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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
3
West Bound No 31 arrives 39 at 9 55 am 35 at 9 15 pm leaves 12 45 noon and 9 40 am East Bound No 34 leaves 8 50 am 9 05 am No 32 leaves 1 15 pm 1 35 pm No 36 leaves 5 10 pm 5 15 pm times listed for arrival and departure at various stations.
North bound No 257 departs at 9 15 a m. South bound No 723 departs at 12 35 noon. South bound No 724 arrives at 9 10 a m. North bound No 258 arrives at 6 10 p m.
Machinery for oil boring has arrived and been positioned, with the derrick already erected. Experts see oil in the area, and possibly gas, which could lower fuel costs and spur factory development. Court met to inspect courthouse repairs, noting minor deficiencies to be remedied.
Bob Beasley went to Dallas this morning. Miss Sallie Joe Carlton arrived home today from a visit to Dallas. J. Levine left this morning for Dallas Ft Worth and Houston on business. Several residents, including Rev J R Atchley, Miss Aubyn Lyday, Mrs. F M Gibson, and Mrs. Marion Keithly with children, traveled to and from nearby towns for visits, business, or return home.
The grand jury reports twelve days of work with seventeen indictments, mostly felonies reduced by two cases, and a nearly empty jail. Amid legal progress, Fannin county farmers promote peanuts as a major crop with abundant yields and growing exhibition interest led by Will H. Evans, including long peanut vines, nuts on display, and free peanut culture booklets for 1909 preparation.
A fast response from the fire company found smoke from hay and trash burning near a buggy wheel but no active fire. Ira Johnson, elected, convicted in justice court at Dodd City yesterday on cruelty to animals, was jailed with a total fine and costs of 2.50. Cigar salesman wanted. District court adjourned yesterday for the rest of the week.
W A Spangler mayor of Bonham with C K McGioan Geo Keene and Co W Kinkead helped the local lodge 1 OQ O B with ceremonies. Spangler was named Deputy Grand Master and is expected to become Grand Master next year. Baptist ladies run a Moving Picture Show Saturday afternoon and night for 10 cent admission and hold a Saturday market. The district court room door carpet is being removed for linoleum.
Tomorrow's ball game features Fire Men against Filks with the announced line-up. Fans are advised to check the official roster for starting players and substitutes before the game.
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