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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
3
Local items report visits and travels of Miss Mabel Smith from Mart and Miss Lilla Williams from Groesbeck. C J Sterling and others attend business in Corsicana. Excursion rates to San Antonio Richmond and other cities advertised. Old Maid’s Convention booked for October 31 at the Opera House. Military meeting announced and various residents mentioned.
A large attentive crowd enjoyed the Ottumwa male quartet and Miss Kleinmann at Mexia last night. Ten numbers thrilled the musical audience with strong voices and witty recitations. The performance drew visitors from Tehuacana and numerous locals. The Old Maid's Convention, directed by Texas Favorite, drew the season’s largest crowd and was a hit.
J J Beernam of Prescott promotes Hovey brand daily deliveries of celery hides bones corn and other groceries in all styles. The notice touts low prices and bottom prices for families seeking Hovey products.
Two properties present a good deal better than the average with immediate availability. Maritime interest implied by sea proximity and prompt action requested.
Presbyterian Rev J F McKenzie and Prof J W Reid lead Sunday school with services each Sunday. Cumberland Presbyterian Rev A L Barr and M B Clark run morning worship and midweek prayer. Baptist Rev W C Finley and B J Miller sponsor Sunday school and midweek prayer. Methodist Rev T J Duncan and H Hi Jackson oversee Sunday school with Haworth league at 6 pm. Protestant Episcopal Ray W L Smith conducts services on the third Sunday morning and night.
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