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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
1
The Fannin County Democratic Executive Committee met in the county courthouse to canvass the recent primary results. Officials expect the count to closely match the preliminary figures and plan to publish precinct tabulations and county officer selections in Monday's Favorite.
For sale a few stacks of furniture including two beds a parlor set of five pieces three center tables a mirror and a refrigerator Wim Lanius.
A fifteen month old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Collett picked up a small screw yesterday and swallowed it. Emetics were promptly given but failed to work. A physician was summoned and other medicines administered. The child showed no ill effects and appeared lively this morning.
Will H. Evans & Co seeks oil and gas leases from parties owning up to 2000 acres located 3 to 8 miles northwest of Bonham. Contact us today for lease opportunities and terms.
The advertisement proclaims Kleber's Mother's Bread as the best bread on earth and notes its daily arrival at Rk. G. Williams' store, signaling a fresh local bakery offering.
Turnip seed is being offered in bulk by the local firm Kincaid, Reedy & Hughes. The notice lists available quantities and potential buyers, indicating wholesale pricing and delivery options.
Lincoln July 30 with oppressive heat Mr Bryan speaks on Independence party platform compare to Democratic planks. He argues members face choice to aid Republicans and defeat reforms by backing a party not fully aligned with their goals. He stresses independence affects the Democratic reform agenda.
List of deeds filed yesterday furnished by Will H Lyons & Co. includes Will Lanius and wife to T B Williams for a home on North Main Street priced at 6000 dollars. FM Phillips and wife to W H Partain share in 31 1 2 acres eight miles east of Bonham for 550 dollars. T B Williams to R L Williams for a lot on West 10th Street at 500 dollars. Barney Linam to Charley Ticknor et al totaling 11 45 100 acres and 23 2 3 acres near Elwood for 105 dollars. J W Burris and wife to Edward F Swift 174 acres of H Walters survey at 310000 dollars. N B Patton and wife to J P Steele 40 acres seven miles NE of Bonham for 1300 dollars. M A Taylor to Geo F Tapp house and lot on EE 4th Street for 1200 dollars.
Muskogee commercial leaders push for the St. Louis and Oklahoma Southern Railroad to connect Joplin and Muskogee with Kansas City and St. Louis. The line, now graded Joplin Tahlequah, will pass Muskogee toward Honey Grove Texas, offering 3 hour faster travel and lower fares. The project includes 50,000 subsidy and terminals in Muskogee.
Sam McAlester thanks voters in Fannin County for support in the recent primary nominating him as district clerk. He expresses appreciation for kindness during the campaign and no ill will toward opponents. He pledges to run the office to earn confidence and respect of all served.
Haywood Lodge plans Monday night meeting in honor of Past Grand J. F. King who will move to Wolfe City on Wednesday. A good program and refreshments are planned. members and families urged to attend.
An appeal invites readers to obtain nursing care from a nurse available through Mrs Parker at the residence of A. J. Hammock Jr City Green House for those who are sick.
Mr and Mrs W B Petty entertained the Ladies of the Home Mission Society and friends at their new Second Avenue home for a 15th wedding anniversary celebration. Miss Belva Doss assisted. Lucile McCarty and Forrest Collins provided music. ice refreshments served. gifts included cut glass and a water set from the Mission Society. Guests praised Southern hospitality before departing at 6 pm.
Notice asks parents to bring children from all primary departments to the Baptist church Monday at 4 30 for rehearsal ahead of the convention on August 11 12. Also listed is a rental ad for a north side office by Eyans Co.
The Elks fall 5 to 4 to Leonard at Whitewright picnic. It’s their fifth loss of the season, after earlier defeats to Madill Denton Sherman and Leonard. The regular La Grange club was missing. Grimes pitched the earlier game while McClellan pitched yesterday.
The Colored North Texas Gun Club and Carnival Company marks its seventh anniversary on September 1 4 at Pavilion Park and promises three days of fun and pleasure. Managers listed include M S DeJonette J D Lock W Q Hunter and W M Coleman.
The stockholders of the Bonham Bank & Trust Company are invited to meet at the bank office on Tuesday August 11 at 3 p.m. to elect directors and to handle any other business arising. W O Siler, cashier.
About three hundred cords of wood offered for sale. Inquiries and prices available through Jones Abernathy. Contact P. Lavela ce for details.
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