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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
4
The session was brief yet lively as the council debated two paths for the town. The state committee presented both propositions after a lengthy discussion, seeking clear guidance on alcohol policy and local option.
The Democratic State Executive Committee chose a July 25 primary on two liquor questions. A prohibition ticket seeks a constitutional amendment to ban manufacture and intrastate liquor trade, except for medicine and sacramental uses. The local option ticket pursues strengthened local controls and legislation for limiting intoxicants.
An ad notes Ladies Bodgers Woodrd Co offering silks at very cheap prices on Saturday. Sellers claim stock from 31.00 to 1.25 per yard and 77 1 2c values, with silk suited for Japanese fashion and American styles. The vendor says he has too much silk and not enough money.
A Texas note shows Mose Harris being separated from his Internal Revenue Service job. The letter, dated June 1, directed him to surrender government property and receipts. Harris then bought a Chicago-bound ticket and left for the Windy City to contest Texas political delegation.
Beginning Wednesday morning and continuing until Saturday night, White Blakeney and Fuller announce a 26 percent discount sale on ladies muslin underwear. The offer runs during the specified period at their store location.
Notice to the citizens of Bonham that Phil Jacobs will operate the gas plant. He is authorized to set prices and terms for gas. Accounts for June will be collected by him, while back accounts will be collected by H. G. Evans, attorney.
The Gossard corset praised as best with a sale at White Blakeney Fulier offering twenty percent off this week.
The report states San Antonio was chosen as the venue for the state's party convention in August with arrangements in place to implement all actions decided by the committee. The article recaps the committee's notable efforts and achievements.
A man was arrested near the T P depot Sunday night April 19 by nightwatchmen Browning and McKee and jailed. Mayor Spangler and Marshal Erwin interviewed him Monday morning and offered a 24 hour personal cognizance to prevent city loss. He claimed to be a weaver who knows Bryant at the cotton mill and could seek work there with a chance. The man departed for parts unknown the next day. no complaint existed at that time. Alderman Ragadale said reliable info claimed the man had been to the cotton mill drunk and extorted money from workers. manager Saunders ordered him from private offices. The discussion reflects near-footage of both sides.
Mrs J Carmichael visiting Mrs Martin Cashion was bitten twice by a chained dog in the front yard. The dog was killed by Mr Cashion after the attack. a physician treated the wounds and warned of possible complications.
Local ads announce a muslin under wear sale at White Blakeney and Fuller. The listing emphasizes affordable garments and the store’s upcoming discounts.
Sherman Texas June 5 The Republican State Executive Committee chose Dallas as the site for the State convention on Tuesday August 11. The meeting chaired by Hon Ed Thayer with 28 of 31 members present adjourned after the vote. An unrelated ad and a lost purse notice also appeared.
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