The Marlin Democrat
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, March 3, 1904
KOSSE LOCALETTES
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(From The Cyclone)
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R. J. Garrett of Blue Ridge unloaded a carload of hog wire
here last week with which he will fence off a large pasture and engage in hog
raising for the market.
The question of rural free delivery routes from Kosse post office is being
discussed by patron of the office, and it is possible that applications will be
soon made for the routes.
There was considerable activity in the egg market Saturday, the price going from
12 cents in the morning to 19 cents in the evening as a result of the sharp
competition of buyers stimulated by good prices.
Mr. J. R. Sowders of this city and Mrs. T. J. Gillespie of Stranger were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony at the of the bride on Blue Ridge at 3 o'clock
last Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. W. Treadwell officiating.
Mrs. Lizzie Jackson writes from St. Louis that she has decided to take up
residence at least temporarily, in East St. Louis. She has leased a roomy new
house and is now having same furnished throughout with the intention of caring
for a limited number of guests during the coming fair. The children will likely
join her a little later on.
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