24 May 1907
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
1
Public notice states any erroneous reflection in The Favorite will be corrected upon notification to the publishers. The policy emphasizes accuracy and accountability for statements about persons, firms, or corporations.
Rev John L Clark, formerly criticized for officiating at the marriage of William Ellis Corey and Maybelle Gilman, returned the fee after admitting error and seeking divine guidance. Church members forgave him and he remains pastor, with the affair deemed resolved.
The article extols California's sequoias, recounting Dowd's famed yarn and detailing the massive trunks, potential lumber, and age of these giants. It compares their size to the Flatiron and suggests their antiquity predates pyramids, urging preservation as priceless heritage.
The T and P Railway offers a round trip fare of 26 60 to the Confederate Veteran's Reunion in Richmond Virginia from May 30 to June 3 with selling dates May 26 27 and 28 and a final return June 11. A tourist sleeper will depart Sherman May 27 joined to the special train at Texarkana and berth reservations are available.
An overview of Paint Era products noting varnishes and stains that convert natural or painted surfaces into imitation wood. It highlights varnishes and furniture polish options designed to mimic wood grain finishes.
Report from Bonham city schools for May 1907 notes fifteen seniors in the high school class with eleven in Latin and four in science. Graduates listed include Hazel Reid Ellsworth Stella Clinton Kennedy and Maude Pitchford. Also details student attendance, art league efforts, and perfect attendance honorees across Bailey Inglish and South Bonham schools.
Market reports from Biggerstaff McMurray show higher quotes for cattle and hogs with steady demand. Prices rose across feedlots as buyers sought feasible lots and livestock futures remained buoyant amid seasonal trading activity.
The home of Mrs. W. B. Stone at Fourth and Live Oak opened to thirty six guests in honor of Miss Carrie Alderson of Bonham. A 42 game series entertained guests with punch, ice cream, and cake. Mrs. John Haden won the top prize a silver tea bell, while Mrs. James Sowell received a gold hat pin.
An advertisement claims Herpicide scalp antiseptic revives hair growth by killing germs that attack follicles. It cites a Maryland Block resident who allegedly regrew hair in weeks and urges samples and orders via Saunders' Drug Co. and The Herpicide Co. in Detroit.
In a pitched Pavilion ball yard game yesterday afternoon the Kourt House Klick defeated the Kounter Jumpers 9 to 8. Thompson started for the Hoppers and allowed few runs until the sixth inning when errors aided the Klick. Biard relieved after the sixth and saw further hits while Hulsey pitched well for the Klick. United Charities collect the proceeds and thank the crowd.
Wanted 15 carloads of iron before the first of July. Highest prices ever paid for metals and bones. We buy poultry feathers wool and beeswax. Western Fur Iron Metal Co Bonham Texas East side square.
At 10 o clock on Friday May 24 an open lesson in illustrative music will show the modern method of teaching music to young children. All parents and friends are invited to attend. Sallie Joe Carlton invites participation.
The Christian church Ladies Aid Society held a small picnic with invited friends. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant, informal gathering and the group hopes to continue its hospitality. Nearby, H. M. Norman & Co. advertised their showroom with appealing foods.
Notice from Census Taker C Lair requests parents within city limits report any children of scholastic age not yet enrolled for the year. Respond at the local post office with the child's details.
White Blakeney Fuller advertises yard wide colored taffetas priced at one dollar per yard, down from one dollar twenty five cents. A. G. Edwards offers Cornish Indian Game chickens for sale and invites calls to home at 203 West 10th.
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