Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number 21
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, July 24, 1902
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VETERANS AT BELTON.

       Belton, Tex:  The fourteenth annual reunion of the ex-Confederate soldiers began Tuesday.  A large number of the veterans were present.  A line of march was formed on the avenue and, accompanied by about fifty decorated vehicles, they marched to the Confederate park.  Judge John D. Roberts delivered the welcome address, which was responded to by Capt. A. J. Harris.  Among other speakers of the day was Judge X. B. Saunders.  Up to 4 o'clock the day was spent in speechmaking and recitations.  At that hour rain began falling and it continued raining to 6 o'clock.  The veterans were given an informal reception at the Central hotel by the Daughters of the Confederacy.

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