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Newspaper

Mexia Evening Ledger

Location

Mexia, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

3

Local Notes From Mexia and nearby towns

Miss Willie Mae Teague arrived from Birmingham and bound for Colorado to join her mother. Mrs A Smith of Tehuacana left for Easterling to visit her son. Justice Roberts' court opened this morning with more negro cases. Geo Prescott, a noted watchmaker, is two doors from Mistrot's. Boggy Springs camp meeting likely to close Sunday night after a successful session. Munger's gin produced several bales of cotton today. A steam corn shelter will be added to the Munger oil mill and gin, boosting Mexia as a corn market. Mrs J W Jennings and children returned from Wootan Wells for health. Mrs Judge Frank Morris and daughter Viola of Austin are visiting Mrs H Munger Jr.

Munger Frank Morris Miss Viola Austin City H. M. Munger, Jr

Local Notes and Advertisements Framed by Keeling Store Improvements

Town items report W. T. Keeling adding a first class tobacco line and new freight depot work starting. Locals Ava Ransom Ada Byers shop from Wortham. a wagon damaged a sewer, Stevens cleaned it. Rev A L Barr to preach Sunday. Community notices celebrate AO UW entertainment at Fraternal Hall with Prof Shaw orchestra and guests.

Elwood Wright Returns from Blooming Grove at Noon

A note reports Elwood Wright coming back from Blooming Grove at noon. The writer urges readers to smoke only Grumb lers five cent cigars and to call at Park's.

Elwood Wright Blooming Grove Park’s Cal Parks

Church Directory Listing for Local Congregations

Presbyterian church led by Rev J F McKenzie with Sunday school led by Prof J W Reid. Cumberland Presbyterian under Rev A L Barr with M S Clark supervising Sunday School. Baptist under Rev W C Frile with B J Miller supervising Sunday School. Methodist led by Rev T J Duncan with H H Jackson supervising Sunday School and Epworth League at 6 pm Sundays.

Presbyterian J. Fe McKenzie J. W. Reid Cumberland Presbyterian A. L. Barr M. S. Clark Pry Baptist W.C. Frile B. J. Miller T.J. Duncan H. Hi. Jackson Epworth League

Corn for Sale 1200 Bushels Ear Corn

1200 bushels ear corn for sale free from weevil priced at 25 cents per bushel. Contact J. L. Wortham. Call at Parks for details.

J. L. Wortham

Real Estate Business Invitation Teaches Interest Framing

A note suggests engaging Tam in real estate to avoid pigeonholing interests, offering tailored outreach guidance and emphasis on securing attention. The message hints at personal consultation to align property goals with client needs.

Tam

Reduced Summer Travel Rates Announced by T P Railway

The Texas and Pacific Railway offers lower round trip summer tourist tickets from June 1 to Sept 30 1899 to Alabama Colorado DC Georgia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Ontario Pennsylvania Quebec South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia and Wisconsin. See local agent or write P Torx ner GPTA Dallas Texas for details.

Texas and Pacific Railway Company Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Maryland Massachusetts Mischigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Ontario Pennsylvania Quebec South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin P Torxner Gp&t A Dallas Texas

Corsicana’s Rey Bailey Visits City

Corsicana resident Rey Bailey arrives in the city for unspecified activities or meetings, with local officials noting his presence in the area.

Rey Bailey Corsicana City

Lor Rexz Two Cottages Near Business District

Two cottages listed as convenient to the town’s business section. Property offered by M L McDonaro.

M L McDonaro

New T and P Schedule Ditches Malvern Layover

The Texas and Pacific Railway reorganizes passenger service to Hot Springs Arkansas removing the Malvern layover. It offers two daily fast trains with super Pullman Sleepers and reclining chair cars at no extra charge, promoting the region as a premier Mineral Springs destination.

Texas and Pacific Railway Hot Springs Arkansas Malvern great+est Mineral Springs America T & P Gang

Excursion Rates and Holiday Travel Details

Excursion rates listed with dates August 7 to Galveston and August 23 to Houston, noting limits and a $5 charge. Mention of reduced one way rates to St Louis Chicago New York Washington Cincinnati and Birmingham along with a stray reference to a Grombler cigar.

St Louis Chicago New York Washington Cincinnatis Birmingham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willie Mae Teague Ala Justice Roberts Geo. Prescott Boggy Springs J. W. Jennings Wootan Wells W. T. Keeling Ava Ransom Ada Byers Wortham Keelings Corner MccKenzie Stevens Lodge Entertainment Shaw Geo A. Bell Mies Kinesid Mascer Wilson David K. W. Hail Slaun Kit Wood Gaynes Place J. R. Neoce Euraka Springs Ark F. Hughes Miss Dna Wootrn Wells Lanning Miller Freestone County Waco Myrtle Mathis Tehuacana Kasse G. Behwartz W. A. Lanning W. TD. Piltman's Justin 5. P. Mosley Durango Myra Richardson Temple Joe 8. Marks Moxia Port Layacca Gal Het McCorkle Little Boy Thornton Mary Waller Nel‘ie Currie Rosse Maggie Tall Eula Easterling Hattie Wood Oil i City Just McClendon Place Qsar MEXIA Lee Vance Sally W.r.storey Aimee Emer Ee Lee M. Vance Real Hatate Agt Tex Als Galveston Houston Ory Grombler Gromberli BJ Pielerhotographer Mbexia Nervita Medical CO Clinton & Jackson Risiearvedander Katy Baty Piyer Jvand J. J Beckham Your W. D. Pittman Prendergast, Smith & Co MEZIA NEW Spot Cash Grocery Store Heamsler Kamsler
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