Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell
THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Eighteenth Year - Number 27
Marlin, Texas, Saturday, August 24, 1907
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Shooting Was Accidental.
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Additional information received by relatives to the shooting of Sam Gann near
Big Springs says that it was an accident.
Mr. Gannhad been out doing some work and
had his pistol in a box with some tools. He was removing the tools anr
(sic) pistol when the pistol was discharged, ball taking effect just above the
heart, producing a very dangerous wound.
At last reports the wounded man was resting
as well as could be expected.
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