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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
2
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The article announces a two night event at the Bonham opera house October 18 and 20 titled Merchants' Carnival featuring 15 home talent performers with orchestra music. Tickets 25 and 35 cents. children 15 cents. proceeds benefit Latfits' Band.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece by W. R. Rove describes a crowded street scene with cars motorcycles and a descending airship above. A manhole cover offers a last hope as a subway train looms, forcing a dramatic leap into the shaft and saving the pedestrian from disaster.
Foot Ball Today reports a football game between Bonham High School and Denison High School to be played this afternoon at the pavilion grounds. The Bonham team is described as in excellent shape and the Denison squad shows high hopes for a strong performance.
An obliging Irish laborer asks a gentleman for a character certificate. The host pens a flattering letter, but the man balks at praise and reveals he wanted a job for himself based on the endorsement. The exchange ends with the laborer pressing for work.
Work on ballasting and improving the roadbed of the T and P progresses steadily. Ballast extends to the yard limits eastward, with labor concentrating near the compress in the eastern yard. Dirt and gravel have been laid beyond Sherman, and the project aims for first class condition ahead of heavy steel. an order for steel is placed for December delivery to begin the next phase.
The First Christian Sunday School urges all residents to attend the 9:30 session tomorrow praising the town’s strong Sunday school record. It promises a beautiful lesson, splendid music, a happy hour, and an engaging object lesson, inviting friends to join.
George Jones reports from Madill that Lebus Bros ironworks and a local smith shop were damaged by fire a few nights ago. The Lebus brothers, known in the city, previously operated the shop and are described as well known residents.
Election materials for the upcoming ballot arrived this morning and were delivered to county authorities. The ticket is large and the vote box weighs about 650 pounds.
The Colt Show on the town square at 2 this afternoon attracted interest though entries were few. First prize for the Senator Coke colt 2s went to Ben Burras of Win ’im. A season’s colt from BE F Lyday owned by Mr. Parker won a prize. Names include June Wilson Tyke Crissman and others in this Democratic column context.
October records show attendance and visits across Bonham area with residents from Amarillo Leonard and Trenton visiting relatives. A congregational meeting is scheduled after Sunday service and is described as very important with all members urged to attend.
Fragmentary OCR yields a chaotic speech concept. The speaker rejects a demand as possible yet proposes a three column epigram structure. References include meals a day and routine decisions, implying a domestic cadence and forceful rhetoric.
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