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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1907
Page
3
A shopper urges critical buying by insisting on value over seductive prices. He cites $12.50 and $15 suits as common in stores and challenges clothiers to match better offers. The point is that what matters is what you get for the price.
Fragmented listings include upcoming sermon topics and missionary notes for Africa, a photo lesson, musical selections, and classroom or reading assignments. Also mentioned are office rentals, optical services, a hotel schedule, and Chamberlain's remedies advertised by Evans & Co with other local sale notices and a home bargain note.
A. J. Baskin of Fort Worth, coauthor of the Baskin McGregor bill, arrived in Austin on private business. He stated there were no gaps in Fort Worth and argued saloon keepers would violate no law if they stayed open during a ten day period, noting the county attorney’s stance.
Dr Ell more H Elliott used a unique plea of psychic epilepsy to justify brutal assault on a man and wife on a public highway, claiming no memory of the acts during attacks. Medical testimony supported the defense and the prisoner was discharged.
Austin finds final figures set by the State Tax Board place railroad intangible property at 172.659 million dollars and three small concerns at 49.857 thousand dollars The figures are mandatory and will be used by Tax Assessors statewide and cannot be changed Last year intangibles were valued at 152 million dollars and reduced to 30 million. The total preliminaries were 228.083 million with a 56.281 million decline based on attorney reports.
Secretary A N Evans announced from Dallas that the Farmers Union headquarters cannot be moved to Fort Worth until July 10 due to first of month business. Attendance at the union meeting in Fort Worth on August 6 is expected to be large.
Miss Irene West, a local telephone girl, learned today she is heir to a Texas rice fields estate valued at about $500,000. The property originated from her father, who died years ago, and has been tied up in litigation.
A correction notes an oversight in the previous issue. The latter portion of the story Friday the 18th is reprinted today in proper form to replace the earlier misprint or missing section.
The court heard debate on a so called psychic epilepsy as a defense to murder. Prosecutors and defense alike agreed its scope seemed limitless with Assistant District Attorney Turnbull praising it as the best defense, claiming no one could be held responsible if afflicted.
The report lists Fannin county values for railways led by D B and N O Ry 10620 Texas and Pacific Ry 651420 Santa Fe Ry 440000 M K and T Ry 238500 Cotton Belt Ry 73118 totaling 1412653 dollars. At 45 cents rate the county would collect 63569 dollars in income from this source.
The first two cars of this season's wheat were shipped from Windom Texas by J H Baldwin to Galbraith Milling Company Honey Grove. The grain classed as fourth quality sold for 92 cents a bushel.
The post office department orders an examination of positions in the Railway Mail Service to be held here on August 6, 1907. Several applications have already been received.
The Texas Militia state encampment will occur in Austin from July 19 to 26. Bonham's military company trains twice weekly for the event and ceremonies will center on reviews and company drills. Company C has vacancies and hopeful members should apply promptly. Will H. Evane & Co. have a property for sale at a reduced price.
The notice urges full attendance at this morning's children's service and school, while informing that banner and class pin contests close today with some prizes awarded. It notes school opens at 9 30 and lists Will H Evans as superintendent of First Christian Church Sunday School. A cleaning-up sale begins July 1 at Ware's.
A short classifieds notice from Will H. Evans & Co. offers a brick building for $6000 on the North side and a small lot near Carlton College for $125 with $25 cash. They advertise Cross & Blackwell Chow Chow and Gillen's French Sardines from Kincaid, Reedy & Hughes and state terms can be made to suit.
The Bankers' Association filed a formal grievance against several express companies alleging improper charges and unfair practices. The action seeks investigation by authorities and potential remedies for affected members.
The American Bankers' Association files a sweeping ICC complaint alleging express companies misuse interstate rail facilities to push banking revenue and discriminate against regular bank operations. The Southern Express Company is named in the suit.
A salesman urges customers to buy a $30 suit instead of two $2 ready made garments, claiming longer wear and better fit. The pitch emphasizes value under the Clothes account and encourages trying the brand to save money.
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