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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
2
A Bonham Texas notice informs readers of subscription status via date on the paper margin. It warns that payments should appear as credited within a week and that under new Postal Regulations papers will be stopped for arrears beyond three months.
A rural discussion at a McKinney home condemns children in boarding houses while contrasting a modern no children ad with the biblical call to let children come. The author argues that nations grow from loving homes where childhood inspires action and affection, warning that without children life loses its meaning and joy.
A MacKinney Courier Gazette quotation warns that without children the world would lose kinship with Christ and the nurturing mother. It recalls the manger and the promise of peace and good will, arguing children sustain love, joy, and civilization.
Henry Jones, colored, was arrested and jailed for selling liquor. The report notes his nickname Purty Henry and his repeated arrests on the same charge.
Mrs Dan Howard of near Bailey was jailed today on a lunacy charge marking the third incarceration on this accusation. Fresh oysters advertised at Palace Restaurant.
Langdon Mitchell praised for The New York Idea and discussed divorce at the Franklin Inn Philadelphia literary club. He noted cases where divorce is necessary and cited a mother’s quick retort about a would be groom and a loud voice.
Local cotton buyers report a steady decline in prices with forecasts from 6 to 8 cents for the coming crop. The county's acreage is small but the crop is in good condition and could be about fifty percent better than last year. Demand for pickers is rising while supply remains limited in the community.
A six year old son of John Jones, seven miles north of town, died this morning at 7 30 after a brief bout with membranous croup. Burial is set for Inglish cemetery at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The FavorRITE extends sympathy to the grieving parents.
In a Dallas News sketch Sherod Hodges is claimed as the oldest Texas Mason, a member since 1866, and W. W. Graham since 1865. The letter also recalls C. C. Nelms of Constan tine Lodge No 13 Bonham, initiated 1849 and Master Mason in 1850, who reached 83 on March 20 and remains living though feeble.
Trinity Episcopal Church offers Sunday school at 9 45 morning prayer and address led by Rev John T Foster General Diocesan Missionary Richard Morgan rector Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 930 am and a preaching service at 11 am on The Law of the Spirit Union service at Christian Church is at 8 pm
An aged Chinese scholar, famed for mastery of Confucius and 14000 characters, travels to Amsterdam seeking Nixofoun. The bookseller has not heard of it, prompting a lament that renown travels little beyond China. The tale notes Europe is full of such little great men.
District court adjourned yesterday afternoon for the week. Judge Denton has returned home to Paris. Beginning Monday the criminal docket will be taken up. The term is light. principal cases are old and will be cleared up. Parker Carnival Company travels to Bennington Oklahoma for a three day picnic next week. Martins Spectacular Fireworks go to Dallas.
A lost item notice states a small silver purse with a minor amount of change has been left unclaimed. The note asks the finder to return it to Sid Smith at the local feed store, which sells bran, chops, shorts, cuts, corn, alfalfa, and prairie hay.
Sid Smith notes the arrival of the first barrel of new crop cucumbers for pickles in town, while New York counts at the Patlee Restaurant.
The third semi annual meeting of the Fannin and Lamar Counties Medical Associations will be held in Paris on Sept 3. Drs Vaughn Leeman and Martin will present Fannin’s portion of the program. Lamar County’s society plans diverse entertainments and urges all Fannin members to attend. Jkb Nevill Secretary.
The lodge announces installation of officers and work Monday night at 8 o clock. All members are urged to be present.
Palace Restaurant receives a fresh shipment of oysters, with chefs preparing the shellfish for service. Oyster stock arrives as diners await new seafood specials and daily menu updates.
Regular services of the Men’s meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the American Presbyterian church with Mr. Ashley Evans leading the gathering.
The list names Democratic nominees for county offices in Fannin County including Sam Rayburn and others, with officials such as county judge, county attorney, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and various precinct officers. It also lists Republican nominees for the same county offices with names and roles, followed by certification by county clerks and party chairmen.
First Methodist holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 00 a m League at usual hours union service at night Pastor W A Stuckey Also First Presbyterian with 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 a m preaching followed by a congregational meeting on missionary selection Westminster Leagues at 6 00 p m Union Service at First Christian at 7 00 p m Edgar Williams urges member attendance American Presbyterian reports 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 a m preaching no evening service due to union gathering at Christian church H L Walker pastor
The First Christian Sunday School invites pupils and friends to attend at 9 30 sharp. Miss Nettle Abernathy will join and her former pupils are urged to attend to meet her. Will H Evans serves as superintendent and emphasizes an engaging object lesson and the morning session.
Stozger Luimbur Company advertises coal at cheap prices with orders taken for July and August delivery. The message emphasizes low cost and urges potential customers to phone for contact.
Professor Stewart R. Nee XL of the University School of Medicine states that tea and coffee contain tannic acids volatile oils which hinder digestion and caffeine in excess can harm the heart. Bottled Coca Cola, by contrast, does not carry these substances and provides a mild pick me up without overloading the system.
Members are urged to attend a congregational meeting tomorrow at eleven o clock at the First Presbyterian Church. Edgar W Williams is announced in connection with the event.
In a Bailey property note a plan to trade 52 acres of fine black land for a modern cottage in Bonha is stated under the will of Evans. The reader is invited to consider the exchange details as a covered estate matter in today’s notices.
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