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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary note references The King and recall themes from 2 Samuel 19. The piece is attributed to the Highway and Byway preacher with a focus on scripture authority and leadership.
In a sermon about repentance and loyalty to Christ as king, the text contrasts a heart yielded to self with a heart inviting Jesus Christ to reign. It reflects on Jerusalems longing for its rightful ruler, the exile of David, and the eventual call from Zadok and Abiathar for his return to reign over Israel.
In a moral reflection a father sets a path of righteousness and his son soon follows, demonstrating guidance and example shaping the youth's conduct. The vignette highlights influence through virtue and family legacy.
The canning factory will start its maiden run Monday morning after a shipment of empty cans arrived. Pears will be the only fruit canned for the first week or ten days, with other products likely added before the run ends.
Trinity Episcopal Church schedules Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 45 and communion and address at 11 00. Union services will be held at the Baptist church at p m with a sermon by Mr Williams pastor of the First Presbyterian church and Richard Morgan Rector.
Advertising copy for a laxative fruit syrup touts ease of use with no griping or nausea. Claims to cure stomach and liver troubles and chronic constipation by restoring natural action of stomach liver and bowels. Warns against substitutes. Saunders Drug Company price 50e.
Firemen were called yesterday afternoon to the ruins of the old ice factory where a fire smoldered all week due to packed sawdust in the ice vault. It was the fourth trip to the ruins, with Sunday morning's run also involved, but prompt work brought the blaze under control and further danger eased.
A good shower was reported south of town this afternoon and extended north to the edge of South Bonham. The dust was laid nicely to the T. and P. depot, but stopped there.
New concrete sidewalks have been laid in Bonham with the west side now solid and the south side near the Alexander hotel receiving the same treatment. The work is praised as good and should continue. The T P and P pay wagon is due to arrive tomorrow with the paymaster and his checks expected by visitors.
The forecast calls for mainly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with scattered showers possible tonight or Sunday.
Smith says he will move his grocery business to the Ragsdale corner on September 1 and will sell groceries cheap for cash before the move.
The paper appeals for local tips on visitors parties weddings and happenings to boost coverage. It urges readers in Bonham and county areas to report items by any method so staff can publish a stronger community newspaper with better value for money.
Person offers a home for sale and invites inquiries to Durant Oklahoma address for details. The brief note gives no property specifics or price.
The notice states the canning factory begins work early Monday morning and all job seekers should report there. The message is signed by Mack Watson.
Several bushels of fine pears and a large quantity of cord wood offered for sale or trade. Read at Saunders Drug Store for details. Ben Halsell.
Sunday morning worship at the Baptist church features a Palestine map sung by children and a cushion object lesson. Pupils are urged to attend to hear plans for Red Letter Day on Sep 18. Preaching at 11 am on The Kingdom Coming with Power, with lively singing and a union service at 7 pm led by Rev. William Boyd.
Church notices outline Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 1 p m for First Presbyterian. Westminster and Union services listed with times. First Baptist and First Methodist noted for morning programs. union service at First Church affects schedule. Local ads promote stamping supplies and mail orders with contact.
Office space available for rent over Nori Grocery after September. Apply to Mrs. H. C. Alexane.
Miss Annie Johnson of Wal. Okla. is the guest of Miss Wil Bridge, sharing a social visit and hospitality in the community.
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