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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
7
The Marlboro Democrat urges voters to choose the best man for every office, cast aside prejudice and sentiment, and vote for faithful service. The editor notes broad unity in the state as conventions form and campaigning begins, trusting the public to elect capable leaders this summer.
The Democrat explains subscribers behind on payments will not receive issues under the cash in advance policy. In a lengthy letter from a reader paying into 1902, management notes rising costs, printer wages, postage, and utilities, urging timely payments to keep the paper running and avoid further stoppages.
Town notes rapid reconstruction after fire, praising early efforts. Ben Nettsville hosts spring opening day as stores show off new goods. Editorials praise W J Bryan. discussions sweep state papers about Denver delegation and rat habitation. Ladies’ hat trends loom with oversized styles for the season.
Marriage notices in Brownsville and nearby Brownsvilly list two ceremonies. Charlie Hood wed Miss Wrosma Lindsay on Sunday March 1 at Bingham with Magistrate Will Gilbert officiating. On Sunday March 22, Robert Tlood and Miss Amanda Gutly were married at the home of W Pay lor in Brownsvilly with Rev 11 C Brabyhan presiding.
A list of court jurors and attendees appears for the upcoming session, naming numerous individuals by initials and surnames such as Orlando Stanton HL David AW McIntyre Julius Covington Bundy Peele Kingon McLaurin Lee Heron Staunton Cottingham Smith Haithcork Bul land McCormac Deiggeors Learsey Donaldson Moore Stanton Powell Coxe Bruce Stobbs Dri nbee Palmer Smoot Miller and others.
The county teachers association will hold its last meeting for the year in the Bennettsville courthouse on Saturday April 1 at 10 30. Elon OB Martin state superintendent of education will be present to address the gathering. Trustees patrons and friends are invited and all members are urged to attend. The president J Ro Mekittrielk sent out the notice. The Marlboro County Teachers Association will hold the final event for the year in Bennettsville on Saturday April 1 at 10 00. The program has been changed with lectures on Common Schools Prof EP Millon to speak and Hon OO to meet. Mr TLA Mage from Aberdeen, N C also expected. Please invite trustees patrons and friends. attendance is greatly desired. MeRitteick President Bennettsville March 80 190g.
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Owing to sales scarcity mills operate three days weekly except the told mill, closed recently for an accident. Miss Pearl Covington visits Miss Jimmie Covington. Miss Edna Smoot stays with Ben Smoot. Lula Woodward burned by boiling water. Dr Moore aids. Church attendance rises after grip illness across preachers. Community updates include visits, illnesses, travel, and upcoming meeting plans in McColl April.
Not only are Methodists urged to attend these services but a cordial invitation is extended to all interested in missions. Our own Mrs Hombert will be with us.
The field for the Washington trip narrows as Miss Alma Bethea withdraws leaving three candidates. Jean Covington leads the most popular young lady race while Rev R J Turnipseed remains top minister and Miss Susie Covington leads among teachers. Poll figures show multiple schools and communities tied to the standings.
Notice is given that Chas Ro Muay will apply to the Marlboro county probate court on April 26 1908 for dismissal as administrator of the estate of RJ Cannon. The qualified administration was Martel 26th 1908. Dr IT Stockton has opened a dental office over Milmans store on Broad street with phone. Keep the kidneys well.
Bennettville residents urged to pursue kidney relief with Doan's Kidney Pills as a local citizen testimonial from WT Covington praises the remedy for back pain frequent urination and improved kidney function. The letter touts Doan's kidneys cure and cites Buffalo NY as the distribution area with Wells Fargo or Reid & Co noted as suppliers.
A town lot in Bennettsville fronting King Street 115 feet and extending 190 feet back, lot 12 per plat by RL Freeman dated February 1908, will be sold by trustee J. M. Jackson at the court house door on the first Monday in April for cash to pay church debt. Proceeds go to the First Methodist Church. Purchaser pays for papers. March 23, 1908.
The Court of Common Pleas for Marlboro County will convene at Bennettsville on Monday April 13 at 10 AM. Jurors witnesses and others must govern themselves accordingly. JA Drake Clerk. 85-88 AD
Mortgagee Union Savings Bank announces sale under two chattel mortgages from 1907 by GOC Hinson. On the first Monday in April the court house door in Bennettsville will offer for cash a list of horses, mares, a buggy, harness, saddles, bridles, a three seated car and related equipment seized to satisfy debts. View before sale day.
Final discharge notice published by administrator John B Eibybart for the estate of Mive 1 Mublurd. The administrator states intent to apply to the Wenate judge for letters testamentary on April 1, 1908. Local court action requested in the exile of the deceased as recorded.
Fragmentary advertisement claims a new “Rheumatic Remedy” using a specific ingredient found in Darmstadt Germany. It asserts dramatic cures for rheumatism and chronic illnesses, warns that earlier remedies fail, and urges immediate purchase for lasting relief. The piece mixes dramatic testimonials and priced offer language.
In Marlboro County probate office the executors LB Breeden and HOT Breeden announce they will apply on the 24th day of April for a final discharge as executors of the estate of WK Breeden. March 21, 1908.
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