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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
2
N P Houx announces severing ties with the Evening Ledger as owners take charge November 1, ending the April consolidation with the Evening News. He thanks patrons for summer support, pledges renewed publication of the Evening News, and asks continued patronage to deliver strong local news.
Limestone Cunary residents urged to check delinquent tax records dating back to 1885 in the Trarnton News. If taxes appear due on property, pay through the Tax Collector to avoid suits and costs. contact O Wiley Sr. Tax Collector for arrangements and receipts to prevent title issues.
Dispatches report the entire British force at Ladysmith has capitulated. Boers fire with 40 pounders before British guns silenced them. Other notes include Mafeking and Kimberley defenses, a Rhodesian skirmish near Rhodes’ drift, and a Texas proclamation of Thanksgiving on November 30.
Phil Karner is out after a long siege of typhoid fever. A lost key ring with three flat keys has been found. the finder should leave it at this office to receive a suitable reward.
Hon M A Drinkard visits the city for business as Ag Lam exits the music trade. A sale offers all music instruments at half price including violins, with W D Pittman noting the fine line in stock. Celery and family delivery highlighted by Hovey's Parlor.
J. J. Beckaam of Prescott advertises hides bones corn and geometro series dry goods at bottom prices. The terse notice markets trade in agricultural byproducts and household items in a general merchants style.
The T and P Railway advertises two daily fast trains to Malvern Arkansas for the mineral springs. Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars are highlighted. An Old Maid's convention musical event at the opera house, featuring 30 Mesia ladies for the Presbyterian church benefit, is listed with ticket prices.
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