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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
3
West bound trains No 38 and No 35 show morning and afternoon departures and arrivals from 9 40 a m to 9 30 p m with No 33 night service. Eastbound and north south schedules list arrivals leaves for No 34 No 82 No 267 No 723 No 258 and No 724 with times from 8 50 a m to 9 10 p m.
The juvenile department of the First Methodist Church presented a moist entertaining program last night under Misses Prissman Gibson and Coursey directing. Each number pleased and the organizers deserve credit for their untiring efforts. A liberal donation will aid Sunday schools that lack funding. A special sale at White Blakeney Fuller’s runs next week. R. G. Axeoder traveled to West Tex. Ing Organ of Dodd City visited. Bose thuciananc is home from
A protracted revival began yesterday at the First Baptist church led by Rev. J. F. McClannell with Mr Outlaw as singer. The opening session drew praise for the preacher and the singer as the meeting promises a fruitful outcome.
Local notices list social calls and visits from Bonham area residents including W. Lewis and J. G. McGrady, with travel to Sherman Honey Grove Paris and Texarkana. Community events mention Booham Chapter R. A. M. meeting, and obit for Mrs. Alfie A. Jordan.
Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, convicted in the Goebel assassination, were pardoned by Governor Wilson. A petition backed by nearly 500,000 supporters, including 240,000 Kentuckians, prompted the decision after long legal battles and multiple trials. Powers had proclaimed innocence and planned law practice. Howard, a noted Clay County feudist, faced related charges.
The alleged assassination case involving Youtsey and Howard has generated numerous interviews and affidavits as trials and appeals unfold. Youtsey, a stenographer to Gov. Taylor, claims Powers gave him the office key, a point heavily attacked in the case. Bonham residents travel to Fort Worth for a large picnic with extra T&P coaches provided.
In the American leagues Detroit beat Philadelphia 5 to 3 while St Louis defeated Boston 10 to 4. Chicago routed New York 56 to 4. A doubleheader in Dallas: Shreveport won 3 to 2 in game one and the series ended 3 to 2 in favor of Dallas. Houston beat Galveston 4 to 2 and Austin tied with San Antonio 3 to 3. Waco defeated Ft Worth 8 to 3.
Bonham citizen John O. Austin reports relief from kidney troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes back pain dizziness and frequent kidney activity improving after one box with continued use. Doan's advertised as the remedy available at drug stores with a 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Buffalo NY listed as sole US agent.
The Public Library opens on June 17 with new summer hours from 9 a m to 1 13 a m on Wednesdays through Saturdays.
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