Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number 28
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, September 11.  1902
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OPENING OF THE GRAND.

       The work of completing the Grand Opera House is being pushed with all rapidity possible and only a comparatively small amount of work remains yet to be done.  This is an institution in which all are interested as it is a necessary attraction to any town that desires to keep up with the procession and especially to a health and pleasure resort like Marlin, with its great possibilities.
       The Grand will be formally opened on Thursday night Oct. 2nd when "Pickings from Puck" will be presented.  This is one of the best companies coming to Texas.  Nearly all the seats have been previously subscribed for at $2.50 each and the prospects are that the opening will witness a very large crowd.
       A Grand Ball will be given by Manager Harrison, of the Arlington, in honor of the opening of the Opera House.  Music will b(e) brought from Waco for the occasion.

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