Typed as spelled and written
by Lena Stone Criswell
THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Eighteenth Year - Number 60
Marlin, Texas, Wednesday, December 18,
1907
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ADVERTISING AND MISC.
THE BIG CLEARANCE SALE
This Sale Begins
Thursday Morning, Dec. 12
and Ends Tuesday night December 24.
CURTIS & COMPANTY.
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A white man fired upon and wounded three negroes near Waxahachie, fatally
wounding one of them. It was impossible for the officers to obtain the name of
the shootist.
The meeting of the National Civic Federation is being held in New York.
The general subjects will be "Protecting the People's Savings" and "The
Prevention of Strikes and Lockouts."
AT CAMPBELL'S
The Greatest Sale of the Season
Monday, December 16, to Saturday, December
22
20 to 33 1/3 Per Cent Discount
CAMPBELL'S
Marlin
Texas
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The Confederate veterans will get pensions
of $16.00 per quarter beginning on January 1, 1908.
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C. U. SPAWN
Optician
and Jeweler
Next Door to Postoffice
Marlin
Texas
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that original letters of administration upon the estate
of Prior R. Stripling, deceased, were granted to me, the undersigned, on the
24th day of November, 1907, by the county court of Falls county, Texas.
All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the
same to me within the time prescribed by law. My residence and post office
address are Runge, Karnes county, State of Texas.
D. P. Airhart,
Administrator, Prior R. Stripling,
Deceased.
60-4w
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ROSEBUD HORSE AND
MULE MARKET
If you are in the market for mules and
horses, come to Rosebud,
or write me. All stock sold under a
positive guarantee. We sell
them cheaper. High class single
drivers and pole teams.
OF KING AIRY, 2.13
No. 35478
Winner of one mile heat race out of three,
coming second other two at
Dallas State Fair in 2:12 trot.
Winner of free-for-all trot at Houston
No-tsu-oh races. King Airy had only
41 days preparation on mile work
before his race at Dallas.
Twenty-one starts on the Grand Western and Grand Circuits and never out of the
money in his life.
Reference Wallace's Year Book. Vol.
20-21
Also Have the Famous Lone Star
Have secured the services of Mr. Colyer of
Illinois. A competent
trainer and driver. Horses broken
and trained for speed.
S. J. WARD, Rosebud, Texas
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Drs. L. P. Robertson and T. W. Foser
attended the district dental association
at Waco Saturday afternoon and night.
Dr. Foster read a paper before the as-
(rest missing-lsc)
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STUART'S BAR
Is the place to buy your Whiskies,
Wines, Brandies, etc. We have only
first class goods--all the oldest and
best,
and will be pleased to have you to call.
We have the best of all the good
brands all the time, and are especially
well equipped for the holiday trade.
Located in the King building under
the old Opera House--you know where it is.
Come to see us--a nice quiet
place that caters to the best trade.
W. A. STUART, Proprietor
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NEW SHOE SHOP
Run by an experienced man.
Located at Lane Bicycle Works,
opposite Fannin Hotel and next to W. S.
Smiths. Will be pleased
to have a share of your patronage.
Good work at reasonable
prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
J. F. REYNOLDS.
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ALEXANDER & EPSTEIN
Wonderland
THE OF SANTA CLAUS
Children bring your mama's and have a
good time looking at the beautiful Toys,
Dolls, Games, Books and Fancy Crockery
that Santa Claus store for
your mamas to buy. Then don't fail
to
see our Cigar and Candy Departments, as
we carry only the best brands, also re-
ceive Fresh Fruits daily. Remember
we
are going to
GIVE a $30 DOLL AWAY
CHRISTMAS EVE
A coupon With Every 25c Purchase
ALEXANDER & EPSTEIN.
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ATTENTION FRIEND
You lose if you don't see me for anything
you
want in the jewelry line for Xmas.
All the latest
novelties in silver, gold and diamonds.
A full
line of bracelets, chains, lockets, pins,
etc.
Watches, gold and silverware, etc.
MY PRICES FIT YOUR PURSE
A. O. BOWDON
Commerce St., Marlin, Texas
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Horse Training.
L. P. Russell, experienced horse trainer,
will take your horses
to break and train. Stables at old
fairgrounds. Best of care
taken of all stock. Charges
reasonable. 59-tf
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John Willogreen, a negro of Fort Worth,
who was alleged to have
undertaken the discovery of hidden riches,
is in jail, charged with swindling.
His case will be threshed out at next term
of district court.
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Notice.
For rent. My residence on Gift
street, containing ten rooms,
two bathrooms, servant's house, carriage
house, barns, etc.
Ample grounds. Also one five-room
house on Walker street.
Apply to me at Austin, Texas, or J. W.
Bartlett, Marlin, Texas.
54-w-e-tf.
B. H. Rice
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BOSTON
TAILORING COMPANY
Prices very moderate. Cleaning,
pressing, Repairing.
All work guaranteed satisfactory.
Ladies garments a speciality.
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Across the street from First Nat'l
Bank. Telephone No. 70
J. WEISS.
Marlin
Texas.
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Strayed--From Bryan, Texas,
two mules about 14 1-2 hands high;
light bay and light brown; not branded;
last heard
from were on the way to Marlin. Take
up and notify I. N. Conyers,
Marlin, or H. O. Boatright, Bryan.
58-w&s-4t.
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Kavanaugh's
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE
of All Winter Merchandise
BEGINNING SATURDAY, Dec. 14
Our Christmas Present to You
Spot Cash For One And All
E. F. KAVANAUGH
The New Store - Just as Advertised.
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