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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
2
Galvert has been elected mayor of Spartanburg. The report notes a new leadership shift in the city and hints at upcoming policy changes.
John W LeGrand of Rolinghant plans to practice law in Bennettsville after visiting Mrs LeGrand's parents in Marlboro County. A native, licensed in 1900, he has spent years building a local practice and was married last October to Mary Elizabeth Liles. Desroonst extends a hearty welcome.
Classified items describe an exhibitor call to prepare for Marlboro fair prizes and freight-free exhibits. A misprinted note mentions a sewing machine offer and a forthcoming premium list. It cites A W Love Chester and Albany Journal as sources and includes anecdotes on a public school essay about the human body and a local congratulatory letter from Frank L Dann.
From Brightaville reports a Monday afternoon religious meeting closed with penitents and souls being saved as preparations for a big Boykin gathering continue. The Brightaville crops, especially corn and cotton, look good with rain promising a strong harvest. new buildings and prosperity are noted. Marriages: Hos Moore of Brightaville weds Martha Goodwin and Tous J. Prandon weds Romi Ws press. The newlyweds depart for Mt Airy amid cheers and rice shower.
The community mourns infant Darithy Davenport who died aged about two after a short illness. Funeral held at Oakridge cemetery. Mrs Viola Ivay of Clio passes after a protracted illness, aged about 85, leaving husband L I Ivay and five children. burial at Quick graveyard. Mrs Jackson Stubbs dies at 85, sister of Arthur Bright and grandchild of Chas Bright founder of Brightaville. funeral in family burying ground. The notices reflect local families and burial sites, with brief verses and community condolences.
The South Gatoilia College traces its charter to January 1806 and is described as a Merary Institution dedicated to educating youth for a virtuous life and civic harmony. It lists notable faculty, presidents, and graduates, notes wartime roles, and highlights scholarships to support professional training for experienced teachers.
An oddly garbled report hints at Kansas farmers and crops including popcorn and others. Names and places are unreadable, leaving a partial picture of agricultural notes and community activity.
The South Carolina College for Teachers outlines a new policy adding scholarships funded by the Legislature, one per county, to foster trained teachers. The plan emphasizes leadership in supervision and aims to prepare a qualified corps of teachers for the public schools. The president and trustees express optimism about expansion and insist the normal department remains the core.
The piece highlights the social aspects of the State Fair and the advantages of exhibitors, noting exchanges with leading farmers and stock breeders, plus the value of making friends for future opportunities. It mentions an upcoming State Fair from October 7 to 40 and urges people to prepare strong exhibits. It also advertises affordable carloads of buggies and requests competent help.
A fragmented plea by J Dargan and Clyde S. G. urging the Pea Dee Historical Society to organize in support of women and the Pee Dee people. They emphasize patriotism, gathering material, and lasting history while noting the need for reports from counties. A medicinal ad follows.
Fuller Brow announces a sale on August 4 featuring driving horses and fat young mules. Those wishing to buy are advised to call ahead. items offered for cash or exchange.
V. L. Emanuel advertises special ice season rates and urges readers to buy tickets to save. The notice is dated April 23, 1963, and uses a bold promotional tone.
Winthrop College invites applicants for vacant scholarships and entrance examinations held at Bennettaville on Friday July Tod. Applicants must be under fifty years of age. Scholarships vacated after May 10 will be awarded to the highest average at the ensuing exam. The next session opens September 1. For information and a catalog, contact Provident W. 3 Johnson at Sook OM, Both.
A historical amendment text describing changes to financing provisions for a municipality, including the removal and addition of words, adjustments to indebtedness payments, and revised figures. It references terms such as Forty Dollars and Twenty Dollars, contract clauses, merchants charges, and ratification by authority on June 3rd, with signatures of local officials.
The mayor and aldermen of the Town of Loniettiyilte enact a disorder clause making public drunkenness and related offenses a breach of the peace. Violators face up to thirty days in jail or a fine not exceeding two dollars and a duty to report to jail if ordered by council, with penalties repealed only by further council action.
The town ordinances levy multiple taxes including 13 cents, 21 cents, 5 cents, 7 cents, and 14 cents per hundred dollars on real and personal property to fund roads, interest on railroad and electric bonds, sinking funds, and street maintenance. Penalties up to 50 percent apply for late payments with deadlines in January and July 1904.
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