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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
Springfield makes fresh threats as First and Fourth regiments with Eighth begin maneuvers and evacuate the capital. About 500 troops stay to maintain order while a special grand jury probes riots. Negroes fear post-troop withdrawal violence amid warnings to homeowners.
Tomorrow afternoon a Bonham Elks vs fire department team contest promises lively action. lineup includes Russell Blakeney Bridge Lane Shortedge Robison Thurmond White McClellan Glover Stevenson Gray Kennedy Jackley subs Joe Russell Skainey Beasley Halsey Corzine Trailor Wells Kodak. photo by Ilfoster. A $10 prize to the couple first married at next week’s reunion plus free wedding by Justice Wade Lipscomb. Canning factory seeks 60 workers now.
For sale fine hay priced at five dollars a ton. See W. I Bolin one mile northwest from Bonham at Steger's place or contact Tom Steger directly.
The T and P Railway reports a burst of activity with about ten outgoing and as many incoming freight trains daily. Gravel ballast trains from Texarkana move to Bonham and Victor, with 145 flat cars active and plans to reach 200. Two heavier main line engines are to be allocated for this division to handle the workload, and railroad men anticipate bonus payments when Mr. Wing visits on the 28th of next month.
City Marshal John McCarty issued the curfew notice after burglaries tied to youths. The law requires boys to be indoors by 9 PM or face prison, following a police committee directive from Marvin J. Woolridge.
A silver belt buckle is missing and can double as a pin. The front is engraved with the number 2. Please leave the item at this office.
The Steger Member Company promotes coal orders for July and August delivery and invites customers to call. The notice adds a quick civic nudge with Firemen assistance and a prompt to attend a ball game tomorrow to support the fire brigade.
Veterans gather on the Public Square at nine in the morning with Bells Band performing. Cars are asked to arrive for grounds at ten as President Cunningham calls the meeting to order. Speakers include Private John Allen of Mississippi and Hon. C. B. Randell with Sherman and other prominent figures. Music, a balloon ascent and parachute drop, and Prof. Martins Fire Works accompany the program. All veterans in line with the band are admitted free to the fireworks display.
Veterans gather on Public Square at 9 a.m. with band music. Grounds opening at 10 a.m. for a business meeting featuring Gov. Campbell and other speakers. Balloon ascension and Prof. Martins life works plus Parker's shows and riding devices provide additional entertainment.
All business houses close for Bonham Day festivities featuring a North Texas Checker Club championship tournament. Events include a balloon ascent and parachute drop by Capt. Chet Baldwin, Dial Las, Prof. Martin’s fireworks, and a portrait of Mayor Spangler in the fire scene.
On Saturday August 29 Woodmen Day gatherings start at 9 a.m. at Public Square with Bells Woodmen Band. A Welcome by Consul Commander HH G Evans follows, then speeches by Jim Lowrey and others. A grand parade, balloon ascension, parachute drop, Parker's Shows, and a chorus finale conclude the day.
An experienced workman on North Main Street offers repair and cleaning for harnesses and saddles with promises of good work at reasonable prices. Lt. B Caldwell signs the notice. Also notes a cottage for rent and a move of groceries to sell for cash by Sid Smith.
After September 1st, offices are available for rent above Norman's grocery store. Apply to Mrs I C Alexander.
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