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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement touts Mr Bill Planter as unusually strong and suited for the busy man with little time for experimental planters. It claims widespread use in Texas and highlights a large stock of seeds including seed potatoes cane seed millet alfalfa seed corn and Rouden Big Boll cotton seed.
State Chairman George A Carden announced he will convene the Democratic Executive Committee in Fort Worth on Saturday March 21 at noon in the Worth Hotel parlors. Pressure from all sides and requests for another session indicate a push for a primary to select delegates at large to the National convention and possible action by districts and counties.
Paris March 12 news says Prince Helide Sagan may be aboard the Adriatic or Kron Prinz Wilhelm, which sailed from Cherbourg to New York. Mme Anna Gould is listed as a passenger on the Adriatic. Passports for Helide Sagan were issued under the De Bensvent title.
Advices received by the Australian steamer Christian Boris report government forces using machine guns against strikers at nitrate beds and in Iquique. About 2,500 men were killed or wounded in the conflict, with most deaths among the strikers. The notice appears in a local paper offering property at the office.
Last night at the Christian Church Brother Schoonover preached on Reciprocal Religion. He urged bearing one another's burdens and living with kindness, praising constructive living and spiritual growth. The audience, including many women and younger attendees, responded to music and his uplifting message. Tonight he will continue the discussion and invite more attendance.
About 500 to 600 attendees fill Gainesville City Hall to back Senator J. W. Bailey and oppose the Waco Democratic convention of March 7. Hon. H. L. Stewart named permanent chairman, W. W. Leverett permanent secretary, with Pictorial displays of Bailey Bryan and Wynne. Resolutions favored Col. Wynn and denounced the Waco gathering as speakers including George M. Culp Rev A J Horace Judge J H Garnett J C Murrell R P Bell B F Mitchell among the participants.
Rudman advertises in-town poultry purchases offering the highest market prices for turkeys and chickens with guaranteed weights. He also buys furs and hides and operates near the square opposite the courthouse. Thompson-Aber nathy Co. and V. Agnew note secondhand wagons for sale.
In the west part of town at an early hour this morning George Pack Alice Mason and her son, all colored, fought in a free for all that left broken dishes and black eyes. Constable Bob Allen arrested the principals who posted bond for a later hearing.
District Court recessed for the week. The Leftrick rape case slated for today was continued to the next term. Judge Denton and District Attorney Watson have left the courthouse for the week. The notice lists ongoing promotions and sales from Halsell Caldwell Co and Thompson Abernathy Co. Lost ring reward and local hay offer also noted.
Dispatch notes a Sherman Texarkana electric line as a near future possibility. It would pass Bonham and Honey Grove, meeting local skepticism with earnest talk and substantial backing. Bonham and eastern neighbors are urged to contribute to the effort. Notice to Maccabees members cancels Saturday meeting. rescheduled to Wednesday March 18. Sid Smith reports onion stock available not sprouting.
Washington March 12 The Senate Post Offices and Post Roads committee plans a near perfect postal savings bill drawing on Carter Burkett and Knox proposals to encourage children to save. A Carter feature would sell cards holding nine stamps for one cent each with a ten cent deposit credit after nine stamps are attached.
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