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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
The notice states standing on our subscription books and refers to date and opponent site address on the paper margin. It warns payment should appear within a week and that under postal regulations papers cannot be sent to those in arrears beyond three months. after that time the paper will be stopped.
The article recalls a sharp exchange between Haskell and Gaffey at the credentials committee of the Denver convention. It notes the phrase Back to your oil tanks became infamous and foreshadowed political consequences tied to oil interests, warning future phrase makers about tainted topics.
Descriptive line notes a goop temperament bright at first and gradually fading, likening its mood to a summer day that loses shine as time passes. The piece emphasizes changing glow and shifting energy throughout.
Dallas judge Brooks faces concern over the troublesome influence of the big stick on his friend Haskell, with sleep likely eluding him as the matter unsettles the pair.
A reflective note on campaign tensions suggesting that some quiet men wish to retreat from business and politics until the race concludes. The remark portrays a peaceful temperament amid public pressure and the desire for an end to the contest.
Billy Lat spoke in three states yesterday and then cried as the trains failed to fall fast enough to land him the fourth chance.
Tomorrow offers a good chance to begin attending church and Sunday School if you are not in the habit already. The forecast calls for a fine day to start this routine.
A brief forecast notes that regardless of weather there will be little complaint from a community group whose happiness stays high all year. The opinion suggests steady satisfaction among those people throughout the twelve months.
The draft notes claim Teddy’s campaigning could boost Billy Bryan to a sweeping win. They warn Teddy’s recent stunts drop him in public estimation, with Bryan’s supporters ready to capitalize on that shift.
The text extols women dressing beautifully while using biblical imagery to describe nature. It praises pearls diamonds and rainbow ribbons as signs of beauty, suggesting men gaze upon a luminous woman amid hills and storms.
A fragmented note speaks of boys and men relying on Eck for prosperity and happiness, urging belief and shared faith as a path to better life and well being.
The passage defines luck as rising early, earning more than a dollar a day, minding one’s own business, keeping appointments, catching trains, and trusting in God and personal resources. It adds that Lueck, with stick-to-it-iveness, and Tuck and pluck, are right and linked.
The Bonham Heavyweights defeated the High School eleven 4 to 0 in yesterdays opener. A clean, hotly contested game showcased solid football from both sides and a rematch is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Proceeds will fund grounds improvements for the season and attract out of town teams, with a hopeful turnout.
Primary department presents a program next Sunday morning in the church auditorium after the lesson study. Features include a song by the school and twelve children in class recitation each carrying a light. Parents and visitors are invited.
The meeting at the Central church begins Sunday October 4 and continues indefinitely with Indiana R. M. Gano of Dallas preaching and Prof. Austin Taylor of Sherman conducting the song service. An invitation is extended to all to attend as both preacher and singer are highly recommended Christian gentlemen and earnest workers.
The B Y P U program led by Mrs Bert Matthews featured songs repeating the Lord s Prayer followed by a scripture lesson from James 1 1 7 a prayer and discussion on temptation as studied from the whole chapter James 1 13 17 Jesse Kincaid gave a scripture reading and a talk on patience Mrs Hughes conducted the special music and the session included questions in the quarterly before dismissal
In East End this morning Claude Bailey and Willie May Christian fought in a rough scuffle with wool and bad language. Constable Bob Allen arrested both. they posted bond and were released. The Nunnelec home on South Main street is being prepared for J. W. Seals and family who plan to move in early next week.
Pattern variety offered for stamping with Lustre and Persian floss. Mail orders invite prompt attention to Cora Trow.
A freight wreck occurred near bridge No 126 two miles east of town in Clendennen cut about five this morning. Three cars derailed and the bridge is badly damaged with rails twisted and timbers charred. East and west bound trains transferred mail baggage and passengers and will move them later today. No injuries reported.
Passengers on the east bound evening train report a man killed by a West bound local at Sherman Junction. The victim attempted to board a passing train and was ground under the cars. He likely lived nearby, but his name could not be learned.
Clarence Bennett author of The Holy City presents A Savage King set in and around the City of Mexico during Maximilian’s reign. The melodrama features Montezuma’s last descendant clashing with Spanish civilization and requires elaborate scenery including Mexico City, Popocatépetl, a Mexican palace, and a high mountain. It was excellently presented per the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Raudinan Produce Co advertises paying top prices for poultry including chickens eggs turkeys and also buys hides. They invite sellers to visit before selling and note they want two or three cars of stove plate and cast iron. Located just north of the fire hall.
Yesterday at about two o'clock T. S. Norris died at his home three miles west of Bonham after months of cancer suffering. A Primitive Baptist member of twenty years in Fannin county he leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was held this afternoon at Moore's graveyard five miles south of the city.
Cotton hit 11 cents per pound today for three bales of staple extra good quality. One bale remained unsold at that price as the owner held four total. The average price hovered around 9 cents. Bonham buyers are said to pay more for cotton than any other county market, sourcing staple from many markets in the area.
Surely no one can fully appreciate favors unless those favors are needed but as the fire on last Monday night left us almost without anything and in the greatest need the contributions given by numerous friends were indeed heartily appreciated and we desire to tender our thanks for the same. We especially thank the kind ladies who interested themselves and Messrs J T Fitzgerald F M Gibson and Wm Owens who solicited aid for us. God bless you all. Most respectfully A J Nash and Family.
Brief notice from Cuibson and Taylor offers the sole town hotel in exchange for land in Fannin County. They urge quick action on the potential deal.
Yesterday afternoon pastors and Sunday School superintendents from various churches met at Will H. Evans & Co. to organize a Sunday School Superintendent's Association. J. W. Lewis was elected president and Will IL. Evans secretary. A permanent group will be formed at once with another meeting set for Thursday.
Rain forced postponement of the Rally Day service at the American Presbyterian Church to next Sunday inviting all attendees to participate.
At the meeting pastors selected Rev. Joe N. Hughes of the First Baptist church to preach a union Thanksgiving sermon and designated the First Christian church as the venue.
The couple who have lived in Greenville for several months plan to move back to Bonham soon and resume residence there. Friends in Bonham will warmly welcome them back into the community.
A note warns of tiny, bloodthirsty pests that bite people at night, posing health risks and nuisance in homes and outdoors. It urges precautions to prevent bites and associated disease concerns.
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