Marion County Education Campaign Progress Report
A speaker outlines an educational campaign to evaluate and improve county schools. He cites growing school buildings, rising funding from 1900 to 1908, and better teacher resources, including maps and globes. He urges a county tutoring program, longer terms, and expanded libraries while noting taxation limits and uneven rural progress.
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Marion County
Latta
Marion
Rural School Improvement Association
County Board of Education
School district funding debate shapes efficiency and revenue
A fragmented discussion on school district levies and funding emphasizes that while many districts levy for school purposes, those joining the national plan promise improved efficiency and better revenue. The argument weighs both local control and system-wide benefits as negotiations continue.
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Gifu
Race Meet at Cheraw track promises lively gates
Cheraw hosts a Tuesday race meet on the 17th with more horses than any Ye Ty Dee circuit track. Entrants include M Ciba Brownie Sir Munry Maxine Payne and King Alphonso among others. judges will be Ie McGregor.
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Cheraw
Cheraw Olley
Jenture
Ye Ty Dee
Berny
M Ciba
Brownie
Mr. Elliott
Sir Munry
Maxine Payne
Leige
M Drake
King Alphonso
Mr. Edwards
Marcia
Stucky
Graham, Cannon
McCall
Cactus Exim
Dark Horse
Kime Alphonse
Lars
Dy Ie McGregor
Death of Russ Nancie Edens Miss Edens Dies at 22
Miss Nancie Edens, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jo Edens, died at home in Hennevilles Sit day afternoon aged twenty two. She was a devoted member of the church with many friends and leaves ten sisters and her anxious parents. The Edens family and McDonald relatives mourn her untimely end and the community offers sympathy.
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Nancie Edens
Obituary Silent Mary Roger Seen as Harsh Town Figure
An obituary from a Missouri paper portrays Mary Roger as openly critical and untruthful, noting she never spoke ill of others and that gossip was her joy. The piece ends with a march toward heaven and a sardonic offer of a quarter for Mary’s ice.
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Missouri
Mary Roger
Mary
Not Excempt Evangelist admonishes as audience mocks teeth
An evangelist urges escape from wrath while warning of wailing and teeth. An old woman in the gallery declares she has no teeth. The speaker replies teeth will be provided. The exchange highlights a tense sermon moment in a crowded venue.
Citadel Scholarship Exam Limited to Three Applicants
A Marion meeting held yesterday to examine for the Citadel scholarship drew only three candidates Gilchrist Legette and Hasterling The low turnout stems from a permit requirement from Citadel authorities before examination eligibility and the $250 yearly prize.
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County Board of Education
Marion
Citadel
Messrs. Gilchrist
Legette
Hasterling
Ciacel
Pellagra Interest Angrily Discussed In Public
The article documents widespread Pellagra concerns, noting hostility toward officials and ongoing debate over causes and prevention. It cites physicians and institutions, references corn adulteration and diet, and describes symptoms, progression, and feared outcomes associated with the disease.
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Oman
Benjamin Wv
Bayer
Timmonsville Enjoys Great Day of Sport
Timmonsville residents and visitors witnessed a busy program of baseball and horse racing on August 11. The day opened with a 10 o clock baseball game where Timmonsville defeated Oats Club, then at 2 30 p m the first race offered a $200 purse with entries Alfonso Drake Alberto Maxine Payne Hellet and others. Alfonso won three straight heats with Alberto second and Belle of Darlington third, time 2 16. The second race, $100 purse, saw Trilby M and Dolly Dillard place, with Postman third, time 2 24. The third race, 2 30 chass, listed Big Joe as winner with Bessie Gentry second and Virginia Deer third, time 2 37. Florence Times.
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Feeture
Alfonso
Drake
Bensettsville
Alberto
Cannon
Florence
Maxine Payne Owder
T. Eliott
Marion
Winelhurst
M. B. Hugsins
Timmonsville
Helle
Darlington
W. W. Cooley
Belle
Trilby M
C.F. Moore
Postman
M.B. Sinseiis
Brownie
J.B Tiibson
Dolly Dillard
Sawner
Exum & Drake
Chass
Big Joe
Huggins
Timmonsvillé
Bessie Gentry
Black Joe
Dupose
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Mia
Laurens
Banner County
Barnwell
Orangeburge
Spartanburge
Orangeburg
Alphonso
Russ Nancie Edens
Dillon Herald
Hunt
Lee Gergen
Sven
Baewick
Weaver
Timmensville
Tim Metteville
Fifly
Oats
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