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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BUSINESS CHANGE.

       A trade has been consumated by which Mr. Marx Levy has disposed of this interest in the business of Levy Bros, to his brother Mr. Mose Levy.
       The transaction embraces the stock of goods and merchandise in Marlin and the Marx Levy interests in and to the farm and ranch lands in this and western counties.
       Mr. Levy will retire from active business for a while at least and take a long needed rest.
       He came to Marlin more than thirty years ago and has been actively engaged in the mercantile business here every since.  By his industry and keen business foresight he has asmassed a splendid fortune and it will be the hope of his friends that hsi period of rest, so justly due him, will be beneficial in every sense of the word.
       The transaction does not include his individual property, only his interest in the partnership business of Levy Bros.

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