Typed as spelled and written
- Lena Stone Criswell

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT
Marlin, Texas, Wednesday, January 31, 1917

OFFICERS AREST (sic) YOUTH
ON BAD CHECK CHARGES

Forgery Is Alleged--Will Be Tried
in Probation
Court.

       Charged with forgoing two checks, Hill Parnell, a youth, whose father states that he is under 16 years of age, was taken into custody by Sheriff Plott Monday morning.  The lad was later released upon promise to appear for trial in probation court.
       The first check named in the allegation is made out to L. O. Sockwell, proprietor of a local bottling works plant, in which the boy has been employed.  It bears the name of Mrs. C. H. Plott, wife of Sheriff Plott, and is dated November 21, 1916.  This check for the sum of  $12.75 was cashed at the Marlin National Bank.  On November 25, another check made out to L. O. Sockwell and bearing the name of B. J. Mathis, a negro storekeeper, was presented at the bank for payment, but an official refused to issue the money which it called for.
       It was not until a few days ago when Mrs. Plott's paid checks were returned to her from the bank that she discovered the forgery.  An investigation followed, resulting in the arrest of the youth.

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