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Newspaper

Marlboro Democrat

Location

Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

3

Revival at Clio Sets Record Crowded Church

In Clio on May 4 the Methodist church hosted the largest spiritual meeting to date with unity among pastors Speake Shuler and Douglas. About seventy five sought church membership as doors remained open to all congregations.

Clio Methodist Church J F Speake F H Shuler J J Douglas Baptist Church H Shuler Methodist Conference J L. Stanton Tatum OC Hays Dillon Wilson Hays Bethlehem W P Meadors Arthur Poston Cheraw Edens Clarkton N. C L Ks Stanton Laurinburg Clo LW Rogers McColl Dan Atkinson Kate McIntyre Red Springs N. Y Sallie Meiintyre

Collar Bone Broken After Train Incident Near Sellers

John Benjamin Moore was thrown from a Coast Line train near Sellers last Friday when the car did not stop at the station. His collar bone broke and he lay unconscious before being taken for treatment. He was later sent home, with doctors noting continued recovery.

John Benjamin Moore Coast Line Sellers Mr Moore Marion and Southern Mc Moore Bennettaville Magde Street

Mrs Nancy Easterling Dead

Mrs Nancy Easterling died Wednesday morning at her son D J Easterling's home after feeble health. She leaves one living daughter Mrs Hi Willis of Florence and a son, plus several grandchildren. Her husband Harris Masterling died returning from Virginia after Civil War service.

Nancy Easterling DJ Easterling Hi Willis Florence Henry Clark Harris Masterling Virginia Easterling

McLaughlin Bourdelat Wedding in Scotland County

In Scotland County, on Wednesday April 29 at 3:30 pm, Miss Frances McLaughlin wed G P Bourdelat at the bride’s home eight miles north of Max ton. Rev W J Brown officiated. The couple traveled to Bennettsville on the 7:25 pm train to begin their new life in King Street home. The report notes Bourdelat as auditor for the Hen nettsville and Cheraw railroad and McLaughlin as daughter of Benjamin McLaughlin of Spring Hill. A later item mentions state Republican convention in Columbia and a clash over a delegate. A drug advertisement for Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets ends the item.

Maxton N. C G P Bourdelat Frances McLaughlin W J Brown Raeford Hennettsville and Cheraw Benjamin McLaughlin Spring Hill Scotland County Bennettsville King Street

Death of Sam Cox at Smithville

Sam Cox former state line barroom keeper died at his Smithville home last Saturday from jawbone cancer after returning from Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore where he had treatment. Funeral services conducted by Rev. 2 B Ingraham at Thoobard cemetery Sunday at 1 30 p m. Cox stopped selling liquor two or three years ago and was living a better life.

Sam Cox State Line Smithville Johm Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ingraham Thuobbard Cemetery

Death of Mrs Thornwell at Oak Ridge Cemetery

Mrs James IT Thornwell died at her home four miles south of town on Wednesday April 29. Funeral services led by Dr Bunyan McLeod at Oak Ridge cemetery on Thursday at 11 AM. Formerly Laura Anderson, she was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church. She leaves a husband and a young daughter.

James IT Thornwell Bunyan McLeod Oak Ridge Cemetery Thornwell Laura Anderson The Presbyterian Church

Methodist church completed blesses Brownsville town

The Methodist church in Brownsville, started weeks ago, is now finished and stands as a credit to the community. Cooler weather and dust storms have harmed corn and cotton, though the cotton crop looks promising with chopping already begun. Mr and Mrs CB Crosland and Mary Louise and Misses Annie and Sallie Carlisle of Bennettsville visited Mr GP Hodes's home last week.

Brownsville CB Crosland Mary Louise Annie Sallie Carlisle Bennettsville G P Hodes

Teachers Examination in Bennettsville May Fifteenth

Regular spring examination for applicants for teacher certificates will be held in Bennettsville on May fifteenth. A J Easterling, Co Superintendent of Education, presides. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative claiming quick relief for tired nerves and waning ambition.

Bennettsville A. J, Easterling, Co. Supt. of Education A.D Takhue Shoop

Smith Addresses Farmers at Pine Grove Saturday

ID Smith spoke to a good crowd of farmers at Pine Grove Saturday. He failed to fill engagements at Drake and Clio. He planned to be in Bennettsville Monday but sent word via Chas Crad that he was unavoidably detained.

ID Smith Pine Grove Drake and Clio Ile Bennettsville Chas. Crad

Notice of Summons in Marlboro County Court case

State of South Carolina Marlboro County Common Pleas summons to Randolph Williams and Cara Williams as defendants. William Milliun as administrator of John W. Covington's estate files a complaint and requires an answer within twenty days after service. failure leads to relief demanded in the complaint. Attorneys listed for plaintiffs.

State of South Carolina County of Marlboro Court of Common Pleas William Milliun John W. Covington Plaintin Randolph Williams Lala Willy Bennettsville Clark Con Pleas

Inauguration Trip Contest by Pee Dee Advocate and Marlboro Democrat

Readers can vote to form a party of six to travel to Washington for the 1909 inauguration. The group will include Marlboro County’s most popular minister, the top public school teacher, and the most popular young lady, plus the two top fundraisers. Winners receive free railroad tickets to Washington and back, plus a side trip to Mt. Vernon. The excursion will cover sights in Washington and the surrounding national sites.

Pee Dee Advocate Marlboro Democrat Sie Washington United States The Advocate Democrat Marlboro County Roosevelt Congress Mt. Vernon Vian George Washington Marlboro Potomac River White House U. 8 Treasur Advocate and Democrat Dea the Advocate the Democrat

Contests for Advocate and Democrat Votes and Prizes

Voter and agent rules set for a Marlboro county contest in 1909. Subscriptions grant votes, with ranges by paper and duration. agents earn votes and commissions. Ballots appear in issues, counts occur by Feb 5, with three citizen managers elected to oversee the prize trips.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev J. F. Speake JB Moore Silent Majority C. KR. R Scotland Columbia John G Capers Anegro Dr Shoop Brownsville News Aang Randolph Williams Cara Williams Brightsville John A Howell Mary Ellen Chavis Tinley
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