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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
Coal and groceries sale notice from Sid Smith
An advertisement offers coal at low price with July and August delivery, and groceries sold cheap for cash by Sid Smith at the Ragsdale corner starting September 1st. Steger Lumber Company is also mentioned with contact for orders. Kodak finishing and camera services labeled Buster Photo are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steger Lumber Company
Ragsdale Corner
Sid Smith
Local citizens urged to share news for better paper
The message asks Bonham and county residents to submit visitors, parties, weddings and happenings so the paper can publish stronger local news. It highlights a competent staff and regular correspondents but seeks wider reader participation to improve value and coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
First Colored Member Joins Fannin County Confederate Veterans
Enoch White a 75 year old former Thompson’s Regiment soldier becomes the first Black member admitted to the Fannin County Confederate Veterans Association. He served four years in the Confederate army and says he will attend meetings while able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin County Confederate Veterans’ Association
Old Darkey
Enoch White
Stnoch
Thompson
Enoch
Imnoch
Fiddlers Contest Highlighted at Reunion Tomorrow
The old fiddlers’ contest will be a main feature of the reunion tomorrow and is expected to be worth hearing.
Weather Forecast Promises Fair Friday Conditions
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions for Friday with light winds and mild temperatures. No significant precipitation expected, making for pleasant outdoor plans across the region.
Bridge Family Receives News of Father’s Improvement
A telephone message from Chas Bridge of Cisco says their father C. Z. Bridge is much better after a period of serious illness. Chas and his brother Dr. W. E. Bridge have been at his bedside since Monday, and his recovery was once thought doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bridge
Cisco
C. Z. Bridge
Bridge
Chas
W. E. Bridge
Fire Alarm at Mast End Home Ends Quick
Fire alarm from Morris Lee’s Mast End residence prompted a department response but bystanders extinguished the blaze and no damage or injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Lee
Mast End
For Rent Five Room Cottage Near School
Bonham notices list a five room cottage for rent with electric lights hydrant and well water, good barn, two blocks from public school. Also: Caldwell. Bonham hosts children’s musicale Friday at Pavilion. admission twenty five cents. Palace Restaurant receives first shipment of fresh oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Caldwell
Bonham Children’s — Musicale
Pavilion
Palace
Revenge Fumble and a Mocking Mistake
A hail of misfortune and humor unfolds as an Irishman survives a falling man only to be accused of causing the fall. A second tale shows a tall man berating a red-haired boy for lateness, while a stranger learns the boy avoided a punch by staying silent at a station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painiul
Everybody's Magazine
The Wrong Bee
A Frog Hollow postmaster resigns after a bee mix up. A package labeled queen bee contained a large bumblebee that bit his thumb, prompting his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frog Hollow
Remarkable Fatherhood Across Ages and Anecdotes
A physician cites extraordinary fatherhood cases including a statesman with young children at 70, Sir Stephen Fox whose daughter was born at 99, Joel Vaughan of Cincinnati with 27 children, and the late Earl of Leicester and the Earl of Essex with late-age offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Fox
Joel Vaughan
Cinncinnati
Earl of Leicester
Earl of Essex
Beatrice
Unnecessary clause in will over hens contesting it
Old Gotrox says he will add a clause to his will to deny hens any inheritance if they contest it. Dr. Cubebs objects saying it's unnecessary because the lawyer will ensure they receive nothing if they contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubebs
Old Gotrox
Dr. Cubebs
Politics and Private Life In Public Debate
Senator Sorghum remarks that politics resembles private life, noting friends speak well while enemies criticize, highlighting the strain and scrutiny inherent in public service. The exchange contrasts public perception with personal experience in political work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Privat
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Bright’s
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Coloree Man
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Cholly
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