10 May 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
1
Bonham residents urged to render property at fair market value to lower tax rates and fund new sewerage. City Council resolution demands full valuation with sworn oath. penalties for misreporting range from 20 to 1000 dollars. Fresh store arrivals and realty ad wrap the item in local notices.
Reports from Mexia to Mineola describe widespread rain and showers aiding or hindering farming. Some towns report the heaviest rain in months, causing washed-out bridges, flooded creeks, and delayed work, while others note beneficial rainfall and crop recovery. A closing ad touts PRICKLY ASH BITTERS for staying youthful.
Attorney General Bonaparte recommends commuting John W. January alias Charles W. Alderson’s sentence to three months from rearrest and a full pardon on July 19, 1907. The President has approved the recommendation.
Local builder J L Moyer promotes cement work and general contracting services in Bonham Texas offering cement sidewalks foundations and driveways with attention to quality and price.
Ros Nall, optician, remains at the Hotel Alexander until Saturday night. He offers eyewear fittings and lens services to locals and travelers.
The writer details rain and wind damage, pending planting, and distant visits. Readers mention Mrs Jennie Jenkins returning home, Mrs Pete Vaught visiting, Mrs Mattie Hays improving, and Milt Dyer being ill. Local gossip recalls Ladonia correspondence and past homes along Bois dArc.
A four room house and hall on the south side of East Rose Street in East Bonham offers good terms. Also a two room house in South Bonham near the old cotton yards sits on 1 to 2 acres and is priced at 350 dollars.
Property offer describes a 1 to 2 acre lot with a seven room house and halls on East 8th Street. Modern conveniences included and priced at 750 dollars with easy terms for buyers.
A 74 acre tract 64 acres cultivated 10 acres pasture located 1 2 mile north of Lannis on a public road. Includes a small barn a two story six room house with well and two pools fine outbuildings good fencing and fine fruit. Sold at a bargain see for particulars.
Seven room house with bath, porches, gallery, city water and well, barn and ample garden space. Features a 90 by 216 foot lot at the corner of Fitzhugh Ave and Booth St in Paris Texas. Sells at a reasonable figure.
A two story frame house in the northwest Bonham area between 10th and 11th streets is offered at a reduced price with favorable terms.
A two room house on one acre with a cistern garden and well offered for sale. Price is $50 down with the balance to suit purchaser.
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