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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

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R Wrecks Two Killed In Freight Collision Near Muskogee

A freight train collision occurred north of Muskogee Oklahoma at noon today. Two men died and several were injured including engineer es Clannahan and express messenger West. Fireman Emory and porter Jon Robson were among the injured with multiple others sustaining cuts and broken bones. Relief trains and many physicians rushed to the scene.

West Es Clannahan Emory Ger Parsons Kansas Jon Robson Porter L. Fulton

Train traffic and yard activity pick up at the T P

Business on the T P shows signs of revival with ten locomotives at work plus local crews. Several younger firemen were laid off or bumped. Workers load coal as a makeshift income during dull times. Washouts on the main line may spur a rush on the branch and more work trains are expected soon.

Round House

Petaira Icehouse Faces Changes in Local Rooms

A brief item notes changes at a local venue identified as Petaira, with emphasis on adult male patrons and the expansion to larger rooms nearby. No children are mentioned in the report, and access is limited to men on the referenced half block.

Petaira Kia Ire

At the Picture Show Ends Run With Big Crowd

A good sized crowd attended last night and praised the new pictures. Tonight concludes the program and the theater will close for a time, with plans to reopen in a month or so depending on finances.

Cut Prices on Dollars and Sewer Work Progress

Local ad notes horse collars offered at 31 00 and 2.50 and 2.00 dollars, with W. G. Clark Company. Report mentions sewerage construction advancing but hampered by continued bad weather. crews strive to maintain full effort whenever possible.

W. G. Clark Company

Killian Released on Bond After Kemp Ferry Killing

Albert Killian who killed Fred McCarty at the Kemp ferry on Red River Thursday faced an examining trial in Savoy conducted by Assistant County Attorney Rosser Thomas. Killian posted a $500 bond and was released. Witnesses say alcohol fueled the altercation, Killian acted as peacemaker until McCarty advanced with an axe and was shot.

Albert Killion Fred McCarty McCarty Killian Acing Killian Killion

Bonham Man Elected State Aerie President of Eagles

Ben D. Hays of Bonham was elected by acclamation as president of the State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and named Texas representative for the National convention in Seattle, Wash., in August. The Mineral Wells meeting drew wide press coverage and full-scale statewide entertainment for Eagles and Keglers.

Order of Eagles Ben D. Hays Ben Texas Eagles Seattle

Baseball Scores and Local Notices From Yesterday

Baseball results across leagues with multiple city matchups and rain postponements. Dallas Fort Worth Shreveport Waco and Houston games noted with scores. city council approves a city employee holiday schedule for two drivers at the fire hall, permitting limited rest time and family time.

Fort Worth San Anstonio San Antonio Shreveport Austin Waco Houston

First Christian Sunday School Invites All Youth

Wanted 225 boys and girls to attend Sunday School tomorrow at 9 30. Pupils bring a friend and nonmembers are welcome. A good program fine lesson and splendid music promised. A closing humorous note about a nagging wife.

First Christian Sunday School

Men’s Meeting at American Presbyterian Church

Ode Roberts leads a May 17 meeting on Jesus betrayed and denied from John 18 10 24 27. Attendees praised Rosser Thomas' sermon on the Mission of the Holy Spirit from the previous Lord's day.

Jesus John Ode Roberts Eiverybody Rosser Thomas

Elks Big Minstrels Set to Pack Opera House

Advance ticket sales indicate a large audience for the Elks minstrels Monday at the opera house. The show will be duplicated in Honey Grove Tuesday with a pre show Honey Grove game and a post show special train back that night. Electric signs add to the promotional buzz.

the Elks Honey Grove Elks A'L Bac

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