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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
3
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Clarkeville Times and Denison Herald cite Bonham Texas testing the split-log drag on streets showing improved dirt streets and urging farmers in Fannin County to adopt the inexpensive, effective tool for rural and urban roads.
Fragmentary note from Snonham News states Tur News editors received a tempting offer to edit in the Windy West. The piece mentions Edgerton and a young Irish man with ties to a local merchant, but details are incomplete.
John McClure arrested near Orangeville on burglary charges tied to a recent Orangeville store burglary. A second suspect named Allen was jailed after the break in. Sheriff Bridge notes McClure was sought for alleged escape from a convict gang.
Capt. William H. Van Schuack, master of the General Slocum, surrendered to U S Marshal Henckel and began a ten year term at Sing Sing for his role in the fiery disaster that killed about a thousand people.
Solid leather Hamilton and Brown footwear offered with a guaranteed guarantee at Ware's store. Durable construction aimed at lasting beyond other Tellows shots. Limited stock advertised for sale.
The Executive Committee met yesterday in Elks Parlors with Dr. H. Blankmeyer of Honey Grove to discuss federation work. Nine similar groups in Texas and Oklahoma plus a Black organization in Honey Grove reported good progress. next federation meeting set for August or September pending committee choice.
Texas shows 9 first-class and 59 second-class post offices. All first-class offices have city delivery. 22 second-class have city delivery, Bonham among them, with eight others lacking city delivery despite higher receipts overall. Bonham January receipts rose and February gains beat last year, signaling healthy local finances.
Philip Wise authorizes the Avortum to announce his candidacy for Sheriff. A one term former Sheriff of two years, Wise is regarded as a top local officer, sober and capable. He plans to meet voters before the July primary to present his claims and seek support.
A local retailer touts solid leather footwear and a branding shift toward the Wares line. The message emphasizes durable materials and steady craftsmanship for everyday use.
In Junes petition in the U S Court at Paris the total debts listed amount to 7545 00 with secured claims totaling 4990 00 and 3155 00 unsecur ed leaving a net value of 1 8 9 5 00 and exemptions of 8820 00 under law.
A promotional notice offers a one year subscription to the Baby Favorite and the Semi-Weekly Dallas News for a total price of 2.75 dollars. The advertisement targets readers seeking combined delivery at a reduced rate.
Advertisement touts Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Dr Protoo's Medical Adviser as non alcoholic, no habit forming remedies. It cites endorsements and pamphlets, claims cures for weakness and female disorders, and offers free consultation by mail with confidential communications.
Ki B Burgin sheriff of Pick ens County Alabama and John Kelly colored left this morning in pursuit of a murder suspect. Sheriff Bridge recently arrested Kelly on a minor charge and he matches the fugitive description for Alabama. Kelly awaits transfer to state jail as authorities pursue the case. I have raised turkey prices to nine cents and will pay top dollar, W R White.
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