Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number  (Missing)
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, May 22, 1902
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DEBATE AT CHILTON.
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Congressional Aspirants Meet
in Joint Discussion.
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Waters Pierce Case Discussed.
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       The congressional candidates met in joint discussion at Chilton Tuesday night.
       Mr. Thomas opened the discussion with a speech of an hour and fifteen minutes and was followed by Mr. Henry in a speech of an hour and a half.  Thomas closed the discussion with a rejoinder of fifteen minutes.
       The discussion dealt largely with the Waters Pierce Oil Compromise case the circumstance of which have been sent all over the county in printed form and with which the reading public is familiar.
       There  was a good crowd present including many ladies and respectful attention was given both speakers.
       The speakers were introduced by Senator J J Swann.
       Hon. J J Davis had a few remarks at the close of the debate stating that he would be in Chilton at another time to give his views on state questions.

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