Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell
THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Twelfth Year - Number --
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, February 6, 1902
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LOCALS
The jury in the case of
Oscar Dudley charged with criminal assault gave the defendant 25 years in the
penitentiary.
L. N. Stanley, Esq., announces in this
issue of the Democrat as a candidate for Justice of the Peace of
precinct No. 1, subject to action of the democratic primaries.
The present blizzard, accompanied by snow
and sleet, is very severe in some of the northern states. On som(e) (of)
the railroads the snow drifts are so high that the train cannot pass.
Trying to enjooy life without doing
something useful is like trying to thread a cambric needle with a rope.
Evangelist Jno. W. Marshall held quite an
unique service Sunday afternoon. He had requested letters from young men
describing their ideal of a young lady and of the young ladies he had requested
a simular (sic) letter describing their ideal of a young man. This is
quite an original idea with Mr. Marshall.
Col. Andrew Carnegie has indicated his
purpose to donate $10,000 to the city of Temple for a library building.
The favor of the great iron king was secured through the agency of the federated
women's club of Temple and if an organization would speak for Marlin it is
possible that Mr. Carnegie would look with favor and make a liberal donation for
a like purpose in this city.
STRAYED--One dun horse mule, brand, the
picture of a hat, with black stripe down back. Strayed about October.
Will pay $5.00 for his recovery.
H. G. Carter
FOR SALE.
A fine cotton farm of 120
acres (102 or 162 in cultivation) on Blue Ridge on which is a nice residence of
5 rooms, good tenant house, barn, stable etc., two wells good wells 8 acres in
Bermuda pasture. At the present time for rent. I. N. Clark, Reagan,
Texas.
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