The Marlin Democrat
Fifteenth Year Number 11
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, May 12, 1904
GENERAL DISCUSSION AS TO
THE MEANING OF THE
TERRELL ELECTION LAW
There was a general discussion as to the meaning of the Terrell election law
with regard to primary elections, etc, but by general consent, all matters
pertaining to the same were referred to the special committee authorized by the
adoption of the sub committee report. This committee is composed of Chairman
Southwell, Secretary Spivey and N J. Lewellyn.
Ordered that none should participate in any convention
of the party, except people of the white race, as distinguished from people of
the colored race, and who are otherwise qualified voters and who would pledge
themselves to support the democratic nominees.
Acting under the Terrell election law, the chair
announced the appointment of the following persons as presiding officers of
election at their respective boxes, in the democratic primary election to be
held on July 9th:
Alto Springs -
A. J. Jennings.
Barclay - Paul
Peiper, Sr.
Bell Falls - E.
A. Adams.
Blevins - J. L.
Literal.
Cedar Springs -
Matt Jones.
Chilton - J. B.
Landrum.
Cego - W. T.
Moon.
Center - Jim
Barton.
Dot - Frank
Leibreich.
Durango - J. W.
Henslee.
Eureka - J. C.
Criswell.
Gurley - J. C.
Neil.
Lott - E. F.
McCreary.
Liberty - J. G.
Barganier.
Marlin - North,
T. E. Battle.
Marlin - South,
C. A. Oltorf.
Mustang- R. B.
Fore.
McClaeb - Hawk
Lowery.
Mooreville -
Burgher McCullough.
Perry - F. M.
Oakes.
Rocky Hill -
Geo. Falconer.
Reagan - E. W.
Robbins.
Stranger - W. B.
Richardson.
Stallworth Store
- F. M. Stallworth, Sr.
Travis - A. F.
Stone.
Woodland - Mort
W. Jones.
Wilderville - J.
C. Williams.
Wilson - Ben
Young.
Westphalia - B.
P. Hoelscher.
Presiding judges
for voting boxes not named above, to be hereafter appointed.
Adjourned.
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