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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
3
In the Memarlboro Democrat, subscription prices are shown: one year for 81.00, six months for 60, and three months for 0.5. The entry reflects historical pricing and formats typical of early 20th century newspapers.
A chaotic dispatch lists seven deaths from a flood in Nevada dated the 29th. Reports mix political notes with local chaos including a jail riot at Wadesboro, a lynching, and unsettled weather events. The piece also notes wheat crop optimism and a 90 year old ministerial ordination in the Presbytorian church.
A fragment notes VanVass County scene involving a marble company and enigmatic figures. The sparse text hints at a local business matter or incident connected to a marble firm, with no clear details on people, place specifics, dates, or outcomes.
A frayed 19th century plea seeks donations to support a memorial fund for veterans. The writer urges a countywide canvass, highlighting a $1,000 goal and a $2,700 project cost, with committee backing from Shapler and others.
The special term of the Court of Common Pleas opened on January day, drawing attention to pending old cases. David v Words Covington involved wheling and the killing of Olga tax hounds, with a $100 verdict for David. Stubbs v Gulinin on damages yielded $10 to Stubbs as the jury was discharged.
A local notice introduces Avdiari Masterling as a candidate for Superintendent of Education. The piece notes familiarity with the office and hints at voter engagement in the coming primary, with a vendor name appearing in the segment.
Seaboard Air Line announces an excursion from Cheraw to Columbia on Wednesday next June 6. A special train departs Cheraw at 7 35 a.m. arriving Columbia 10 35 a.m. Return train leaves Columbia 7 05 p.m. Round trip fare is 1 25. In Columbia, South Atlantic League baseball features Columbia versus Charleston. For details contact local Seaboard Agent W L Burroughs Columbia 8 Gs.
Mae Livan Wirt Easvening wife of Andrew J Easterling of Tatuur died September 28 1906 at age 30. She left a husband four children six sisters and brothers and a large circle of relatives. A devoted Methodist member who joined the church in girlhood and served with faithfulness, she embodied Christian charity and motherly care in her community and church.
A heartfelt tribute recalls a neighbor and friend whose life blended patience, charity, and deep religious faith. She cared for family and sick alike, guided by her savior and church, even in final moments as loved ones gathered around her deathbed. Her words urged hope, faith, and unity for her husband and children in life and after.
Mrs Martha Caroline Rivers mother of Joe Rivers died Friday after a short illness near town at about 60. She was a devout worker and devoted wife buried Saturday at Spears graveyard with Rev W S Martin. Paton Lewis aged 66 died May 23 1906 contractor for cemetery church and yard. faithful and beloved by his church and pastor. He will be missed at Hebron. May 26 1906.
An old time advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure by I J Carney Co Toledo Ohio. It includes testimonials from Watton Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists in Toledo and Hall's pills for constipation. Bennettsville Mercantile Co.
I J Sawyer has one structure up and plans more on the north side while P L Breedlen and F M Manuel prepare handsome buildings on the west corner. The town expects growth by September with extensive work on Broad Street.
Fragmented read recalls a ghostly scene in a Scottish churchyard where bones surface during grave digging and a shouting voice proclaims ownership. The account mixes fear, community lore, and a sly claim of a frightful ambush as a plowman risks the dark task.
Gone To Her Reward following a short illness, Kittie Qook also known as Kittie Washington, died Friday aged about 60. A faithful and neat worker, she was buried Saturday at Bunkerill cemetery after a service conducted by Rev Pri of the colored Baptist church, with Mrs Moore and Mrs Moore present. Flowers were placed on her grave.
An ad note promotes Mr SF Pearson the jeweler with engraving services and cites testimonials about Kidney disease remedies. It includes claims from A Sherdan of Lisbon Hell Mills and mentions Haley's Kidney Cure and Moley’s Kidney Cure with a pharmacist endorsement.
State of South Carolina county probate judge commands all relatives and unknown heirs to appear before me at Bonne on June 7 1906 to show cause why administration of the estate of Nancy Bundy deceased should or should not be granted. Witness my hand this May 2 1906. Milion Mehaull Probate Judge. May 26 1906.
A notice advertises scholarships at Crop College with free tuition for outstanding applicants. Details describe an annual July examination, eligibility for new students, and deadlines to submit applications to county contest officials.
Fragmented ad style notice lists Speciala at Moore's with prices 200 each or 2 for 400. Mentions Heings Pickle frosty and sour, Armour's Sausage in tomato mice, White Wine Vinegar for pickling, and Timoth Vay Ma led by Botuadaville Morcantile Co.
A fragmented advertisement page mentions watch repair services and a dubious patent remedy name Bromontia. It cites Marlboro Drug Co and J. Pierpont Morgan, plus various foods and products with promotional language. The text includes garbled phrases about health remedies and trademark notices amid unrelated goods.
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