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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
1
Bonham Favorite notes the region faces diversification as farmers sow oats and acreage expands in Fannin County. It cites widespread field burning and quotes John W. Gates predicting a Texas windfall of 25 million dollars, reflecting optimism in a red state with opportunities for capital.
Mrs. Tom Trout died at the family home in Honey Grove after several weeks of illness. Burial was held this morning at 10 30 in Honey Grove. The funeral conducted by Rev. Tying the fey, mLORD, tian woman and her death will be mourned by many friends and relatives. The Favorite extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. Trout was a Chris circle of (text damaged).
Mr J A Davis on East 8th Street reports three Plymouth Rock hens killed and several missing after 8 pm Saturday. Two men were seen leaving with chickens but no alarm raised as observers thought Mr Davis had sold them. Police are investigating the theft as a bold act.
A morning resolve quoted from Bishop John H. Vincent urges a simple sincere serene life free of discontent and anxiety. It promotes cheerfulness magnanimity charity holy silence economy in expenditure careful conversation diligence fidelity and childlike trust in God.
A Windom dry goods store owned by John Baldwin was totally destroyed by a Saturday fire. The blaze started around 9 o clock, likely from a defective flue. The building and roughly 3,000 to 6,000 in stock and contents were lost, but insurance is reported to cover both stock and structure. Local residents contained the flames to the single building with no further damage.
Henry Jenkins of the town’s outskirts was arrested on a lunacy charge filed by his father. He bought a railroad ticket to Paris and was to leave town when detained. A hearing followed. the jury found him slightly unbalanced but not confinable, and he was released.
Mrs C A MacQueen, Lena Smith and Clark Reedy left for New York yesterday to buy spring and summer millinery stock for Mrs MacQueen's city establishment. They will also visit Chicago and St. Louis markets before returning home. This spring patrons will see the latest creations from both domestic and foreign designers.
The Waters-Pierce main case requires a writ of error to be filed in the Supreme Court within the next week as the thirty day grace period ends. The Appellate Court affirmed a large judgment of Parsalties totaling about 1.93 million and a motion for hearing was filed. The court is expected to act on both the writ and the receivership matter for a full review.
The Saunders Drug Co. of Bonham Texas promotes Vinol cod liver tonic as a genuine non patent medicine. It shows ingredient statements and a color illustration of its scientific production from fresh cod liver and iron peptonate. The ad touts Vinol as a body builder for all ages and ailments with a money back offer.
A small sandy land farm owned by Will H. Evans features abundant pasture space. The description notes generous grazing areas suitable for livestock and general farming use.
For City Marshal positions the readable names include JOHN P. SPOTTS CHAS, ERWIN HENRY H. BROWNING, and J. W. MCKER among potential nominees.
District Judge Ben H. Denton of Paris and District Clerk Earl McAlester are listed for upcoming local elections. The notice identifies candidates and available offices in the jurisdiction.
County Judge H. A. Cunningham and County Clerk W. A. Thomas lead a slate including Sheriff Chas Brug e and Assessor J. Lee Tarbley In this county ballot list Also listed are County Attorney J. Waltimarsonaldson and Treasurer Sid Riding For Commissioner Prec 1 J A Agjew coordinate the ticket with local races and names shown on the page
Highest ores paid for furs and hides. No guarantee you will get more money for your furs from me than by shipping elsewhere. Highest cash prices for turkey chickens eggs. See me for you sell your poultry I buy and sell geese feathers Kiafatsid Square opposite court house Rudman.
The renowned pianist Vladimir De Pachman will appear in Dallas in March under the Dallas Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons. The call invites all music lovers to hear this great artist with Gee D A Biard offering further information.
There is not a particle of opium or other narcotic in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and never has been claims its producer J. W. Peeler offers it for sale as a medicine for a child or adult.
Realtor Will H Evans offers land and home sales with no charge unless a sale is completed. Advertising promotes prompt listings and agent support for buyers and sellers.
The article discusses changes in women after marriage and motherhood, citing neglect and pelvic health as causes. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women, claiming broad approval from medical authorities and offering consultation in Buffalo, New York.
Southeast corner square office World building at 616 West 9th Street lists contact numbers 156 and 150. Office hours are 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon.
Dr H H Mitchell operates a dentistry office in World Building at the southeast corner square. Phone numbers show office 156 and residence 260 as contact points.
Dr D T Boyd announces surgery and general medical practice with office over Peeler's Drug Store. Contacts provided for office and residence.
Special attention given to disease of women and children. Office of Graham Crawford and Co. Phone 236 Residence on W. 7th Street.
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