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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1899
Page
3
Latest Mexia itemized cotton action shows totals as 19 241 yesterday with prices around 6.60 and seed sold at 12.00. Local notices mention Rev G L Jennings and wife visiting, Lane the shoe man, watchmaker George Prescott and a plan to bring top musical attractions, plus several residents traveling to nearby towns.
Sunday School reports show attendance across denominations. Methodist lists officers and teachers present with 60 pupils and 60 present. 60 absent 60. collections 5.97. Baptist notes 55 pupils present and 3 absent with 12 officers and teachers. collection 2.60. Cumberland Presbyterian reports 75 absent and 8 present with 2.45 in collections. Also mentions property listings like vacant lots and a small place for sale.
The Dallas Fair runs from September 28 to October 22 with special railroad fares offered. Round trip from September 26 to October 22 is 3.80, September 27 to October 22 is 2.50, and weekends offer 1.00 for Saturday and Sunday. Brief local notes include Hovey and wife visiting the fair, a lost silver bracelet, Sam Prager’s return from the fair, and mentions of Lane the shoe man and Hovey oyster offerings at low prices. Monla Mesas left for Reisel to visit relatives.
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