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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
3
Personal notes from Bennettsville recount visits by D D Gibson Sr and others to Red Springs and Columbia, a Charleston visitor, local teaching appointments, a Ridgeville teacher homecoming, a stenography certificate, and a funeral attended by Moronco and Georgetown residents. The item covers community events, school moves, a bank official’s travel, and a county tax books examination.
Mrs Morris died Monday at three o'clock at her father's home, aged twenty. She was married eighteen months and had been ill since last August after a fever. She had not left the house since December. A Baptist, she expressed readiness to die. The funeral was led by Reverend C A Jones with assistance from Reverend Rf Turnipseed and Bunyo McLeod before a large gathering.
Death of 15 month old John Dudley Adams occurred last Wednesday at midnight. Funeral services were Friday afternoon led by Rev RoE Rushton and Rev RoI Turhipseed. Interment followed at Oak Ridge cemetery with pallbearers Jo Brooden, dameseather ly, dulian McLaurin, and CW Crostini. The bereaved parents Mr and Mrs J Adams receive sympathy from the community.
Washington reports wage boosts for several Pee Dee postmasters including Bennettsville from 1900 to 2000 and McColl from 1200 to 1300 while Florences Darlington and Cheraw remain unchanged. Bennettsville’s pay now matches Darlington’s, prompting hopes for a future public building and eventual free delivery. The piece notes regional growth and town status in the Pee Dee. It also mentions the marriage of Miss Mary Miles and Curtis Woodle at Roy RW Turnip Seed’s home.
On Thursday evening a dispute on The Street involving Brown and Steele led to both men appearing before the Mayor. Each faced charges connected to an alleged weapon incident and mischief, pleading guilty and being fined 820.
Smithville reports the marriage of Naw Hu Gibson and Baseoul Calder officiated by a magistrate. Adlern Guinn dies near the North Carolina line at about 50 years old, noted as one of the wealthiest men in the area. Also mentioned are Winnkin Quick and a reference to corn production in AMT Ville.
A blurry note describes Buckten's Arnica Salve winning a local prize at a fair. The item mentions modifications to the product and a sales claim. Inglis & Breeden drag store is listed as the seller or guarantor of the product.
Miss Mary Harris recovering from malaria. Miss Bessie Vick marries Norman Garner at her parents home. local officials praise civic pride and reforms. Knights of Pythias revived with 40 members. a failed operation due to lack of guarantee. social gatherings and church activities noted. Jefferson Davis anniversary services cited. local business club advancing town projects. new depot and street lighting discussed. numerous visits and gatherings among residents.
Executive committee named CS Mc Gall GM Webster ffxum JD Moore and W Breedon. Registration committee includes J B Green Jas A Drake TC Hamer J P Gibson D D McColl Sr J F Campbell NB Rogers C W Croy land KD Graham GN McColl JW David Watcher Townsend IDL David. Committee to raise the clubh roll lists CD Easterling M E Coward WM Atkinson 12 A Patterson Thad Webster Thos I Rogers President. CD Easterling, Sect and Treas.
State wide banking record shows deposits 67,000 and savings 6,000, bills payable 30,000 for a total 282 96 with undivided profits and various expenses and taxes. W. O Chaus cashier signs under oath on June 14 1908 before Notary Public W. Palmer, with directors Mowry Crosland Sinclair approving.
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