Imagined slander and the devil’s demijohns in discourse
John C. Moore critiques a Texas Christian Advocate correspondent who labels Bishop Potter as growing to be one of the devil's jugs. He argues the correspondent relies on misread sarcasm to attack Potter, mischaracterizing his temperance proposals for New York slum districts and suggesting biased religious rancor rather than factual critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Tna
Potter
New York
Tle
New York City
Flowan
Corres
John C. Moore
Fire Destroys Old Devine Place In Town Burn
Early morning blaze in the northern part of town destroyed the old Devine place occupied by W L Hall. The Guynes house nearby was saved by firemen who saved only a small portion of contents as no one was home. Hall was in Groesbeck and Mrs Hall with children in Mexico. Origin unknown. Insured values totaled 800 for the house and 500 for the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guynes
Hall
Groesbeck
Mexico
A. T. Schulz Receives Largest Mexia School Book Shipment
The largest shipment of school books ever received in Mexia arrived this week, posted to A. T. Schulz. About 4000 copies of state and high school texts filled 3256 pounds with freight at $51.08. The delivery represents two of six publishers and Schulz plans more orders to complete stock from seven other publishers. He emphasizes first hands purchases and fair dealing to lead the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Schulz
Mr. Schulz
Schulz
Businega
Old Horoscope Classifies January to December Traits
An antiquated astrological list assigns each month a personality forecast. Tfagirl is said to be born in January, Abe as a prudent housewife, with melancholy yet good temper. February foresees affectionate wives and tender mothers. March predicts a frivolous chatterbox and quarrels. April suggests inconsistency but good looks. May promises beauty, happiness, and impetuous marriage. July is fairly pretty with a sulky temper. August marks amiable practicality and wealth. September notes discreet sociability. October forecasts prettiness with potential unhappiness. November grants kindness and mildness. December foresees proportion, novelty, and extravagance.
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Tfagirl
Abe
Drude
Notice to Patrons and Local Updates
Notice to patrons announces a shutdown of the Light Plant for repairs on Monday night August 28. The item also lists local notes including fresh pork and veal at Fulton Market, Anita Park returning from Dallas, Peery selling the Herald-Echo to Kennedy headed company, Kennedy to be editor and manager, Frank Sims returning from Saint Louis with fall stock, Grumblar cigars at Parks, John Ward from Charleston, Dr Snodgrass to Groesbeck, Will Teague seeking health improvement, water shortage causing sprinkler halt, Capt J W Simmons burning an arm, fresh weinerwurst at Fulton Market, James Hall visiting from Wilmington, Walter Lewis killing a mad dog near the post office, and Joe Rhea bailed out.
Church Directory Listing by Denomination and Leaders
Presbyterian Rev J Fi Me Kenzie pastor Prof J W Reid Isupt Sunday school Preaching every Sunday except Sunday morning and night Cumberland Presbyterian Rev A L Barr pastor M B Clark supt Sunday school Preaching and Sunday school every Sunday prayer meeting Wednesday night Baptist Rev W C Frile pastor B J Miller supt Sunday school Services every Sunday prayer meeting Wednesday night B Y P A meet Sunday Methodiet Rav T J Duncan pastor H K H Jackson supt Sunday school Epworth league meets 6 pm Sunday Protestant Episcopal Rev W L Smith pastor Services every 3rd Sunday morning and afternoon The prettiest and most stylish beauty ping in town are to be found at W D Pittmans and very chewy A new lot justin
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Presbyterian
J. Fi Me-Kenzie
J. W. Reid
Isupt
Cumberland Presbyterian
A.L. Barr
Clark
Pry
Baptist
W.C. Frile
Pasetor
B. J. Miller
Methodiet
T. J. Duncan
H. K H. Jackson
Epworth League
Protestant Episcopal
W L Smith
W. D. Pittman
Justin
Reduced Summer Trip Rates by Texas and Pacific
Commenting June 1st and continuing to and including Sept 30, 1899 the Texas and Pacific railway Company will sell round trip summer tourist tickets to points in 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 and Wisconsin at a considerable reduction in rates See the nearest ticket agent for fall information or write Pupsner Pt TA Dallas Texas Furnished rooms to rent Come fund saw them at J Mt Vaiden's
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Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Alabama
Colorado
District of Columbia
Georgia
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mishhigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Ontario
Pentsylvania
Quebec
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wits
Pupsner
Pt TA
Dallas
Texas
Excursion Rates to Houston and Other Cities
Excursion rates listed for travel to Houston and other cities with limited dates August 23 to 28. Reduced one way fares apply for St Louis Chicago New York Washington Cincinnati and nearby destinations. Service packages include round trips and varied departure points with emphasis on affordable travel options.
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Houston
St Louis
Chicago
New York
Washington
Cincinnati
Binningann
Memphis
Louisvile
Nashvilfe
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Grumblar Cigar Ad Aims To Stop Gromberling
A quirky note from a playful ad segment promotes Grumblar cigars as a remedy for gromberling behavior. The teaser hints at a bold flavor and a humorous end to restless gromberling antics, inviting readers to try the product.
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Evening Ledger
Houx
Mars
Merta Ligur and Power Co
W.L. Haun
Fulton Market
Anita Park
Peery Today
Herald-Echo
A. M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Peery
Frank Sims
Saint Louis
John Ward
Charleston S.C
Dr. Snodgrass
Will Teague
Weootan Wells
Walter
J. W. Simmons
Fulton
James
Wilmington
City
E.W. Hall
Walter Lewis
Joe Rhea
Groege Beck
Bugar
Uni
Colt
M. Yoakum
J. Mt. Vaiden’s
Ouhin
St. Louis, Chicago
East
Orleans
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Pacific Coast Limited
ST. Louis
Fort Worth
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Thorne
B. P. Turner
Gand Gen
Con‘ Pas R
Titkatch Dallas
Tex
S.g.warner
D. J. Morgan
Bon't Foxs'randTet Dgt
Travshog Poss
Tyler
FT. Worth
Wagner
Kansas City
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Srs
Ghicaco, Ill
M.kemp
Morya
Nterpris Media
Terrell & Jordan
Enit
Rob Rhea
S Johnston
Galion
Schultz Drug Store
Wfp Moore
Hodges & White’s
Mexia
W. G. Snodgrass
Mexia, Texas
Kemp
Tation
Fred Stern
Railroad St
A. N. Wingfield
Chase
H& TC
North
South
Denver
Galveston
Brenham
Austin
Waco
Corsicana
Waxahachie
Plano
McKinney, Sherman and Denison
C.w.bein
M. L. Robbins
Lidland R
Lone Star Special Norte
J E Lyira
Geo
AR Geeen
T & Gen
Terrell
Sivrisiemaw
Pisa
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