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Newspaper

Mexia Evening Ledger

Location

Mexia, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1899

Page

3

Congressman Bailey to Miss Memorial Talk Postponed

congressional note says Joe Bailey will travel to Washington in a few days making the Knights of Pythias memorial oration on the 27th impossible. He will attend at a later date. Geo. A. Bell visited Ennis last night. Henry Philpot came from Groesbeck on business. Parks cigar ad. George Rhea finished tin roof on city hall calling it one of the best jobs. C C Robarts arrived from Columbus Georgia staying a few days.

Joe Bailey Washington Knights of Pythias George Rhea Ledger

New T and P Schedule Ends Malvern Layover

The Texas and Pacific Railway rearranges routes to Hot Springs Arkansas eliminating Malvern layovers. Two daily fast trains offer Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars with free seats. Parks advertises the service and invites customers to inquire.

Texas and Pacific Railway Hot Springs Arkansas Malvern America

Local notes and visits brighten Mexia day

Miss Annie Curry returns to Thornton after visiting friends. John Rhea travels to Groesbeck by noon train. Chas Brown of Corsicana visits the city. The cotton market shows signs of rise. Sunday School meets at the Methodist church then city hall service follows. Anita Park and Pearl and Bessie Park return to Dallas with little Anita. Judge Harper comes from Groesbeck. Dallas News to be sold at Rube Storey’s book store. Hon. A M Kennedy returns from Wootan Wells. Baptist services at 11 am tomorrow. no evening service due to city hall meeting. Cigars offered at Parks. “Grumblers” 5 cent.

Baptist Church

City Hall Meeting Opens With Strong Attendance And Choir

City hall gathering last night drew a fair crowd as multiple choirs joined in a robust song service. Bro Hay delivered a compelling sermon and attracted steady attention. The meeting continues next week with morning and evening services and invites all denominations to attend.

Bro Hay

Local notes mix of names and events at city hall

Sherman correspondence from Dr Sprutz and parade of people at the city hall meeting. Mentions Corsicana Mexia and various locals including Ruby, Reuben, Ernie and Herman with social and leisure hints.

Real Estate Offer Promises Five Room House and Lots

Sam in the Real Estate Business advertises a five room house with five acres on the east edge of town for 800 dollars and a well located vacant lot. He offers fire insurance from top companies and invites listing rental properties to reduce vacancies.

Sam

Lost sow pig sought by reward in city notices

Lost five month old Poland China sow pig with white spots. Reward offered to finder. Returns to Huey Everett. J M Johnson of H H Gowens & Co. left for Waxa hachie. Grumbler cigar sold at Parks. Gen Thus W J Blake left for Plantersville. J H Herring family from Erath county visiting relatives. Mrs Howard returned to Huntsville after visit.

Poland China Finder Huey Everett J.M. Johnson H. H. Gowens & Co Waxa‘hachie J. H. Herring and Family Erath County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dallace the City Tobacco Rube Storey Geo. A. Bell Ennis Henry Philpot Groesbeck C.C. Robarts Columbus Ga City Risienicienaies Annie Curry Thornton John Rhea Chas Brown Corsicana Mexia Geo Prescott Mistress Misgres Pearl Bessie Park Dallas Little Miss Anita Park Dallas News Mack Wilder A. M. Kennedy Wootan Wells Just W. A. Lanning A.T. Schulz U.ee A. T. Schulz Drugs Dr. Sprutz Sherman City Hall Jake Freddie Claude Norflet Ruby Darling Reuben W. Osborne P Ricy Bobie Weils Ben Ernie Herman Lynn Lawrence Hansome Mack Kodaks Geo Prescott Insurance Forsale Jack Womack New York City Cent WJ Blake Plantersville Rigieke Lee M. Vance Real Estate Act Tex Fira Insurance Jand Swagons J. J. Beckhay W. D. Pittman Prendergast, Smith & Co A. Kennedy Eupion Mexzier M. Yoakum Jackson Moise Co J. W. Einchles Jon Nasbaum
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