Reunion Draws Large Crowd At Event Last Night
A very large crowd attended the reunion last night, with many former members reconnecting and sharing memories. Organizers reported strong turnout and a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
French cotton school opens in Havre to train workers
Consul A Gaulin reports Havre inaugurated a new Ecole d Industrie Coloniale tied to the Ecole Pratique d Industrie to train youths for cotton plantation work. The ten month course covers cotton cultivation, product processing for export, practical geography, electrical basics, colonial history and hygiene with subsidies from officials and commercial bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. Gaulin
Havre
France
Ecole Pratique d’Industrie
Ecole d’Industrie Coloniale
Association Cotonniere Colonaire
Ministry of Commerce
Havre Chamber of Commerce
Veteran J M Long visits reunion with famed Battle Flag
Paris man and war veteran J M Long attends the reunion carrying the Ninth Texas battle flag photographed long in the past. The flag bears about 150 bullet holes from fierce combat, with Miss Winnie Davis and Mrs Davis tied to its saga and a poem recalling Confederate valor in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Long
Paris
Mr. Long
New Orleans
Winnie Davis
Jeff Davis
Saturday Market invitation from Westminster Leaguers
Local note invites readers to use Westminster Leaguers for Sunday dinner and Saturday market items with phone orders to 170 available all week for cake light bread beaten biscuits chips and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Leaguers
Jersey Cow for Sale by Gentle Dairy Line
A first class Jersey cow offered by A. D. Hammock Sr. She is perfectly gentle and will yield milk throughout the winter. Sold at half her worth to a ready buyer.
Russell Brothers to Play in Leonard Matchup
Jack and Joe Russell Everett Bridge and Marshall Baldwin left today for Leonard to join Bailey to play Grimes Leonard team. Leonard may bring its squad here for a series of games once the reunion is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Joe Russell
Everett Bridge
Marshall Baldwin
Leonard
Grimes
OVC
Masquerade Ball At Pavilion Rink Tomorrow Night
A masquerade ball is announced to be held at the pavilion rink tomorrow night at 9 oclock. Everyone is invited to attend. A separate note advertises a home for sale on the car line and provides contact via Durant Oklahoma. Jeff Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavilion
Vur
Durant
Okla
For Sale Pears and Cord Wood At Saunders Drug Store
A sale notice offers several bushels of fine pears and a large quantity of cord wood. Interested buyers are directed to see at Saunders Drug Store, Ben Hylsell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders Drug Store
Ben Hylsell
34 Acre Farm Near Bonham Sold by Wilk H Mvans & Company
A 34 acre farm located 14 miles northeast of Bonham was offered by Wilk H Mvans & Company as a cheap place. The brief notice lists the farm for sale at a low price through the local realty firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Cheap Place
Wilk H. Mvans & Company
Children’s Musicalo Tickets Go On Sale Friday Night
Get your tickets early for the Children’s Musicalo Friday night. Tickets are 20 dollars and on sale at Sargrove s Reynoli’s J. W. Peeler and Reb Peeler’s. Includes price .5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargroves-Reynoli’s
J. W. Peeler
Reb Peeler
Former Fannin County man arrested in Floresville for forgery
J Stokely Dowlen a former Fannin county man was arrested yesterday in Floresville South Texas on a forgery charge per warrant by Sheriff Bridge who plans to bring him to Bonham. The Macabees review is set for Saturday at 4 p m and Mrs Donovan invites families to enjoy music with Bonham children Friday night Tickets are 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stokely Dowlen
Fannin County
Floresville
Texas
Sheriff Bridge
Dowlen
Cisco
Barrels of Sorghum Promoted as Best in the World
Steam boiled sorghum is hailed as superior from Steger advertising. The claim touts quality over rival barrels with bold regional branding and a boastful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
x—Robt
Steger
Farm near Bonham with improvements at one mile
Will Lf of Wyang & Co advertises a good farm one mile from Bonham. The 50 acre property offers solid enhancements and is priced at $2000. This brief notice highlights the sale opportunity and the broker's contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Will Lf
Wyang & Co
Fresh oysters advertised at the Palace Restaurant
Local listing promotes plentiful supply of fresh oysters available at the Palace Restaurant. The brief item notes a ready stock and inviting dining option for patrons seeking seafood.
Courts Defend Court Stance on Standard Oil Ruling
Judge Francis I. Baker defended the reversal of a $29,240,000 fine on the Standard Oil line, saying the Indiana unit caused the judgment by act of the parent company and that law and precedent guide courts beyond individual opinion. A prehearing motion was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Goshen
Ind
Francis I. Baker
United States Circuit Court
Landis
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Indiana
Indiana Company
Standard Oil Company of
Wedded at Fair Grounds in Secrecy
L. A. Wiseman wed Sallie Lula Duncan on the pavilion steps about 9 PM with Judge H A Cunningham officiating. The couple did not apply for the $10 prize and only a small crowd of ten to twenty witnessed the ceremony as the band played in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Wiseman
Sallie Lula Duncan
H. A. Cunningham
Serenade Praise for Bells Band at Bonham Reunion
The Bells W. QO. W. band, led by George Dugan, provided an appreciated serenade this morning. The group, acclaimed as one of the best local visiting musical organizations, supplied music for the reunion and their performance was a highlight of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lamonde
Chet Baldwin
Bells W. QO
George Dugan
Bonham
Massive Gravel Shipment Moves 175 Cars Today
One of the era’s largest gravel deliveries for the T. P. railway system was made today. A total of 175 cars were dispatched, with three trains required to transport the load. Unloading crews then received the cars and sent them back to the yards when empty.
Residence on West Fourth Street Listed for Sale
Property on West Fourth Street with six rooms two halls two porches and terrace lot offered by Will Havis & Company. Listing highlights a bargain price as a real estate notice in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth Street
Biz Bargain
Will H Vais & Company
Canning Factory Seeks Women Helpers at Once
Job offer from Peerless Cigar Co Poledo Ohio seeks women for immediate work at $100 per month plus expenses. No experience required. Offices for rent over Norman's grocery store after September 1. Apply Mrs H C Alexander. Weather outlook: tonight and Thursday generally fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Cigar Co
Poledo
Ohio
Norman
H.C. Alexander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cotton School
America
Stevenson
Bonham’s
Woodward
Ninth
Texas Infantry
Gabriel
A. D. Hammock, Sr
Chas. Davis & CO
Bonham and_Ravenna
Children of
W. D. Bolin
Id Steger
Tom Steger
Nunn @ Jones Co
Baker
Fair Grounds
Eva
Mack Watson
The
Weather Man
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