notice invites Bonham coffee drinkers to a St Charles Honeymoon Coffee demonstration Friday by A Kincaid Grocery Co.
On West Eighth Street a neat frame cottage sits on a corner lot offered by J. M. Lowrey for $800. The listing presents a small affordable home bargain in a compact market item.
Mr and Mrs Jack Russell have moved into a brick bungalow on East Ninth street described as one of the prettiest homes in the city and an ornament to the street.
Several men are sought to chop cord wood near Bonham at a rate of $1.00 per cord. Contact John Sterer.
The Invincibles continue to play excellent basketball in masterly and classy form, delivering smooth ball handling, strong defense, and efficient scoring as they dominate recent competition.
Bonham wins 3 to 2 over Sherman in a pitchers duel as Black allows two runs while Faulkner yields three. Heck stars at third for Bonham with two hits and a run, turning a double play with Enloe and Jolly.
Bonham crushed Sherman 38 to 2 while Texarkana beat Durant 5 to 1. Paris routed Denison 3 to 0 with Denison scoring 0. The standings reflect a day of high scoring and decisive wins for Bonham Texarkana and Paris.
Rainy conditions affect Dallas Beaumont and Austin Houston games while Fort Worth 3 San Antonio 3 and Galveston 8 1 Waco 0 0 report tied or scoreless play.
Classified fragment mentions paying water bill to avoid penalties in a short notice style. Also notes a modern bungalow in Fairview addition with four lots, a furnished room for rent on West Fifth Street, and a four room house with 3-4 acre land at 216 South Second Street in a terse ad compilation.
Real estate note offers an $850 cottage near Katy depot with six rooms. Buyer pays $3200 cash and assumes a balance of $10 per month to J. M. The brief listing emphasizes affordability and location near the depot.
The fragment notes a dispute over the bent NiagarA Hans involving the firms Rogers Woodward and Roberts Co. with references to a single action or proposal. The readable text suggests a corporate or trade matter linked to these named entities.
Advertisement offers a brick house listed at 3750 dollars located within half a block of the Main Square. Terms described as easy or Keay terms under agent J M Lowray.
The Bonham Board of Trade appeals to citizens to buy Chautauqua tickets before next Wednesday. The event promises substantial instruction for children and a high quality program, with tickets available at many local businesses and banks.
Stated conclave of Bonham Commandery No 42 called for tonight at 8 o'clock led by R. S. Rodgers. Terse notice directs members to attend the meeting and participate in the rites and business.
Ed. D. Steger & Co. supplied English troops with mules and horses and now furnishes the United States Government. Captain Winters inspects the stock and Dr. Ingild Vansen vets for quality as three cars head to Fort Sam Houston and some mules to Wyoming amid rumors of a Mexican conflict.
A letter requests support for candidates in the jury race and lists film venues including Mystic Best The Candy Kitchen and Gouge Witzgerald. The Queen Theatre screen shows Lucile Love in In the Giel of Mystery with perilous stunts and an elephant ride as a horse is driven into a pit and nearly kills her.
J. M. Lowrey advertises several nice little tracts of land for sale near Bonham, inviting prospective buyers to inquire about the property.
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