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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
1
A report notes members of the Alcoholism Control League plan to use eforms for policy advocacy. The piece highlights internal discussions on integrating digital forms into regulatory proposals and public outreach.
A notice announces the annual meeting of petitioners involved with the cotton industry. The document outlines meeting date and location and calls for participation by all interested members.
In Kirgton and Dallas reports indicate Democrats mull President Roosevelt’s suggested measures. Leaders press for a coordinated push to reform banking, finance, and marketing of the cotton sector, seeking broad support and stronger legislation.
District court convened in regular session with Ben H. Denton presiding. Grand jury selection occupied most of the morning. Slagle Doggett Hockaday Lackey Burr Wright Pritchett Melton Evans Medearis Chinner named as grand jurors. Bailiffs listed, doorkeeper appointed.
Meeting of the Bonham Association is set for tonight at the Electric office. All members please retire and be on hand. McKee Blair secretary. Shipments of Bishop's as preserves received at Morrowe.
Mrs C F Hart died at the family home at Spies Mill across Red River from Mulberry Sunday night. Funeral scheduled for Tuesday at 10 o clock in Ravenna. She was sister in law to Mrs W E Newton of this city. Friends extend condolences to relatives.
Mrs. Grace, longtime Bonham resident, died after a short illness at the West 11th Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Kincaid. Funeral services will be held at Inglish cemetery tomorrow at 10 AM with Rev. W. A. Stuckey officiating. She was widely liked and respected, but she left no known relatives locally.
Sunday’s Candlemass marks a turning point in stories of winter’s end with ground hog forecasts. The piece traces legends from England Scotland and Germany linking candles February rites to Ceres Purification and medieval church reforms.
Firefighters responded to a morning alarm at the old Barnes place on West 4th Street. The roof over one room burned away but the blaze was extinguished with minimal water damage. No injuries reported.
North Texas reports the most successful quail season on record for the three months ending January 31. High hunter turnout and abundant dog use accompanied an unusually fruitful season with fat birds and easy hunts. Beginning February 1 the season closes to November 1, with similar limits applying to turkeys prairie chickens and pheasants. Doves and other species face additional restrictions in the period.
Ewing Isom Jr son of Mr and Mrs Isom died yesterday at his home near Spring Hill from pneumonia. He was buried at Smyrna with Rev Kirkpatrick of Whitewright officiating. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents and relatives.
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