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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1899
Page
2
The Houston Post laments the Rennes court martial and calls for justice for Dreyfus. It argues the case reveal flaws in France’s army, critiques wartime corruption, and warns against further public persecution of an innocent man.
The Mexia city council passes an ordinance prohibiting adverting on property without owner consent within city limits. Violators face misdemeanor charges and up to one hundred dollars fine. The measure, deemed an emergency, suspends three readings and takes effect after passage and publication. Aug 7 1899. W E Dove Mayor H M Johnson Secretary.
A ten day limited offer from The Harries Diamond Co. promotes imitation diamonds by mail order. Genuine Barrios Diamond mounted in a ring or pin priced at 1.00 and earrings or drops at 1.50 per set, with ring settings described as a single thick gold piece and guaranteed not to tarnish.
A local ad notes attractive beauty pins at W. D. Pittman and advertises a new lot of the finest five cent Grombier cigars made available at Parkes.
Presbyterian led by Rev J Byrcl Kenzie with Prof J W Reid supervising Sunday school. Cumberland Presbyterian under Rev A L Barr with M B supt schedule includes preaching and Sunday school every Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Baptist led by Rev w c Frile with B J Miller supt Sunday school. Baye meeting Wednesday night with Y P U at 4 pm Sunday. Methodist led by Rev T J Duncan with H J Jackson supt Sunday school. Epworth league 6 pm Sunday. Protestant Episcopal led by Rev Wn L Smith services every first Sunday morning and afternoon.
J. L. Wortham reports 1200 bushels of bar corn free from weevil sold at 25 cents per bushel. Local market update notes steady demand and stable pricing.
The Texas and Pacific Railroad announces reduced rates for summer tourist trips starting June 1 and running through September 30, 1899. 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 are offered. consult a local ticket agent or write E P Torsner GP T A Dallas Texas for details.
Excursion rates listed for trips to Houston on August 23 and 24 with limit of August 28. Fare set at five dollars. Reduced eight way rates available at Louis Washington in Cincinnati and Birmingham.
A fragment notes trying a Grambler cigar and references quitting a habit or pastime in a casual, unclear line. It reads like a stray aside from a broader dialogue about smoking and personal change, with no clear event, date, or attribution.
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