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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
2
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The piece recalls childhood Christmas joys and Santa Claus lore, then shifts to gratitude for blessings and a call to help the less fortunate. It mentions orphans, widows, and the burden of expenses during the holidays, urging readers to brighten others' lives despite hardship.
On Thursday night the Presbyterian Church held a missionary lecture by Rev. O. H. Pratt of Richmond Virginia. Despite cold weather only 23 persons attended to hear the thorough discussion of mission obligations and the church's worldwide work. About 445 was subscribed for missions by a few attending.
Special attention given to two notices in this issue announcing land for sale by J J Bostick near Rad Springs North Carolina. The tracts are well located in desirable neighborhoods and surrounded by Marlboro citizens, offered as bargains. See Mr Atic at Rad Springs at once.
Hear the famed Soom Strange of Glasgow perform old fashioned Bonnie Scotland tunes including Bonnie Dundee Scottish Blue Belle Killarney Annie Laurie and Auld Lang Syne. Reserved seats on sale at J W Douging Drug Store for the December 27 event.
The American Realty and Aviation Company held Bennettsville’s largest real estate sale on Darlington Street, subdividing the Murchison Park property of Harriet Murchison Beckwith into residence lots. Auctioneers stood opposite each lot as the Fayetteville Brass Band paraded, with payments split cash, in 12 months, and two years.
The sale drew a large attendance with lively bidding from start to finish. George Vonty scattered $25 in gold and silver coins among the crowd as the auction wrapped, with FH Mollis among notable recipients of a gold colt. The total tied to $23,165, with 4) lots selling at an average near $500 each. Afterward Mayor Hodgen moved to sell his coastal lots near the Cotton Mill.
The Southern Cultivator editor recalled visiting Marlboro County and praised Marvin W. Adams for building a modern country home eight miles from town. It features telephone, electric lights, water works, bath tubs, sewage, linen and china closets, bookcases, and up to date conveniences. The piece lauds Marlboro homes and notes many similar residences exist in the county.
The Supreme Court of the state assigns 1908 terms for Marlboro in the 4th circuit. Judge Aldrich will preside first term, to be elected by the legislature next month. Second term by Judge John B Wilson, and third term by Judge R O Watts. Penny Brothers, twin auctioneers, resign under Governor Bodanhammer. Also notice a selection of foods on the 10¢ Couronne at Bonnotavilla Hardware Co, Stora.
An aging naval commander celebrated for decades of service leads a voyage from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The piece notes his insistence on younger officers, mentions Rear Admiral Evins, and reflects on the presidency backing younger leadership while praising the veteran’s steadfast experience.
The piece surveys naval figures from the Civil War era and early 20th century, praising Rear Admirals Hynabs and Wallwelp, Seaton Schwooder, and others. It sketches battleships Minnesota and the gunboat era, interweaving anecdotes of officers, education at the Naval Academy, and wartime actions. It includes vignettes of family life and a postwar reflection on leadership and sacrifice.
A garbled collage from a 1907 issue mixes social satire and folklore. It references Thanksgiving in Colorado and New England, irrigation, and perseverance, plus brief sketches on Sabbatical sickness and a rural mispronunciation joke, all alongside miscellaneous local tidbits.
A store showcases a wider variety of chains charms pins and rings than ever before. Relented items are laid aside as customers are urged to view the prettiest designs now offered.
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