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Newspaper
Mexia Evening Ledger
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1899
Page
3
Cotton receipts report the totals at Mexia yards to date with figures for each firm. Alhanes, Gogdell, Smiths & Hughes, Terrel Jordan & Watson, and Sawyer are listed with specific bale counts. The overall total is shown as 6433 bales.
Local notes report Minute Men urged to attend tonight to fill vacancies in non coin list and conduct arms and uniforms business. Elder T B Sweeney to preach at city hall next Sunday at 11 AM and 4 PM. Mexia Steam Laundry expands with new man promising perfect satisfaction or money back. Mrs Bob Steen buys Blake residence and moves in today. A J Nelson and Dr Sibley note travel. G P Stoker of Ennis visits Tehuacana then leaves for Austin. Steam laundry facility in Mexia emphasized. Turner returns from Waxahachie. Geo A Bell leaves for Groesbeck. Mrs J D Sawyer returns from Dawson trip. Hunter Hughes visits Groesbeck. J H Eubanks returns from ???.
Oysters at Hovey’s offered in various styles at popular prices. Minute men arms and uniforms arrived. a Dallas trip for Thursday is discussed. Meetings tonight urged for volunteers. Local visits include Mrs S F Bond to Groesbeck and J W Clark’s trip to the county seat. A.T. Schulz and Billie Simmons tied to Schulz business. Mexia Steam Laundry led by W M Cochran with new management.
The editor returns after a week away recounting a trip by Katy Flyer to Dallas and St Louis. They visited a Bellville street fair and a notable exposition, praising the Katy Train, and thanking friends for congratulations and support. The note ends with a plug for Mexia Steam Laundry offering first class help and satisfaction guarantees.
Real estate listings offer a five room house with land at $800 and a well located small place for $600. Insurance services available from trusted companies. Multiple houses and vacant lots promoted with possibilities for rental income and steady return. Prompt attention urged from interested buyers.
The Texas and Pacific Railway introduces a fast twice daily service to Hot Springs Arkansas removing the Malvern layover. Travelers gain the best service to visit America’s greatest Mineral Springs with superb Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars available at no extra charge.
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