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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
3
Cotton receipts for Mexia show totals across several yards with highest price of 6.59 and seed sold at 15.50, while little business transacted today. Local notes mention people visiting, travel to Corsicana, lard supplies, bank improvements, and upcoming events such as the Old Maid’s Convention at the opera house with several residents noted in the city.
A narrative from Denison Herald recounts a bustling Texan town with two churches, Baptist and Methodist, prospering amid high cotton prices and growing commerce. Prohibition stands firm as crowds fill meetings and stores stay busy while a religious revival strengthens community ties. The writer plans visits to Beeville and Corsicana, mentions old friends, and notes the conference year ending with anticipation of sermons by Prof. Butler and an upcoming gathering in Cleburne.
A local listing announces Postum cereal coffee Grape Nuts and cranberries among the edible offerings at Yoarum’s with a focus on wholesome snacks and decor. The ad touts a variety of items described as part of the pleasant assortment available to patrons.
Presbyterian church led by Rev J F McKenzie with Prof J W Reid as superintendent offers Sunday sermons morning and night with Sunday school each Sunday morning. Cumberland Presbyterian led by Ray A Barr with M S Clark supervising Sunday school, prayer meeting Wednesdays. Baptist led by Rev W C Finley and B J Miller with Sunday school, midweek prayer and B P U. Methodist under Rev J Duncan with B M Jackson superintendent, Epworth league at 6 pm. Protestant Episcopal led by Rev W L Smith with services on the third Sunday morning and night.
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