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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
A dense transcription from a 1901 era column reports on Virginia and Alabama political tensions, the death of Surgeon General Daly, Lincoln body relocation rumors, a Kansas cyclone, and local correspondence. It notes the formation of delegates, political maneuvering, and various regional incidents including a bridge dispute and small town crime quips.
The town mourns the sudden death of Chas. 8 Monegan aged near 68. A longtime member of Bounottayills Presbyterian Church and former Ruling Elder, he served as Camp Henogan veteran and was highly respected as a generous neighbor. He lived a Christian life and readiness marked his passing.
Mr Evitor questions credulity and details of a fire loss report alleging 9 500 tons filly covered by issuance. He estimates building value at 1500 to 1700 dollars, notes a four to five year old wood structure with seven rooms and front pit. The editor recalls the item came from street gossip with no malice toward the sufferer.
A fragmented letter to the editor discusses personal quips about Mr. J. McG, references to arch rivals termed skeletons and pirates, and a mix of social notes. It mentions sickness in the local area, updates on Viola and baby children of Mrs Daisy Jonking, and remarks on road building and politics with a June 1901 date implied.
A wandering speaker recounts hearing two girls tease a friend about slang. One jeers that her talk would earn her father’s wrath, while the other comments on rival expressions, using garbled phrases and nonsensical slang as a comic aside.
Obituary notes the death of Mes Robert Sinnton in upper Hybron with condolences from Dr Mayo Tes holm and neighbors. Also recalls a recent burial and a northern town tragedy. Includes mentions of Fred Waters Raleigh and Myatt, with details on a child who succumbed to whooping cough and relatives arranging services.
An old style advertisement touts Klug's New Life Pills and other tonics for liver trouble dull complexions and pimples. It promises quicker relief, claims to purge impurities, and lists prices like 75 cents and 25 cents, urging readers to buy from sellers such as J. and Tanjtin.
Atlanta Ga Nov 7 9 4 Dr OU J Moffett-Pear Sirs Tiina tao strongly recommend your espinea Teething Powders to mothers as the best medicines for debilitated sickly infants. I have used them with very satisfactory results this past summer with ty wht and while we have heretofore laid hit of two from teething wider some ye edies our present child that lies TeeruNA is a fine healthy boy Jam very respectfully A B Brown Brother of U S Senator ay'¢ ov Joseph Jo Brown alee
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