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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
3
Lanham citizens heard two strong prohibition speeches yesterday with Judge Poindox speaking at 2 20 and Dr G C Rankin at eight o clock. Dr Rankin was introduced by
Haislip and the Boosters won as Bonham defeated Ardmore 5 to 4 to claim second place behind the Wichitans. Haislip pitched effectively with Trammell backing him as Bonham’s Jost struggled on the mound. Crowds cheered as three Booster runs sparked the early offense.
The notice reports a sudden ice price increase effective July 1 as Haislip and associates set the rate at one half cent per pound with a minimum order of 300 pounds while water costs top $1.00 per 1000 gallons. It describes impact on families boarding houses restaurants hotels dairies and merchants. Ardmore and Bonham totals appear in the faded data.
Ardmore edges Bonham 8 to 3 as Humphries and Rayburn deliver late runs in a seven inning game. Jost Haislip and Jenkins pitch for the teams with several walks and stolen bases by Bettigon Russell and Rayburn. Umpire Jack presides as Ladies Aid Society holds a church lawn ice cream supper after the game.
County auditor Will Harkins announces bids open for 50 tons of McAlester Lump Coal with 30 tons routed to the collar at the courthouse and 20 tons to the jail bin. Bids accepted until Saturday July 8 1911, with the Commissioners Court reserving the right to reject all bids.
In an open race, our drinks lead with no competitor barred. Hoendricks stands strong where they have the best.
A first class cottage in Bonham is offered for sale for a few days only. Interested buyers should contact Dr J A Lanib Series. Also advertised is a girl’s second hand bicycle for Irene Nevill.
The SC reports Cleburne defeated Altus 7 to 6 in 11 innings, Bonham beat Ardmore 5 to 4, and Durant forfeited to Wichita Falls 0. It lists today’s games Altus at Tenham, Durant at Ardmore, and Cleburne at Wichita Falls.
The Lanham District Conference of the Methodist church is in session with Rev A J Weeks of Wallas delivering an eleven o'clock sermon to good attendance. Rev C Pugsley of Honey Grove preaches at eight thirty tonight and visitors number about 75 as the conference adjourns tomorrow at noon.
On the fifth of July all stores will close at ten o clock in honor of the national holiday. J Powin near Lamasco is critically ill after paralysis Sunday last but shows slight improvement. Mrs H B Taylor travels to Paris to meet her son M A Taylor and his bride arriving from Michigan.
Brick Ice Cream grows in popularity adding melds and tin all its popular flavors Ilendricks to attract more customers and boost sales.
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