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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
The Marlboro Cotton Association will hold a meeting at the Court House Depot on the 17th to reorganize and receive committee reports and funds. Members are urged to attend with subscriptions to support the State Association. R. M. Pogues, President. C. B. Broodon, Treasurer.
The Fancy Fair at Crosland's Hall opens next Wednesday at 7.80 p.m. Admission ten cents, children free. A large turnout is urged. Ladies invite attendance to view booths and shop, with a vote for the prettiest booth as a feature. Grabbage and candy for children, refreshments served throughout. Articles suitable for Christmas presents will be offered at every booth, with sales ladies urging liberal purchases. Contributions to departments welcome until opening hour by the Hall committee and Lady Managers.
After months of planning by the U D Cy chapter the corn and potato contest for the Confederate Monument benefit opened at noon last Monday despite great disappointment. The event’s timing and preparations were praised by some but noted as lacking by others.
Four renamed colored men led the exhibit with 100 ears to the corn and 100 potatoes listed, donations poured in for the monument fund, and J O Mekto of Dunbar pledged a premium. Judges praised honesty and civic duty, while John McLaurin was honored for benevolence and patriotism. The funeral narrative lauds his public service and family devotion, with interment at McColl cemetery on Thanksgiving Day.
The County Teachers Association invites members to a December 8 meeting at 11 o clock in the Murchison School second floor classroom. The one hour session aims to be practical and helpful, with the program published in county papers. The organizers urge attendance to meet strangers and support each other in teaching work.
The obituary recalls John I McLaurin born October 17, 1841 in O county died November 1906 at McColl. A Confederate veteran, he built a career from modest beginnings, becoming a trusted leader in his community church and county. He served in the General Assembly and was a candidate for the State Senate, valued for self reliance, practical judgment, and patriotism. He was described as a conscientious, punctual legislator who balanced public service with personal sacrifice.
Reader laments collapse of a Cotton Association and Cotton Warehouse effort. He urges producers to unite under a strong coalition, reproving selfishness among farmers, bankers, and professionals. He urges renewed leadership, collective action, and continued support to push for higher cotton prices and national relief, ending with a call to enlist in the "war" for prosperity.
The state mourns the death of Attorney General Leroy Youmong in Columbia on the 8th, aged 77. He was esteemed as a great and good man, with memories of service to the public and a respected career noted by officials and citizens alike.
Warning is issued against any person harming or deserting a wife, TAN CAMPBELL, who fled her home without cause. Authorities will enforce the law against violators. Located in Taunasounty, where Aaron Morrison works on Mr T D Mecall’s commission. November 26, 1906.
Local merchants urge balance between farm and town interests as they back mutual aid with bankers and professionals while cautioning against antagonism toward merchants. A 1906 note recalls Congress convening and a medical testimonial claims a new remedy cured severe lung issues, with a guaranteed dollar trial bottle offered by a druggist.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Association and friends of the cause convened in the court house Monday. After listening to able addresses by III, Weston, and Dr. Ray of Richland Association, it was agreed to meet again on the 17th. See notice elsewhere.
Maniyono Cousny by Milton McLaurin judge of probate issues letters of administration for John F. Mebaurin deceased. Court at Bennotttayille to hear cause on December 17, 1906, after publication. The court requires heirs and creditors to appear and show cause why letters should not be granted.
In a dated exhortation, Sam J. Pearson and partners urge readers to learn eye health and take action. The notice references tax levies for a district, exemptions for Confederate veterans, and a payment window from October 13, 1906, to March 1, 1907. The text also notes schoolchildren wearing glasses and promotes self assessment of eye shape.
H. B. Fuller successor to Fuller Bros announces new stock purchases for Bennettsville stables with a fresh invoice due April 24 1906. After that date the stable will stay well supplied with a select lot of nice horses and mules through the summer. Call before buying elsewhere for quick profits, on hand at Ald Timms.
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