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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment references a one year period, mentions Ske thouths and Tires months in unclear context. No clear names, places, or actions are identifiable. The readable bits suggest a brief local notice with dates or durations but are too garbled for specifics.
Fragmented report describes a brutal tornado striking Gainesville Georgia on Monday at 12 50 with widespread destruction. The piece mentions injuries and deaths, ruined buildings, and economic impact, including job losses and property damage across several areas.
A colored excursion train from Nichols to Cal was wrecked by a washout caused by piled supports. Conductor Clements and seven others were injured, with one female and eight injured overall. Mr George Wilson led the dispatch in the wreck inquiry. The train carried colored workers and experienced severe damage with one car overturned.
A fragmented, archaic editorial lament decries moral decay after the Civil War and calls for public virtue. It cites sermons and public figures, mentions trials of crime, and notes local church events, voting, and a discount sale with the Mendel wrappers.
A fragmentary poem-like piece references Truth Chan Poetry Drink and a gang scene. It mentions a Uar-room and ruin quenching thirst, feast and rounds, a warning against theft, and a labor union motif with a great thief on leave and a smaller one jailed. The tone is cryptic and era-saturated.
Miss Mary Sinclaire died at home near Reedy Creek church in Marion county on May 28 at age six. She was a devout member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian church and a longtime helper in the community. Funeral services were held at the family burying ground Friday evening, led by Rev. I G Richards, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
A garbled notice advertises a graded school chapel performance with references to haydons philosophy and a funder show. It urges buying tickets early at Bonnetto Villa Era Store and mentions a discount sale on shirt waists.
The State Summer School for Teachers will be held at Winthrop College in Rock Hill SC from June 24 to July 2. The campus offers excellent facilities and accessible libraries suitable for such a program.
A dubious advertisement promises a universal cure for consumption and throat and lung disorders. It touts J T Dougan and Bra Dengelule as sponsors with a prize and trial bottles, urging readers to try a terrestrial bottle of DS Kings New Discovery for consumption. The text references medical praise, doctors, and guaranteed cures to entice purchases.
Notice states that on Monday June 6 1963 the jury commissioners shall appoint the jurors for the term of court. Clerk of Court will preside to designate twelve jurors for service starting at a specified term and date. The names listed include J M Birriet and A Drake with dates and positions noted.
A trustees election for the Marvoro County district is set for Saturday at 3 PM in the White Chowahoune. Voters include white patrons and property owners. ballots nominated for a two year term to the County Board. Notices warn against fraudulent ballots and require timely return within ten days after election. Attorneys and offices listed for contact and filing.
Town of Bennettsville South Carolina enacts a license tax for 1903 to fund current expenses and debt. It requires individuals or corporations engaging in any calling business occupation or profession to obtain a license by July 1 1903 or May 1 1903 for new entrants, with penalties 20 percent and enforcement via sheriff levy. Appeals to Council allowed within five days of assessment.
An ordinance to raise supplies for the year ending April 1904. It imposes taxes on real and personal property within Bennettsville, with deadlines and penalties. It includes charges to fund railroad and sinking funds, and bonds for electric light improvements, plus various business license taxes and street labor commissions. The document names officials and dates May 1 1903 to enforce payments and penalties.
Examinations for the Winthrop College scholarships and admissions will be held at Bonnotlavilla on Friday at 9 a m. Applicants must be at least fifteen years old. Scholarships awarded to those with the highest average. The next session opens around September 10, 1903. For information and a catalog address President D I Johnson at Rock Hill S C.
All creditors of the late James J Coxe deceased must present their claims duly attested for payment to the executors or their attorneys Mosuty Lig Wait or this notice will be filed in bar all revival of the former. Josaph S Coxe Robert A Coxe Qualified Administrators May 2 1908.
In a low scoring game the junior squad faced Alien 0-10 in a tough match. The strong defense limited opponents while a few key plays propelled the home side to a narrow win.
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