Court Yard in Need of Cleaning and Civic Pride Questioned
Citizens observe the court house yard as a dumping ground with oil barrels debris and trash near the Confederate monument. A local civic league urges authorities to clean up without delay, citing a lack of civic pride in Bernardtsville and Mavlf counties.
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Columbus
America
Court House Square
Noar House
Court House Yard
Amon
Benardtsville
Civic League
Tragic Wagon Accident Kills Boy in McGoll Area
A Sunday ride home from church near Pine Grove ended in tragedy as a broken hold-back strap caused a runaway horse. Ten year old Martin Fletcher died Monday afternoon from a fractured skull after being thrown against a log. His sister escaped injury, and Mrs Fletcher was bruised. burial is set for Beaver Dam cemetery. Also reported is an enthusiastic Red Springs water works meeting proposing sewerage and electric plant development amid local bond activity and material price shifts.
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Red Springs
Maxton
Memorial Day Observance Debated Locally
Agitation over observing Memorial Day here has sparked discussion with pro and con viewpoints voiced by residents and local officials. The debate focuses on whether to formalize a townwide ceremony and how to commemorate veterans.
Memorial Day Observance Hopes in Bennettsville South Carolina
Citizens expect a meaningful Memorial Day across the state with ceremonies, addresses, songs, and cemetery gravestone decorating. In Bennettsville discussions consider a military company turnout to support the program, as the May 10 date approaches quickly.
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South Carolina
Bennettsville
Easter Sunday Gloriously Observed in Bennettsville
Easter Sunday in Bennettsville featured full houses at Methodist services with Rev RoE Turnipseed delivering a strong sermon amid floral decor. Presbyterian Church had no service due to Pee Dee Presbytery meeting in Cheraw, while Baptist and other congregations reported good choir and turnout.
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Bennettsville
Pee Dee
Cheraw
Presbyterian Church
Meleod
Roe Trummpseed
Wlowers
Turnipseed
Ood
Baptist Church
G A
Jones Preaches Easter Spirit at Crowded Baptist Service
Jones drew a full house as Easter spirit filled the day. His sermon on Sinning against the Holy Ghost drew close attention. Sunday night services at the Methodist church were moved to the Baptist church. The protracted meeting planned for Sunday night was postponed due to lack of helpers, with hopes it will be held soon.
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Mr. Jones
Jones
Cut His Throat with a Pocket Knife
A Dartington special reports Alford Ellerbe a colored man employed by Williams McKeithan Timber Company at Lumber County driven wagon died yesterday afternoon. He cut his throat with a pocket knife around 2 pm at the mill shelter. body found with knife beside him. Reports say he showed signs of mental aberration or unsound mind.
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News and Courier
Dartington
Alford Ellerbe
Ellerbe
Williams-McKeithan Tmbey Company
Melon Boom Spreads To Bennettsville area Farmers Invest In Cantaloupes and Watermelons
Farmers near Bennettsville join rising melon trade, planting cantaloupes and watermelons in nearby towns. KD Graham, Arch P Breeden, and W M Smith plan sizable plots, expecting higher profits than cotton and improved shipping facilities with ready buyers via nearby loading yards.
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Maxton
Laurinburg
Hamlet
Tasty
Gibson
McColl
Bennettsville
KD. Graham
Arch P. Breedon
W. M. Smith
Planta
Messrs. Graham, Smith and Breeden
Tey
Miss Istella Smoak Resigns to Buy Branchville Journal
Four woman editor Miss Istella Smoak of Williamsburg county resigns as teacher to enter journalism. She has purchased and will edit and publish the Branchville Journal, promising to be a welcome addition to the newspaper fraternity.
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Istella Smoak
Williamsburg County
Branchville
Abbeville
Coroner Holds Inquest Into Yesterday's Mental Derangement Case
A coroner conducted an inquest today into an incident alleged to have occurred yesterday during an episode of mental derangement. Details assess whether the act occurred under insanity and what findings the inquest recorded.
Mrs McColl Entertains Honor Luncheon Guests
Mrs McColl hosted a Thursday morning luncheon in honor of Mrs Stiff McGhee of Greenwood. An elaborate five course meal was served from 11 30 to 12 30. Attendees included Mesdames A G Sinclair A V Rosel 11 B Crosland 1 McGian 1 D Moore FB Rowe and Misses Annie Carlisle Martha McCall Annie May McLaurin.
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McGoll
St If McGhee
Greenwood
Democratic Club Meetings Set For County Reorganization
Democrats of Ma boro County plan Saturday gatherings on April 25 at 3 pm to reorganize by electing a President, Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a County Executive Committee member. Working committees include registration and an executive panel with at least three members each. Delegates will be apportioned to each club.
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Maboro County
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