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Newspaper

Marlboro Democrat

Location

Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

7

Dinner for Teachers Highlights Clio Community News

In Clio April items note a Sunday dinner for teachers hosted by Mr and Mrs D A McQueen. Reports from town mention people visiting, operetta plans, church sermons, and local social scenes. A town election passed quietly with incumbent mayor and aldermen reelected, streets improved, and the town out of debt with some funds in the bank. Schedule changes for Bennettsville and Cheraw Railroad services ahead of April 18.

Clio Bank of Clio D A McQueen Eilsa Roseman Sara Shaw Corn Bell Napier Dunbar Presbyterian Church J G Richards John Barventine JC Edens JC Covington JG McCall Charles Manning

Residence Fire Destroys Col Moore Plantation Home

A fire last Friday morning destroyed the residence at Col. Moore's plantation six miles north of town. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. The house was occupied by Col. Moore's overseer Mr. Smith. The gin house and about 100 bales of cotton at Chesterfield plantation were also destroyed. Some cotton bales were later found on Cheraw depot platform.

Col. . Moore Col. Moore Mr. Smith Col. Moor Chesterfield Cheraw

April Fool Picnic Delight Held by Hessie and Kath Vee

An April Fool picnic took place on Wednesday afternoon hosted by Misses Hessie Louise and Kath Vee 18 7. The event drew attendees and featured playful activities in a lighthearted social gathering.

Hessie Louise Kath Vee

Notable Attendees From The Walk Visited Many Places

A walk was made visiting a good many places with a sizable group present. Names recorded include Girls Bossie Louise Kathleen Rae Edith Rosa Winnie Lee mer Maude Ada Minnie Issa Bonny Kathleen Woollley Pearl Fletcher Sallie Mary Lee Fuller Madge Bolton Flora Manship Claney Sanders Nelie Stuart Clarice Easterling and Boys Johm Frank Manship Anus Stanton Ben Carlisle Lawrence Lamer Sam Watson and Arthur Sanders.

Bossie Louise Kathleen Rae Edith Rosa Winnie Leemer Maude Ada Minnie Issa Bonny Kathleen Woollley Pearl Fletcher Sallie Mary Lee Fuller Madge Bolton Flora Manship Claney Sanders Nelie Stuart Clarice Easterling Johm Frank Manship Anus Stanton Ben Carlisle Lawrence Lamer Sam Watson Arthur Sanders

Oak Ridge Cemetery Committee Meeting Notice

Oak Ridge Cemetery Committee will meet at Mrs W P Breeden's home on Thursday April 9 at 4 pm to discuss important matters. Grippe news prompts a health ad urging Proventics candy cold cure tablets, claimed nonquinine and safe for early colds, sold by J T Douglas in a vest pocket box.

Oak Ridge Cemetery W P Breeden Grippe J.T. Douglas

Notice of Final Discharge in Marlboro County probate

Final discharge notice filed by administrator of the estate of RJ Cannon. The administrator will apply to the probate court on the 26th day of April 108 for letters dismissory. The notice appears in the Marlboro County probate office.

RJ Cannon Marlboro County

Drummers Banquet At Darlington Post 1 Highlights Local Members

Post 1 at Darlington hosted a Friday banquet with Marlboro drummers among its members though Marlboro lacks a separate post. W R Crosland of Bennettsville was elected third vice president of Post 11. Marlboro delegates to the state convention include Li Breeden O P Wells W R Crosland D C Pate J T Carroll J D Morrison. Frank Pegues, secretary of the post, is a former Marlboro man and was endorsed by Post II for state president.

TPA Darlington Marlboro Membe W. R. Crosland Bennettsville Li. ©. Breeden O. P. Wells D.C. Pate J.T. Carroll J. D. Morrison Frank Pegues Ile Post II

The Sweetest Girl in Dixie dramatic club play

The Dramatic Club will present a charming Southern play titled The Sweetest Girl in Dixie. Rehearsals progress with strong support from a cast including Uncle George and Aunt Caroline. Proceeds benefit the Twentieth Century Club library and Murchison School library damaged in a big fire.

the Dramatic Club Dixie George Caroline Twentieth Century Club Murchison School

Wicket Sale Ahead of Spring Concert at Douglas Drug Store

The notice announces ticket sales for a forthcoming concert featuring several top singers. Wickets will be put on sale Monday the 20th at Douglas drug store, with the event date set for Thursday, April 23, drawing anticipation for a high attendance.

Douglas

Birthday milestone of Marlboro citizen William W Irby

William W Irby of Smithville, 80 years old as of the February 29 birthday, visited town on Monday. A longtime Marlboro figure, he befriended Judge Hudson in South Carolina College days and urged Judson to apply to Bennett sville School, aiding Marlboro’s notable jurist and soldier. The two were war comrades who earned bravery honors.

William W Irby Smithville Irby Judge Hudson South Carolina College Judson Bennettsville Marlboro

Announcing Candidacy for Clerk of Court and Other Posts

Thereby announce myself a candidate for Clerk of Court subject to the Democratic primary. John I. Thomas. Thereby announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of Court subject to the Democratic primary AD JD Edens. Date for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary CW Crosland. Date for reappointment to County Auditor subject to Democratic primary Peery and Campbell.

John i .Thomas AD JD Edens CW Crosland Campbell

Poor Health For Manefeld Resident W Kelly

W Kelly of Manefeld Pennsylvania writes about two years of poor health including kidney and bladder trouble and the amount spent consulting physicians. The fragment notes illness and medical consultations but lacks full context or completion.

W. Kelly Manefeld

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