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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
5
The Post Office Department will increase prices by four cents per thousand for stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers starting July 1 due to a contract change. Orders placed before July 1 remain at old rates, while items delivered after July 1 are billed at the new rate.
Chicago dispatch says Texas will bar all persons afflicted with tuberculosis from entering the state. Health official J W H Brumby pledged to issue a proclamation within days establishing a quarantine against deaths from the disease, placing TB in the same category as yellow fever and smallpox. He recently inspected southwest Texas and found local health workers transporting TB patients into the state.
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A tornado of small to moderate size struck areas in southern Oklahoma Territory and near Oklahoma City on June 22. Three people were injured or hurt and several farmhouses were damaged or destroyed. A man named Duncan reportedly disappeared after the storm which wrapped around the Rock Island line, as heavy rain and strong winds caused scattered damage.
Austin Texas June 23 Attorney General Davidson and Assistant Lightfoot return from Galveston to argue in the Third Court of Civil Appeals for the states motion to place a state court receiver in charge of Waters Pierce Oil Co. If granted the federal receiver Dorchester would be relieved. otherwise a protracted dispute between state and federal courts looms.
The Commercial Appeal reports across the cotton belt that the crop made material progress this week. Cultivation advanced and the crop is clean and in excellent state, except in Oklahoma where rains delayed field work. Plants are small but healthy and ready to respond to favorable conditions. growth remains about two weeks behind pace.
Major Jules T. Muchert from Sherman examined Wade Lipscomb J A Holmes and Robert Bridges for captain and first and second lieutenants roles. He reports a splendid examination. A baseball match is scheduled tomorrow evening between the Elk's nine and a Sherman team.
Yesterday at the Baptist church a morning service honored the elderly with strong preaching and testifying. The event repeats Wednesday at 10 o clock with conveyances urged for those unable to walk. evening saw two conversions and many others concerned. Chorus practice at 7:30.
The note credits Arbuckles' Ariosa Coffee as the cheapest good coffee in the world while contrasting with the mislabeled Mocha & Java. Arbuckle Bros., New York City, is cited as the source.
Last Friday the court urged an expedited hearing on the oil company case and preferred the next day but the appearance of local counsel caused the matter to be carried over to Monday.
At 2 AM the Caddo Valley bank at Black Springs was burglarized and $2,000 to $3,000 taken after a barricade was built and phone lines cut. Three shots blew the safe as Sheriff Scott and 75 armed men pursued the robbers toward Oden. Insurance covers the loss and no major cash deceptions occur.
A Sunday gathering at the Cumberland Presbyterian church drew good attendance and interest. Next Sunday Mr. M C Spivey will lead and discuss The Men's Meeting in Bonham. We offer lawn mowers and a full range of goods from cheapest to newest. Thompson Abernathy Co.
A fire in the Glen oil fields caused by lightning destroyed a 25 000 barrel oil tank on the Quaker Oil and Gas Co lease two 1600 barrel wooden tanks on the Victor Oil Co lease and a 100 000 barrel tank on the Hammett Crosby lease. Damages exceed 100 000. Lightning also hit Codys Bluff Ramona and other fields in the Cherokee Nation. Also Texas announces that corporations failing to pay franchise tax by July 1 will be barred from doing business and lose their rights.
The next county examination for teachers will be held July 5 and 6. Due to Summer Normal exams on July 10 11 and 12 and July 31 August 1 and 2 there will be no county exams in August. Applicants must report to the office at 8 a m Friday. W F Keeton County Superintendent
Shelled corn car just received with ample June corn available. Contact Rogers Woodward Roberts Co for purchase and delivery details.
An advertisement lists hay presses and mowing gear including Wood’s Mowers Steel Beauty and Simplex presses. The seller Thompson Abernathy Co offers hay ties and related farm machinery for sale.
A new affordable photo titled The Bonham Knocker debuts for 50 cents with cash with order. Fouster presents a budget image aimed at customers seeking lower rates than finer lines provide.
Good pasture for stock offered at 1.00 per head near Batea placa, 112 miles northwest of town. Miss Grace and Bessie McGee visited the city from Dodd City yesterday.
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