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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
1
Houston August 4 The only undecided issue in the Democratic primaries is submission. Final vote counts show submission leading by a narrow margin 1392 with 128475 to 127083 across 255558 counted. Counties not yet in are mostly in the Panhandle region.
George Hudgins testified yesterday at the examining trial of six men charged with horse theft. He described a Horse Thieves' Association operating for months, stealing horses and converting them into cash split among members. Hudgins named six members including himself and provided routine details of the alleged organization.
A note from W. A. Spangler announces a Thursday morning meeting at 9 30 to decide if Bonham should hold a one day picnic on August 29. Businessmen are to meet at the Firemen's club room at 3 30 tomorrow to determine arrangements.
Advertises a $50,000 investment with old line life insurance policies described as exceeding the issuing companies values. Provides contact as P O Box 154 Bonham Texas for particulars.
The Fraternal Brotherhood reports a strong turnout for its regular meeting last night and confirms one candidate was initiated into the order. Hon. J. A. Foshay, Sup. Pres. of the order, will visit Texas this fall and may also visit Bouham lodge.
Local advert lists Duchess pears available for sale at one dollar per bushel. John Smith Lipscomb promotes the fruit offering in this marketplace notice.
Officials report most Panhandle counties submitted returns though some oppose the proposal. About 0,000 voters reportedly refused to vote. Final acceptance hinges on official counts, with the State convention planned for August when dual announcements will be made.
A candidate thanks supporters in the race for tax assessor and expresses no hard feelings toward nonvoters. The letter pledges to continue serving in public life.
About three hundred cords of wood for sale through Bee Jones Abernathy for prices. The Fan nin County Confederate Veterans and Old Settlers Association annual reunion set for August 2027. Gov. Campbell and Private John Allen invited and expected to speak on a reunion day.
Chas Wheeler Joto tyvans Lawrence Boucher Nancy Hudgins and Mimer Wallace are each held on 3250 bail in two cases. Wheeler posted bond and was released. Hudgins and Joshua Macher were taken to Durant to answer charges. Nancy Baudeins ill and unable to appear. The Bauchers live near Denison. The crowded courtroom drew interest as defendants were represented by counsel and preparations for district court were noted.
Farmer's union of funnin county convenes in call session at the courthouse in Bonham on August 15 1905 at 10 o'clock am led by L S Petteller president and A L Springfield Lee Treva acting names included in notice
The Bonham Texarkana area firemen held a meeting to elect Virge Dearing as assistant fire chief and to form a baseball team with ROD Owens as manager. A steam shovel will haul gravel for the T and P road bed, loading up to two hundred cars daily, with crews starting Monday under Conductor Pat Flackett’s supervision.
A business owner announces the disposal of a restaurant due to failing health and expresses sincere thanks to friends and the general public for their liberal patronage. The note ends with personal appreciation and regards.
A real estate item notes 1100 acres of good black land two miles south of Gober Texas for sale at 45 dollars an acre. The listing is attributed to Gibsey AY Yay lye.
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