Friday January 24 1908 Democrat Publishing Co item
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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
3
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Senator Rogers and Col Hamer spent days here, while McLaurin and McAllister visited family and business ties. Residents moved homes and streets, the city council met, and many townsfolk returned from visits to Rowland and Maxton as Florence and Darlington links persist.
In Marlboro County Cowan Thwas Ass. Matheson sues on behalf of Witself and other stockholders against The Marlboro Fruit Company. The case concerns a receiver sale action in the Marlboro fruit company matter with parties Piibill and others named in the defence.
An auction notice details a sale at the court house door in Marlboro town by the Marlboro Drath Company. The property includes various parcels and improvements in the northwestern part of the county, with bids due on a specified Monday and payment by the purchaser to be secured.
A Marlboro county gathering led by Jnc. Fox urged congress to allocate 40 million dollars yearly for nationwide waterways improvements. The talk contrasted federal waterway spending with military budgets, outlining potential freight savings, increased navigation on the Pee Dee, and regional benefits for Bennettsville and surrounding areas. A committee was named to recruit members and funds, with local citizens pledging support to press the project.
A resolution urges Congress to secure at least 50 million dollars annually for rivers and harbors improvements to support national commerce. It pledges moral and financial support and asks that copies be sent to Speaker Cannon and Theodora Burton, chairman of the Rivers and Mariners committee.
At a Sunday conference of Thomas Memorial Baptist members the pastor Rev C Ad Jones received a salary raise from 1000 to 1200 dollars. Officials re-elected were KN Sampson as clerk and J T Douglas as treasurer TL W Carroll as Sunday school superintendent. Deacons M Melaurin and Ad Linstow re-elected. A library association formed for the Sunday school at a dollar yearly. Len Carlisle rejoined from Cheerfullope Robeson County. A transfer granted for Money G Carroll to join a church in Oklahoma City. Frankie Stewart was withdrawn from fellowship after moving to North Carolina.
Mr Johi A Box spoke at a waterways meeting on Monday outlining a proposed tramway from here to landings on the Pee Dee river. The plan would connect Cheraw Bennettsville Clio McColl and Gibson with a trolley line as Cheo navigation expands. Supporters note docks and facilities could handle freight from New York Boston and Philadelphia, but passage remains dependent on passage of boats and legality.
Sentiment grows that Pee Doo could become a factory hub with improved electrical infrastructure. Proposals urge new manufacturing interests to enter the locality, assuring development of electric installations and industrial growth.
The Rockingham Power Co site work was paused due to the Knickerbocker Trust Co of New York failing. Work has restarted locally with Mr. Pearson surveying toward Pee Dee river. About 200 men are at the Blowettalls falls, with orders to rehire many more as conditions permit after last week’s heavy rains raised the river, yet no dam damage is reported.
Williams sold stock to Asbury Powers and BD Townsend sued to attach goods for debt. LeGrand objected to Magistente Melonis jurisdiction. Melonis overruled, LeGrand noted appeal, case held up. Williams represented by LeGrand. Townsend by Judge Towhdondk Me.
Five late Crosses of Honor applications will not be entered. Most applications have been approved by Chim Tenegan committee the chapter president and the State Recorder. The ceremony will be at the courthouse on Ky thiy dan BIA and invites the public teachers and graded school community. Confederate Veterans parents are invited as guests. Veterans should meet at Mrs D J McCollat residence by 10:30 AM then march to the courthouse at 11:00 AM accompanied by the Marlboro Chapter UU. Mrs McColl President U U Cy
A sawdust pile at the Scotl Bomber Company plant in Marlboro is burning and threatening a nearby dike. A mop boy last fell into the pit while shoveling and his body has not been recovered. Attempts to reach the bottom of the bathing basin have failed as smoke and heat hinder rescue efforts. The incident prompted temporary halts as crews worked through the day.
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