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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists pastors and congregations in Marlboro County with Sunday school times, preaching hours, prayer meetings, and officers. It notes Baptist and Presbyterian services, with varied service times and weekly activities, inviting strangers to attend.
Acnona Lopar No 33 of the A M meets at Clio on Saturday after the full moon at 3 o clock. J D Stanton serves as Worshipful Master and Toho Parish acts as Secretary.
Dr J A Faison attended Episcopal convocation in Florence and regret reports serious illness of Edgar Webster of the Rethal section. Miss Magpie Tart visits Red Hill relatives while Miss Bessie Byrd works at the town telephone office. Charles Sucker and family from Lumberton in town. Sol Brown returning from Florida and Georgia furniture sales for a few days. Dr James of Cherna attended Sunday services. Mrs J W Avail of McCall tosses time with brothers R G and O M Hodges in Marion. John Webster attended the conference as delegate from St Pauls Bennettsville. Mrs Oscar Mathews and child in Wilmington visiting parents S I Powers. Baxter McLendon back from Florida visiting parents in Red Hill. Mrs John Douglas leaves for Lylesville NY for stay. J S Liles of Brightville reports good crops and cheer in area, only weather trains hindered. Oscar Mathews and Louis H Powers of Coast Line Shops Wilmington visited Benjpottsville. Henry Thomasens of Sumter on pleasure trip to county for business. J S Govington back from Marion through Conway to Chadbourn noting county crops ahead. Nola G McLeod formerly of Blenheim now Red Hill closed school in Orangeburg with distinction.
The Democrat extends sympathy to the family of Henry Patrick after the loss of his four year old daughter, who was taken ill Monday afternoon and died Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Reagan at the Cotton Mill Tuesday night after a brief illness, her husband having died there around the same time last year.
The South Carolina Moder ation of Women's Club offers free scholarships at Converse College Greenville College Charleston Kindergarten Normal Union Clifford Seminary and more with exams July 10 at Bennettaville. Applicants must file names by July 4 with Miss Louisa B Poppenheim Charleston. Also ads for Dr King’s New Discovery claim it cures consumption and colds with testimonials and free trial bottles offered by J T Douglue & Bro Druglott.
An old advertisement promises relief from throbbing headaches with Dr King s New Life Pills. It touts quick, powerful results and appeals to readers with bold claims about blood purity and health benefits.
Town and county items note jurors drawn for June Court next Tuesday, local crops and produce, weather caution, road work, and the express office move. Religious notices list Presbyterian and Methodist services, Sunday school, prayer meetings, and evening worship. Also mentions sales, licenses, and local shop ads with prices.
An assortment of advertisements and notices from W. M. Rowe and associates highlights groceries Royal Baking Powders and teas, a notice about a pay office move, cigars at Cubsnola, and pipe and smoker supplies. The page reflects early 20th century shop promos and a few clipped anecdotes.
A garbled listing reports a family moving from a secluded area to a denostation in case of accident and mentions a local drug store and various preserved goods and supplies.
Fragmented ad style notice touts CANE SEED and FORAGE products from C S McCall. It promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning skin and scalp issues, claims testimonials from Geo A Williams and others, offers free samples and medical advice, and lists distributors P Douglas & Bro and Blood Balm Co. Atlanta.
From Smithville reports indicate ruin in cotton after over chopping and poor corn yields. Crop prospects are bleak with seeds unlikely for next season. gardens are improving but fruit is plentiful. News scarce as farmers struggle to harvest and store, while local names and groups are listed in a broad farmers’ message.
An odd 19th or early 20th century ad blends a call for subscriptions to a “Young People’s Weekly” with prices and a testimonial for Meloteia Bitters. It lists subscription options, a medicinal claim for stomach and bowel relief, and related offers including Demorcat publications and a hardware store prompt. The writing is garbled and stylized, showing era advertising copy and promotional tone.
A notice lists a two horse wagon a large quantity of horse feed and various lumber types for sale. The item is attributed to P. C. Emanuel and mentions a tune number 3.19093.
An Native recounts a West visit tale where an Indian and a white man clash over honor. A white man mocks the Indian then inflicts a blow with a glove. The Indian calls the man coward, explaining his restraint after the insult and the subsequent display of courage.
An excerpt lists numerous Maine coastal islands with historic name origins and local lore. It notes Rutherford's Island Horon and Rum Islands, Davil's Jumb Davil's Rock and Dav's Elbow, Thrum Cop and Monehegan among many, plus a stray moral vignette from the Litho Chronicle and a Fatherly note about a pie at home.
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