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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
7
The morning children's service at city hall drew a large attendance and featured a sermon by Rev. Hay that appealed to both children and adults. Several conversions followed the service, and Rev. Bailey led a fervent appeal for penitent souls. Also noted are personnel changes at Keelings and other local items.
Rise HEA Captain Roberts visits family from Wortham as many locals travel for news and social updates. The column lists residents like Rob Rhea and Miss Eva D Kennedy visiting relatives, upcoming book sale at Keelings, and various social happenings including dances, church, and camp meeting notes.
The Texas and Pacific Railway modes a new passenger plan cutting out the lay over at Malvern to provide faster service to Hot Springs Arkansas. Two daily trains will run with Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars. Smoking is prohibited except by Grambler cent cigar. Call at Parks.
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