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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
In a brief notice GMOCRAT Publishing announces new subscription prices. The document lists varying rates and eligibility details for readers, with placeholders indicating updated terms effective immediately.
Readers list summer drawing classes by Kate Carswell of Chester and Miss Bessie Carmi l, church announcements, and relatives visiting relatives in Sumter Sam ty Henry Easterling and others update on church events. Residents Newtonsq and Mary spend days in Reston, Jacob Istacsolin builds a corner residence, Mrs Florrie Stubbs vacationing, and Coroner McCall and Captain Breeden visit relatives. Joe Crabb of Lake City recalls Bennettsville roots. weather affects a fainting spell on the square.
In accordance with agreement, the sealed packet held the correct number of dots. Miss Mary Rose Medlin submitted the first correct answer and won the reconstructed Ruby Ring at no cost.
The column lists social visits and gatherings across Hendersonville and nearby areas. Lisses May and Julian Crosland host Marlbo Villa. Kate Newton returns from Parkersburg. various families, including the McIntyres and Leveys, are mentioned with social events at Sullivan's Island and in Columbia. A large crowd attended a day of local activities. a store contest advertises fine goods.
A fragmented era reads of Edwin A and a Mexican laborer Philp Otvitz who saved passengers by leaping on a rail car in danger. The piece praises the heroism of a worker, contrasts dignity with poverty, and reflects on patriotism and the impact of changing lyrics in songs like Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner. It questions moral rights in parental responsibility and child welfare.
Partial OCR notes discuss Dixie phrase variations and a proposed revision of Confederate era wording. Mentions possible rearrangements and names unclear, with references to traditions and authors. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear entities.
A long, fragmented passage reflecting on moral division, political apathy, and civilization. It references a university figure, discussions of legitimacy, and contrasts Western and Oriental cures, ending with a sensational tale from New York Press about a white man using a red hot poker to cure cancer.
The piece agingly probes the tug between wilderness and wealth, noting Wagner’s themes of freedom, gold’s pull, and social aspiration. It cites Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and comments on women’s drudgery, monotony, and emotional strain under everyday routines and conventional life.
The narrative describes Sir Duke commissioning a pictare titled The Village Wed alii and posing Moule as the bridegroom. As the painter begins, the groom grows pale while the model claims the unseen breath is the cause, revealing an odd illusion and awkward tension during the portrait session.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions gout and a tale about a maid of artsenses with no polish to anger court, a search for an honest writer's pond, and a boast of a lawyer's ink. It references a sixfold apply and core will speedily follow, with tangled allusions to a medical remedy and court action.
Coy Hay fired upon with a buck by a Black man but not seriously hurt. Jack Roper, son of the late Wesley Roper, begins a position at the McColl telephone exchange. Miss Hamer of Tavum visits Miss Sadie Wasterling. Harry Snabinet resumes duties at the McColl slog store. Henry Allen of Columbia visits the Covington family. A Red Bluff picnic draws a large orderly crowd with talks by Keys Shuler Buieka and Douglas. Refreshments by Luke Bundy. The incident involving Coy Hay and a new woman arouses concern but no major injuries. Andrew Hayes takes in a boarder. BYP U of McColl Baptist church thriving. Rev J Brown ill with no Sunday preaching. Miss Jimmie Covington joins Bonnattsville Telegraph Exchange. Edwin and James McLaurin host a hay ride for young folk.
The column lists passing remarks on birthdays and community events. Mr Donne McLaurin and family are spending weeks at Gilet Springs. Charles Creech announces his engagement to Miss Slollingas worth of Bishopsville. Miss Collingsworth works in the ladies department at Trum Bros. & Co. Mr and Mrs Archie Covington will extend their stay after a week at Jackson Springs. A match game McColl vs Tatum ended 10 to 0. Miss Sue Overstreet returns home from McColl after two months away. Mrs J Howell visits relatives in Sumter. Miss Martha Viele visits Chesterfield. Mrs FP Tatum reports to the WE ALS annual meeting in Orangeburg. The next annual meeting will be in Midgefield at the home of Dane Nicholson. Miss Marvie McLaurin vacations with her parents. Mr Hugh McLucas spends last Sabbath with home folks.
A lengthy session at the Baptist church concluded last night after a months long meeting beginning in June. Dr Bagby delivered strong sermons and attracted considerable interest. The report notes affordable ice and other amenities, with local services and vendors referenced in passing.
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