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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
3
Local revival drew many to prayer last night with several conversions and others expressing desire to be saved. Mentioned visitors include Dr. Clark of Cade and Geo W Childs Cigar advertised at Keslings. Miss Gussie Finley and Miss Inda Brooks were noted visitors from Bryant and Corsicana respectively.
General Brandt H. Kirk of the Trans Mississippi Department United Sons of Confederate Veterans aims to form a local post in Mexia with a meeting at Goclock this afternoon in Hon A M Kennedy's office. Claude Gibbs of Milford visits relatives. other city notes include arrivals and travel from Corsicana Tehuacana and Galveston.
The Texas and Pacific Railway introduces a new arranger to speed passenger travel to Hot Springs Arkansas, eliminating layovers at Malver. Two daily fast trains now offer Pollan Sleepers and refined chair cars with free seats, promising superior service to America s greatest mineral springs.
Rob Rhea turns over his market to Ben Simmons and Tobe Thomas in Mexia. The new firm, to be named Fulton Market, is described as honest and capable with cattle and meat experience. Rhea will retire, while the pair begin operations with high hopes for the business. The item notes active trade, Keelings cold drinks, cotton shipments, and local chatter including Ab Mills’ Groesbeck trip.
A collection of brief items notes residents and visitors. Ernie suffers hereditary insomnia while Peery plans tire purchases. Doggie eats crackers. Dan imagines love. Freddie aspires higher. Jake visits oil city Sunday. Mr Grant enjoyed the camp. Hannome Mack did not go to the wells. Claude notes failure to reorganize. City hall services aid children and youth. older residents invited to help. Ida Wilson returns to Hubbard City after visiting friends. John L Wortham leaves for Sherman on business. Mrs Curry returns home in Hearne after visiting Mrs Hines. J A Meador of Corsicana visits his brother N B Meador. Canoon Ball, The latest drink, at Keelinge.
A real estate agent urges property owners to list rent houses to reduce vacancies. The message promotes entrusting listings to the broker, emphasizing matching owners with tenants and protecting their interests.
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