Bonham, Texas -November 19, 1898
THE ORPHAN BOYS
They all got homes and just as many more could have been accommodated easily.
Yesterday was distribution day for the orphans brought here from New York. There was a meeting at the court
house and the allotment of homes for the boys whose mothers and fathers have passed away took place. It
was a scene to touch the heart of those who love their fellowman. There were good looking boys, handsome
boys, and smart boys, all waiting for homes. Willing and anxious hearts and hands were there to take them
and share their all with them through life. After each and every one had gotten his home, there were plenty of
good people left who wanted boys to take home and feed, clothe and educate for further usefulness,
whereas, had they been left to their fate in the great city of New York, they probably would have gone to the
bad.
Agent R. N. Brace and Attorney Frederick King were on hand to represent the Children’s Aid of New York the
latter making an address. These gentlemen are performing their work nobly and all praise them in their
chosen occupation.
Following are the names of the boys and who took them:
Chas. Smith with W.A. Ferguson, Rayenna
Geo. Bracken with Howard Sawyer, Bonham
John Dibley with W.A. Thomas, Randolph
Harry Deaulin with H.L. Tarpley, Bonham
Harrold & Willie Hudson with Dr. R.E. Martin, Bonham
John Hudson-Prof. C. T. Carlton, Bonham
Frank Mathews with D.E. Moore, Hall
Bancroft Waddell, J.M. Nevill, Gober
Jacob Fatzer with J.S. Bray, Lannius
Fred Russell with J.B. Thorne, Bonham
Leonard Little with J. H. Henslee, Wolf City
James O’Carne with J. W. Groen, Gober
Frand Harrison with F. B. Davis, Ivanhoe
Grant Zaarnallan with J. W. Groen(?), Gober
Derek(?) Holliday with John(?), Wolfe City
(?)Balley with J. F. Lewis, Bonham
Harry Currie with J. I. Hodges, Hector(?)
THE ORPHAN BOYS
They all got homes and just as many more could have been accommodated easily.
Yesterday was distribution day for the orphans brought here from New York. There was a meeting at the court
house and the allotment of homes for the boys whose mothers and fathers have passed away took place. It
was a scene to touch the heart of those who love their fellowman. There were good looking boys, handsome
boys, and smart boys, all waiting for homes. Willing and anxious hearts and hands were there to take them
and share their all with them through life. After each and every one had gotten his home, there were plenty of
good people left who wanted boys to take home and feed, clothe and educate for further usefulness,
whereas, had they been left to their fate in the great city of New York, they probably would have gone to the
bad.
Agent R. N. Brace and Attorney Frederick King were on hand to represent the Children’s Aid of New York the
latter making an address. These gentlemen are performing their work nobly and all praise them in their
chosen occupation.
Following are the names of the boys and who took them:
Chas. Smith with W.A. Ferguson, Rayenna
Geo. Bracken with Howard Sawyer, Bonham
John Dibley with W.A. Thomas, Randolph
Harry Deaulin with H.L. Tarpley, Bonham
Harrold & Willie Hudson with Dr. R.E. Martin, Bonham
John Hudson-Prof. C. T. Carlton, Bonham
Frank Mathews with D.E. Moore, Hall
Bancroft Waddell, J.M. Nevill, Gober
Jacob Fatzer with J.S. Bray, Lannius
Fred Russell with J.B. Thorne, Bonham
Leonard Little with J. H. Henslee, Wolf City
James O’Carne with J. W. Groen, Gober
Frand Harrison with F. B. Davis, Ivanhoe
Grant Zaarnallan with J. W. Groen(?), Gober
Derek(?) Holliday with John(?), Wolfe City
(?)Balley with J. F. Lewis, Bonham
Harry Currie with J. I. Hodges, Hector(?)
