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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
6
West bound trains No 35 and No 31 arrive and depart at 9 55 and 12 25 noon with 9 40 and 3 5 p m leaves. East bound trains 34 32 and 36 arrive at 3 50 am 1 15 pm 5 10 pm with 12 45 noon 9 30 pm leaves 9 05 am 1 35 pm 5 15 pm.
North Bound No 357 leaves at 9 10 am No 725 leaves at 12 35 noon South Bound 724 arrives at 9 10 am 6 10 pm.
A fragmentary listing shows multiple professional cards including a physician surgeon and a medical practitioner at 516 W. 9th street with hours and contact notes, along with a dermatology or eye care mention and a general practice listing at 235 Crawford Street and another medical office at office over a local company shop.
Tom Kaufman brakeman on the T. and P. was severely hurt while switching in the Paris yards. A lumber car shed its load as the standing lumber broke pinning him. He had a broken ankle and head cuts treated after being rushed to a hospital. He returned home by night train and rests with pain.
A crowded day in Bonham features a parade of visitors and travelers from Sherman Paris Honey Grove Denison Dallas Ravenna and Durant. Local residents journey to Sherman Dallas Paris Clarksville and St Louis while guests stay with local families and attend the Interdenominational Sunday School convention in the city.
Dallas reports the Republican State Committee in session behind closed doors while supporters abroad claim victory for others. The independence party plans a convention to nominate a state and electoral ticket. Whiskey factions feel betrayed after aligning with Baileyites in May to back Wynne for Attorney General. Delegates number 442 at the state convention amid conflicting readings of the Bloody Section.
From the bedside report Robt Davis shows slight improvement after being struck by a Katy train yesterday afternoon. He remains conscious only briefly, cannot yet speak, and endures severe head pain though no bones appear broken. Despite the precarious condition the outlook is favorable given the circumstances.
Deputy Sheriff John Chessa of Dallas took Tim Brown into custody in Ladonia for assault to murder of Ellis Cushenberry who was shot in the hip in Dallas last Thursday. Brown was held Sunday and is being transported to Dallas this afternoon.
A county notice asks Fannin County farmers with peanuts to report acres planted crop condition and outlook. A thresher will be arranged with help from Mr Watts of Monkstown. several factories expressed planned purchases and broader outreach urges neighbors to respond promptly.
The article notes Will ff. Evans backing farmers on the peanut issue, touting his solo battle and expense in informing the public. It claims the crop is fine per reports, and Mir Bivins’ bets are said to have paid off as farmers remember Evans’ efforts when they have business.
Fragments show a dairy cow offered for sale with unclear breed and price details. Readable words indicate a fresh milk cow type possibly named or described by local vendor. Further specifics not readable.
Cora Morrow offers lustre and Persian fluss in all colors with various stamping patterns. Mail orders are encouraged and prompt attention promised. Phone number listed as .163-DMis.
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