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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
Reports from Marlboro county discuss cotton crop conditions in 1902. Farmers face labor shortages delaying harvest while some fields still hold bales and merchants with advances risk losses. Some advise focusing on corn and reducing waste as legislators convene at the state capitol for forty days.
A New York court session for a civil suit reveals Juror No. 2 dead while the panel was being called. The clerk notes the missing juror as the trial proceeds, prompting questions about judicial procedure and courtroom decorum amid the unfolding event.
A fragmentary reminiscence from Bonnettaville notes a young widower and marriage rumors, then shifts to local commerce as mules move from livestock dealers and stables bustle. It discusses lien repeal harming farmers lacking land, forcing mortgages or shifts to wage labor, with aims toward year 1908 prospects.
The report describes cotton fields white with cotton dust as a traveler moves from town to Clio. Fields appear unpicked with cotton littering the ground and rats feeding on fallen bolls. In many areas workers were in the fields but last Friday morning was too cold for picking.
A garbled OCR record from Adamsville lists numerous land transfers and deeds with multiple buyers and sellers. Entries mention 289 acres for Bennettsy Adamsbyvilis McNair to WB McNair at 2000, and many other parcel sizes and prices, including 64 and 70 acre tracts, various trustees, and names like John Drake, Moore, Rowe, and Gibson.
The Spartanburg Herald notes Senator Carey backing prohibition and calls for a vote on a measure to gauge sentiment. It reports on waterworks plans, a county election, and labor concerns for farmers amid a panic and the lien law repeal debate. Detailing labor shortages, cotton yields, and rural commerce, the piece ties politics to daily town life and looming decisions.
A navigation rally is set for Monday at the courthouse. the opening of Pee Dee and related topics will be discussed. Prominent speakers include Loli A. Bos of Arkansas, Governor Martin Ansel of South Carolina, J de Watson, and LL B Dozier, with invited attendees urged to attend.
A layman s meeting at the Presbyterian Church is announced with invitations to prominent locals including Governor Martin. The Marlboro Fruit Company sale details include 610 acres of land, farming implements, and stock to be offered at public auction with terms and mortgage security.
Warning notice lists John David type Tay as living away without consent. Promissory letter from Cropland Tyson Co announces wire line business purchase and promises not to lapse policies. Dates show January 7 through January 16 in various towns with office hours and a Bennettsville open period through February 20. Issued by J P Campbell GD Auditor Marlboro County.
January 7 postponement to late Keb unny or early March. Italian band visit rescheduled to Bebruney: 19th with low fever noted and uncertain attendance.
The item lists numerous land grants and debts to various individuals, including John B Rogers and Jonas, with amounts from 4000 to 950, plus acres and purchasers. It also notes Capt Stubbs in town for business and recounts a marriage event between Amaie Brown and a North Carolina resident, with Mrs Peele and the couple seen at their fathers’ home.
A town mass meeting called by the city council to nominate a mayor failed to pick a candidate for Hodges successor. The meeting, held at 3 PM Wednesday, voted to order a primary election, with debate on timing and legality while noting ten days notice may be required.
Rogers Treugher announces the 1907 tax levy for Montgomery County with rates for general, ordinary, constitutional school, and various district levies. Taxes due from September 5, 1907 to March 1, 1908, penalties apply for unpaid amounts. Specific district rates listed for Brat, Saloman, Harmony, Antioch, Olio, Pine Grove and others. Exemption rules noted for Confederate soldiers and certain ages.
The Auditor of Marlboro County Bennettsville announces January first to February twentieth 1908 as the window to file tax returns. Property owners and holders including married women trustees administrators and agents must value and report all personal and real estate property by law or face a fifty percent penalty for late or incomplete returns. One poll tax of one dollar is noted.
A noisy sale notice advertises parcels near Deep Creek and Pageland in Anson County and Marlboro County. It lists multiple tracts with sizes and prices, urging ready buyers for improved and unimproved land plus farmable property.
Announcement of Seaboard Air Line mileage tickets valid across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida with twenty eight lines covering nearly 20 000 miles. Tickets available through W L Burroughs in Columbia and Seaboard offices. Also a medical testimonial for Dr Nhoop’s cough remedy ends with an unrelated product plug.
A garbled text fragment references bowls pitchers and crockery ware, mentioning Beauette ville Hardware Co. The legible bits imply a listing or categorical note about kitchenware and hardware items possibly for sale or display at the Beauette ville store.
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