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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
1
The court notes a renewed dispute with Nrigates Nator Bailey as arbiters face a tense confrontation. Details remain sparse but the battle for control escalates amid tense proceedings and public scrutiny.
In a hard fought internal battle, Seph W Bailey secured a decisive victory over political enemies and won the Texas delegation to the Denver Democratic National Convention. The campaign featured fierce disputes within the state party as Bailey warned he would resign his U S Senate seat if denied delegates, rallying supporters from Waco to Fort Worth.
A sequence of tornadoes struck towns southwest and southeast of Woodward and in Northeast Oklahoma. Grand Arnett Vici Mutual Elle Cooley Richmond suffered damage with downed wires and injuries reported. Costa and Little Robe reported severe impact. Orchard devastation noted. Tulsa also faced a fierce wind storm destroying roofs and small buildings.
The body of Uncle Billie Howard was laid to rest today at Willow Wild cemetery. Funeral services were held at the First Christian church at 2 PM, followed by a procession to Willow Wild as a large crowd of friends and relatives paid tribute to the deceased.
Only a few 9 by 12 art squares remain offered by Lee Tarpley and Co with best grade priced at 19 dollars 90 cents.
City Council met to approve accounts and bonds for A. P. Stephens A. J. Nash and W. B. Faxon. W. F. Keithly chosen as Waterworks Superintendent. A concrete floor study for the fire hall delayed. Red River Navigation Committee invite extended for Bonham representation at Shreveport meeting. Dam repair for city pool ordered. Complaints about stock disturbances and alley cleaning addressed. Mayor Spangler urged attendance notices.
New black voyle shirts and white linenette skirts were just received by express today at White Blakeney and Fullers. The store offers a fresh stock for immediate purchase and fashion updates.
Advertisement for boys clothing promising durable suits in double and single breasted styles with a new spring cut. Emphasizes long wear and cost savings by buying quality first to avoid frequent replacements.
Mayor W A Spangler returned home after a three week absence in the north. He spent two weeks in Boston at his sister’s bedside during a dangerous operation. The sister has recovered enough to return to her Illinois home. He travelled a week on the road and enjoyed the trip while reuniting with his brothers and sisters.
For sale a nearly new upright piano offered by a responsible person. Suitable for trial or storage with balance of payments. Price about 450 dollars with most of the payments already made. Cash discount available. Write BX, care of this paper.
Kincaid Reedy and Hughes announce the grocery store now has two telephones numbered 376 and 67 to speed trade and improve service. The addition will allow quicker handling of customers and better satisfaction.
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