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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented local note mentions waterworks plans, presidential prospects for WoJ Bryan, and Democratic hopes in the fall. It references a Denver delegate fight, Knights of Pythians, Cole Blease’s gubernatorial bid, and Florence Times installing a dinotype, with stray editorial comments and garbled lines.
The report covers the dedication of the Horry County Courthouse with Judge Trudson delivering the dedicatory address, praise for community leaders, and a detailed account of the Bennettsville school graduation exercises. It notes the audience, featured speakers including Dr. Cromer on the topic of power, the presentation of diplomas, and surrounding public notices and upcoming events in Bennettsville and district 24 through 30.
Meh Konipirey, owner of a large HENTAL store and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Tome Telephone Co, says Dr King's New Discovery saved his life, claiming it reached the cough spot and helped throat and lung soreness. Sold at Douglas & Brocdon drug store for 4 dollars.
The Murchison school commencement began with Rev AJ S Thomas delivering the baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church to a packed house. He highlighted duty fidelity and prophecy, praised local teachers, and urged graduates to follow moral standards as music and fellowship framed the day.
The list of graduates includes Slentry Covington, James J Covington, Pearl G Coward, Nora Bello S Drake, Annie Lee Enanuel, James G Hearsey, Lucy Lewis, Ronnie Odem, Ednth & Ropers, Mary B Swann, James K Torier.
A list of district clerks across multiple districts in Bennettsville Clio Blenheim and surrounding areas includes Hodges Morris Cox McColl Hamer Manning Weath erly Gibson Morris Light Town send Chamness Mangum Drake Stanton Dosnatiovilla Hueka with district assignments and localities noted.
May weather brings crop improvements in Brightsville. Mrs Mannie Willoughby of Greenwood visits to arrange for the golden wedding on June 9. Infant of Mr J W Odom dies and is buried. Mules owned by Lemon Baldwin die in mysterious illness possibly linked to nitrate soda. Joe Odom suffers a dangerous head wound from a falling limb.
Marlboro Life Insurance Co. has been among local residents writing up insurance since the loss of stores and goods burned at Goodwins mill. The correspondent urges every building owner to insure promptly.
A fragmented hymn style is presented with references to victory, religious imagery, and a Southern land. The text blends lines about world peace and a foreseen rule of Christ’s kingdom with wartime imagery and a refrain proclaiming “It’s coming” and a future prohibition victory.
In a sworn statement G W Freeman cashier of the bank presents the balance sheet accounts showing capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits after expenses and taxes. national bank notes outstanding due to other banks and to the state loan. dividends unpaid and deposits subject to check.
Public notices promote Shoop’s Cough Cure as safe relief for coughs and piles, with claims of gentleness and no harsh ingredients. An advertising series touts Shoop’s Health Coffee as a coffee substitute made from safe, real ingredients, endorsed by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin.
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