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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
5
A Los Angeles dispatch reports C W Averill who inherited 10 000 000 plans to help 20 000 or more people. He will base HQ in a big city, possibly Chicago or New York, to distribute 500 to those in need and extend aid to both good and bad individuals. He aims to reach 40 000 eventually.
A trolley collision on the Annapolis branch near Camp Parole and Gate injured and killed riders heading to graduation exercises and a ball at Annapolis Naval Academy. Investigators cite orders confusion on the single track line as a probable cause. Separate notices advertise silk sales and a student’s trip to Paris for commercial college studies.
A tenant house on the T. L. Rogers farm occupied by Jack Rodgers burned Sunday near noon. The building was consumed by fire likely starting in the roof, total destruction. Most contents were saved.
An advertisement segment proclaims June 8 as the date Phil Jacobs will personally manage the gag plant of the city with a light offer. It notes a forthcoming price quote in a few days and previews a five day silk sale starting Tuesday June 9 at M C Spivy & Co on North Main Street.
M C Spivy and Company announces a five day sale of all silks in stock at its Main Street store, inviting customers to view the full assortment and take advantage of the discount window.
E F King announces a six week course at the High School building starting Monday June 7 at 7 30 am. Tuition is 7 dollars 50 cents for the full six weeks. See or phone 163 for details.
A crowd of young folks will leave here tomorrow for a four days stay at the Country Club.
Jno Cunningham advertises fresh Early Harvest apples for sale in Ra venna Texas. Contact details not provided.
The FAVORITE notes Hons Lee seeks the county attorney post and cites his past service from 1900 to 1904. He promises vigorous prosecution of violators, pledging to meet voters despite limited time, and requests voters weigh his claims. R. B. Nall Optician at Hotel Alexander all week.
Walter Boone resigns after many years as superintendent of the compress in the city. He will take a similar post with the Neil P. Anderson Compress Co most likely stationed in Bridgeport Wise county. Ben D. Haya will succeed him as local compress bookkeeper.
M. O. Spivy & Co announces a five day silk stock sale at its Main street store with cut prices on all silks. A list item notes a ladies small brown purse containing one dollar and fourteen cents and other available articles. Mrs. Cora Morrow leaves at the office an autumn leaf floss with no shading required.
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