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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
2
A county Democratic rally is reported with Chairman urging loyal Democrats to monitor May 2 polls. He defines loyal party members as those voting the Democratic ticket and rejects non Democrats attempting to participate in the internal party fight.
A large procession of Benham Commandery No. 42 Sir Knights reached Honey Grove for a Master service at the Meth Cust Church. Rev F A Rosser delivered the sermon as 65 uniformed Knights marched from the Masonic hall to the coach house and later dined at the Commercial Hotel. The event closed with a moving benediction and pledges of fraternal virtue.
National League games saw St Louis edge Chicago 4 to 3 at St Louis. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 0 in Cincinnati. In the American League Chicago blanked St Louis 4 to 0 at Chicago, while Texas League results list Galveston 5 over Fort Worth 10 and San Antonio defeating Dallas. Shreveport at Austin and Houston at Waco were postponed due to rain as the Texas League opened Saturday.
Local residents and visitors are listed as arriving and departing Bonham and nearby towns. Names include Wm. Deggett Ravenna B A McKinney Durantia C White Ainesville Everett Bridge Sherman L C Pennell Ravenna Jesse McKinney Honey Grove O W McLennan Dodd City and others. Several travel to Dallas Fort Worth Paris Sherman and Texarkana for visits, church services, or returning home, with a few noting illness or work duties.
John O. Austin died at his home on East 4th Street this morning about 11 o'clock after a long illness. He was 90 and had spent much of his life in Fannin County. He leaves several children, with Mrs Bud Stevenson the only one living in the county. He was known as an honest Christian gentleman and his loss will be felt by the community. Burial is planned for tomorrow afternoon at Inglish Cemetery. A notice also advertises a typewriter for rent.
An old saying notes a girl rarely marries a man without many strong reasons to avoid such a match. The remark reflects cautious social norms about marriage prospects and personal discernment.
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