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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1908
Page
2
BE H Pritcherr President W S Sporrs Editor and business Manager entered at the post office at Bonham Texas as second class matter. Office North Center Street.
Charley, locals recall a plan to build a sidewalk as neighbors weigh benefits. Ep Louis, west of the Mississippi, marks 144 years since its founding ahead of a potential Giants game visit next Wednesday and a street carnival sponsored by the Eagle Lodge. The town also notes a mayoral clean-up proclamation for Tuesday the 24th to improve health and welfare.
The piece notes Evalyn Thaw seeking a divorce and cites Washington Herald claims about Senator Bailey that Houston Post says lack standing with Texas voters. Opponents keep pushing new charges to keep interest alive as the case loses credibility.
A large audience enjoyed a trio of pictures at Dr Alten's place of amusement last night. The Clock Maker's Sacrat is the feature, described as a magnificent production with a moral. Anything to Oblize showcases spectacular lightning changes. The program is said to be clean and engaging from start to finish.
A new poultry and egg business announces entry into the market. J T Bludworth, proprietor of the Bonham Racket Store, guarantees high prices and solicits customers from the North Side Square area.
Attorneys in the Fred Burnett murder case filed a motion for a trial before Judge Denton. The motion was overruled and the defendant gave notice of appeal.
Brother Schoonover preached on faith and salvation last night in Bonham Texas. The crowded church heard that Noah obeyed God to build the ark and salvation comes through faith and works. At the service a confession of faith and a baptism followed. Violin bows and strings at McMillen s in Bonham Texas.
Card of thanks to the generous people of Bonham and vicinity for aid last week. Special thanks to Mrs. F H Daugherty for soliciting aid during our distress. May God bless you all. Charley Sellers Pearl Sellers Mollie Sellers
A letter to Alderman Abernathy of Bonham Texas promotes Devoe Paint. It claims Devoe requires fewer gallons and costs less than competitors. The writer offers a half job comparison and promises payment if Devoe proves otherwise. It notes Steger Lumber Company sells Devoe paint.
I. Rudman advertises as a poultry buyer ready to pay the highest market price for turkeys chickens and other furs hides. He invites producers to visit his shop on the east side of the square opposite the courthouse to weigh and sell poultry and butter.
Johnnie Draper died yesterday in Denison. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J T Burge of this city. Burial will be held at Ector in the afternoon. The family receives sympathy from the Favorite and relatives.
Advert describes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for nursing mothers and women with weakness from overwork or childbirth. It claims to relieve headaches back pain irregular menses, pelvic disorders, and other female ailments, urging readers to request the doctor's booklet for its composition and endorsements.
Bonham mayor pro tem orders an election by qualified voters for city officers to serve two years. Polling at City Hall April 7 1908 from 8 am to 7 pm for marshal assessor and collector secretary treasurer and five aldermen across wards one through five. Smith Lipscomb presiding officer.
A letter from Paris Peanut Factory announces S. E. Smith, a leading Lamar County planter who has never lost a crop, will speak this fall in Bonhim on peanut harvesting and crop care. The notice pledges substantial farmer benefits and diligent effort to aid peanut growers.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease and internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces using tonics and purifiers. The ad touts physician approval, testimonials, Toledo Ohio makers, and 5 cent price.
A damaged OCR snippet lists east bound and northbound train numbers with arrival times including 9 85 12 25 noon 38 and 9 15 p m. It notes No 34 8 50 a m 82 1 15 p m 36 5 10 p m 9 05 and south east No 258 arrives and No 724 arrives.
A reader from Grimesland North Carolina recounts recovery from consuming illness after using Dr Kine New Discovery. The testimonial claims rapid improvement from coughs and lung weakness with the product advertised as a supreme preventive and healer. Saunders Drug Co. offers the 500 bottle at 1.00 dollars and a free bottle promotion.
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