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Newspaper

Mexia Evening Ledger

Location

Mexia, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

3

Local Lore and Social Notes Highlight Town Life

Mrs J David plans a neat house near the schoolhouse to serve as a conservatory of music with Prof Shaw and Mrs Kirven. Rob Rhea visited Groesbeck yesterday. J O Harper left for Wootan Wells to try the water for health. Miss Cora Scott returned after visiting Miss Jessie Mae Denning. Try a Grambler cigar to quit grumbling. Dee McComb left for Marlin for a couple of weeks. Henry Philpot came from Groesbeck yesterday afternoon. Mrs C W Casnahan and daughters left for Kaufman to visit relatives. Mrs R H Keeling has returned from Groesbeck.

J. David Shaw Kirven Conservatory of Music Cora Scott Groesbeck Jessie Mae Denning Dee McComb Marlin C. W. Casnahan Freeman Katia Kaufman Rel

Local notes from town and surrounding area

Miss Sallie Smith travels to Wootan Wells for two weeks while Hall Richardson returns from Baltimore to visit family. Various residents, including Capt. Boyd and Mayor Vanney, are in the city, and many plan trips or attend meetings. The week includes church changes, retail ads, and community updates on visits, arrivals, and local services.

Church Directory of Local Denominations

Presbyterian Hew J F McKenzie pastor Prof J W Reid superintendent Sunday school services each Sunday morning and evening except third. Cumberland Presbyterian Rev A JL Barr pastor M S Clark superintendent Sunday school and prayer meeting Wednesday night. Baptist Rev W C Frile pastor B J Miller superintendent Sunday school services every Sunday and prayer meeting Wednesday night. Methodist Rev T J Doncan pastor H H Jackson superintendent Sunday school services every Sunday Epworth league meets 6 pm Sunday.

Presbyterian J. F. McKenzie J. W. Reid Cumberland Presbyterian A. JL. Barr Clark Suptunday School Pryyer Baptist W.C. Frile B. J. Miller P. U Methodist T. J. Doncan H. H. Jackson Epworth League

Corn for Sale 1200 Bushels Free from Weevil

1200 bushels of corn offered by J. L. Wortham at 25 cents per bushel. Free from weevil. The notice ends with a promotional line for Grumbler cent cigars available at Paks.

J. L. Wortham

Reduced Summer Travel Rates Across Many States

Reduced Rates for Summer Trips commence June 1 through September 30, 1899. Texas and Pacific railWay offers discounted summer tourist tickets to Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Ontario Pennsylvania Quebec South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin. See local ticket agent or write EP Turner GP TA Dallas Texas for Bear-Tor nice cottages near downtown.

Texas and Pacific Rail Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missiceippi New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Ontario Pennsylvania Quebec South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Tuyrner GP & TA Dallas Texas

Pexay and Pacific Railway Introduces Fast Sleepers to Hot Springs

The new arrangement of the Pexay and Pacific Railway eliminates layovers at Mitvery and offers enhanced service to Hot Springs Arkansas. The Fast Train daily now features Pullman Sleepers and new rocking chair cars with seats free, promoting the region’s renowned Mineral Springs.

Pexay and Pacific Railway Hot Springs Arkansas Mitvery America T & P Ruga

Real estate ad seeks buyers for lots and house

The listing promotes the McClendon place a large house and lots of vacant lots in a business center location. It invites quick contact to discuss payments and potential help with financing while offering many other properties and urging readers to see the real estate business for options.

McClendon Place

Excursion Rates And Destinations Listed

Excursion rates show trips to Galveston and Houston with reduced one way fares. The notice mentions New York and Washington routes, Cincinnati and Birmingham connections, and a nondescript cigar promotion observed at local Parks.

New York Washington Cmeinati Birmingham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dallas News THE City Tobacco Rob Rhea J.O. Harper Wootan Wells Henry Philpot Grossbeck R. H. Keeling Askeceenaaet Miss Sallie. Smith Hall Richardson Baltimore Md H.M. Munger Galveston Capt.Boyd Mayor Vanney Tshuacana Horace Taylor Rosse Geo. Prescott Rapairé Slam Will Turner Wife Calvert City Q. L. McDonald Charlie Jones Ennis Bam Rogers Corsicann A. L. Barr Glen Rose Park's Henry Jackson St Louis D. C Frank 4. Phillips W. A. Lanning Nora Jacobs Hodges White & Co Ben Hickman Far West John Vaughn Pursley Navarro County Mrs Mack Oliphant Waco Joe Henderson Greenbeck Weetan Walls Parke Duncan Bron Hay Wright W.V. Collum Scarff & O’conner Houston Mr. Collum T.M. Walker B. A. Philpot Groastbeck J.D. Jackson Hillsboro T. A.white St. Louis Will Keeling Lady Maccabees Just Cai M OG McDowram BND Jland J.J. Beckhaw Forsald Forbale Mr. Vance Real Matata Agt Mexia Tex BJ Miller Thexas Pere Ey Nervita Medical Co Clinton & Jackson Sts Chicago, Ill W. M. Kemp Asrevedandler NEW Spot Cash Grocery Store H Kamsler Ordara Pine Tailor Mada Clothing Kamsler Your W. D. Pittman Prendergast, Smith & Co
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