Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number  (Missing)
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, May 8, 1902
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(Title Missing)
Amercian Bible Society

       A call issued by (missing) association of Mar(lin) interested in the work (of) the American Bible Society met at the Methodist church in an adjourned meeting from the court house at 8 p.m. Sunday May 4th, 1902, for the purpose of reorganizing the Falls county Auxilary of the American Bible Society.  This organization has been in existence since 1867 but for some years had failed to meet in regular session.  Quite a number were present, not as many however as would have been had the weather been more favorable.
       On motion ----- LeNoir was chosen temporary chairman and O. C. Robeson temporary secretary.  Proceeding to the published program Rev. D. H. Hotchkiss first addressed the meeting on the "origin, purpose and work of the A. H. S, "giving in detail the facts as to its origin, its worthy purpose and its wonderful work accomplished through the agency.
       Next E. J. Bradley of Waco, made a most interesting and profitable talk on "Importance of Studying the Bible Itself," supporting the idea that a better knowledge of the bible comes (f)rom a study of the text itself tha from any help not inspired.
       Rev. J. A. Montgomery followed on the "Present Plans of the A.B.S. and our Attitude toward Them."  fully setting forth the plans and purposes of this Auxiliary and the attitude it maintains toward the A.B. S. and made an earnest appeal for the support of this organization in its work of placing the scriptures within reach of every person in our county, either by purchase or presentation.  A collection was taken and $7.50 secured for this purpose.

       The meeting then entered into the election of permanent officers with the following result:

       President, Z. I. Harlan.
       First vice-president,  John M. Jolly.
       Second vice-president,  W. W. Miller.
       Secretary, O. C. Robeson.
       Treasurer, T. K. Barton.
       Depository, I. L. Peterson.

       A motion was made and carried to meet semi-annually at such time and place as should be decided upon by the executive committee.
       No further business being before the society it was adjourned sine die.                                                                    O. C. Robeson,
                                                                              Secretary.