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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Deaths Doings.

Mr.. James G. Hamer, formerly Of
this county, but for the last fifteen
years a resident Of Robson county
died OH Sunday morning last. The
remains we're brought over M onday
and inferred at the family burying
ground near Tatum. He has q
number Of friends and relatives in
this county.
Died at her home in Richland
county on the 9Th ultimo, Mrs. John
A. Reese, formerly resident Of
Bennettsville township. She will
be remembered by our old citizens
as Miss Mary Jane David, daughter
Of the late James David. She has
many relatives and friends in Marl-
boro who will regret to learn Of her
death.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Our County Magistrates.

Our Representatives are certainly
in o "strait bctwixt two" in the
matter of choosing the Magistrates
for the several townships, as i'll
nearly all there are two candidates,
good clever, popular gentlemen, and
in Brightsville two brothers, which
deepens the dilemma of choice.
The Representatives will no doubt
meet this week and settle the matter
by drawing straws, which is the only
safe way out.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
sOlven Himself Up.

Raincy Lamb, colored, who, it will
be remembered, killed Jeff Towns
send, colored, on Christmas eve Of
1896, near Mr.. James T.. David's
north Of town and made his escape,
came in yesterday morning and gave
himself up to Sheriff Green and
confessed to the killing Of Town
send. Lamb has been wandering
about i'll different states since the
deed was done, and said he would
not have left, but was persuaded to
do SO. He claims that the killing
was iustifiablc. He is now i'll
jail and will have a hearing at the
next term Of court.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10

Beautiful Sea Shells.
Every one admires them. Sine,
coming south have received numer.
Gus inquiries from northern people fo,
sea shells, aud now am prepared IL
answer yes, can send you shells, fol
| have made quite collection Of love
ly shells, both from our own coast, the
coral reefs and some lovely ones from
the West India islands. l will ma il
a dozen or more different kinds, 1lc
two alike, to any one who sends a &c
stamp for POSTAGE
Yours, Mrs. +. A. Warner.
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
In Nom o1Ian,.

James Rowland, infant son Of Jun cs
A. and Matte David. passed Tito the
realms beyond q few days ago after
IN illness Of only short time. Al
first his condition was not thought to
be serious, but It soon become apparent
that the disease had taken a firm hold
upon his little body. All VAS dono
that loving hands and medical skill
could do, but He Who gave was ten.
derly saying, "Dear little one, cease
from suffering and come unto me-
The heart ceased to throb, the BODY
lay cold in death, but where was TIC
spirit2 It had answered the call and
had gone to be with God in glory. Jn
the presence Of large number OF
sympathizing friends the funeral was
preached by Rev. E. p. Easterling
and the body laid to rest at Quick's
cemetery.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which mono ever wako to weep.n
Dear little one, thou art gone 10
return not again. No mora will the
glad hearts of father and mother lean
for JOY in catching a smile from your
innocent face. We will murmur not,
for God gave thee and took thee, hoth
in loving kindness to us. We will
weep not, though light and Joy and
comfort have gonc from our hearts, for
thou art at rest and we rejoice in thy
blessedness.
Thou art In home Of peace and light,
With Jesus and your friends,
Where wo soon may meet thoo
And life shall mover ond.
A RELATIVE
Fabrnarv 1902 iV
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Registration Of Town voters.

The attention Of all resident voters
i'll the town Of Bennettsville is called
to the notice Of the Supervisor in
another column. You cannot vote
in the next town election without a
certificate. The booksare now open
and the Supervisor can be found i'll
the Probate Judges Office III the
court house. Don't delay a day.
Register at once.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Unclaimed Lettore.

Unclaimed Lottore.
Letters addressed to the follow.
ing persons remain uncalled for
at the postoffice;
Mr.. Donal Bond, Mr.. Banclford,
Miss jamie Collins, Miss Presley
Croley, r. II. Heustess, James
Mallroy, Miss 1yizzie May, r. A.
Henson, w. IT. Meadows, Henry
McNeal, John Evans Pegues, p.
T, Heustess, SlIahe Letters, Col.
HOurton Ruclef sl
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
APair Of AlIigators.

Our popular Sheriff, Capt. J. B.
Green, has pair Of young alliga-
tors fresh from the lakes Of Florida.
They were present from Miss
Lizzie Bethea, Of McColl, who, with
her grand mother, Mrs. I. w. Will
Jams, has just rcturnd from visit
to her son, Mr.. John Williams, at
Jacksonville. On her way to the
Gland Of nowers," the Captain told
Miss Lizzie to bring him an alliga-
tor. Sure enough OH her return
tho Captain met them at the depot and
after salatations, Miss Lizzc handed
him q box, saying, Captain, here
arc your alligators." The Captain
enjoys the joke hugely, but is now
at q loss what to do with his pets,
as he cannot get them to eat any
thing and is not up on the culture
Of them.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
A Sad Calamity.

The sad news was received here
last week Of the burning Of the resi-
dence Of Mr.. w. J.Ncwby at Nash
vile, N. O., together with nearly
everything in it saving only a lit
tie bedding, two bedstcads and al
extra suit for four Of the older chill
dren. twas almosta a total dcstruc-
tion Of everything and left the family
in a sad and lamcntablc condition
stripped Of home and it's comforts.
What an appeal to the sympathics
of their friends in Marlboro is con
tained III this sad news. Testimo-
malls Of friendship are now in order
and can be left with II. w. Carroll
or p. A. Hodges.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Amendment to Supply Ordinance

Amendment to Section 9th Of an Ordi-
nance to raise supplies for the town Of
Bennettsville for tho year ending Ap,il
1897.
Amended by striking out the word to <
and inserting in lieu thereof the wold
license fec, and adding thereto the follow
ing, viz: Any person residing within the
corporate limits Of tho town Of Bennett.
vile who owns ono or moro dogs and ehall
fail or refuse to pay said license fec as re >
quircd ly this section snalI ie dcone
gully o( a uisdemeanor and uYcn oopSc
ticn bo sentenced 10 pay & hue OF not le-
than rwo dollnIa nor moro thnp i've doIa,
rr be imprisoned notmo,o than Ave days
Done and tntitied in Conncil Decent,
Sd, so
9. $. MCCALL, mayor.
Attest:
MILTON MoLAuR1N, Town olorl,.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
PnIS ISseoR AI1S.
Mrs. Barney Wallace is lying
YerY ill. u

Mrs; , Barney Wallace is lying
very ill.
Hon. j. N. Drake, of Red Hill,
WAS in town Monday.
Mrs. u. M. Webster, we regret
TO Learn, IS quite sick.
Mrs. Bertie Childross has been
very sick with grippe.
Mr. 9. p. Hodges, Of Browns
vile, spent Sunday in town.
Miss Norine Hudson spent last
Week with friends in Marion.
Mr.. D. @. White, who has been
down with grippe, is out again.
Mr.. Eddie Everett, of McColl.
spent Sunday in Bennettsville.
Mr.. T.. M. Easterling has been
quite sick with grippe for several
days.
Mr.. w. e. Caldwell and wife,
Of Gibson Station. spent Sunday
in town.
Mr., Z. p. Castor left Monday
morning for q trip North on
special business.
Mr.. Hugh L. McColl will leave
in q short time for a trip to Mex
leo to see the country.
Miss Belle Jennings, who has
been spending some time in Fay
etteville, has returned.
Mr.. Med. Morrison, Of Red
Bluff, was in town Friday and
made us q pleasant call.
Mr.. j. r. David has recovered
from the grippe and resumed his
Saturday afternoon sales.
Miss Carrie Easterling, who
has been teaching at Lynchburg,
Sumter county, is now at home.
Misses Alma Smith and Annie
Swett, Of Smithville, spent two
days in our midst last week visit
ing friends.
Mrs. J. w. Quick, Who has
been spending a few days with
relatives in Smithyille, has re.
turned home.
Our young friend Percy Wal
lace left last week for Macon,
Ga, to enter the Georgia Ala
bama Business College.
Mr.. Carl Crosland, who has
been taking course at the Bry-
ant and Stratton College, has re
turned homo with grippe.
Messrs. John McFeiver, Gus
Young and Wiley Rhodes came
over from Darlington on Satur-
day night and spent Sunday with
us.
Master Montgomery Robinson,
in company with DR.. j. III. Reese,
arrived in Tatum February 8, and
will remain with his parents for
some time.
Mr.. J. G. Fletcher, of Adams
vile was in town yesterday, OK
hibiting his popular plows- suit.
ed to all kinds Of work and easily
adjusted to any size man or hoy.
Mr. Z. [ Ilo&crs, ono 81 our
earnest Representatives, came
home Friday oi@ht, ljaving apont
ai week in bod from d. a@vGuR .,ln$S,
|uf grippe lie was ablQtt ttJT4Curn
10 Columbia Monday
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
1oWNf AND 90 UNTY NEWS.
Full moon next Wednesda

Full moon next Wednesday.
Masonic meeting next Fri
day night.
February is the month for
treachcrcus weather.
See our offer to those want
ing nice teachers Bible.
Don't forget to make your
returns to the Auditor. Only 10
days more,
~ Call at the hardware store
for the genuine Starke Dixie plow
and castings.
- Pee Dee River is on a boom
and there was no crossing at Che.
raw yesterday.
- a nice six room cottage in
west Bennettsville can be rented
cheap. Apply to Rove Brothers.
Tony Hope, the old reliable
street workman. did some good
work last week opening the wa
terways.
We have blank liens, bills of
sale, etc, on hand now and can
accommodate those in need of
such things.
A full report of the work of
the Legislature is found on our
first page. Read it carefully and
keep posted.
Mr.. D. M. D. Mcleod has
moved up in east Bennettsville,
and occupies the house recently
vacated by Mr.. G. j. Lido.
Mr.. p. G. Emanuel has fine
lot of choice Poland China and
Berkshire pigs one month old
that he will sell at 81 each.
We call attention to the
change Of schedule on the Cape
Fear ana Yadl1in Valley road,
which went into effect Sunday.
~ 1t is rumored that the State
taxes for 1897 will be So mills.
Uncle Joel will have good grounds
to complain Of high taxes then.
Mr.. Peter Rivers claims the
honor OF killing the largest hog
this season-710 pounds. He had
to cut it up and weigh in pieces.
~ Do you want O nice horse
blanket If SO w. p. Breeder
has q big lot that he is closing
out at cost to make room for other
goods.
- Mr.. j. j. Pearson came near
losing his valise Monday in at
tempting to ford Phill's creek on
his way to Cheraw, in company
with Deputy w. H. Hubbard.
~ Why will you buy bitter nause.
ating tonics when Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic is as pleasant as
Lemon Syrup Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money
in every case where it fails to
cure. Price SO cents.
Mr.. T.. H. Bethea lost bale
Of cotton from the platform at
McCo)l and is Offering a reward
! Ior its rotrrn # misplaced by ao.
lciacntor stolon, Read his oner
Iiu another ooh,mn AND help him
lfind itand got the Aewnra.
Some Of the State papers are
showing up the present system OF
county government as very OK
pensive luxury, The pay Of so
many commissioners and the pay
Of two guards for the chain gang
constitutes the main objections.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
pee Dee Commission House.

This new company with Messrs.
D. M. D. Mcleod and Willis Tur-
lington as managers has opned up
in the Coke building for the purpose
OF supplying the farmers with gro
ceries, ETC., at low prices. They
also make specially Of oranges and
magic food for cattle.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
10 rIino Wastecl

1 Wowastano time N useless blows,
but strike The nail AMI down il goes.
The way to sell goods quickly is to
make the prices irresistible. Our
annual clearing sale means that we
are closing out all Of our surplus
stock Of overcoats and suits at prices
that you can't afford to ignore il
you are interested in the goods,
We don't carry goods from season to
season. Simon Strauss.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Special Notice Z?

Several years ago I obtained the re.
cipe for making the IN. Z. Dfake's'
Magic Liniment, which have prepar-
ed at the Drug store from the very
best drugs, and keep it on hand for
sale with the original directions by N.
L. Drake. There is no use in your
paying 25 cents for Il ounces when
you can get 2 ounces for the same and
made Of the purest drugs cold in your
own drug store in Bennettsville by ap.
plying to Noah ODon1, or at the store
Of CTS. Mccall.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
AIlInvlted.

@AIl Invited.
All are invited to attend the tour
nament at Clio Friday, February
18th at 2 p. m. There is prize
Of $40, and those who ride will for
ward their name to the committee,
j. Il. Medlin and j. d. Woodley.
Chief marshal H. @. Herring.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10

4 A Master Miller.
Mr.. Joseph 1T. David has a new
and experienced miller at his mill
and is now prepared to give you the
best meal, flour or rice. Give him
q trial.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
A Gard of Thanks.

I take this method of returning
thanks to the many friends who coll
tributed 10 the building committee
Of the Mt. Zion church on the Marion
road near Donoho.
NJ. G. QuIog.
February s, 1897.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
wait for Bargains.

Walt for Bargains.
Fuller Brothers & Bristow will
have carload Of fine mules here
Saturday night at prices ranging
from $50 to $1.25. They can be
bought OH time with good security.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
A Never Failing Sign.

a Never Failing Sign.
An ever true barometer by which
to judge the business methods Of
any firm is the way the public re-
spends to its advertisements. "Ads'
bring trade to those that deserve it
to stores that do as they promise
stores that are tried again and
again and found not wanting. All
goods aAe guaranteed here as repre-
sontcd Or back goes yoM nAoNay,
Simon Strauss,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
"Wednesday, February 10, 1897.
5AsBig shiprnent.

There has been shipped from Ben
3nettsville since the 18th Of August,
1896, to the 3 1st of January 1897,
1880 bales of cotton.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10

Home made Graham Flour, Buck
wheat and Maple Syrup at E. Nj.
Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
December 9, 1906

Tettor, salt-Rheum and Eczcma.
The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases Is instantly ailayet
by applying Chamberlain s Eye ana
Skin Ointment. Many very bad case.
have been permanently cured by it, il
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per boz
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, alt
just nat a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier anH
vermifuge. They are not food but
horse in prime condition. Price 2t
cents per package.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10

Something new ia Coffee 25c. Ar.
,bnckles20o at r. NJ Rowe's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10

Allss IL. /. Won, teacncl Of The
primary department. of the Grad
ed School, who has beon quite
sick with grippe, has been forced
to go to her home in Raleigh for
rest Miss Lollie Moore has been
elected to fill her place for two
weeks.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-02-10
Beautiful Sea Shells.

February 4, 1897. Fl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-17

been hasty. An unknown friend of Miss
Logans gave shape to the popular feeling
by leaving eleemosynary jellies on the
doorstep, with statement i'm somewhat
crude spelling that they had been pro-
cured from Ottawa The jellies, however.
were better than the spelling, and when
the fever had abated a little Clinton was
nursed back to life and fed upon them
Directly he was well enough to recognize
her, Sal perVersely kept out of his way.
Then 1t was at a critical period of his ill.,
ness that Clinton made the acquaintance
OF old man Logan, a gentleman of few
words and with pronounced love for to-
bacco in its coarsest forms. Indeed after
many nights of delrium and pain. Clinton
tancied that he must be dreaming still, as
his eyes fell upon the quaint figure of old
man Logan in a rocking chair a the bed
side-a figure resembling a seer of eldest
Ella with long white hair, streaked here
and there with dirty red.
where am II" asked Clinton, family.
trying to recall Sails beautiful face and
form.
Old man Logan had been told not to ex-
cite the patient II disremember" he
said, in a non-committal sort Of way
you amt in your own baronial halls 50
TO speak, for sure; and you aint here
cause yesterday you was a-fancyin' your
self a locomotive" He pronounced
each syllable with grave elaboration. "a
lo-co-mo tive in Afrikey, a lo-co-moting
after elephants and suchlike foolshness.
Sal says"
SAL! Sal! Then IL wasn't a dream?"
III you could jest look at that hole Hank
Peters carved in yer" said old man Lo-
gan, thoughtfully slicing some tobacco off
his plug, you'd know more about Il, You
go to sleep, sonny and renew yer youth
like the seagull and-and other birds"
but where Is Miss Logan" feverishly
enquired Clinton. IL want to thank
her"
Miss Morgan" said old man, welding
his bits of tobacco into one sooth-
ing homogeneous mass, preparatory to
transferring It to the inside Of his left
cheek Miss Logan is at this ere mo-
ment up 20 Cameron's barn, a-revellln'."
"Oh," said Clinton, his head falling back.
"Of course. l ought to have known.
What does she carel
"she lowed to come home early" said
Old Man. alarmed at the effect Of his
words, but persisting In his statement.
Reports havin' been circulated In this
ere neighborhood bout that cuss Hank
Peters. Sal's gone to the dance to show
she don't care two-pence what people says
about her."
But Cllnton's eyes suddenly closed: he
seemed asleep. and Old Man smiled APP
prevail at the effect Of his diplomacy.
Sal came softly into the room before his
smile had faded away. Hes looking very
pale, father" she said. "You-you haven't
been saying anything TO him p
Clinton Whose head was struggling In
very deep waters, where breakers were
buffeting and dashing over him) heard her
voice. She had returned from the dance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-17

woman. BY heaven this is livingl Now,
l know what the poets mean when they
sing of love-
And she. How handsome he isl Does
he see anything in me? Why have l this
old cotton frock on? And my hair too !
What has key said to him. oh, my heart,
my hearth But she only smiled again.
and looked inquiringly into his candid
eyes.
81 did try to bring him over to present
me to you, but he is so heavy and l
couldn't wait, and so came without him.
My name is Clinton-Harold Clinton-and
I'm doing Canada"
Hank interposed with a scowl. "Clear
out" he said, significantly. "Clear out,
Or"
Clinton turned round. Now that 1 have
introduced myself, Miss Logan, I've a re-
quest to make
Peters suddenly pushed between them.
The glory died out of the sunlight for the
girl She gave a little cry, as Clinton
thrust Hank away with such force that
he fell against the red maple and was half
stunned.
May 1 have the pleasure of being your
escort to the ball tomorrow. said Gin
ton, as If ne had known Sal all his life,
and was merely asking her for a dance.
Take care"' cried the girl, suddenly.
Take care. He has a knife!'
But she was too late. Hanks bowie
flashed deep into Chntons side, and he
staggered and fell.
key realizing the situation, rose to his
feet with drunken gravity, pulled out a re-
volver and fired. Hank Peters hat fell to
the ground with bullet hole in 1t, but
that worthy lodged behind a buggy and
plunged into the river with yell Of def
ance
key gazed over the way with drunken
gravity "1tsh a sholemn duty-return
hoshp tart he said. 'Ill go-go plug
him for sure" and he staggered off after
The girl busily staunched Cnnton's
wound with a strip torn from her own
gown. He gratefully pressed her hand to
his lips.
NO, no. For Gods sake, no." she i'm
plored him In frenzied terror. Keep stiil.
Keep still You'll bleed to death.
But he smiled into her face, raised him
self with a convulsive effort, pressed his
lips to hers, and fell back In a dead faint.
with deft fingers, the girl made rough
COMPRESS and bound up the wound. The
glory of his kiss lit up her beautiful eyes
and shone through her tears. And all the
time she was saying to herself my dar-
ling, my darling, you shant die. I'll give
nv life for yours. You mustn't die"
She dabbled cool water over his sunny hair
rested his head on her bosom-laid him
gently down again. Hes mine" she said
with dry lips Mine, mine' minei lie
shan't die"
cor course not" said DR.. Jimpson, as he
drove OPPORTUNITY up IN his buggy and
Jumped hastily out. II heard the firing
wav down yonder. Here Labelle, take his
heels. That's It. Gently, Gently. Mind
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-17

PAINTING RECEPTION GOWNS.
One Writer Is Much Opposed to the
Innovation.
From st. James Budget.

From st. James Budget
Z do not often raise my voice about fem
mime fashions, but think 1t right to warn
my lady friends against a suggestion that
silk, satin and velvet dresses can be i'm
proved and made works of art by painting
flowers and other decorations upon them.
/ am told that herein the art of painting
has "a new feature, and an eminently USE
full one before IT,"
One has to use oil paint for this proposed
field or art, and In that there turks a hor-
rible danger. OIL paint is sometimes very
obstinate in drying, and II is sometimes
years before 1t loses its peculiar odor. I
have seen a satin dress, all beautifully
hand-painted for a fancy bali. In appear
ance Il was nasty, but this was not all.
1t had been shut up in a cardboard box
for some days. and unthinkingly / drew
the cover Off all too quickly. / regretted
the hastiness Of my action.
And then, any one who has had an op-
portunity of seeing the siclSly daffodils on
drainpipes and velvet mantleboards. and
the generally bilious productions of our
younger ladies, viii regret this expansion
OF the field OF art" almost as much as /.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-17

From the st. Louis Globe-Democr,

From the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The word "gabfest," now met with so
frequently in newspaper columns, was in
and first used In a Globe-Democrat para
graph early last year. II was rapidly
adopted throughout the county A study
OF the words coined by Mr.. McCullagh
and now part OF the English langua 90
wherever IL Is used would show that he
possessed the exceedingly rare faculty of
making a new word that would last. A
thousand literary men have failed in this
feat whore one has succeeded.