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Newspaper

Mexia Evening Ledger

Location

Mexia, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1899

Page

3

Local lore notes on Fairfield visitors and town talk

Hon L D Lillard and Son of Fairfield visited the city and rode the early Dallas train. Misses Mabel and Lucile Fish Burn returned to Dallas after visiting relatives, joined by cousin Miss Lounette Jackson remaining in Dallas. Mayor Kennedy of Groesbeck was in town. Grumbler cigar promotion at Parks. Dust remains heavy and a light shower would help. Cotton buyers active as fleecy staple comes in. Gol Waller went to Groesbeck at noon. Wortham coal find proved a big joke. J A Wright came in from Freestone today.

Mabel Lucile Fishburn City Dallas Lounette Jackson Dal

Daily notes from Groesbeck and nearby towns

Ristencrechendee reports W L Bond returning to Groesbeck at noon L N Barbee arriving from Wortham Guy Bond back from Enig Rev Sam Ilay from Corsicana Mrs C W Casnahan and daughter Mrs W D Freeman return from Taufman Huntsville visit ends George Prescott watch repair service advertised Mrs W L Moss and daughter return from Huntsville to visit W L Adamson Tehuacana Claude Matthis travels to Kosae Jim Short from Freeport area Mrs A G Anderson of Fairfield visits Mrs Benson Grumble ad for Grumb Jere 5 cent cigar Parks store mentioned in passing

Slippers for sale and local daily notes

H. Co. Lane offers 84 pairs of slippers at 35 cents a pair with sizes from 1 1-2 to 3 1-2 and children’s slippers at the same price. Park and family from Dallas spend the day in the woods. Roy Bass travels to Carrollton Ga for his sister’s funeral. City hall readied for tonight’s meeting with bagging on stairs and aisles, piano in place.

Park D.P. Shaw Roy Bass Carrollton Ga

Train service to Hot Springs replaces Malvern stop

The Texas and Pacific Railway unveils new stringers for passenger runs to Hot Springs Arkansas. The improvement ends the stop at Malvern and promises the fastest service to the famed mineral springs with two fast trains featuring Pullman sleepers and deluxe reclining coaches.

Texas and Pacific Railway Arkansas Ja Oyer Malvern America

Nonsensical Social Snippets From A 19th Century Page

A string of odd names and phrases references various quirky characters and misquoted lines. The tone reads like a society note or local column mixing affection and humor without a clear cohesive story.

Vacant Lots Highlighted as Best Remaining Picks

Real estate listing touts well located, desirable vacant lots as among the best remaining options. Emphasizes location quality and potential for development while inviting interested buyers to inquire for details and pricing.

Lost sow pig Poland China with white spots

Lost sow pig about six months old from Poland China breed with white spots. Finder rewarded upon return to the address or contact details provided.

Poland China

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dallas News the City Tobacco Rube Storey Socceroos Mayor Kennedy of Groesbeck Gol Waller Wortham J. A. Wright Freestone W. L. Bond L. N. Barbee Guy Bond Ennig Sam R. Ilay Corsicana C. W. Casnahan W. D. Freeman Taufman George Prescott Mistrel’s W. L. Moss Larus Huntsville W. L. Adamson Mack Wilder Claude Matthis Tehuacana Kosae Jim Short Freestone County Mrs. A. G. Anderson Fairfield Mrs. Benson H. Co. Lane Jack Loader A. T. Schulz Parks W. E. Richards Galveston Carter Session Woodland Cora McCain T. J. Duncan Whfe Wootan Wells i W. A. Lanning Kegins A.T. Schulz Mexia A. T. Schulz Drugs Scool Books Nddie Ruby Dear Dr. Colgin Freddie Ikey Tikenstein Hansome Mack Frank Colonel Peery Phocion Bob Iwiits Fure Insurance FEMI Sam Lee Fi. Vance Real Detate Agt Tex Newiance MBE J.J. Beckham W. D. Pittman Prendergast, Smith & Co Kennedy Eupion Oi Mextes M. Yoakum Jackson Moise Co J. W. Kinchley Jos Nusbaum & Cy H T McCorkley D. Kattm
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