Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number 35
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, October 30, 1902

JOHN WALTON ARRESTED

     John Walton was arrested Tuesday charged with theft of silverware from the residence of Mrs. Bartlett.  The officers were searching John's house for a stolen pistol, the property of B. C. Curry, when they found an assortment of spoons, knives, forks, etc.  Inquiry led to the ownership.  John is a negro and was in the employ of Mrs. Bartlett, as hostler.

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