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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08

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II is with regret that swo uoto tho n
sence OF the report Of any conversions 10
the 8. Schools. We feel suro this was mn :
oversight in making out tho reports an]
not fact. Contributions for S. s su !,
plies, Libraries aud missions aro mual,
larger thnc heretofore. Wo also noto that
three schools only, suspended for short
whilo during the severe Did weathor.
In order to secure larger and moro
prompt attendance of delegates to our An
nual Conference in tho future wo reoom>
mond that each and o,ery School in the
County set apart the second Sunday iu
nprll OF each yoar as timo for election of
delegates to tho County Sunday School
Conference and that complete reports of
the workings Of NIL Schools be gotten up
and handed tho Secretary OF tho Confcr>
ence prior to date of meeting.
In co ,clusion wo would say that all the
talks aud Miss Barbcr'e paper, Indicate that
there is very urgent dcnaud for better
equipped teachers, and il order to meet tho
demaud we would suggest that nll Schools
institute methods for accomplishment of
tho desired end
Wo believe the reports indicate improve.
mont nlong nll lines Of S. S. work, yet we
realize that there is much unoccuped ter
ritory that could bo takon up aud wo
think that greater aud yot still greater re
suits are possible.
we note with pleasure the oagcrnccs OF
churches to be allowc ed the pleasure of en-
tertaining the Conference another year M d
wo hope that the old time rivalry to en- :
tertain will yet prevail.
G. 7. Easterliug,
for Committee.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
An Enjoyable Evening.

MUSIC, SPEECHES, CREAM, sc.
The promised icc.crcam patty men
toned in our las. was splcndiliy car
ried out by The committee Messrs. j.
i. Dudley, G. ID. Easterling and w.
w. Pate. The large vacant store on
Marion street. in the Coke block was
secured. The counters served rs tables.
which were very taslily ornamentcd
with vases of flowers, plates, tum!Iers
and japanese Doyles. A boun.iiul
supply of chairs to seat The mullitu.c
were placed around the same and the
picture resombled a Dalmonico dini e
parlor. Invitations and tickets had
been SEN to almost every family.
BY $50 Tuesday evening the room
was packed. The program opened
with hca,ty address OF welcome by
Rev. Bunyan Mcleod. Col. Tom G..
Hamer made short but interesting
Pythian address giving histcry Of
the order, its purposes and aims. Rev.
A. B. Watson then invoked the divine
Blessing and the guests were serye,l
with ice cream, straw berries and cake.
The committee supported By anumbzr
of wiling workers acted as waters 10
see that all were served. Miss Adele
Harden assisted by a number Of young
ladies' had charge Of The culinary dc.
partmcnt. II was an evening of real
social cnjoymant that viii not soon be
forgotten. Rev H. Ford pronounced
the bcncdiciion.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
CLOSING EXERCISES
MARLBORO HIGH SCH00f,

After a very successful session
OF nine months the Marlboro High
School at Tatum, will s:5sa On
May 18th, the closing exer6isss
beginning on Thursday i45h. on
the morning Of that day I'd 3JI II.
clock, the Rev. G. e. Iurts VII
preach tho closing sermon III tIso
Presbyterian church. NJ l}u-ts L.
the Baptist minister Of }laoliyilj8
and is one Of the ublcst preaahoes
Of the state.
On the evening Of the litl by-
ginning at 8 o'clock th3re will bc
on entertainment in the Academy
consisting Of music, diuogues and
reciiations.
Friday i is picnic day which i.
always one Of the muct i6Dl,ed
forward to and indeed most rlnn..
ant occasions-a day oSrealeEloy
ment and pleasure kind oi re.
union and day Of good icpliag.
The most important foatpl'e of
the day will be the Literary IA
dress in tho morning ly Proi. j.
6. Clinkscales of Woflortl Coileee.
This will also take place III tho
church near the Acade
Prof. Clinkscalcs peeyls 10 iri
PRODUCTION 10 the public Aill;n0w
nm to be most eloqueutsDcaker.
l1c easily carries his nuliadce WITH
HIM making them thnIi as he
thinks and occasiony r2i1Ying
t,,, them by his fine sens Of llnmlF.
In's VIII be great t cat .o;hoan
who will have an opportunity to
near him. 10 all tne tserei, as
the public is most cord iallA lnyitc;i,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
Educational Rally Day.

There will be an educational
rally at Benncttsvillc on Saturday
May the 9Th. An address will be
made by State Superintendent
Martin and perhaps others. The
meeting will be held in the Court
House beginning at 1870, a. N.
Every teacher, trustee, and
other person interested in the
cause OF education is earnestly re-
qucsted TO be present.
w. i. Stanton,
Go Sup't Education.
Apr 81, 1908.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
EiOrcnrc Wins The Prize.

Pee Dee Prcsbytcry in session
at Conway on Thursday last nc
ceptcd The proposition Of the city
Of Florence, which offered $4,000
and site for the csta blishment OF
classical High School in Florence
OF course other towns wanted it,
but this was the best offer and
Florence got it. We congratulate
the success Of her public spirit.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
Teachers Exa nninatiOn.

A REGULAR EXAMINATION for Teach
II cri' Certificates of Qualification to
teach in the Free Schools of Marlboro co.,
will be held i'll the Court House, at Ben :
ncttsrillo, on Friday, May 81, 1908. All
applicants not kn1wn to tho Board must
bs;nS testimonials as to character.
The examination will begin promptly at
500 a m, and close at 4 p. IN.
W. E. STANTON,
Chm'n Co. Board of Education.
May 7, 1905.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
MAnLDoRo' CouSrY-By Milton
McLaurin, Judge OF Probate.

4 Aju.Ki;As ] h.Dmka nsll b Court,
l's islipa a:.,S to 40 L, gasnl n,to him
Let.als oL Aihinistrauiom III the i4tate
ard fleets Of .l.zAbath VulAage, delaased;
FneSe AZ lhcfafote TO cita aad almoniph
all and singular the llindred and creditors
OF the tnid Elizabeth .Turnage, decd, that
they be an appear before me. in the Court
OF Probate to be held Mt Bcnnettsville on
the 18th day of June, 1908, after pub.
lication thereof, at II O'Clock in the fore.
noon, to show cause, if any they have why
snid administration should not be granted.
Givea under my hand, this I'd day of
May, A. d., 1898.
MILTON McLAURIN,
May I, 1905. Judge Of Probate.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08

j Jcwelcr-This ring is 81 more
than thc plan one on account OF
the chasing.
Farmcr--See here, mister, yew
don't hnf to chase me. I'm goin'
ter pay fer what | git.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
COMING
GRADED ]. SCHOOL C|IAPDb
Thursday Night, May Ia, 1903,
RALPH B1WGxz47 N
Tho Orator, Comedian aud n,,,.;,.;a,

An Bntertcinment of Rich Musi; .hd
Nare Fun. Ho mover faila to give sails
faction and delight to all.
Get your tickets ently and nysid The ,,,.n
Those who heard him lest ytnr ssill
Want to hoar him again.
Doors open at 80 o'clock. Tickets on sslc
at Benocttaville Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS
APRIL TERM, 1903.

Our report last week closed with
the trial Of Bike Thompson for
arson and his acquittal Wednesday
evening. This being the last case
to be heard this term the Court of
General Session adjourned. BY
agreement Of the Bar the Court Of
Common Pleas was also adjourned
to Monday tho 4th. On Monday
it was decided in consequence Of
the illness Of Judge Hudson to dis
charge the jurors until Wednesday
and take up such cases as could be
disposed Of in Equity. Monday
and Tuesday was spent in this way
On wednesday a few cases were dis
posed Of and i'll the evening Court
adjourned for the term.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
.RaJeS BennettSYiIle Electric
Light Plant.
ADOPTED April 16, 1903.

'hurches, lodges, public bid'gs 20 cts
Meier rates - cts pr *. w. hour.
Users to buy thor own Meter.
32 candle power | lamp $ll pr NTH
? lamps Sl.05; 3 lamps 80 cts each.
four or more lamps 50 els each.
Prices subject to be altered or
amended by the Board.
j. M. JACKSON, Chm'n.
Nj. McLAunIS, Sec'y.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08

Strength and vigor ea,-.a 5
food, duly digestcd. 'iotce
to serve wheat and bare, ~ h
no burden, but sustai agt
inyigorates.'"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08

I. We had no regular organized meet
ing.
!. W. lrafned privately ,h.,tiaer. !.
Greas detdand for eh4apar la,cs.
5, Na We '9arianial ia ng. L,
fa llat E}ccJ - /, putl.i5 d! 1lgssi.
operating Wiat i NECESSARY.
i That yesiled.a ofrura district.
wy! ilH- 70 or.a!.!.- u 4~!. ',!ctence.
5. That thc residents Of the towns do
not regard our movement lavorabiy.
6. That the manager OF The Peoples
Telephone Co. regard our movement as
reasonable and Just.
7. Said manager has promised all
ctomplalnants better service than hereto
lore
s That we propose TO wait lor short
period to see if better service comes.
9. That in case non efficient service
does not come we propose TO organize
and put up as efficient fight as possible.
10. That our grievance, are not per-
sonal. but official.
Respectfully.
II. X. Covington.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
Citation For Letters of Administration.
STATE OF SOUTH CARO- LIMA

STATE OF SOUTH CARO- LIMA
COUNTY OF MARLBORO.
BY MILTON McLhURIN, Judgo Probate
XKTIIEREAs joseph e. Coke and Robt.
w 9. Cake hath made suit to me to
grant unto them Letters Of AdminiStra-
ton Of the estate and effects Of james T..
Coke, deceased,
These arc therefore to cite and almon-
sh all and singular the kindred and crcd-
itors Of the said James Il Coke dcceas' d,
that they b, and appear before me in the
Court Of Probate to be held at Bcnnetts-
vile on the 2lst day oil May, 1903. next
after publication hereof. At II o'clock in
the forenoon, TO show cause, if any they
have. why Tic said administration should
not be granted.
Given undc, my hand, this 7th day Of
May, Anno Donini, 1908
MILTON McLAURIN,
may 1905. Judge of Probate.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
Farmers Telephone Co.

Mr.. Editor: r:-Wc give ont The follow,
ing facts Tor publication in regard to The
organization Of the proposed Farmers
Telephone Company.
I. We had no regular organized meet.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
DEATHS DoINGs.

Died at his home III Red Hill
OH Friday last after a sort illness
from paralysis Mr.. James e. Coke,
an old and esteemed citizen OF that
township, lie leaves two sons,
Joseph and Robert, and one daugh-
ter Mrs. B. II. Covington and n
host Of relatives aud friends, who
will miss him. The funeral ser
vices were held at Parnassus
church on Sunday morning con
Quoted by Rev. w. 3. Baker as
sisted by Rev. j. G. Richards and
the remains laid to rest in the
beautiful cemetery near the
church.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
For Sale,
For Forage,
CANE SEED-BOTH AMBER
AND BLACK TOP.
At C. 5. MCCALL.
Play FINCH!

By far the most popular game
or this or any previous season
is the game called "Flincho
This game has captured every
community where it has been
introduced. They are kept on
sale at Carrolps Jewelry store,
Price 80 cents.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08

The sad ncws was resolved here on
Thursday morning OF the death oi'
little Earl CLAHENcE, The infant
babe Of Mr.. and Mrs. E.T. Morrison
Of Florence, after a short illness
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
1 1OfeS Sc
Health / !!

For putting in prime condition
any horse or mule the best of all
remedies is Ashcraft's Condition
Powders. These Powders are won
derfully effective because they ere
ate appetite, the digestion is made
perfect, worms and parasites de-
stroyed, and the system cleansed
of all gross humors. The Pow
ders fatten but never hloat.
Ashcraft's Condition Powders
arc wrapped in doses. III fact, in
their preparation the ! ;.mc care is
used mat a druggist would exer-
else IN the filing OF q physician's
prescription. High grade and real
merit is the first consideration.
Ashcraft's Powders consist of
small doses, prepared from the
purest and highly concentrated in
gradients, that have been found
beneficial to horses and mules.
Ashcraft's Condition Powders
always high grade-are not to be
classed with the many bulky, good
for-everything powders now on the
market.
Ask for Ashcraft's, the kind put
up in doses, and good for horses
and mules only.
"Hnying tried many kinds OF Condition Pow.
uers, ! consider Ashcraft's the best on the
market. take pleasure in recommending
BELL Hickory, N. G.
Price Csc. package Sold by
SMITH NEWTON,
Bennettsville, S. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08

discouraged, but Dotanio
cured me perfectly. hea!3d
and gave my skin the rich I'll.
Blood Balm put new life in
and new ambition into my IL
A. Williams, Roxhury. ia saI,
pimplcs, chronic sore or I'd
suppurating swelling on r,l
Ger on leg, bone pains, i
cured perfectly by Botonic Is
sores all healed. Bolani
cures all malignant blood /,
rs ccZeml, scabs and Sc Il
running sores, carbunc!es
Especially advised for all u1
that have reached I, he san
stage: Druggists, ST. TO rr
simple Of Blood Balm scni j
paid by writing Blood Balm
Ia, Ga. Describe trouble Al
advice sent in sealed lcltc
j. Y. Douglas & Bro
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-05-08
RESOLUTION OF THANKS

In view of the fact that the people o
Pin Grove Church and community by yisi
BILE signs such as by the rendition Of sweet
and inspiring songs, by tn, decoration of
the Altar and Chancel with fragrant and
beautiful flowers, and By the sumptuous
llow of refreshments, hayo pnt themselves
to considerable trouble and eSp,nse to cn
terrain the S. s. Conference, 50 haudsoln,
~ we deem 1T en:ncntly proper that some
recognition on our plrt DO given thom.
Therefore bo it Resolved by The Speakers,
Delegates, and Vintots, that our most
hearty thanks be rendered all concerned
f1r the elegant and hospiablc manner in
which we have been 40 chirmingly enter
taincd.
Resolved further that tho thanks Of the
Conference arc due Hiss lIolen Barber for
her clcvatinG and educating Essay, and ".
hope That she may yet see her way clear
to acquiesco in it's publication.
And we further thank our Presiding FL
der Bro. Taylor for his highly appreciated
talks on the various topics and hope that
he may able to bo with us annually iu our
Conferences. D. II. Everett,
II. X. Covington.
REroRT OF COMMITTEE on $. WORK
The committee appointed to consider
tho condition of the Suadly Schocl work
beg to make the following report.
Of the twenty two S. S. in the County
1T are represented in this convention not
represented and no reports from them. or
these ID schools tho average Attendance is
largely in access of laat years report. We
note with pleasure the increased a.tcnda nee
of patents in tho S Schools and wo hope
this will continue until all parcIts who
possibly can do 30 will connco. themselves
with tho Sunday School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

handing officer. to camp at Dickerson, Md
tonight, and to move to Burkettsville, Md,
tomorrow. Wednesday morning the battery
expects to arrive at Sharpsburg and to go
into camp somewhere on the Antietam bat
tlefield. The start for home will be made
next Saturday, and the battery will return
by way Of Harper's Ferry and Charlestown,
w. Va. Camp will be pitched in Charles
town Saturday night and at Castlemans
Ferry Sunday night. Monday the com
mand will move from Castleman's Ferry to
Aide, Va, by way of Smokers Gap and
Fnilamont Tuesday the command will
leave Aide and go to Centerville, Va, by
way OF the Bull Run battlefield, returning
Wednesday to Fort Myer by way of Falls
Church, Va. During the entire march the
battery will go over ground covered by the
federal and confederate troops during the
civil war.
Beginning with next Wednesday night the
battery will pass through a section of the
country which fought over time and
again by the contending armies during the
war. Capt. Foote, the battery commander,
is of the closest students of military
history in the army, and he has the move
ments of the troops in all of the great
campaigns at his fingers ends He is al
ways glad to impart his information to
those who have not studied these subjects
as he has, and trip through the civil war
battlefields and the route of the Union and
confederate armies to and from b; ttlefields
with him is an education In itself. One of
the places he will visit, Aide, Va, was the
scene of one of the fierce cavalry fights
during the civil war, in which the I'd Cav
airy, now stationed at Fort Myer, played a
conspicuous part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
FILE THEIR ANSWER.
Daish & Son and Others Reply to Rail
way Company's Petition.

s. S. Daish & Sons. by their attorney,
John Ridout have filed answer to the rule
to show cause why the petition of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company to con-
denim their property at the corner Of New
York avenue and Brentwood road should
not be granted.
The answer claims that the acts Of Con-
gress providing for the condemnation of
land are unconstitutional and void because
they do not provide for ascertaining just
compensation. as provided in the Constitu-
ton, nor for due process of law. No pro-
vision, it is claimed is therein made for
notice to land owners, nor for hearings. and
that no right of appeal exists nor is pro-
vided for.
Answer covering similar objections has
also been filed by the Reading Coal Com
pany through its attorney, Harry H. Hol-
lander. The coal company in addition
claims that the acts referred to are UNI
constitutional because they provide for the
taxation Of property owners and citizens
for private purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Mrs. P. Wa!ther. a storekeeper In Ana
costa, was relieved of a crate of eggs from
her wagon, at 10th and b streets northwest
Saturday
Policeman John c. Bum of the Anacos-
tia force, who has been at Sea Grit N J..
participating in the revolver tournament,
has reached home. He was unsuccessful in
carrying off any of the honors for which he
commended, making low scores in all his
contests, which he attributes to defective
ammunition.
Miss Hazel Walker has returned after
visiting relatives in West Virginia and IN
Atlantic City
Police patrol box No. 5l2 located at the
Italian camp of laborers in the Anacostia
freight yards, has been placed In opera
ton.
James L. Wilson, citizen Of Good Hope,
was last night locked up at the Anacostia
police station by Officer John Stuart
charged with vagrancy.
Mrs. r. A Pyles and family have re-
turned to their Monroe Street residence, in
Anacostia, after an EXTENDED vacation spent
at Biuemont. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas +. Murray and fam
lily are recent arrivals al Their Anacostia
home after spending the season in Blue
mont. Va.
Miss Rosina T. Sullivan, who has been
the guest of relatives in Philadelphia and
Atlantic City, has returned to her home,
on Jackson street, Anacostia.
Mrs. g. II. Gray and children, who have
been visiting relatives in Anacostia the past
several weeks, have gone to their home in
New Rochelle, N. Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
FOR THE MARINE CORPS
REGULATIONS REGARDING oRIG1-
NAL APPOINTMENTS AMENDED.
Three Methods Provided for Filling
Vacancies in the Grade Of
Second LieutenantS.

Amendments have been made to the naval
regulations involving several important
changes in the method of making original
appointments to the marine corps, as well
as to appointments of field officers and staff
captains. AS amended in these particulars
the regulations provide in part as follows:
Vacancies in the grade of second neuten-
ant in the marine corps shall be filled as
follows:
First--As far as practicable from gradu-
ates of the Naval Academy each year on
completing the prescribed course at the
Naval Academy, exclusive Of the proba-
tionary tour of sea service before final
graduation.
Second-From meritorous non-commis-
stoned officers of the marine crops.
Third-From civil life.
AppolnteeS from the second and third or
the above classes must, when appointed, be
between the ages of twenty-one and twen-
ty-Seven years.
Officers selected for appointment to fill
vacancies in the grade of field officers in
any of the staff departments of the marine
corps shall be taken from officers on the
active list not below the grade of captain
and who have seen not less than seven
years service commissioned officers In
said corps.
Appointments to the grade of captain in
any of the staff departments shall be made
from offlCerS on the active list of the corps
not below the grade of first lieutenant.
Appointments to the lowest grade of the
line of the navy shall be made from those
midShipmen who successfully complete the
six years course at the Naval Academy
and in each calendar year not more than
twelve from the boatsWains, gunners and
warrant machinists of the navy.
No warrant officer shall be appointed an
ensign who is over thirtyfive years of age;
who has served less than six years as a
officer. recommended
by the commanding officer under whom he
has served; nor until he shall have passed
such competitive examination as may be
prescribed by the Navy Department.
The assignment Of lnidshipmen to the
marine corps on the completion of the
prescribed course at the Naval Academy
exclusive of the probationary term Of sea
service before final graduation, will be
made each year by the Secretary of the
Navy, upon the recommendation of the
academic board, from the four-year gradu-
ates of that year. The officers SO assigned
shall take rank in the order of merit as
determined at the academy
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VICTIM OF APOPLEXY.
Veteran of the Civil War Dies in
Emergency Hospital.

Alvah N. Ham, veteran of the civil war,
was stricken with apoplexy while on va
cant lot near the corner of 14th street and
Maryland avenue southwest about noon
yesterday The ambulance from the Elmer
gency Hospital was summoned and the man
was removed to that institution. where he
died few minutes after arriving. Papers
found in his pockets gave his address at
71S 18th street northwest. Mrs. Guindon,
who conducts boarding house at that ad-
dress, said that Ham had lived at her
house for sixteen years. although he had a
wife and three children living somewhere
in the country. 1t was ascertained that a
son of his, A. B. Ham. resides at 245
Water street Augusta, Me. The latter was
notified by wire Of his fathers death, and
the body was placed in charge of Under
taker Wright pending instructions.
Coroner hewitt gave certificate OF death
In accordance with the facts
Mr. Ham served as corporal in Com
pany D of the 32d Regiment of Maine vol
unteers during the war, and was also a
corporal in the 31st Regiment from the
same state.