Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number  (Missing)
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, May 15, 1902
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OIL SIGNS AT LOTT.

       Lott, Texas, May 10.--Dr. Hays, who is sinking a well at this place, which has gone down nearly 300 feet has struck but little water but there is considerable oil.  This has caused some excitement in the town, as some think paying oil may be struck at this place.  A sample of this oil is on exhibition at the First National bank of Lott.

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