The Marlin Democrat
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, February 18, 1904
LOCALS
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In county court Tom Courtney plead guilty to gaming and was
fined $10 and costs.
Misses Seymour and Byrne have returned from a visit to Mexia friends.
Mrs. Rhonda Parnell of San Antonio is visiting her relatives in Marlin.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ballou left Thursday afternoon for their in Brady, Texas.
Dr. L. P. Robertson, dentist has moved his office to the second floor of the
Donohoo building.
Mrs. F. S. Chambers attended the exercises incident of the opening of the
Carnegie library at Temple on Friday.
Rev. M. T. Andrews is confined to his room from the effects of a fall received
some time since while sawing dead limbs from a tree in his yard.
Hon. Walter Tips and wife of Austin are here in a visit. Mr. Tips was
formerly a member of the state senate from the Austin district.
In the case of Henry Scruggs, on trial in district court Friday on a charge of
murder, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
J. W. Williams of Blue Ridge returned Wednesday from a visit to his
brother-in-law, J. W. Saxon at Maypearl.
Miss Morgan, one of the teachers in the public schools received telegram Friday
announcing the death of a relative at Navasota and left for that place to attend
the funeral.
It is understood that Mr. C. J. Bartlett has become enamored with golf playing
and that he will probably take part in the next meeting of the international
tournament.
Mrs. Highsmith of San Marcos, formerly Miss Angie Brown of Marlin is the guest
of Mrs. Chambers. A reunion of the "Big Four", of ye olden-time, is among
the probabilities.
Will Berry was given two years in the penitentiary in district court on a charge
of theft from the person of another negro by the name of Sam Kelly. Berry
is a mulatto negro well known by the officers.
Will Alsup, charged with theft of cattle was acquitted by a jury in district
court Monday. After the state's evidence had been presented the court
instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty and this was done.
Hon. C. A. Berry, and attorney of Casey, Iowa, is among the visitors. Mr.
Berry is on his was to California and is spending a few days in the city
enjoying the manifold benefits of Marlin hot water. He is quite favorably
impressed with this section of Texas.
Some one rode off B. C. Nettlef saddle mare Saturday night, which he had hitched
in the rear of the store. The animal was recovered in Calvert Sunday and
Sheriff Greer went down to see if he could get trace of the party who took her.
Miss Katie Daffin, president of the state chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy,
has appointed Mrs. F. S. Chambers of this city a member of the committee on the
location and care for graves to Texas soldiers burried on battle fields; also on
the committee to co-operate with the Board of Regents. The full list of
committees was published in Sunday's state papers and those who may desire a
list can obtain them from that source.
The fire department's run Wednesday afternoon was in response to a fire in a
cabin near the Bartlett residence, The fire was burning quite briskly when the
boys got to it but a few second's work with the chemical engine snuffed out the
lames before much damage was done.
W. A. Patrick has returned from a two days trip with the Frisco real estate and
immigration agents who are touring a special train. Mr. Patrick says that
the agent aare delighted with their reception in Texas.
Ordered by the commissioners court that petition of D. W. Gardner, et al, for
special election to determine whether a tax of 20 cents on the $100 valuation
for school purposes shall be levied in Travis district be granted and election
ordered for March 12. A. J. Davidson and J. D. Ratliff were appointed to
hold said election.
Those interested in keeping Powers Chappel cemetery in good order are requested
to meet there on Friday, February 26, for the purpose of cleaning up the same.
Brings tools.
Ealer Martin, Sec.
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