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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
2
A rough OCR fragment from a 1900s county newspaper includes political commentary on Tillman and editors, religious notices, local rallies, health remedies, and scattered notes about taxes, travel to Atlanta for medical care, and residents returning from Florida. The text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete sentences.
The column notes two marriages from 1900 listings. In Columbia at Mr. Dasgene Dent’s residence Rev T M Dent officiated on a Wednesday afternoon with Lewi M Govington and Messie Dant. The couple left for New York en route home to Clio after marriage. In Red Springs Rev S J Spencer joined W P Odom to Miss Sallie J Randles, a prominent local young lady, with congratulations from the writer and community. Frost reported in Marlboro on October 17, 1900.
The document outlines amendments to the South Carolina Constitution including how bonds may be issued for public works, condemnation powers, and a proposed Article IV amendment requiring voter approval with “Yea” or “Nay” markings. It sets election timing, appoints election managers, and details ballot box inspection and election procedures in Myrtle County.
Wet carpet samples advertised to inspect the finest line in the county. Richard Evans opens a first class shoe and harness repair shop at Frank Adams Old Stand with reasonable prices. Puller Bros new arrivals teased and thanks to former locals.
A garbled OCR page lists towns and names, a death rumor from an accident, a state funds note, a medical notice to physicians, a Boston baked bean ad, and hardware store promotions. It combines personal names, places, prices, and multiple notices in a single unreadable chunk.
The proclamation from Governor M McSweeney of South Carolina announces a reward for the apprehension and conviction of Ode Metyl, recently fled Marlboro County Bennatts. The document is signed in Columbia on October 19, 1900, with the state seal affixed.
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