Adieu To Democrat Editor As He Retires For New Post
The Marlboro County Democrat bids farewell as its editor retires to join the Charleston News and Courier. Since January the paper has moved to cash in advance, raised costs, and increased efficiency while maintaining price. Readers are urged to support the paper at Bennettsville as it continues under new management, with best wishes for continued growth and service.
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Democrat
Charleston News and Courier
Post Office Department
Ason
Marlboro County
Bennettsville
Husrty
Bennetsville Promises Growth Into a City by 1920
A speaker projects Bennetsville’s rise as a coming metropolis in the Pee Dee region. He declares the town will reach over 25 000 inhabitants by 1920, praising the back country, the people, and the earth’s rotation as signs of a bright future.
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Benneteyville
Pee Dee
Bennettsville
Backbone Man Stands For Right in History
A spirited reverence for grit and backbone as key virtue is voiced, praising leaders who stand by their convictions. The piece highlights General Robert E Lee as a model of courage, duty, and noble deeds, noting his refusal of a sinecure and lifelong commitment to principled work. It argues that such figures shape history and endure beyond wartime divisions.
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Robert E Lee
Robert Lee
Tate
Tee
Litta Meeting Recounts May 1908 Delegates visit
In Litta South Carolina on Friday May 29 1908 delegates and visitors greeted each other. On Saturday May 30 Mrs M D Wightman presided as officers urged societies to raise more funds next year. Rev 15 Baker from Marlboro spoke with a hearty smile. Marion District honored Mrs WoL. Wait as life member and set Dillon as next year’s district meeting site.
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Litta
M D Wightman
W J L Wait
Sory
J W Trumbert
JW Campbell
Wightman
Baker Late
Marlboro
Baker
Ers
EL Spencer
Judy Wintuawer
Zion Marlboro Co
Wol. Wait
Marion
Dillon
Goo
Taravony
Eiger
Seidmore
Winhtuan
Gu Tron
Man Yeat
Marnday
Mis Wisthunan
of & O
Watkins Glen
Doom
J Camapbell
Nleld
Alice Stackhouse
Karen
Himbert
New Orleans
Latta
Ben netsville invites investment amid water works plan
A damaged 19th century notice describes Ben netsville in the Garden Spot of its state, urging investors to settle. It notes voters approved waterworks bonds of 83,000 but sewerage bonds remain undealt with, sparking debate over health and infrastructure. It hints at broader sermons on individual purpose and courage amid local civic growth.
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Janes
Bentetisville
Danner
Bennettsville
Water Works Commission
Severne
Bennettsville Rally Shapes Up for Local Vote
Voters in Bennettsville hear calls for support as candidates Taft and Bryan vie for nomination. Supporters urge turnout while a favored liter candidate awaits party formalization. Local supporters emphasize growth and progress for the town.
Latta WFM Ses sion Last Friday Meeting Notes
A local Latta meeting of the WFM S group held last Friday discussed Marion district matters and sought guidance on foreign questions and safety concerns for the community. The session emphasized collaboration and planned follow up actions with district officials.
Grand Family Medicine Hyves ie pleasure to speak av word for Wlettie Titters
A fragmented note from Mtr. Iran Conlin of Sc. 486 Yorks discusses a tonic for dispepsia and weak kidneys. The text praises Bitters for aiding digestion, purifying the blood, and restoring vigor, with unclear references to prices and locations.
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Mtr
Iran
Conlin
Oiston Sb
Yorks
Breeden
Unclear Text prompts sale of items and names
Fragmented OCR reads like a list of names and items with unclear context. Jory Shop and JH Downstan are mentioned along with scattered phrases. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable portions.
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Ossanien
Tibet
Ashe Borlor
JH. Downstan
Six Free Trips to Washington For Inauguration Party
The Pee Dee Advocate and the Marlboro Democrat announce six free trips to Washington for inauguration week March 4 1909. Three readers will be chosen by each paper from Marlboro County to join: the most popular minister, the most popular public school teacher, and the most popular young lady. Additional prizes go to heavy subscribers and donors to both papers. The travelers will tour Mt Vernon Capitol White House Treasury and other landmarks and ride to the top of the Washington Monument to view the city and Potomac River.
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Pee Dee Advocate
Marlboro Democrat
Washington
United States
The
Advocate
Democrat
Marlboro County
Pee Dee Advocat
Capitol
U.S. Treasury
Bureau of Printings of
Beginvine
Statuary Hall
Congressional Library
National Misenum
Smithsonian Institure
Coveoriu Art Gallery
Nate Ional
Washington Monument
Potomac River
Mt. Vernon
Conditions of the Contest for Advocate and Democrat
Subscribing to the Pee Dee Advocate or Marlboro Democrat entitles one vote per subscriber and extra votes with longer paid periods. Agents may earn votes equal to subscriber count they sign up, and all votes accompany the paid money or ballot. The contest specifies payment timing and delivery of votes with each subscription or renewal.
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Mie
Local Election Lottery Rules for Marlboro County Voters
Marlboro County voters will select a committee through a two newspaper ballot system. Subscriptions earn commissions. top three candidates win free trips with vote counts and editors tallying results. substitution allowed if a manager cannot serve. voting ends February 2, 1900.
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Advocate
Democrat
Weels
Mebenary
Marlboro County
Advocate and Democraty
Naina Pers
Mtper
Ih Eise
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