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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1907
Page
3
Gov. Campbell announced the appointment of Speaker T. B. Love of Dallas as commissioner of Insurance succeeding R. T. Milner who will become commissioner of Agriculture. Appointments take effect September 1 with salaries of 2400 dollars annually.
Misses Marvin Owens and Ava Robinson hosted a Friday evening party at North Cedar Street inviting many of their young friends. Guests enjoyed games music and reception room hospitality before drawing lots for partners for refreshments and leaving with cheerful memories of a joyful gathering.
Fragmentary notice mentions matting for sale continuing today and a heavy laprobe available at the office by Penn. It references J. Lee Tarpley & Co and a tire purchase note, with a remark about mistakes affecting men’s renown.
Mrs E D Crownover died at the family home seven miles south of town on Friday afternoon at six. The deceased had suffered from consumption for some time and her death was not unexpected. A trial occurred yesterday at Moore's Veyard at three o'clock.
Pupils may enroll for summer instruction starting June 17 at the principal J. H. Burnett's residence near the Methodist church or by phone. The matting sale by J. Lee Tarpley & Co. continues today.
Austin June 14 William E Hawkins Assistant Attorney General issues formal opinions on the anti pass bill. He clarifies that free transportation for convicts and supplies ceases July 12 1907 and that state agents may not travel on passes except certain exemptions. The Adjutant General and U S officials face limits while collectors of customs remain exempt. Notaries public and other officers face restricted use. State Rangers and sheriffs receive nuanced exemptions under the law.
The text notes that contracting parties waived free transportation rights and barred agents from free travel under such contracts. It states county officers may not legally travel on free railroad passes after July 12, 1907 when the anti pass law takes effect, unless railways grant Sheriff passes to all sheriffs who apply, with reimbursement of the value by the officers.
Classified brief notes a boarding house to rent near the T and R depot and advises applying to Mrs KE Anderson for details.
Wanted. Five cars of machinery cast iron and scrap mixed metals bought. Prices: 50c per 100. 10.00 per ton. mixed scrap 20c to 35c per 100. We buy rubber boots shoes beeswax wool feathers and hides. Office east side of square. Western Fur and Metal Co.
Bo ham streets report a $20 bill and a gold certificate lost. Liberal reward offered if returned to this office.
An advert touts a $30 suit outwearing two $29 ready made options and fitting perfectly, inviting readers to get wise and save money on their clothes account.
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