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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1908
Page
3
R B Nall the Optician will be at Evel Alexander Monday and Nefiay to demonstrate spectacles and provide fittings. This local appearance invites residents to view updated lens options and correction services.
Thomas A. Edison underwent a second operation for mastoiditis and spent a comfortable night. Physicians said his condition has become serious but he is in no immediate danger. Don Ryburn advertises up to date and largest upholstering and window draperies in the city.
A Rail road Commission dispatch from Chairman Mayfield in Austin reports the Texas and Pacific railroad seeks a 15 to 20 day extension to decide whether to comply with a roughly two million dollar improvement order for the Eastern and Transcontinental road. The order includes laying heavy steel from Whitesboro to Annona and building a new depot at Honey Grove.
A string of personal notices lists Mrs. Harris Cox improving, numerous visits and travels by residents including George Inglish to Greenville, Miss McMahon to Savoy, Prof. Burnett from Sherman, and many others to cities like Paris Dodd City Honey Grove Sherman and Dallas. The editor also reflects on editorial duties and kindness.
In Fort Worth a new McClellan shoe store opens today announced by the Fort Worth paper headline about leading shoe stores for tomorrow. Gene McClellan, the local businessperson, launches his new venture and the FAVORITE extends best wishes for success.
Classified item noting sale of a good horse and buggy offered by Mert Cross with a cash price and a short inquiry about deal terms.
An Illinois editor started 25 years ago with 15 cents and now a net worth of 100000 dollars. Wealth grew through frugality strict business focus and relentless work aided by a rich uncle who left him 99908 54 dollars Byron Williams.
A letter from Devoe & Co. to Chas. Davis & Co. in Bonham Texas discusses paint efficiency noting Devoe takes fewer gallons per job and lasts longer than others. Steger & Co. is named as their seller.
A Syracuse man testifies Vinol rebuilt his strength after a severe lung illness that left him 68 pounds. He credits Vinol and its cod liver oil peptonate of iron blend for rapid improvement and lasting health. The Saunders Drug Co. of Bonham offers a money back guarantee if it fails. It mentions Don Ryburn's show window as a seasonal tease.
Kiss Mattie Whisenhunt returned to Keokuk Illinois with Miss Minnie Whitlow after spending winter here. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith died and was buried at Brown cemetery. Charley Goynes visited Sulphur Oklahoma. Eva and Ada Mc Millen of Denison guest of Miss Ethel Smith. J C Maloney and J C Trout traveled to Bonham on business. W J Hill and Henry Amtin preached at Mt Zion. Funeral of Mr. Dulaney at Owens Chapel Cemetery noted with sympathy from the community. Dorothy Bradley back to school after illness. Rev. D Cooper of Bonham to preach at the church Saturday and Sunday. Sunday School at ten. Violet.
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