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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
3
Bonham Elks defeated the Denison Indians 11 to 0 at the pavilion on Saturday. Oklahoma pitcher Threckel faced heavy hitting by Bonham, giving up sixteen hits and twenty-two bases. Indians avoided using Threckel in Hugo games, saving him for Bonham.
Coszine limits Ladians to two hits and eleven strikeouts as Leslie collects four hits and two doubles. C Leslie adds a two bagger and a single while Bridge also hits safely. Bonham defense faults three errors but plays well on tough chances. Threckel suffers in fourth inning with sixteen hits allowed and three strikeouts.
Tonight at the pavilion the program changes to Stage Memories for an Old Theatrical Trunk and Old Theatrical Trunk features a mother and daughter dramatic tableaux. The dream sequence unveils miniature dancers of many nations as a post midway revue. A Box of Sardines and Shadow of a Great City promise comedy and intrigue. Rides and the show run tonight and tomorrow for ten cents. First performance around 5:15 p.m.
A local coal seller urges buyers to lock in July and August deliveries at low prices. The ad highlights a ten cent picture sale at Don Ryburn's for Tuesday only and directs customers to call Steger Lumber Company.
The report notes two stellar catches by Joe Russell in left field and a one handed stop by Bob Beasley on a hard grounder. Leslie made a sharp home run glancing catch, and Brother Lesshead advanced a runner after a fast ball. The exchanges bordered on sensational, outpacing much pro play.
Governor Noel is to consider a petition from the Farmers Union seeking a special legislative session this year to regulate cotton acreage. The union plans to deliver the petition after July 6 county presidents meeting in Jackson, with similar drives reported in other cotton states.
The four-months-old child of Mrs. Jordan died last night at the home of its grandparents J. M. Henson and wife in South Bonham. It was buried this afternoon at Willow Wild cemetery at 3 o'clock with Rev. E. S. Hursey, pastor of the South Bonham Methodist church, conducting the services. The mother died about two weeks ago after a short illness.
First M. I. church picnic postponed due to unsettled weather. Committee states it will be held when weather permits.
Death comes to Mrs. T. C. Reedy in Laurier Washington after she moved there two months ago to spend summer with daughter Mrs. W. G. Campbell. She was 63, longtime Bonham resident since 1838, Christian church member, respected and generous. Remains to arrive here after July 1 with funeral plans to be announced.
Rosa Hearne 19 daughter of Rev J O Hearne Baptist preacher killed herself at Interurban Railway station in Mt Arlington Texas. She shot twice with a pistol and left due to despondency over her father moving from Arlington to Midlothian.
Readers are reminded that all letters to the editor must include the correspondent's name for identification. The name will not appear in print, but the editor requires it to verify authorship and maintain accountability.
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