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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
3
Reads like a fragmented list of cotton receipts by yards in Mexia with totals and firm names such as Alliance Cogdell Smiths Hughes Terrel Jordan Watson Sawyer and others. The text shows a total of 4012 bales across four yards or teams.
A water main break near the Compress caused a droughty spell as repairs begin. The town plans to restore service soon. Notable mentions include Herman Nussbaum leaving for Galveston to reside, Mayor Vancy visiting from Tehuacana, and a moonlight picnic under the Jennings’ chaperonage.
Presbyterian ladies hosted an ice cream supper on C. M. Alderman's lawn. A crowd attended and the event netted 15 for the church. Mr Jno A Williams gave an address and Miss Murphy recited for a pleasant evening.
Water haulers announce service for those needing water at 25 cents citywide. C J SrTeRLina and Miss Lena Barrow returned from Corsicana relations. C T Stephens and Mr Mrs W L Milburne left for Corsicana to visit relatives. Carter Sessions went to Corsicana this evening. Wanted to Buy a residence near city limits for about 550 cash or a $600 well improved small place with partial rent terms.
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