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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
5
The readable lines show garbled phrases and stray names, with partial words and uncertain captions. No clear event, date, or location emerges, making a concise news item impossible from the intact readable fragments.
An item records the Baptist Mootin Annual Convention held in Sumter with brief mentions of proceedings and participants. The readable text emphasizes the event as a local religious gathering and notes its significance for the community.
The Baptists held their 83rd annual session in Sumter beginning Wednesday night December 2. Delegates, about 300, heard Rev. J. L. Vass and others discuss ministerial education, mission work, and temperance. The gathering approved extensive mission statistics, funds, and a large indoctrination program, with reports from the Maxwell orphanage and a noted gift for a library memorial.
The convention adopted a resolution to appoint a Sunday school held secretary and discussed church education, missions, and university support. Dr. Ramsey announced subscriber funds, praised Mr. Allen for securing 125,000, and affirmed gifts toward Turman's endowment and a new Greensboro College effort. The Greenville delegation pledged dormitory support, and foreign missions reported strong growth with 810,680 contributions last year, while state audience membership hovered around one in ten residents.
A Spartanburg dispatch reports the local lodge elected officers headed by Janjog F. Solingen of Charles tens as grand master. Other officers include Wm. Harslaon deputy grand master and Charles Ingleaby grand secretary. Installing ceremonies concluded by 11:15 p.m. with next annual session set for Charleston in December 1904.
The piece surveys forthcoming legislative contests for state offices with likely resignations and appointments. It notes candidates for commissioner posts, penitentiary directors, and judges, and reports on the Hampton monument fundraising conference in Charleston with figures from Col. Marshall and local delegations.
The fragment discusses Alabama figures, a clerk case involving a jewelry request, and Ferguson’s past in Alabama politics, alongside a heartfelt Christmas message urging readers to mail simples notes to distant friends and family. It reflects social tensions, political connections, and a sentimental reflection on letters’ value across generations.
The Charleston Post outlines the 1903 profits from the county dispensary up to November 23, totaling 44,052.24. One half went to Charleston County, about 22,020.12, while the other half split between Charleston city and Mount Pleasant, roughly 21,350 and 650 respectively. It notes steady monthly city revenues from dispensary operations and discusses potential increases if liquor sales were suppressed and stricter controls imposed.
A Senate debate looms as President Roosevelt backs a recess appointment of Wood amid opposition from GOP critics. Senator Lodge presses for full investigation into post office frauds while Senator Gorman argues for a thorough committee review and accountability.
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