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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
4
A J Stephenson returned from Waco where he attended the Texas State Poster Advertising Association meeting and was elected president for the coming year. The gathering drew 286 Texas towns and cities, signaling broad state representation.
At 11 a m a sermon titled The Spiritual versus the Physical will start. 6 45 p m Junior B Y P U and p m Senior B Y P U follow. The evening main meeting at the Methodist church features Dr J A Barton of the Anti Saloon League. Ernest Quick pastor Church of Christ invites Sunday morning services with no evening service. TOM WALKER minister.
The notice invites Sunday school at 9 30 a m offering for the orphan a preaching service followed by a congregational meeting at 6 15 p m the union service with the Methodist church to hear Dr A J Barton Westminster League of C E at 7 p m all members urged to attend and two or three furnished rooms sought for light housekeeping phone Crowson Auto Co 478 tf
Rumors spread about storms at Telephone and Honey Grove last night and this morning. No storms occurred beyond rain at both places, but the chatter confirms a day of wild rumors rather than weather.
A telegram reports the death of Otis Deskin, son of Moses Deskin of Arledge Ridge, who served in the United States Navy. He likely died at sea a week ago, and his body is to be shipped from Miami for burial on arrival. The funeral location hinges on two other Deskin sons in the Navy, one in Cuba and another in San Francisco, who may attend.
The Rural Office records steady to fine rain across Fannin county with Ravenna, Eetur, Ivanhoe and Moore's Chapel reporting rain since dawn. About one inch fallen locally, enough for corn. a further similar rain in a week or ten days could bring a big county crop. Ordnance Sergeant Sid Stevenson of Camp Bowie is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Steven.
The First Christian Church holds Bible School at 9:30 AM with all welcome. Lord's Supper follows the sermon at 10:50 AM. Special music by Ben Hassell and Mrs Schoonover. Young people attend as usual. No evening meeting. Attend the union service at the Methodist church to hear Dr A J Barton. Minister F W OMalley.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 with a morning sermon by Pastor to begin the day. At evening hour Dr A J Barton preaches to the union congregation. Epworth League at 7 15 led by W L Tittle pastor.
Trinity Episcopal Church invites all to services at 9 30 and 11 00. Richard Morgan rector.
Constantine Lodge No 13 Bonham Chapter No 42 and Bonham Council No 37 announce a public installation of officers at the Masonic Hall on Monday June 24 at ? p m J O Heffner W M R S Rodgers H P T 1 M
Judge Emmet McMahon of this city travels to Washington on business and receives word of his appointment to the Judge Advocate General's department with the rank of major. He previously served nine years with the Court of the First Instance in the Philippine Islands before resigning to join the army. His future duties are not yet known.
Walter Stewart advertises a jet car at a bargain saving about $100 for a good car. Also offers a mare and buggy valued at $125 for $65. Located at Jockey Ground Grocery Store.
A brief note announces the film Daughter of the Gods playing at the Best theater on Tuesday and Wednesday with admission prices of 25 35 and 50 cents.
A brief notice from Favorite Sea Co stating they keep a supply of sugar and flour blanks and will appreciate orders from grocery merchants. The terse plea highlights ready stock and prompt supplier response for retailers.
Mr and Mrs Roy Johnston of West 6th Street announce the birth of a daughter last night. Mrs Johnston previously Miss Irene Gass of this city.
From my place north of Oakland a dark brown horse mule about fourteen hands high with a white spot on one shoulder was found. Finder bring to Hardin's wagon yard in Bonham and get pay for trouble.
Lost item near Bonham includes a U S Nobby wheel rim part and a seven year old mare. Reward offered for return. Mare stands about 15 hands with a scar on her left fore foot and a small white forehead spot. Contact D C Meeks or L Witherspoon at phone 2029 7 M.
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