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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
1
The writer thanks volunteers for yard work and notes space limits for listing names. Lot owners who did not participate are not named to respect the law of self preservation. The cemetery is in better condition this season and a chapel may be built. Charges for lot care will be readjusted by the board to reflect varying work.
Jersey cream butter offered by George Hearn of Bonham route 3. He will deliver every week and sells sixteen ounces to the pound. Regular customers wanted.
Miss Lucile Balthrop daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Balthrop and Mr James Olin Cul lum were married at the bride’s parents home on South Wesley last evening in a Methodist ceremony The groom long resident of Bonham has many friends in Greenville and the community joins in congratulations and best wishes
A New York feature reviews Dr Mitchell of Oklahoma and his book ge han na asserting seven of eight marriages are unhappy. He promotes the simple life and a purity home in sagebrush Oklahoma as the cure, blaming tobacco alcohol spices and tight lacing for domestic strife. The piece notes media reaction and public discussion of matrimonial bliss and cynicism.
Bonham city schools reopen Monday September 14 under a revised course of study aligned with new textbooks adopted by the State Text-book Board. Superintendent Evanus leads changes, with R C Campbell named high school principal and J W Moss chosen English and history teacher.
A market notice announces a fifty thousand dollar investment opportunity linked to old line life insurance policies purchased and valued above issuing company values. It instructs readers to address P QO Box 164 Bonham Texas for particulars with Kodaks finishing Kodaks and camras loaned. Fuster Photo.
The fire apparatus hut project near South Bonham nears completion and an alarm bell will be installed at Virgo Deering's home this afternoon. The bell, formerly used at the station, will mark improved readiness by the new South Bonham fire company which pledges effective action when called.
Sam line hay offered at five dollars per ton. Contact W. D. Bolin located one mile northwest of Bonham at Steger's place or reach Tom Steger directly.
A Sunday 2:30 am blaze totalled the Catron ice factory in Bonham, co owned by &. &. Medford and A. Hill of Howes Grove. Loss estimated at 4000 with no insurance. Firemen saved adjacent structures and aided grounds prep for the four day Wise County reunion beginning August 26. The event features Parker Carnival Co and Morton's fireworks, with plans for annual repeats and heavy tourist attendance amid statewide promotion.
Bondan Camp selects Woodman Day for the Old Settlers Reunion on Saturday in August. Activities include a park square gathering, Bells Woodman Band, 10 am car caravans to reunion grounds, welcome by Consul Commander EH Gibvans, speeches by Lattimore Brazier Randell Barrett Rosser Thomas, and a 4 pm grand parade forming camp units.
Small black horse pony about 8 years old with a large capital A branded on the left hip. Reward offered for return to Rosser Thomas.
Russell Ball was arrested today on a grant jury indictment charging abandonment. He posted bond.
The east bound T. and PL teu arrived about three oclock after a one hour and a half delay due to trouble on the going track.
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