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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
2
A fragment from the Navasota Daily Examiner cites wartime provisions and naval chaplains, plus a joke-filled anecdote about a child's memory exercise. It mentions Captain Dreyfus in Cairo and a lengthy misread play extract with morbid imagery, reflecting scattered clippings and schoolroom quirks.
The Old Maid's Convention social affair at the opera house on Tuesday night in Oct features 30 popular ladies led by Mrs. Miller as president and Miss Eppstein as secretary. It showcases a humorous musical farce with many participants including Messrs. Brown Murphy Kirven Waller Kauhl Lewis Ward Long Robertson Ward Smith Arvin Wood Kincheloe Hall Roberta McCain and Kennedy among others.
The pastor will preach tomorrow on The Excellency of Faith. A special missionary service for the young peoples union begins at 7 PM. The program aims to be interesting and instructive. All are invited to attend. Sunday School opens at 9 45 AM. Pastor announces.
Notice to all nonmembers of the Mexia Fishing Club not to fish or hunt near the water works tank or boats. Trespassers will be prosecuted and no one may grant permission. The club warns against unpermitted intrusion to avoid ensuing provocations after privileges are paid.
The Limestone County tax list appears in the Thornton News covering years since 1885. Taxpayers should check the list for their property, not names, and contact Tax Collector O. Wiley Sr. to pay due amounts or resolve errors with receipts. County Attorney W. A. Keguixa warns of penalties and costs if suit is filed and remittance is improper.
J C Boyle arrived today from Teh uacana. See Lane the showman.
A frosty morning at Fulton Market sees several residents don heavier garments while chimneys emit visible smoke. The norther brings a noticeable cooling effect on townsfolk.
Hovey offers daily oysters in all styles at the Parlor with delivery to families. No church sermon tomorrow at Presbyterian Church. Rev. McKenzie preaches tomorrow night at Wortham at 11 o'clock and again here at night. Sunday school 9 45. Westminster League 6 PM. S T Golden of Rockdale has taken over the Weekly Ledger editorship and arrived this morning. Justice Roberts court today tried horse traders linked to kidnapping case involving Hiram Sterling. Sam leaving the music business plans to sell all instruments at half price. W D Pittman features a fine line of yirling goods. MB club to meet next Saturday afternoon with Miss Mae Ward.
J J Beckham advertises wholesale hides bones and corn at bottom prices. The message also notes Rice Jackson's trip to San Antonio for the International Fair in progress.
The Texas and Pacific Railway ends layovers at Malvern for passengers to Hot Springs Arkansas. Two daily fast trains feature super Pullman Sleepers and reclining chair cars with seats free. The Old Maid's convention will be staged Tuesday night at the opera house in Mexia by 30 women for the Presbyterian church fundraiser. Prices: adults 50 cents, reserved seats 75 cents, children 23 cents.
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