Soldiers' Graves marked by US headstones for Revolutionary War dead
The War Department will furnish white marble headstones for unmarked graves of soldiers sailors and Marines who served in any US war upon request. Daughters of the American Revolution urge local chapters in South Carolina to locate and identify graves from the Revolution era and begin marking them, using official channels and records.
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War Department
United States
Congress
Wine Department
Quartermaster General
Army
Navy
Secretary of War
South Carolina
Sion
Sue Gantt
Summers Brigade
Meal T. Gantt
National
Ch. A. R
Smithsonian Institute
Department of the Interior
Washington
Trit
Department
School tax voted for Brownsville district
At a special meeting held February 28 the trustees approved a four mill tax for the Brownsville school district to fund free schooling. The move was debated by trustees and officers as a long-needed measure, with plans to consolidate operations and improve health and welfare of pupils.
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Brownsville
Bennettsy Die
Cotton Weighers sue for fees in Bladen County action
The case concerns public cotton weighers Terrsey and Nipive suing Messrs Moore and Exum for six thousand dollars claiming a legal right to weigh cotton and collect fees. The magistrate court heard defenses arguing constitutional questions and decided to wait for higher courts to rule on the statute’s validity, sending the matter to the circuit court on appeal.
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Miwistrite
Tiye
Messes
Terrsey
Nipive
Tun
ED Moore
Pobruncy
Moore
W'Townsend
Drake’s
Iles
Coton
Townsend
Drake's
Bennettsville and
Cheraw
Bennettsville
Maxum
George W. Hearsey
Exam
Searsey
Exan
Napier
Exum
Messrs. Moore
Mixum
Phiuintil
Fio
Clrcuit Court
United States
Special law challenge moves to supreme court for settlements
The plaintiffs argue the law is unconstitutional and that exemptions for certain counties create a special law, seeking a statewide ruling. Angiwity Lieense will pursue the matter in circuit court and possibly the state supreme court for final settlements.
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Angiwity Lieense
Eirenit Court
Modern Stores Rising in Rebuilt District After Fire
After a great fire six weeks ago the business district begins rebuilding. Corner properties change hands as plans include a three story building with a grocery on the first floor and offices above. Pearson's Jewelry and Bol Brown plan two story structures with a furniture store and commercial club space, while other sites feature offices and secretarial spaces.
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B. Crosland
A. J. Matheson
Marlboro Drug Company
J. J. Manilton
Knights of Py
Darlington Street
S, Oh
Nebits
Pearson's
Ollees
Bol Brown
Che
Exum
Ife
Bennettsville Commercial Club
Dr. Basan
de W.d. Croshind
Prank Croshind
Skye
Marlboro Street
Revival meetings at Methodist church leave Dillon deeply moved
The revival series led by Rev. Thomas Leitch closed Sunday, impressing the Dillon community. Denominational lines blurred as Baptist and Presbyterian pastors joined in the effort, with about 50 men showing interest in membership. Leading business and professional figures of Dillon participated.
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Dillon
Thoms Leitch
Baptist
Presbyteri Chuvches
Ovcasion
Tet la Dhe
Business Sud
Pitot
Stite
Unclear historical note on cotton event and Dr Shoop mention
Fragmentary OCR text references cotton, a doctor named Shoop, and a firm or rovers brother. No clear event, date, or place emerges. readable entities include Dr Shoop and Wig Not a Ti. Further context needed to identify a specific news item.
Marlboro County School Improvement Association Meeting
The Marlboro County School Improvement Association met at the courthouse last Saturday with many teachers present. Talks highlighted schoolroom improvements, a delegation report from Miss Does, and plans for an April meeting. A Ladies introduced a luncheon picnic named Lonel, enjoyed by all.
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School Improvement Association of
Marlboro County
Court House
Julies
Httle
State Association
Columbia
County Teacher's Association
Ben Nettlesville Music Club Hosts Kitchen Shower
Last Friday four to six, the Ben Nettlesville Music Club members held a kitchen shower for bride Mrs Fred David. Hosts Mrs Micbie D Moore and Misses Annie May McDaurin and Kathleen Meeking arranged wedding decor with hearts. A kitchen contest winner was Miss Louise Epps who contributed a favorite recipe. a book served as a keepsake for the honoree. The event closed with refreshments, and a line of attendees included Mrs David, Mrs Michie Moore, Mrs Rowe, several Misses and Messrs, all noting the local Cheraw residence requirement.
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Bennettsville
Mach One
Moore
Daevid
Miss Leaf
David
Michie
Foe Rowe
Tony Maier
12B
Puller
Thil Miller
Rts Freeman
Throop Crosland
AG Sinclair
Annie May McLinvein
Kathleen Meekins
Nina McLaurin
Louise Mops
Leaf
Moise Witson
Daisy Freeman
Jdudde Watts Recalled to Serve Courts of Justice
A fragment states Watts is recalled to a deceitful session and mentions two judicial circuits with two judges elected for the circuits. The text references Liston and notes a stenographer position is vacant in this district.
Cheraw Judge Favored Resident for Court Stenographer
The 12th circuit, covering Chesterfield Darlington and Marlboro counties, may appoint a Cheraw resident as court stenographer. Judge Watts, based in Cheraw, reportedly prefers a resident of his town, provoking discussion on residency vs qualification and equal access for all counties.
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Covington
Marion
Chesterfield
Darlington
Marl Horo
Watts
Cheraw
Yacuita
Bennettsville
What is Limonette season at Mittle’s Store
Inquiry requests the Limonette season information at Mittle’s Store located at 84 85 A D.
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Mittle
Sisa
Mittle's
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