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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
County Executive Committee of the Democratic Party meets Monday in Bonnottaville to arrange for state candidates, county meetings and other business. J. N. Drake serves as County Chairman with A. Green as Secretary. Teor will bon meeting of the t.
A colored church near Columbia was struck by lightning Sunday night killing two. St Matthews town burned in a Sunday fire caused by a bolt. In Charleston Col Lumpkin was welcomed with cheers amid campaign talk. A Chester edict bans non sacred music on Sundays. Only seventy five people greeted state candidates in Hampton. Corn crops fail in south Texas due to no rain since February.
The June term of the Court of General Sessions convened with His Honor D. EE. Hydrick presiding. The bar initially appeared to resign to no court, but the judge refused to submit to anything less than clearing the jail.
The court tried Grant for self-defence and Togram for murder. Grant was found guilty with a mercy recommendation and sentenced to life in penitentiary. Togram received a fifteen year sentence. The term closed after jurors were discharged and a grand jury report is pending.
Dispatches from Durham report a disastrous hailstorm in Orange County on the evening of the 1th at 7 80 hitting a half mile wide area over ten to twelve miles. Sacks of stones as large as peaches were gathered Wednesday morning and carried 12 miles to Hillsboro. Losses are fearful with many farmers losing entire crops of tobacco cotton oats and corn.
Competitive examinations for Winthrop College University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston will be held at Bonnaville on Monday July 6. The County Board of Education will conduct them from start to finish. Young ladies aiming for the Winthrop exam should contact the County Superintendent for blanks.
A Brightaville correspondent reports two hail storms on the 18th and 24th causing damage to corn and cotton, lists affected residents, notes light wind at Capt. Ts 2, and mentions cabbage weighed ten pounds and a dispensary debate in Marlboro with Mr. Matheson promoting good government.
A passenger train derailed from Maxton near Newelly Works when a frog jumped the track. The mail and express car followed, with the tender and an end of another car dropping into the ditch. Tracks were blocked every five hours, delaying southbound and northbound trains until noon. A wrecking crew from Viovence laid a curved track for the passenger and midday freight train, and by 8:30 the danger had passed.
Obituary note honoring Mrs. Caroline Covington widow of Col. John Covington who died in Hebron on Tuesday June 12 1906 after a long illness. The account recalls her kindness memories and influence in childhood and church life with gratitude for her devotion and guidance.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting for the Marlboro Cotton Warehouse on the first Monday in July at 10 o clock in the Court House. Directors urge attendance for important farming interests. Also includes notices on scholarships at the University of South Carolina, a watermelon contest, Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement, and a Winthrop College pill note.
An old Bennettsville advertisement promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure with testimonial claims of cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It mentions local drugstores Bennettsville Pharmacy and Bennettsville Mercantile Co, plus other farm and jewelry shop notices and various products for sale.
The University of South Carolina awards two scholarships in the Norval Department to two young men from a county. Each scholarship is valued at 44 in money with 19 in a related stipend. The examination date is Friday, July ik, and admissions info will be available at the county court.
A local note mentions Holey’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and pursing trouble. The caller recalls a pharmacy in Netisville and discusses its efficacy in early stages.
A flood of self announcements appears from Marlboro County candidates seeking positions in the upcoming Democratic primary. Names include Arthur L Ease W L Sta and others announcing for County Treasurer Superintendent of Education County Auditor and related offices. The notices date from May to June 1906 and urge voters' support in the primary process.
An ad mixes watch repair claims with a patent medicine pitch. It touts high class watch repair with 6 percent charges and promotes a “romonia” remedy for indigestion. The text touts credibility after litigation and urges public trust in Howser proprietary product.
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