County board hears Lester school color appeal
The county board of education spent the day hearing evidence in an appeal by Lloyd Swett after Lester trustees dismissed his daughter Vinolia Swett from Lester school over color. Trustees defended the action while noting district conditions and civil rights history. Attorneys for Swett gave notice of appeal to the state board of education.
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County Board of Education
Lester
Vinolia Swett
Lloyd Swett
Adamsville
Ward
Lester School
Conrtrey Atkinson
Sumter
Walpho Grittom
Lawrens
Teaschers
Phase Tnekabee
Swett
Tas Adams
WA Breeden
Livingston
Mueller
Hudson
Capt Breeden
Jodie Hudson
TS Evans
Floyd Sweet
Avetts
Nimle
Vie State Board of Education
Judge Hudson for Senate and local notes in Clio
Clio updates include Judge Hudson campaigning in Bennettsville stock talks, Miss Mary Parker returning to Wilmington, and Clarence Covington back from North Carolina fertilizer work. University events at Greenville lead meetings, while local faith and cotton seed mill news and a historic bedstead highlight the week’s end.
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Clio
WL. Smith
Bennettsville
Mary Parker
Wilmington
Jack McTnnis
Clarence Covington
North Carolina
Kore
SCC
Mnepro
Greenville
Reg Ts P Rasterling
Iriin University
Ham
Ernest Manne
Calhoun
le Williamson
Mayetteville
Benjamin Black
Thad Newton
Col TC Weatherly
Newton
Wo Newton
England
Judge Madson Favored For Latimer Short Senate Term
Following Senator Latimer's death, Judge J Hudson has drawn endorsements for the short term. Voters prefer the appointee not run in the next summer race. The short term ends March 10, and Judge Madson is seen as the ideal candidate for the vacancy. Seisa self made tone notes state service.
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Senate
Latimer
J . Hudson
Judge Madson
Seisa
South Carolina School Controversy and Local Notices
A witness testifies about a mixed race child attending a white school in Brownsville after a Kollock trustee dismissal over expulsion. The board and county officials defend the action citing state constitutions and school laws. Notices recall memorials, legislative adjournment, and local obituaries and announcements from Bennettsville and Marlboro County.
Free Washington Trip For Six Readers In 1909 Inauguration Plan
The Pee Dee Advocate and the Marlboro Democrat announce a six person party to Washington for the March 4 1909 inauguration. Winners include the most popular Marlboro County minister teacher and young lady plus top subscribers to each paper. The group will tour key sites in Washington and return, with a free railroad fare and a possible VIP visit to Mr Vernon.
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Pee Dee Advocate
Marlboro Democrat
Washington
United States
The
Advocate
Democrat
Marlboro County
Marlboro
Roosevelt
Congress
Vernon
Wington
Capitol
White House
U. S. Treasury
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Statuary Hall
Congressional Library
National Masonry
Smithonian Institue
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washington Monument
Potomac
George Wagh
Conditions of the Contest for Pee Dee Advocate and Marlboro Democrat
Subscription terms authorize one vote per subscribed person with tiered credits. Six months Advocate or one year Democrat costs grant up to 160 votes for ministers and teachers, with agents earning additional votes per 10 annual subscriptions. Ballots in each issue count ten votes if mailed before the printed deadline, and club organizers must forward subscriptions and votes promptly.
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Pee Dee Advocate
Marlboro Democrat
Young Lady
Vente
Advocate
Advocate and Democrat
Prize Trip Contest Rules in Advocate and Democrat
The notice outlines a prize trip contest by the Advocate and Democrat. It details entry steps for subscriptions, commissions for agents, no credit subscriptions, and vote tallies published weekly. Candidates for ballot counting are elected editors and a three-person panel, with substitutes allowed if a manager cannot serve.
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Judge Hudson
Gropy
Brownsville
Kollock
Uiere
Nannie Beigelin
Board of Trustees
Iso
Talimer
Failiar
South Carolina
Dudge Twuadson
Countey Budge
Sonis
Mab Ne Das
Tedias
Memoriam
Tronony
Knights of Pythine
Maworthy
Mindy
Wright
Phivd
Consolidated Lodge No. 15
County Press
James Smith
Forestville
fDition
Dillon
South Creok- Ha
Yuri Lelyern
Tvity
Provence
Martin Royer
Mes Milwaret Roper
Whadi Neston
Latuvitn Markey
Columbia
Tian Saltiydus
ML Aten Methodist Church
Tamnenster
Worthescuay
ME Aten
Sou Tui
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Haronhly
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Mt. Vernon
Lyssville
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