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The Meeker herald., 1904-11-19
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The Meeker herald., 1904-11-19
THB pLErHoR1c PICNIC PIE.
ssautif.l Composition. Of the EARLY
season ~ . Prosaie High
school Girl.

The joyous picnic season Is here,
but that 1t does not bring peace and
happiness to all alike Is clearly
shown by composition written on
the subject by girl in u New FORK
high school. says Youths Compan-
ION.
MAY parties will soon be ripe, and
the June walk season will follow
hard upon. The difference between
a May party and June walk is a
simple matter of chronology. Each
has its queen of brief authority and
its chaperon of absolute sway. Each
has also its hamper, which il as
deadly an enemy to the Manhattan
populace as the frying-pan to the
Kansas farmland. I took nm in
year, and as was n member of the
physiology class at the time, It
startled me out of sessions
growth.
'When the hamper was opened the
chaperon drew forth one bag of
sandwiches and one pie; one bottle
of pickles, one pie; one sponge cake,
one pie; one roast chicken, one pie;
one bottle of lemon juice, one pie;
one bag of assorted cookies, one pie;
one dozen doughnuts, one pie; one
package of biscuits and one pie. This
was oil. except that there were Il few
extra pies at the bottom, for the
purpose, suppose. Of forestnlling
famine.
1.-The chaperon wondered after
luncheon why the boys and girls
didn't enter into their play with as
much zest as they did when they
first arrived Mt the park. 1 didn't.
was studying natural history at the
time, and only few days before n
lucid explanation had been given why
the Demonstration takes months
nap after dining on for more diges-
tible food than anything saw in
Central park that day"
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-19
WIRES TELL THE WEATHER.
strands Of the telegraph Found to
Re Accurate Meteorological
X Prophets.

), There are no more reliable weather
prophets anywhere than the tele-
graph wires that are now SO common
a. to be within the reach of every
one" as bargain counter hustlers ex-
press II. This novel discovery was
made by German physician in the
following manner: As he was waiting
fora train at a country station he heard
shrill sound, which was made by the
wind as 1t passed through n network
of nearby wires. AT once the doctor
remembered that he had frequently
heard similar sound either imme-
diately before or after Il storm or q
heavy fall OF rain or snow, and it nat
urally occurred to him to try and as
certain whether there was any connec-
tion between the sound and such
changes in the weather.
As n heavy shower of rain fell with
in As hours after he had heard the
sound at the railroad station he con-
cluded that there was such connec-
tion, and he then determined to inves-
tigate the matter thoroughly. As a
result he now maintains, first, that any
unusual disturbance IA the telegraph
wires is an infallible indicator of bad
weather, and, second, that the nature
of the changes in the atmosphere may
be learned from the sound which the
wind makes when passing through the
wires.
Thus a deep sound, he says. which is
of considerable or medium strength,
indicates that there will be slight
showers of rain with moderate winds
within from 30 to As hours, and, on the
other hand, n sharp, shrill sound Is the
sure token OF heavy storm. which
will be accompanied by much rain or
snow.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-19
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way of Using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham, Natal, South Africa, sayf !:
''As n proof that Chamberlain .
Cough Remedy Is u cure suitnble Tor
old and young, pen you the follow
ing: A neighbor of mine had child
just over two months old. 1t had :
very bad cough and the parents DID
not know what to give 1t. suggest
ed that II they would get bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
put some upon the kummy teat the
baby was sucking it would no doubt
cure the child. This they did and
brought about quick relief and
cured the baby" This remedy Ii for
sale by all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-19
nasA s...A,.e.

Farmer Korntop-My oldest boys
workin' in your town. His names n.
J. W. P. Korntop. Ever hear tell ON
him?
Mr.. Borden-No. Where did he get
all those initials7
Farmer Korntop-Name his mother
seen in the graveyard over yonder
an took fancy to. "Hic facet VIII
liam Polk."-Philadeiphia Press.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-19

33 1-3 off on mems pants for the
next 30 days. A. Oldlnnd & Go.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Other Brightsyille News.

Miss Mary Ann Beverly, who
has been staying with her grand
perents at Gibson, N, c., has re-
turned home.
Miss Rosa Odom expects to re-
turn to Hartsville on Monday
next. to resume her studies at the
Welch Neck High School.
Mrs Caroline Powyer, who died
at her sons home below town.
was buried at the Lyle's grave
yard Oh Monday, Rev, w. B.
Tiess. Rsssr conducted the funeral SER
Notwithstanding the extreme
cold weather on Thursday the at
tendance at school was good, TWEEN
ty five being present. Our school
has enrolled seventy six this term.
The children are preparing some
exercises in honor of w ashington's
Birthday.
Feb 12, 1904. x.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
He, Too, Loves Work

| like your splendid idea o
work. All work and no play ia i
thousand times better than all
play and no work.
My father used to say; "Were
| worth million | would bring
up my children to work.
All this trap cry and lazy whine
about work is both silly and wick.
ed. | work seven days in week
from ~ to Id hours because T pre-
fer to do 30. It's the only way tc
take solid comport.
Mere pleasure is fraud and
delusion. What we need (not
what we wanD is solid comfort
that satisfies the soul.
Nine-tenths of all the talk a.
bout our hard lot is the result of
laziness, mere love of money, vani-
ty that longs for display.
My wife and | lived we'll enough
on $4OO a year, and could and
would do it again just as easily as
40 years ago.
Not dear articles, but vain ex-
travagance is the pace that kills
and suioid es and wrecks so many.
"A. s. A.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
A Contributed Recipe.

scrapple may be made from eithe,
OF these meats, although fresh pork j.
generally preferred for it. The famo us
Philadelphia scrapple is made by care.
fully cleaning. fresh pigs head, OF
using an equal quantity of the trim
'nIngs of fresh pork. Af;er washing
meat put it over the fire in gallon OF
water palatably salted, and boil gently
until the bones drop from the flesh;
then the broth is to be strained and
returned to the fire; the meat entirely
Tree from bore is to be chopped fine
and put with the broth; as soon as i,
begins to boiI, yellow Indian meal is
scattered in with the left hand, the
light being used for stirring with a
wooden spoon or spatula. When the
scrapple is as thick as hasty pudding
that is, when the spoon will stand up
right in il for an instant-it is to be
very highly seasoned with salt, pepper
cayenne, cage, thyme, and maioram
'ho herbs reduced to fine powder
the scrappIe is then allowed to boil
-lowly for an hour, with an occasion
al STIRRING to prevent burning; when
done, it is poured into square tin pan
wet with cold water, and set away to
zoo. The scrapple is sliced and brown
ed ia llrd or hot drippings for break.
aist or supper, being seasoned with
salt and pepper while browning.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
A Board Of Trade.

In accordance with the notice pub
:;sfied last Friday, there was an ell
thusiastic meeting of the business mer
of the town in the office of Judge Nc
Laurin. and Board of Trade organ
lzed with the following officers:
Y. u. EXum, President,
a. j. Matheson, 1st Vice President.
II. w: Carroll, 2nd Vice President,
J. f. Everett, 3rd Vice President,
b. w. Wait, Sec'y and Treas.
Board of Directors.
Z: p: Exum, A. j. Ma,heson,
II. w. Carroll, J. +. Everett
3. W, Wait, G. S. Mccall,
d. d. McColl, Sr, j. Il. Douglas.
Twenty members were enrolled
The dues is S6 per year payable quar-
terly. A carefully prepared constitu-
tion was read and adopted.
Those wishing to join may obtain
any information from the Secretary.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
The Constitutions Cash Offer
A Chance For A Rich Prize.

Have you read ihe Atlanta Cons.itu,
tons great offer published elsewhere in
this paper? ii not read it over carefully
two years ago gentleman at McColl
got big prize. The contest is open to
all alike upon the conditions stated.
Subscribers to this paper may unde,
the Port Receipts, Contest, either by
complying with the exact terms OF the
offer as it is found in the advertisement,
or by subscribing TO the Constitution
and this paper in combination as fol,
lows; The Weekly Constitution and
The Democrat both, one year. g.. .oo
and one estimate in the contest The
Sunny South and The Democrat both
one year $l,5o and one estimate in the
contest The Constitution and SUNNY
South with The Democrat, all three one
year. S2,25 ard two estimates in the
contest. Upon receipt OF your order
with the REMIT lnce We will toward it
promptly to the Constitution and send
you estimates in exact compliance with
the terms OF the offer Ii you wish 10
make more than one estimate or more
than the two estimates provided for
above. there is provision Tor that 50 YOU
can send ii directly to the Constitution
or to us.
The great combination on.r. Weekly
Constitution, Sunny South ana The
Marlboro Democrat is the ideal re vs Q
paper proposition for lOo4 The Week,
ly Constitution affords all the news OF
each week from every available source
OF general or special interest. The Sun
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articles, items OF adventure and travel.
personal contribution, and columns OF
happy sunshine to supplement the news
features1oi The Constitution and com
plete the Offer The Democrat gives
the County news local happenings, ac
counts OF local interest. and presenta-
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who stands near by YOU and under
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We believe that such combination
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Demo crat Bcnnettsvillc. S. c.,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
DOTS FROM BRIaHTsYILLE,

Well Mr.. Editor:-NWe have bat,
another s!eet which found many with.
ont wood, as the other sleet was ius,
Our school now numbers about
eighty, and We hear ofmore TO come
as soon as the weather gets better.
Don'tit,loo like that we need more
money for our country schools than
what we are getting. I wish some one
wou1d appropriate good sum for our
school This is not beggary, but I see
where it could be put to good use.
Pa says that he hears talk of many
who may run this year for various
Offices. May your columns be full of
names, as we want many to select
from, we believe in rotationl what is
the use of we boys going to school
and cotton so high if few gets all
the ood places in life time? So boys
don't bother w. l.. TO find out what
trustee in Brightsville will make us a
good officer. We boys will run him..
and if we tire we believe others will
come in and help us to catch him.
We will celebrate Washington's
birthday Friday 26th, so, if you don't
believe what l have been telling you
about our school, co ne up and see for
yourself.
Mrs. Sue Usher thinks that she has
the finest baby in the coun y; but,
there are so many, il is hard to tell
who has the meanest.
Mr.. Editor, what about the public
square? We did not get grass enough
lust year to amount to much. Had we
better not try hot bed this spring
and let the public have plants, as
vegetables are 30 scarce.
Feb l6, "a. A School Boy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
A Tough Question.

Two negroes we're hoeing cotton
on hot summers day, when the
following occurred:
"Uncle Joe, doan't you wish
dat we haa lived ii dem good OF
days err Lijah de profit, when we
cud sot under a big shade tree en-
shet our eyes en- have de, birdie, to
feed US lax day did .him?H
''Said Unkle Joe: No you fool
niger, eft we had dat man Joshua
keepin de sun stan'in still ALI de
de time, en- we niggers nebber
wud be fru wuck. No, sah!"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
SENATOR HANNA NO MORE,
succumbs to an Attack of Ty
phoId Fever, After Sickness
from Grip.

Senator Marcus A. Hanna ot
OHIO, and one of the foremost
figures in American politics,
died in Washington at $40 Mon
day evening, after an illness OF
two weeks.
The Funeral Of Senator Han
ma will take place to day a,
Cleveland. Ohio.
The Ohio Legislature is now
IN session and his successes will
be elected at once.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
NOTICE..

QY Direction Of the B ,ard Of di.
u recIors a spefi l. meeting of the
Stockholders of the Marlb ,ro Fruit
Co, will be held at Bank of Marlboro
in Bennettsville, IS. c.. at IL o'clock
m. on 10th Mardh next to vote upon
increasing the Capital Stock of the
Company to Ten THOUSAND Dollars
and also to consider anSsether matters
of interest tothe com ,anySx
z I. PearsoA Prest
d d. McColl, ~ gSAfG,r, fame .,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
From Upper Smithville'

Mr. Editor A few lines from this
section. The old "bell ringer" is now
operating brick kill and toting Bob
Buegies are still coming in, and we
expect old Kate will have to pull two
buggles at the same time.
Fine time for work. Our farmers
are preparing tor the next crop
The boys in this section are huntipo
birds with hound dogs and % calibre
rifles
We had a big snow and it was
pretty cold.
req IL, l904. Gobbler.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
THR LEGISLATURE.

The work OF the Legislature
will be finished this week and
the members will return to their
homes. The boys are whisper,
ing that the two members of the
House who voted for the repeal
OF the Lien Law may not be re-
turned next session.
w. j. Bryan is to address the
Legislature today.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Ferns, Palms and other plants,
well rooted, that she desires to
sell Cuttings 25c per dozen,
Mysterious c1Rio o6MsTAxoE. ii;F1 il:

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh aud rosy. Whence tho difference:
She who ia bluehing with bealth uses DR.
Kings New Life Pills to maintain it, by
geutly arousing the lazy organ thoy COM
pei good digestion and head off .constipa.
ton. Try them. Only asc, att Doug
las g. Bro Druggist.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
p, y. M..svu mere.

The men of Wilmington will
again have an opportunity to hear
the Rev. E. 0. Watson, of Spar
tanburg, S. c., -whosis considered
South Carolina's leading N1etho-
dist divine. He will address the
Y; M: c. A. Mems meeting at S
o'clock this afternoon upon the
subject rsOne Thing Lacking"
Miss Mable Palmer, of Chicago,
will sing" Never Alone" and the
Association Male Quartette will
contribute several selections. =
Wilmington Star, 18th.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
AN oRDEMAMt

A N ORDINANCE to preyen,
n from running their passenger,
| other trains within the corpora
the town of ernettsyille. ,nor
miles IA hour.
lie it ordained by thoNMayor
men of the Town of Bennettsy
Carolina, in City ,uucil asser
from and after tho ratification O
dlnance, all rail.oads running
Town are prohibited from run
passenger, freight or other trains
greater than ten miles an hour
corporate limits of the town.
railroad violatiog this Ordinanc
subject to fine Of not more
hundred Dollars for each off Tense,
posed by the Town Council, and
lectcd by execution On failure
same.
. Done md ratified in Council
day of Jany, A. D. 1904.
p. A. HODGES,
M. McLAUR1N, Clerk and Trea
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
Small Pox il North Carolina

The bulletin of health reports
Small pox in 25 counties: Ala
nance having 16 cases, Buncombe
10, Cumberland 3, Davidson 1870,
Dayie eight, Graham five, Forsy-
the "a, jackson IL, Mcdowell four,
Madison 20, Pitt eight, Polk eight
Randolph four, Robson "a, Rock
lngEam II, Rutherford seven,
Swaine and Yapcy two each,
Wilkes 10, Wilson three.
az Fresh Oat> Meal only 15c
or two for 25c at \
GI,rl q A6oo,o,o
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Edith Hamer. Masters Marion Reese
Covlngton Parham, Curtis Hamer.
Master Montgomery was the recip-
pent of number Of nice gifts
The little guests tender heartiest
thanks to their host for a most de.
lightful afternoon.
a Friend.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The news from East is still
conflicting. But, SO far the Japs
seems to have gained the ad
vantage in crippling the Russian
navy first before any heavy bat
ties on land.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
A Knock Ont

DR., Kings New Medicine for cold,
Cold Breaker is now getting in some
fine Work. 1t is speedy, safe and
sure. The price is only 25. Conve.
nient package. Find il at Bcnnct,s-
vile Drug Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
A Birthday Party.

Master Montgomery Robinson en-.
erta"ed in charming manner, a
number of his little friends on the 9th
inst, from 2 80 t, 5 o'clock.
This day marked the seventh mile
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
bile and Pensacola.

bile and Pensacola.
On account Of the Mardi ras Carnival
at New Orleans, La. Mobil AIM. ami
Pensacola. Fla. February lot i6lh 1865
the Seaboard Air Line Rally rs win, On
February 9th 10 18th, inclusya. SCH act
cial tickets from all coupon st tons a, The
rate Of ore first class fare, 25c. !or
the round trip. Tickets ar Ai,l.l .s-
turning to February Goth, b. aua, in,t
may be extended to March U depo-
ting with joint agent and pi 81 vs., of 3r
cents. Stop,over is SLOWED uuacr Ger.
tain conditions. at many poir,s b,;h ~,
ing and returning
The Scaboald offers choita "a .rvora!
routes, including the New \ Vi. Sa-
vannah, Jacksonville. and a. tha ON
tire State of Floridr. The gbua-l IS
the short line TO the South
For detailed information a. sno.;fcli
rates. call on Seabnard agents pral.i.s s
Jos. W. Stewart, Trav. p. Agent.
Columbia, S. g.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
JUNIPER POLL

| am prepared to supply.
or telerhohe poles from sc
to suit, at short notice. 4
Blenheim r. F. D. 1.
Dec Is, 1903. A. j
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19
g.E!ANgG 0T seNEnULH.

SEaBoAaD Air Line RAILWAY,
The Seaboard Air Line Ry sched-
'ie was changed on January 10th.
'rains leave Cheraw, S. G., as follows:
y orthbound No 66 at 8:O5 a. m.
{" No so at 9:24 p. nj.
Southbound No 81 at sos a. m.
No 27 at 10:40 p. m
The Bennettsvile and Cheraw R..
e., leaving Bennettsvile at 6. As
~, connect with No 66 and No 81.
The afternoon train leaving Ben
Hattsvilie at 4 p. M. gives Benne,ts-
lie people an opportunity to take
aims No 90 and No 81.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

= Cottolene for sale /
w. M. T.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-19

Z F0R 4kRHL 5RAg FESffl5.lrIi3
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-05-14
KEY AS MARK OF HONOR.
Conferred by Spanish Monarchs on
Their Favorites.

Conferred by Spanish Monarchs on
Their Favorites.
Under Philip l of Spain and his
successors the ministers of the crown
we're possessed of what the Span
iards termed clave maestro, or mas.
ter key, which gave them admission
to the royal palaces. During the
reign of Charles II (1675-1700) gilt
master keys we're conferred on the
mobiles and gentlemen in attendance
on the king. These keys correspondent
with and gave admission to all the
rooms of the royal palaces. They had
huge, oblong bow handles, which pro-
jected from the right-hand pocket and
were attached to the person by a rib
bon. The subordinate members of
the royal household were honored
with similar keys, though they were
not gilt. It is recorded that if one
of these keys was lost tho unfortu-
nate loser had to warn high official
Of the court, who at once had all
the locks changed at cost of over
10000 Spanish dollars. This large
sum had to be paid by the unlucky
individual who lost the key. Another
curious custom in vogue in the PENN
sula at that time was the giving of
dummys keys as badges to officials
and to certain mobiles who held no
court post, as a mark of favor and
distinction:
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-05-14

Comedian Crane has for many
years been socially prominent as we'll
as tneatrically successful in the West.
At least socially prominent to the ex-
tent of having many acquaintance
among the first citizens of the .vari-
Gus communities. In Denver, for in
stance, Mr.. Crane was frequently the
guest of David II. Moffat. the million
aire banker, and a New Yorker has
revived the story that used frequently
to be told of these two, among 9th
erS.
On one occasion when Mr.. Crane
was playing Denver engagement he
stopped, with Mrs. Crane, at a hotel
directly across the street from Mr..
Moffat's club. and as the comedian
was frequently the bankers guest at
the club Mrs. Crane was enabled to
keep very effective track of him by
looking out her window.
There was usually quiet gentle
mems game on at the club, and it
was MIR. Cranes habit to take a hand
for awhile after the theater. One
night it was a particularly interesting
game, and the actor prolonged his
stay. Luck, which had been persist
emily against him for a long time,
turned his way toward morning, and
with a promising looking bobtail flush
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1904-05-14

"In our company" said the returned
actor, was an exceedingly tail man,
who had been specially engaged for a
high part in the play. The remarks
that outsiders made concerning that
actors length were often more than
interesting, but he always looked
down upon the persons making them
as if they were far beneath him-and
they were.
Zone day in a hotel at Troy I
heard a. chap say to his chum: Gee,
but that feller'll be a big help to his
mother when he grows up To which
the other added: Looks like some
body had been pullin' his leg-both on
'em.'
parts in a play are measured by
lengths and sides Often the actors
would perpetrate jokes on this long
fellow, ringing the changes on
lengths and long Sides Finally
he got to be nicknamed 'Hiawatha,
either because that tune held out so
long, or because Longfellow wrote a
Hiawatha.
I'VE played a week in Portland,
Oregon. At another theater was a
company with young man at it's
head who had once been with Booth
and Barrett. He had determined to