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Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-05
Eczema and rimpIes

are quickly and permanently cured by
ZEMO, a clean liquid for external use.
ZEMO draws the germs to the surface
of the skin and destroys them. leaving
q nice clear healthy skin. Write +. W
Rose Med. Co, st. Louis, Mo. for
sample. All Druggists sell ZEMO.
HAYNES n TAYLOR
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

cd . few If hor rona
dov ovon;nn aat
nice time Amorn thoeo nroeont
voro. N;csoe pan,oL n. paaaI
Storto, AL Uv: ,I.N.I,
Boobn 70 rr;o Ooalan
houco Loo All I;..;a pasIor
Mooooop,r,s C,
Peter stanton uovra,.d C+aor,
bo,oo IoLn p,;,t ITM.Os~
D.TLoa .mo.n
lin and nn r,.u;o 1y;mc.a
Edmond NJcOuoon and lain WV
MissMvrtlo hos rotnrnnd f,o,, =
dcliobtfnl v;c;t ~ No,th r,nol;nn
where She has boon v;s;tinu fr;onde
Miss Loo porkor of MoCou l.
sncnd;oo . fow dore w;th M;.o
Mary McOnocn.
Mr. John Rr;tt Of Dillon enort .
few days this week with Mr. Dun
bar Darlington.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
ACT QUICKLY.
Delay Has Been Dangerous in
Bennettsyille.

DO the right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in times of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Doan's Kidney Pills act quickly.
Cure all distressing, dangerous,
kidney ills.
Plenty Of evidence to prove this.
ID. Il. Norris, living onc and one
half miles north Of Darlington, S.
c.. says: II am pleased to recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills and
give this testimonial in the hope
that some sufferer may be benefit
ted thereby. | have to drive sew
eral miles every day and | believe
that the constant Earring OF the rig
caused my kidneys to become af-
fected, at any rate, my back be-
came very lame and sore and ach-
ed nearly all the time. Mornings
after arising, it would be quite
awhile before | could get about
with any great degree of freedom,
and though used plastcrs and
rubbed my back with liniments, I
did not get any better. When the
kidney s%ccretious began to act reg
ularly and contained a sediment, |
concluded that the trouble arose
from my kidneys, and as I had
been told about the merit Of Doan's
Kidney Pills, | bought a box. |
had taken them only a short time
when the backaches ceased, the
kidney s%ecretions became regular
and | felt better in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
Back from Europe.

d Kenneth McColl and Oscar
Grosch have returned from their
trip to Europe. Mr.. Grosch arriv-
ed Friday night and Mr.. McColl
Saturday morning.
They went on the same steamer
to Europe and travelled together
for awhile and then separated, each
travelling over various parts of
the continent alone. Mr.. Grosch
spent most Of his time in Ger
many, while Mr.. McColl went to
France, England and Scotland.
Returning home, Mr.. Grosch
sailed from Bremen and landed at
Baltimore, while Mr.. McColl sail
ed from Liverpool and landed at
Philadelphia. 1t happened that
they reached Bennettsville within
a few hours Of each other.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
Masonic Honors Conferred

DIR. G. Evans Of Colon, Canal
Rome, Panama, was in Benefits
vile on Monday night, July q,
and the honor, Of Rcd Cross
knighthood and Malta we're con
fcrrcd upon him here at that time
by Delphi Commandcry.
DIR. Evans is visiting at his old
home in Marion county,, and came
to Bcnncttsviljc to receive these
degrees from the Commandcry.
lie will sail from New York on
Aug. 10, returning to Panama.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

Health Coffee" is really the close
Coffee Irnitatiin ever yet produced. This
lever Coffee Substitute was recently pro-
duced by DR. Shodp of Racine, Wis. Not
a grain Of real Coffee in it either. DR.
Shoop's Health Coffee is made from pure
toasted grains with malt nuts etc. Really
it would fool an expert who might drink
it for Coffee. No 20 or 80 minutes tedious
boiling made i'll a minute says the doc
tor Sold byR ID Rogers & Bro.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
Watson.C evington.

On Thursday evening, July %,
Miss Sue Covington and Mr.. John
Watson were married at the home
of the brides father, Chas. FCov-
ington, on Matheson street. Rev.
II Il Turnipsced performed the
ceremony.
The marriage was a quiet affair,
only the family and u few intimate
friends of the bride and groom be-
ing present. Both of these young
people are popular in Bennetts-
vile and have many friends and
relatives in the county who wish
them all possible happiness.
After spending a few days away
on their bridal trip, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watson have returned to Benefits
vile, which will be their home.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

two can boast in the state. In fact
there are none better; sober, in
dustrious, Intelligent, patriotic,
public spirited and God fearing
and God serving. Christian men
and women what better can be
gotten out Of this life? They have
been indr strious, reared a large
family, served God, not one of
their family is a "black Sheep"
all ranking among the best, good
examples have been set, pious and
exemplary lives have been lived,
children even down to the fourth
generation have followed after the
aged father and mother in ISRAELI.
Such a career, such a scene is a
blessed bencdiction to any commu-
nifty, and the divine promise to
those who will obey God and do
his will has been wonderfully full
filled and demonstrated in a pro-
nounced manner, in this example.
1t pays to live right for God will
never leave or desert those who
trust and obey him.
John g Fletcher is just now in
Sailing gasoline plant, four
horse power engine, and twelve
horse power boiler, with his dy-
mama and independent electric
plant, water works, hot and cold
water in every room in his housct
electric fans, bath tub and bath
rooms all complete in his country
home. Besides this all of his
water drawn by this power, a wood
saw attached which will cut lis
fire and stove fuel. Registered
COWS and hogs, home raised colts,
and throughout that section are
simon pure bloodcd Fletcher boys
and girls, Of whom none better
eve lived. God grant that this
noble aged couple may live to wit
ness many returns Of these ami
vcrsarics.
j. p. Gibson.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
The Remedy That Does.

'DrKing's New discovery is the rem
cdy that does the healing others pro-
mise but fail to perform, " says Mrs Il r
Picrson, OF Auburn Centre, Pa. 1t is
curing me OF throat and lung trouble Of
long standing, that other treatments re-
lieved only temporarily. New discovery
IS doing me SO much good that / feel
confident its continued use for a reason
able length of time will restore me to
perfect health This renowned cough
and cold remedy and throat and lung
healer IS sold at Douglas and Breeden
drug store. soc aud $1.W. TRIAL bottle
free.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

Alr. and Miss Dancer were reputetl
the most notorious miscrs In the eight.
eenth century. The II In which
this couple were found after death to
s disposed Of their wealth was evon
noe strange than could havo been
method OF acquiring it. The total
't q was t2O,COO. which was thus dis.
-. q OF: Two thousand five hundred
go IDS was found under a dunghnl,
IN an CID coat nailed to the man
s In the stable, 1900 in notes was
en- away In an old teapot, tho
p. lncy yielded $4,000 slowed In nine-
ol'Ieront creviccs. and several
filed with coin were sccreted IL
stable loft.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
splendid and useful Representative.

splendid and useful representative.
JP Gibson, in response to
an invitation visited Bruton's
Fork baptist church last Sunday,
the Goth instant, that being the
occasion for "children's day exer-
%cises", and delivered a Sunday
school address. The venerable
superintendent, Mr.. Jas. S Lilies
is yet active in good works being
a regular attendant, although
nearly 80 years of age. 1t is a
benediction to have the pleasure
of a few hours in the presence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lilies and their
daughter, Miss Donnie.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

About Various and Sundry things
BY r Gibson

Mr. Editor A few days ago L
most pleasantly spent with my
friend I'D Lashley, at Kollock,
near Cheraw, who conducts q nice
mercantile business, is postmaster
and is also a progressive farmer
of that section. He has q most
interesting family-wife and five
children, all boys, the baby a fine
looking bouncing boy four or five
months old who bears the name of
Preston Gibson Lashley, and of
course will either fill tho United
States senator's chair, or make a
Methodist bishop--I will long re-
member the open, gushing hospi-
tality of this warm personal
friend. | had the pleasure of rid
II g through his farm, down on the
river into his corn-his entire crop
promises to be exceedingly fine.
Mr.. Charlie Smith was busy
with his canteloupes, they were in
deed fine but l fear that the re-
ductlon in price has prevented him
from realizing the paying and H.
crative price that his efforts de-
served and waranted-John Keitt
Pcgues has a good farm at the
station, and he also is experiment.
ing this year with cantcloupes,
and as his is rather late, | hope
that he will fill a gap and receive
better prices, as / hear that prices
at present are much better than
they were one week ago.
Rev. Walter w Peele, president
of Rutherford On. CO. college has
been visiting his father and mother
near Boykin, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Ii Pcclc, and preached last
Sunday week at his old church.
Boykin--l vas much impressed,
while the brilliant young divine
was delivering his able sermon
on the vision Of Isaiah" he
had as hearers his venerable
grandfather, William Pecle, more
than 80 years Of age, also his god
~ and pious father and mother,
besides many old friends and com
rades of his boyhood days.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

Ouom, VINO nves IN FLORIDA, mas
been on o visit tie the many friends
and kindred of his in the county
and returned to his home on Tues
day of last week.
Married by Magistrate j NlcB
Hurley on Sunday July 10Th, Mr..
Raymond Butler to Miss Matte
kainwaters, all Of Brightsville.
Crops are fine but the dry
weather has hurt us considerably.
Brigntsville Chips.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is experience
{ Nj Harden, of Silver City, North Caro-
tina, says: II find that Electric Bitter.
does all that's claimed for it. For Stom
ach, liver and Kidney troubles it can't
be beat. have tried it and find it {
most excellent medicine" Mr. Harder
IS right; it's the best Of all medicine.
also tor weakness, lame back, and all rul,
down conditions. Best too for chills ant
malaria. Sold under guarantee at Doug
las & Breeder drug store. soc.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
AGED COUPLE
HAVE REUNION
OF DEFENDANTS TO FOUR.TM
Mr.. and Mrs. John S Fletcher
Age 90 and IS, Have
Numerous Progeny
BY } p Gibson

Mr. Editor:-Knowing your
eagerness for reports Of all news
items, and social functions Of in
terest and Importance; l will
therefore, as laconically as possible
give an account Of one of the most
pleasant, yet elaborate in all of its
appointments, of any social enter
tainment ever participated in by
me. 1t was only a family reunion,
a notable, extensive and prominent
connection Of Adamsville township
in upper Marlboro, John S
Fletcher and his wife Ann Gibson
Fletcher, her maiden name being
Gibson, and the only aunt the
writer has now living he being 80
years Of age while his good wife is
50. They have had nine children,
four now living, 33 grandchildren
living, and 22 great grandchildren
living and five great grand chill
dren dead. j Clarence Coving-
ton Of Clio, son of Eli Covington,
deceased, is the eldest grand child,
he being 3S.
On Thursday July 23rd, at the
elegant home Of John G Fletcher,
this entire large connection assem-
blcd in honor Of this aged couple
for the purpose Of celebrating
their family reunion. Having
stopped at McCoI) for some time,
to listen to the congressional can
didatcs, it was nearly II o'clock
when | arrived at this happy
home, n of the complctcst coun-
ty homes in the state. Fertile
acres surrounding the handsome
residence, various fruit trees laden
with ripe lucious peaches, apples,
"ronne etc also . laroo pecan
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
Was in Poor Heath For Years

Ira w. Kelly, of Mansfield, Pa writes
u was in poor health for two years, sui
fering from kidney and bladder trouble, |
spent considerable money consulting physi-
c'ans without obtaining any marked bene-
fit, but was cured by Foley's Kldnep Cure,
and desire to add my testimony that it
may be the cause of restoring the health of
other" Refuse substitutes. Reid g. Co
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
just Exactly Right,

II have used DR. King'sNew Life Pills
for several years, and find them lust ex.
actly right, " says MIR a A FELTON,, of
iiarrisville, N. Y. New Life Pills re-
lieve without the least discomfort. Best
remedy for constipation, biliousness and
malaria. Csc. at Douglas Ct Breeder
drug store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
G.nRInRN,s MnHnn Chnrfn.

'at shrivel6d parchment. the char
IF English freedom. was saved, it ia
. by the vericst chance from tina
'ors OF a merciless tailor. Struck
he great seals attached to q piece
aper the tailor was cutting up, Si7
ert Cotton stopped the man and
2 him fourpence for the document
fould have destroyed 1t Is now In
British museum, lined and mount
t0' - r $3.50 -rr- -H~ "oni n
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31
~BRIGMTSvILLE NEWS
Burnt Stores Being Rebuilt--Meet.
in8s at Bethel and Antioch

Brightsville, July Gothic lit
tie town of Brightsville is on the
up grade now. Mr.. L w Good
win is building a large store at
his mill and rumor says that he is
buying a large stock of goods and
the name of the firm will be Good
win Sons.
Mr. w. e.. Pate is building a
nice store out at his fathers, near
Antioch church, where he will con-
duct a general mercantile business.
Our readers will remember that
some months ago all the mercan-
tile stores at Goodwin Mills were
burned.
j. d. Mcqueen has been run
ming a crate factory at the mill all
the summer.
The cantaloupe growers are not
making anything on their canta-
loupes this year,
Misses Belle Reynolds and
Pearl Areman, of Star, N. c., have
been on a visit to their cousin, J.
M. Hurley, and other relatives in
the Boykin section, and are now at
or near Laurinburg, N. G..
The third quarterly conference
for Brighton circuit was held at
Boykin church Friday last. The
presiding elder, Mr.. kilgo, gave
us one Of his good sermons. from
the text, When l becal
put away childish thi
made some good points
he vas sorry that Their
many gray haired babi
church.
The Bethel meeting b.
day and will run TIL
week, and chen it
Antiock on the 4th Sun
up, Mr.. Editor, and 81,
in the country at an old
Methodist meeting. ID uer
be on the ground. We
plan better than to ha
home right in The heat O
and then 81 back to the
the even
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

uol oiio o.i.uo y. .hoSe giant OAKS,
grand fathers and fathers. great
grand children and mothers,
brothers and sisters, cousins,
nleces and nephcws, all sitting in
the shade on the lovely lawn in
one happy aNectionatc groupc re
lating interesting incidents of
childhood, transactions of the past.
present and things yet to come.
There were 50 members of this
numerous family present, and
never did a happier groupe of kin
dred collect on their native hearth.
At dinner time the different
good women Of the family began
to unpack their baskets, boxes and
trunks, and never in all nv life.
have | witnessed a greater diversi-
tication of good things to eat, it
DID seem that each tried to excel
The other, and no set of Judges
could have decided to whom the
premium belonged, for they all
oxcelled. Good old country hams,
with It's appetizing favor, fried
chicken all kinds Of fruit pies Gus
tards and salads and | know that
| ate three different kinds Of
pound cake, each better than the
other.
Such a table, and such q love
feast! | really believe that such
occasions cause us to love one an
other more, we live longer by
mingllng one with the other. Az
ter the regular dinner we had
those line peaches in profusion,
water melons and ice cream-morc
than the crowd could consume.
During the afternoon eroupes
were formed, while PHOTOGRAPHER
Spencer from Benncttsville took
i've different views first the entire
crowd, then the aged couple, next
the children, then the grand. chill
dren and last the great-grand-chil-
areA.
John G.. Fletcher and good com
panlon in their declining years
should feel proud Of their honored
ana highly respected posterity.
They will have left and bcqueath-
Oh 70 the world IS q fine noble pa
orlotie line of defendants as any
.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

Dceii iD-,n.AI.-.i.I la. ssn
is claimed that the fruit has not
been first class, besides the tire
mcndous peach and berry crop has
caused low rriccs for ca]nteloupcs
-watcrmclons are bringing better
prices.
Thos. A lIuckabce of Smyrna
church section was in town Satur-
day driving his fine blooded pair
of bayhorscs-h he is one of our fine
looking citizens, and no one enjoys
life better, and to see him driving
into the city behind this elegant
span Of high headed roadstcrs, he
presents n most attractive and adj
mirlng spectacle.
Your reports Of the senatorial
and state campaigncrs were fair
and impartial, and bclivc that the
blind man will" will be nomina-
ted at the first primary for state
superintendent of education.
Mr. Northam says that it is true
that he was present at the time of
his birth, and that there certainly
cannot be any dispute concerning
his North Carolina nationality. Be.
sides himself, who was present,
was old aunt Katie Steele" an
aged daughter Of Ham, was ION
the spot" and can bear testimony
that he was very vigorous and
very much alive, even in his
extreme youthful period. Besides
attending to legislative duties Mr..
Northam expects to sell much ma-
chincry while in Columbia, as lie
will come in contact with pro.
gressivc gentlemen from every
section Of the state.
| am delighted to notice that my
good and true friend G Il Stubs,
Of Sumter, is u candidate for the
house Of representative, and it is
generally beloved that he will be
elected. He is a native Of Mari
boro county, but went to Sumter
in 1865, and is closely and init
mately identified with all the
important interests Of that section.
He is quite popular, well inform
ed, intelligent and will make a
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-07-31

maid y reply.
"Well, what did the lady say t. your
please. ma'am, she said 1 wasn't
TO give you warning, az ! moant to-
She said l was TO loot upon you aB my
hern-and bear it."-New Yorker.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-20

opera house tomorrow afternoon. Probably
the encampment will not end until Thurs
day noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-20
VETERANS TAKE HASTINGS
Annual Encampment of G. A. R. Meets
for Two Days Session.
THOUSAND EXPECTED TO ATTEND
WOman's Relief Corps and Ladies' of
the G. A. n. Also Holding Their
Annual Sessions at the
Same Time.

HASTINGS. Neb., May l9.-(Special Tele-
gram.) m.)-veterans of the civil war are in
command Of the situation. They have ad-
vanced upon Hastings from every direction
today and tomorrow. when re-enforcements
arrive. they will have firmly planted an
army of occupation OF upwards OF 100
persons. The invaders are here for the an
nual state encampment of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. the woman's Relief Corps
and the Ladies Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic. The sessions will continue until
noon Thursday.
Every train today brought many veter-
ans and members OF the auxiliary organi-
zations. Several hundred came tonight
and II with the arrivals tomorrow the total
attendance is not swelled TO 1000 the
local committee will be greatly surprised.
This afternoon the council OF administra-
tion held a preliminary business session
to go over the department accounts and
records The result OF this canvass will
be presented in reports TO the encampment
Ia open session. The registration of veter-
ans this afternoon disclosed the attend
ance OF soldiers representing by enlistment
every state which sent any material num-
Der of men to fight on the union side
Illinois soldiers far outnumber those Of
any other state.
Tonight the woman's Relief Corps and
the Ladies OF the Grand Army of the Re
public OF this city gave a receDtion and
entertainment for the visitors at tho Meth
odist church. Mrs. Abbie Adams presided
as chairman. The program included sing
ing by Mrs. II. s. DUNCAN, an address of
welcome by Mayor Miles. reading by Mrs.
W. b. Hartigan and remarks by Captain
A. W. Taylor The response TO Mayor Miles
address OF welcome was by Department
Commander T. A. Creigh. Addresses were
also made by Mary r. Morgan. state Sec
retaTy OF the woman's Relief Corps and
Kate Dutton. department president OF the
Ladies OF the Grand Army Of the Republic.
The parade of veterans and auxiliary or
ganizations will take place tomorrow
morning. Immediately following the parade
a flag viii be presented 20 the high school
by the woman's Relief Corps and a pic
ture OF Abraham Lincoln by the LADIES' OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic.
The first open session will be held IN the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-20

fendant filed an answer setting forth thA
the court has no jurisdiction over the de-
| tendant because no legal summons was
served on him.
LINDsAY-P. p. Reide, prominent
business man OF Lindsay, Is dead after an
illness OF only one day OF hemmorrhage
from, which deceised had been suffering
for number OF year. His wife was sick
at the same time OF his death was az
Columbus in hospital but Is home now
under care Of a nurse. Mrs Refde be-
longed to the firm OF p. P. Reide an COM
pany.
YORK-The democrats Of this. the Fourth
congressional district. are planning TO hold
a Bryan rally day. love feat and 81 plate
banquet on July T. The large chautauqua
auditorium has been engaged and there are
prospects OF Charles A. TOwne OF New
York attending. In the evening the demo
the large new two-story building erected
by Marshall & Cain.
BEATRICE-At a meeting OF the Board
OF Education last evening George William
son and Miss Alice Buriey declined re-
election. Miss Burley has taken posi-
Williamson did not want the place another
year at the same salary. on account OF
the shortage OF funds the music and draw
ing departments of the schools have been
discontinued Miss Vera Darling OF South
Omaha was elected instructor IN botany
in the high school
BEATRICE-The funeral OF Fred Cook
was held here this afternoon at 2.S0
O'Clock from the family home. eonduced
Neb.. and Rev. ]. A, Lowe Of this city.
Mr.. Cook was a native OF Vermont. and
located here twenty-three years ago he
was a member OF the State Speed assoei-
alton. and a director OF the Beatrice
I Driving association. He also belonged to
the Red Men. Fraternal Order OF Eagles
and Beatrice Fire department