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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
CLIO CORR DEN q E.
ITEMS Of 1nterost From This Hus.
AZ Ting Littlo CITY. i@.i
How dear to my heart are tho sosnea Of
childhood IS
Whom iond reUeieoiiops present thom


Whom iond Ie0pieotiopa present thom
7, to view. "a
This thought came into my mind a
few days ago when Judge Hudson
canlb Ii to see me, while be was ID
Clio on business. In my Younger days
it was my privilege to go to school to
the Judge. He was the friend of my
father around the Old Court House,
He was the friepd and instructor 0f
my youth, and will be my friend in
tho years to come SO long as We both
live. Long live the noble old Judge
and may his Tribe increase.
The next day after the Judge was
here another Of my teachers called to
sec me; Mr. J.S Moore who tried in
the days long, long ago, by precept
and example, to teach the young idea
how to shoot. Contrary to his wishes
and hopes the aforesaid young idea
has never fired a very large gun yet,
but we can't tell what the future may
bring forth; perhaps it may turn out
a song perhaps a sermon. w
Mr.. Z. j. Breeden wa, in town too
he said hs was favorably impressed
with the clean, busy appearance OF
our town. When you beat old Clio
you will have TO travel far and fast.
i cannot refrain from saying some
thing right here about the Stantons
of our Clio county. This is caused by
seeing Mr.. Henry Stanton t,-day. He
eft our county 48 years ago next Dec
ember. Since that time he has lived
in Mississippi engaged in the peaceful
occupation Of a farmer. He says there
is nothing that looks familiar TO him
except the DR.. Crosland house now
occupied by Mr.. Throop Croa!and,
The railing on the top Of the house lfs
says is familiar aud that Is the onlS Z
thing that brings to his mind tender
recolectioDs fresh and deal. How cad
it must be to one who has left the
home Of his childhood to wander
amony strangers, make new friends
from neg customs. plan through. 81!
the weary waiting years visit to the
Oh home and find nothing that car
recall to memory the happy innocent
days Of childhood, small then is thu
wonder when Mr.. stanton tells MT
that he wants to get back to his adopt
ed home in the west. Nearer the set
ting sun, where he can sit in his ao
customed place. perhaps under the
shade OF a favorite tree, and dream
day dreams Of old Marlboro, 80 chang
ed since he last trod the soil of his
native heath and neither. He says he
spent one night last week in house
he used to visit go years ago. That
too, was unchanged since he slept the
sleep Of strong and happy boyhood
Now he is past his three score ant
ten.
| l have just been shown a picture 0
the FIVE brothers that was made a few
days ago. I am unable right now t
get the exact age Of each one but Z,
will give the names as they colae ii
\ age Mr.. Evander Stanton who lives
! Inear Clio }isS the Oldest one a;s+lonl
]. lite has been spent rightt 4
\ the llS f,eopl Mr..
q S|of q! q !lg lllgssisatppi ss 4 next ySxsst5
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
Hn KnpT HIS Lna,

Twelve years ago J. w. Sullivan Il 81
Hartford, Conn, scratched his log with
o rusty wire. inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. Far two years he sIal
fered intensely. Then the best ,ioctorAI
urged amputation. but he writes !; ID;
used ono bottle Of 1ilcolricj Bitters apds
4 boxea OF Buoklen's{ Arnica SAlye ana
my log was Sound and well asj ever. lsl ~;
sEMptions Eezema, q setter. Salt RheuI3. !.
Sores and gall blood disorders IIieaiYi3!s
sBittersl hassno rival son ea p ~
III $syi Ss a; aAiiss
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
@ g. MoOALL, Mayo,.
MILTON MoLAURrN, Clerk.
Communication Tax Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the Books
for the collection OF the Town Commuta..
tiou Tax is now open and will roman op6n
until the first day OF Juue 1901, after
whloh tlme they will be oloscd and tile
penalty added. Is Il. s
BY order Of the Council. 5] 81
MILTON MoLAuRIN, 3;
CLERK.
April 29sh, r9oi is
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03


SEQ. 10 Tbatell parsoc,rs liable Is 5worlss
on the streets, sidewalks aud WAYS 81 The
Town of Bo6nottsYile shall Sbe excused Of
such hid1ty for tWolve mouths oomuencing
on tho first day Of May ! 9Ol BY paying
70 the Clerk gofS Council d aommutation
tax e,oforo oftwo dollars on or before
The first day Of juno. "a. d. 1907 All
::,e.se.,s fsi! ;;s;' &c; said SAID
fax hero provided for, within tho time
ssnocif icd orr who shall rofuse or fail ts
work on said streets sidewalks or ways al
any q, Tina or lines when summpned 80 to
dol by.otder OF tho Council shall he subject
20 afineft two dollars for eauh aud every
day y, 9 OF such refusal or failure SO to work.,
nnd lNl5 any 0GsherI. q puniahm ,nt tho OjueciM
may see fit 70 impose. 81
4 Done aud ratified Ia Council th,s 10Th dav;
OF. April A. D., 1907. Il I,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03

Both makors and oiroulators of counter
toits commit fraud. Honest mon will not
deceive you into buying worthless counterr.'
feits Of Dewittt's Witch Hazel Salvc The
original 10 infallible for curing piles, sores.
eczema and oil .kin diseases. Douglas
Bros. ira A: B I'm
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
Deputy y. 8. Marshal.

Deputy ~. s.. Marshal.
Mr. G. D. Barrett, who has beon aerylnR
the Town as Policeman for aometimo has
accepted the position Of Deputy U. s. Mar.
snal He has tough job now, but we
2 ope evry lover Of good order will assist
him. .37}
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03

New Policemen gl,
At the regular weekly meeting last Fri.
day. Mr.. ] H. Moore was elected Day
police and Mr. Henry Patrick as night
police.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03

This signature 10 on evory box OF tho eonuino
Laxative Br0inOaQ Q,linile Tablets @
tho remedy that cureg n cold in ono day.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
aRAPH-NUTs.

:, A Food for brain aud noryc oenters.
The system will absorb q greater amount
q nourishment from | pound Of Grape.
Nats 9, than from 10 pounds of meat. oata.
wheat or bread. Costs l cent per meal. &
CT sals By Ms 2S5S 5i
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
IS EsIC CEsa' r n .Ts q G "a II Il. NE ESssli
~ BY, j. 3HAMfLToN

! sell the celebrated Craig ga gars
den seed. Yes, and give the. largest
paper ofpcas and beans sold3hereI
See me before you buy your corn ii
4 will meet competition.
| sell Cuba molasses at 26 cts. q
A nice dish for dinner is those
delicious Ruta Baga turnips. Let
us send you some. 3.;55
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03

When you want prompt acting little
pills that never gripe use Dewitt's Little
Early Risers. Douglas Bros.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03

The Best Preparation for Malaria.
Chills and Fover is o bottle Of Groves
Taeteles Chill Tonic It 10 aimply iron and
qninlne In tasteleaa form. No oure mo
pay. Price 500.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-05-03
'I|'|a|Gn|lRDBORO Il D'BBAl|I09CRAI


~ a, a 8 ID IeO I'm Editor.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
FIRST CHURCH SOCIAL

A social which was held at the Christian church Thursday even ing of last week was of greater impor- tancc than Is the usual gathering of the kind It was the first social "function" ever held in that broad land bounded by the Colorado river on the east. the international line on the south, the San Jacinto mountains on the west and the Chuckawalla moun- tains on the north. In that area might be laid one of the far eastern states.
 Possibly the programme which was presented might have been more ap- propriatc to a village improvement so- ciety, but such as it was it was pur- posely selected as adapted to the re- duirements of the day, leaving to later times the presentation of the more usual concOmitants of such gatherings.
 Rev. John C. Hay directed the pro- gramme and read letter from friend at Indio, giving advice regard ing the planting of fruit and shade trees on the desert.
 Rev. J. $. Kline gave brief address encouraging the people of the colony to harmonious work.
 Mrs. W. A. Edgar gave very pleas ing recitation of Jesus, Lover of My Soul"
 Miss Jessie Holt recited a pretty story of doll life.
 K. T. Perry of Los Angeles and sev- eral residents of the valley made brief addresses.
 The progra mme of music was Partic- ularly pleasing, Mrs. D. C. Huddleston gave a solo, accompanying herself on a guitar, while Master Carl Huddleston rendered solo, accompanied by his mother.
 Mrs. H. C. Reed presided at the or gan as accom- panyist and soloist m very creditable way.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
FORAGE PIANIS

Some days since IT. C. Oakley wrote Walter T. Swinglc of the U. &. De- partmcnt of Agriculture regarding specimens of forage plants for this section. and he will proceed to get them under the conditions of the fol- lowing letter received from Mir. Swim gle. who is located at Berkeley, Cal:
 'I am assured by the Oaklc y -Paulin Co. that you will be glad to test and report upon some forage plants of the Mediterranean region. These are planted in autumn and grow through the winter.
 "If you desire to undertake to test any of these please write or wire me at once. think the Alexandrine clover may do well with you, and have asked Mir. Fairchild to wire you in regard to it. His address is ID. C. Fairchild, De- partmcnt of Agriculture.
 Il am very much interested in the culture of the date palm in the Cobra do desert and would like to learn what is the coldest temperature in winter, the hottest in summer, and the nature of the soil at Imperial. How is the water obtained! Is the drainage good 7 l send you my paper on the date palm under another cover"
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
PROGRf SSIVE COIONISTS

J. Fl. McKim of Pomona and William Hart of Puente have arrived to take charge of their lands on portions of Sections :, 8, 9 and l7, township Is, range Is, and are preparing to work on a large scale: They brought to Flow ingwell six car loads of freight, in- cluding two cars of hay, two of grain, lumber for house and farm imple- mcnts. As a considerable saving can be made in getting to their place from the railroad by coming the east side of the Salton, they are considering the propriety of putting in a bridge over the stream northeast of Imperial, near their land, where it would be of great benefit to settlers of that section. These gentlemen are preparing an ac- tive campaign of planting during the coming winter, Mir. Mckim having 720 acres and Mir. Hart loo acres which it is proposed to get under cultivation before spring.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
Mainly Personal
A A A A A A A = - - - - - - V -

Edward w. Coil and George Lusk of Corona, visited Imperial this week.
 George Varney of Halleck, San Der nardino county, looked over business prospects here few days since.
 A. NJ. Dunn of the Pomona Review, has taken in an eighty-acre slice ot Imperial lands, which he selected this week.
 Walter Evans and family and F. L. Richmond arrived Tuesday from Phoenix, A. T., having driven through with two covered wagons and eight horses.
 A. B. Cha fey, son of George Chaf- fey, has joined the surveying corps under F. F. Hall MT. Chaffey was with the corps a year ago for two months.
 William G. Mcconnell and William Wagler of San Diego, were looking over the lands few days since, ex- pecting to bring in their families in short time.
 William Demery, representing Baker X Hamilton, brought his 520 pounds of avordupoise to Imperial a few days since, being the first drummer to in- wade this country, so far as the record goes.
 J. F. Heber. son of A. H. Heber, gen eral manager of the Imperial Land company, came in "Wednesday to as- sume charge of the business of the Imperial Mercantile company, which has purcha sed the store of Leroy Holt
 David Stoner of Corona, who has 32O acres six miles south of Imperial ar rived Tuesday, accompanied bysT White, wife, four sons and Mrs. Whites mother. They will make their home on Mir Stoner's land, having just arrived from Missouri.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS

THERE Ia to be more than one impOr- ' tant trading center on the Impc- rial lands. That is one of the certain ties of the future, and already there Is degree of good naturcd rivalry be- tween the residents and prospective residents of the various towns, and it is evident that the progressive spirit of the people coming to the colony is to be manifested in the building of towns as well as in the cultivation of the soil. At present there are two towns which have passed to 'he point of peculiar demonstration of their exis tence. These are Imperial and Cal exico. the former in the heart of the great colony, and the latter oil the in- teTnational line, where it stands good chance of interccpting large portion of the tradc with Lower Cali fornia. and where a custom house will soon become an imperative requisite. Imperial thus far has the advantage of being the point from which num- Der of important roads radiate to var ious portions of the colony, and if sup ports d number of business houses, the number of which is increasing steadily.
 Among the towns which are to be, and which already have enthusia stic supporters are Paringa, Eastside and Ranchcrita. With the first named. there is d belief that it will become of import ance as trading center, and that it will also become an important point for the cultivation of fruits and vegeta bles, there being d number of small tracts around the town adapted to that use. The future of the other towns seems assured, on much the same lines.
 That somewhere on the great tract there will be one town which will grow to especial prominence everybody be- lieves, though the opinion as to the town which will gain the lead is an open one, different people viewing the subject as their wishes prove father to their thoughts.
 The next year will see some very important developments of town in- dustries on the tract, and there will be some competencies created through in- creased values.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
NATIONAL BANK OFFICERS

At meeting held in Los Angeles officers of the First National Bank of Imperial were elected, as follows: President, George Chaffey; Vice Pres ident, A. H. Heber; Cashier, Leroy Holt: Assistant Cashier, w. F. Holt. The directors consist of the officers and N. w. Stowell. Leroy Holt, who will be in charge of the bank, has re- turned to Imperial. He has spent
 most of his business life in the bank ing business. The bank will begin the transaction of business in about thirty days, using the southern part of Mir. Holt's store building for tempor- ary quarters. Within short time a substantia bank building will be erec- ted on the southwest corner of Impe- rial avenue and Eighth street.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
ON 4 BtATtN PATH

People who ina zine that Imperial stands off the beaten paths of travel are mistaken, for every day or two there passes through town d group of people bound from points on the coast to other points up the Colorado river, or on their return from the latter re- zion. Four men have passed through Imperial during the last week in two parties, one of which was bound for the river and the other returning.
 While wagon roads have been scarce in this part of the world until the last year, the tract has been passed over for years by many people. and now that the roads are made and water is plentiful. the wayfarer finds his task the easier, and makes Imperial stop ping point on his ronte.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
BOUGHT THE CROPS

Messrs A. F.. Walters and l.. NJ. Holt have recently purchased from Dr. J. C. Blackington his interest in the crops and farming operations near Gale xico. as Dr. Blackington desires to devote his time to the improvement of his section 33. just southeast of Inn perial, and work on the company's ditches. The doctor has had charge of this work during the past season and Mir. Walters came down this week with the doctor to close up the work aud dispose of the crop as soon as it is ready to harvest. Edgar Freeman is now in charge of the ranch.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
NOW FOR HtADGATfS

J. Stuart arrived at Imperial Tues day to take charge of the construction of headgates, drops, etc, in connection with the canals and laterals. There is vast amount of lumber to be put in during the next few months. Mir. Stuart has had charge of similar work on several large irrigation systems in Washington, where he worked with C. N. Perry, D. l.. Russell and others connected with the Imperial survey.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
STORM CLOUDS

While other portions of Southern California have been visited of late with rain which was severe enough to cause washout that delayed last Sundays eastbound overland live hours, Imperial got only siIii breeze as it's portion. There was no disap- pointmcnt in this, for no one wants II to rain here, prcfcrring to rely on the canals for water.
 But there were some beautiful scenes presented to the people of this section. For two days the storm clouds were hanging over the mountains to the westward, and at times the rain could be seen descending, as though in d torrent. But though the wind plew continuously in this direction from the storm center, the storm made no advance bey ond the mountains, the clouds hanging over the peaks as though they had been met by all i'm passablc barrier.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
PROSPECTIVE BRICK YARD

w. Leonard of Los Angeles exam ined Imperial this week with view to establishing a brick yard. He thinks a superior brick can be made here, but took samples of earth home to test. As long as he can get wood at s3.So cord he thinks brick can be retailed in Imperial at from SS to Sl0 ton. There are a number of persons figuring on building with brick as soon as they are to be obtained.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
THt GREATEST NEED

The one thing that Imperial has the greatest need of is new oldest inhab- itant. Itis rather tame talk one hears when the present bearer of that high dignity braces himself and remarks: When first arrived here, six months ago -" An oldest inha bitant whose record only goes back six months does not deserve his honors.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
FANTASTIC DANCE

Probably the first dance ever held on the Imperial lands was an informal affair in W. w. Masten's dining wagon at Calexico a few days since. Music was provided and number ot the graders and Indians employed near Calexico joined in singing the light fantastic in a new faugled manner.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
IMPROVING WAGON ROADS

IHERE is naturally au opportunity for considerable improvement to the wagon roads leading across the Imperial lands, as well as tO the roads leading to the colony from various points, and plans are maturing for im- provcmcnts in a number of directions.
 The most important of the roads Is that from Flowiugwcll, over which by far the greater portion of the freight is brought in, aud on which inc stage comes. The Southern Pacific railroad has never favored that road, because Flowingwcll is on heavy grade, and it wished the Imperial freight and passengers to leave the road at Old Beach, about three miles east of Flow well, and an arrangement has been perfected whereby the change will be made at once. This will be an im- provement for almost everybody. There is about three miles of very heavy sand to be crossed in coming from Fiowingwell, and at least two thirds of that will be dispensed with on the new route, which will be but d triilc longer than the old line.
 At Old Beach the Southern Pacific company will put in depot and telc- graph office worthy of the extensive business which 1t is doiug with the people of the Imperial colony, and the facilities for getting goods and peo- pie here will be much improved there by.
 Supervisor Jasper is making d study of the situation in this section, with d view to giving Imperial better commu- nication with San Diego and other towns to the west, now having men at work, and County Surveyor Ward and Mcssrs Allen and Williams have been in the valley the past few days, incl dcntally keeping an eye open to roads while transacting other business. That the country will soon take some important steps in road building in this section is highly probable.
 But while the approaches to the col ony are being looked after, the lines of communication between portions of the colony are not being neglected. and it is generally understood that at an early date there will be a more def mite marking of what will be the main thoroughfares from Imperial southeast to Caiexico nd southwest to Blue Lake. There is now a great dca of tcaming done over these roads, and their importance is growing daily. Later on there will of necessity be a road leading directly eastward from Imperial 10 the east side and another directly westward to the west side, crossing the two rivers, where now a long dctour is essential. There is nc immediate demand for those roads.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
BROUGHT HIS FAMILY

Henry Mitchell drove into Imperial Monday, having made the trip from Phoenix, Arizona, about 300 miles, with his wife, mother and six little children and their household goods on two unsheltered wagons. He has no land and had never seen the country before. He hopes to get work with his teams.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
ROAD CONSTRUCTION

w. w. Masten's camp was moved from Calexico to point five miles north of Imperial Tuesday. from which point the construction of the new road to old Beach Is now in progress.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
NEW POSTOFFICt

The equipment for new postoffice to be known as Barnes. on the Hunt tract east of CaleXico, arrived Monday, Peter Barnes has been commissioned as postmaster.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
NEW COTTAGE

A. w. Patton, one of the old timers in Imperial, having lived here over half year, is building a neat cottage on East Ninth street, at point con- venient to his freight station.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
PUTTING IN CROPS

H. J. Jenks and w. A. Edgar have leased loo acres of lard southeast of Imperial from w. F, Holt, and are preparing it for crop of wheat and barley.
Imperial press and farmer., 1901-11-02
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

I. W. VanDorin brought in house hold goods filling two freight wagons Monday. He recently arrived with his family from Linda Vista.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-07-05
She Gave Herself Away

Judge Davis was one day in his pri-
vate Office when he was president Of
the senate and acting vice president
A woman came into the room to see
him, He turned and said. "Well, mad
am. what can do for your" She was
neatly dressed In black. with an air of
extreme poverty She told wretched
tale of sorrow and suffering, winding
up with the climax that she and her
little family were actually starving and
had not tasted food for two days. The
Judge seemed deeply moved. He ex-
cused himself for not attending to the
case for the moment. as the senate was
nearly ready to open.
He looked at bis watch with an air
of vexation. as II 1t were not going.
and said, "Can any one tell me what
time it isY' His visitor pulled out q
gold watch and told him the time. The
Judge said, 'Can 1t be true that your
children have been without food for
two days when you have a gold watch
in the houseT The woman saw the
point Of the Judges question and called
out you are hateful old thingr and
dounced out of the room. She was q
professional dead beat.