Independence Day in Barton Celebration Parade and Dinner
A July 4 event in Barton featured a parade led by Grand Marshal C W Nemeyer with bands corps and a Honor Guard. The procession moved through streets to Harmonie grounds where speeches by Gustav Weeren and Olga Schilling inspired attendees. A Brenham dinner followed with Judge J B Campbell and W B Garrett delivering remarks before a Harmonie drill and return train trip.
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Olga Schilling
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Marshal Homoyer
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Celebration of the Fourth Draws Brenham Residents to Watson’s Links
Rain-spattered crowds gathered for a Knighs of Pythias barbecue at Watson's Links as the Fourth of July celebrations kicked off. A train voyage to Stone and a morning program featured Miss Afflecke reciting a patriotic poem and speeches by Hon. Ben Rogers and W. P. Brown of Cleburne praising civic duty and aid to the distressed.
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Town event highlights a day of food, sport, and speeches
A crowded gathering featured Mr. Brown delivering a ceremonial tale praising Pythian principles. After luncheon, the crowd enjoyed barbecue and chicken as residents heard plans for local sports events, with teams from Burton and Bronham preparing for Houston games and league showdowns.
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