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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1899
Page
3
Cotton receipts for Mexia show 98 bales added by multiple yards, bringing today’s total to 2350 bales. Records indicate earlier totals of 368 and 700 bales, with overall daily figures cited.
Yesterday at the bride's residence in Wortham J W Gibbons and Mrs Hattie Davenport were quietly married in presence of a few friends. Quixx Curn wed Bertha Curb at Horn Hill. Many locals arrived and news includes visits from Dick Jackson, Ed Waller, and Philpot of Waxahchie. Oil well drilled 1380 feet with no oil. several residents travel for business or to attend schools and events.
Logal L W P Sturn of Corsicana visited the city today on oil well business, meeting local officials and inspecting facilities.
The Sunday School elected Rev. W. C. Finley as superintendent and B J. Miller as assistant. BR. L. Duke was re-elected secretary, Annie Kirven became organist, and Grace McLendon was named librarian. The superintendent will appoint teachers in a few days.
Five room house with 5 acres near town for $800. Two good houses priced to attract buyers. Email property for $600 with potential rent credits. Lot sales noted as well located and affordable. Tamintha Real Estate promises tailored service and quick action.
The Texan and Pacific Railway reorganizes passenger service to Hot Springs Arkansas removing the Malvern layover. The new schedule offers two daily fast trains with Pullman coaches reclining chairs and free gentlemen’s cabin seating, claiming the finest Mineral Springs access in America.
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