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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
1
Bonham's volunteer fire department, praised for years of service, plans a fundraising ball game to cover maintenance costs. The town recognizes the drivers Faxon and Moss as dedicated, with the rest of the crew contributing without salaried staff. Citizens have generously supported the department.
Mr. Joe Russell hosted a social dance at his Russell Heights home last evening. Guests enjoyed outdoor dancing on a grass tarpaulin under bright lawn lights with a German number, square dance, and a full program, complemented by music from a colored orchestra and refreshments of ice cream and cake.
The B Y P U hosted a watermelon party on the parsonage lawn to introduce Rev Hughes and his family to church members and friends. Attendees enjoyed abundant melons and reported a most enjoyable evening.
Children who took part in the Sunday school convention are asked to meet on the church lawn Tuesday afternoon at six o clock for group pictures. Mrs. Geo Myers oversees the gathering at the Baptist church.
Paris Texas reports the first bale of the season arriving from near Cooper. It was marketed with a nice cash premium to the owner. Lamar county prospects look strong with cotton opening. boll weevils cause little damage as output is expected to reach a peak not seen since 1900.
The pavilion rink offers reduced admission all next week at five cents per session for all skaters with good music featured each night.
Incomplete OCR indicates discussion of 100 dollars and risks in proportion regarding second class cities. The readable fragment references financial figures and governance terms without clear context or outcomes. No additional identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
Bonham citizens urged to attend a benefit ball as the fire department seeks to raise money. The piece notes the department’s role in protecting property and compares insurance rates across Texas cities, highlighting class distinctions and the value of a reliable water supply and paid or volunteer fire services. It also reports the Modern Woodmen convention, a parade, and the arrival of Martin's Spectacular Fireworks Company for the upcoming reunion in Paris.
In a clipped fragment about social arrivals, couples entered around about 15 in a noted tendance. The text hints at a social event with paired attendees and a stated time reference.
The Farmers Union met today in the district court room in executive session. The meeting was held behind closed doors and no business discussed was released for publication. A considerable attendance was reported.
Jersey cream butter offered by George Hearn of Bonham route 3. Delivery planned twice weekly. Sixteen ounces per pound. Regular customers invited.
Hays Allen posted bond of 1000 dollars and was released from custody. Assureties listed are B D Hays and Mr and Mrs RB D Allen.
At Mrs. Mollie Lawrence home on North Main Street the Ipworth League held a farewell reception for Mr. and Mrs. Walter O Q Siler who move to Dallas where he becomes cashier of the Union Bank and Trust Co. They leave after a year of church work and League service with many friends missing them. A program of vocal and instrumental pieces preceded a watermelon treat. Also noted was A J Jacks winning a purse of 250 dollars by racing two grocery trucks two miles to the Greenville bridge and back in one hour thirty six minutes.
Chas G Nunn and Mack Watson secure the city canning factory and will open next week to process about 1500 bushels of pears. The crop could not be disposed of otherwise, so the plant will operate briefly to work up this harvest.
Program for an August 16 Sunday at the Bible Young People's Union includes an outline with leading and readings. Leaders J Jee Tarpe ley and Rev de By Hughes present lessons on prohibition versus licensing, church attitudes toward liquor supporters, business views on intoxicants, and total abstainer concerns.
Arthur Loftin and Miss Florence Ferrer of the printing fraternity in this city announce their upcoming marriage to be solemnized Monday evening. Neighbors and colleagues offer warm congratulations and best wishes.
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