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MARLBORO DEMOCRAT >fii'i<i'l<.iyvtii.ii(iiiVi>'uu>titt<-'V<i'ui''wV iV, A. BMOWJST ? - - Editor. \ Wednesday, December 8, 1897, Subscription Trico : Ono year.$ 1.00 Six months.50 Throb months.,.25 ;;.<.'. THE L IEN LAW~ "Wo learn that an effort will bo made at tho next bitting of tho Log islnturo to repeal tho Lien Law and also to reduce tho legal rate of interest from 8 to ? cents, and make it a -penitentiary offense to charge more. As to tho Lion Law wc seriously doubt thc wisdom of a repeal in tho present condition of tho coun try. It is the cheapest and most charitable provision for tho assist ance of tho poor white man with a family that could be devised. Take away his chances of obtaining cred it and you drive him to thc wall. To make a living ho must have em ployment that will feed and clotho his family, and thero is no employ ment that does this as surely and j .easily as farming. Drive the poor from tho farms with high rents and repeal of the Lien Law and you will Hood the "country with pnu ; pera and our JU?IB with thieves. Would this be wise? Would it be --"charitable? No, if wo would havo prosperity wo should encourage the system of Binall farms-moro producers in propotion to tho consumption. Tho morcase of production in our own county the past two years has proven this, and thero is more home supplies in the county to-day than in ton years, and there is more inde pendence and less fear of want or suffering. As to tho reduction of tho rote of interest, on loans and credits it will also have its effect. The hope that it will drivo tho capital now invested or looked up in what the lawyers call "dead pledges" into building up local enterprises and giving employment to our idle pop ulation wo fear is a delusive one. Then* again, thc man with money may refuse to loan it, and what is tho effect? Small enterprises die "and prosperity is crippled. lt is to bo hoped our solo ns will bo careful as to changes in either. PEN AND SGISSORGRAPHS. Gheraw is to havo another bank in timo for next year's business. The North Carolina State Bap tist Convention meets at Oxford to ni nvrow: Marion lost two ??.(''-'i citizens ?st week---K. C. Moody nm) l-V;mk Vt. Y* -.v Mrs, ^IcKiiileyj (ho motlier of lie Prcsid?ii . dying al ber bohle n Canton, Ohio. J. W. ll. Pope, for many years editor of the Register died iii Co lumbia on tho 1st. The Read Phosphate Works near Charleston had the Acid chambers burned on Sunday. Jude J. S. Cothram died on the ?rain on his way home to Abbeville from New York on the 5th. Ex-Governor Evans is to ?bo married on the 15th to Miss Emily Plume of Bridgeport, Conn../ Tho cotton growers convention meets in Atlanta next wc?k. Marl boro will be reprcsjerftcd by Mr. J. IV Breeden.. ' Justice Field of the U. S. Su premo Court has retired from the bench but will draw his pay just the same till he dies. J. Elmore Martin has been ap pointed Sheriff of Charleston to fill tho place of Sheriff Fnrgeson un til tho general olection. Tho Timmonsvillo Tobacco Warehouse with $8,000 worth of the weed was burned on the 30th ult. Insurance $5,000. J. W. Steed, a white painter, while under the influence of liquor was run over and killed by a train near Manning on the 29th ult. Hon. Patrick Walsh won the race for mayor of Augusta last Wed nesday over' two opponents. We aro glad to seo ho is still appreciated. Tho moonshiners of Greenville county defy uncle Sam's deputies and shoot three of thom last week. Tho government will offer a reward for them. A York county farmer claims thc honor of raising four bales of cotton on ono acre of ground. Gradually our people ave learning how to farm. Tho colored postmaster at Lake City does not seem to bc enjoying his plum. His ignorance and lack of accommodation does not suit his patrons and they boycot him, The public and government both suffer. "Under tho law, any person com pany or corporation commencing n ' mercantile business in any County of this State, after tho 1st day of January, is required 'to mako a sworn return to tho County Audi tor within thirty days thereafter; and in onso of failure to do so, the person, company or corporation is liable to a Ano of ono hundred dol lars. Comptroller General Epton has recently issued circular instruc tions to tho sovoral Auditors of thc Stato to proceed at once against all merchants in their respective Coun ties that have failed to conform to this requirement of tho law." "Two Honrts That Boat Ais One." On last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'olook nt Antiooh church Miss Aunio J. Odom waa united in mnrringo to Mr, Orlondo Stautou-Hov. J. B. Travwiok oflloiating. 'rho brido, tho imago of all that is beautiful, was dressed in sky niuo Hourietta and trimmed in sky blue satin ribbon and goldon chiffon and rhinestones. She held a bunch of beautiful cream rosos in her left hand. Tho groom dressed in full ovening costumo, woro a smilo of gratitude. Tho waiters iu legular order woro as follows : Maggio Stanton and Walter Jorni gan and Miss Maggio Breeden and Sidtioy Molnis Miss Ellen Odom was maid of honor and Mr. Lawrenco Stallion porformed ilka duly as best man. Tho ladies woro attired most be comingly as follows : Miss Maggio Stanton in gray enshi moro trimmed in pink silk golden braid and white chillon. Miss Maggio Breedon in gray odor ed cashimere trimmed in changeable silk, pink ribbon and cream lace. Miss Ellen Odom, tho brides maid ot* honor was dressed in load colored cashmere trimmed in pink chiffon and pink. Tho gentlemen wero all dressed in black evening dress. Wytnans Wedding March was beau tifully rendered by Miss VaneioOdom. Thc Ushers were Mess. John P. Stubbs nod J. Pitreo Wallace. Tho church was beautifully deco rated with evergreens, ci cnn and white rosea. An arch was erected over the elm neel and from tho arch was susponded a beautiful henrt. Tho aisles were closed by gates mudo of ovorgreens. Tho church was scated to its ufmost capacity while largo crowds thronged around tho doors When tho timo ar riyod for tho ceremony the gates wero opened by small boys Master Brad ford Quick and Berry Odom. It wa3 vey beautiful when the bride carno in leaning on her sister's arm and also at tho groom leaning on his brother's arm. After the marriage ceremony had been performed congratulations were extended to the groom and best wish es bestowed upon tho blushing bride. Miss Van?lo thou played evening twi light. Tho waiters and guests then went to Mr. P. T. Odom's tho father of tho brido where wo wero ushered into the chiming room and assembled around a tablo bedecked with rarest and mist beautiful Howers and laden with food for thc gods. Only those who havo enjoyed tho hospitality of Mr. Odom can havo any conception of the delicious dainties that were served. After supper an hour or so of genii-? inc enjoyment-friends with friends wo bade each other farewell and turn ed our faces homeward realizing that it was good lo be thnro and partake and enjoy this happy occasion-Mar riage being the commencement of a domestic lifo, besides tho many agree able circumstances attending it. It has its peculiar cares and troubles which require the solace of a compan ion actuated by better principien and pi sso?sed of uiorO limiable endow moo IA ilia ii outward splendor nial mu ni fi eeilee cau;ii(ii!>fd ?ti ibo Hour of sick ties?,and di-tiv;-:. Ixieh?s v i;> true van bestow bodily f.'oiiif'oft an.1 cordial 'but nun they I . mudo dh 'univalent foi- (hq .iiiii.r ty in pa (hy, (he cholear iug kindness and lite alleviating at len lion of a bosom friend. From the oar liest ages tho institution of matri mony lins beon cherished ns tho holi est mid best of human institution. That the sweetest and purest, most earnest and heavenly of earthly hap piness is to ho found in tho sacred enjoyment of the homo circle This is substantial by the united testimony of the wisest and best of all time by a ailetit, but earnest witness and ardent ndvocato in every form and finally by that best of all evidence the direct and unmistakeable testimony of tho Great Giver of nil good. There are none so bud that matrimony may not redeem, none so bright and pure and good but it will make brighter purer and better still. So long aa nught holy or lovely remains on carib it will bo found in the man inge relation. So long ns there is joy its chosen nbodo will bo found within tho home circle mid should earth ever bec uno so vilo that tho ?Spirits of purity and goodness would be impelled to take their lenvo for ever their last foot prints will bc on the hearth stone of tho homo of tho lenst depraved mid their last asso ciation will bo with tho sacred char acter of husband and wifo. May tho united efforts of this hap py couple be crowned with success ni all of their undertakings. A largo number accompanied tho brido and groom to Mr. Alexander Stanton's el.-gant homo ou Thursday following who were met by a Inigo number of guests and friends of tho groom. After partaking of Mr. Stantons hospitality wo roturned home longing for just such another occa sion. JOHN V. STU nus. Choloo Plfifa for Sale. Mr. W. J. Covington of Hebron has a lot ot choice pigs for sale,' and will sell them right, ile weighed 8omo a few days ogi nt 2 months and 7 days old that turned tho scales nt 57 pounds. It pays to raiso such pigs. FARM FOR SALE! A Farm, known as the Ked Mouse Place, lying in Blue Spring Township, Robeson county, North Carolina, con taining 317 acres, 165 of which are clear and under cultivation. Has three double houses with brick chimneys; a store with all the usual fixtures; modern built barn, cotton house and callie shed. Thc im provements arc nearly new. Belter water and more healthy section cannot be found anywhere. Society in the neighborhood thc best. Churches and schools convenient. Price $3,000. Adjoining the anove is a well timber ed tract of 350 acres, about 20, ol which is cleared, improvements, one negro house, Price $l'2?O, W. B. Everleigh who lives on thc place will show if. Apply to F. W. KERCH NICK,, 11-17'97.-6t. Wilmington, N. C. WANTED - T RU8T WORTH "if AND Activo gentlemen or Indios to travel for responsible, ofttnbllalicd houso in this State. Monthly $65 00 and ox pennen. Po? eltlon steady. Reference Endoso solf ad dressed stamped onvolope. Tho Domin ion Company, Dept. R, Oblongo Mow For The Inform ation Promised ? AT SUCH PRICES That Are Sure Haye Room For Our Christmas doods* 1 Also Have 100,000 Shingles To Supply Those In Want V rail ?ftLK Bil Wo liavo hnd a largo fire in Remit but wo snved sumo of our largo stock bi AUK SELLING THEM OUT AT 'J DOLLAR FROM FIRST COST. Come And Look i vc raember Tue Place, THE BALTIIKK N l?j Look for the big sign. il W?NT 1 ^JSLIE Jon'l disguise tlie fact, tbut we tn? don't feel independent, we wont id ? Mort will bring us, und we will \v Wi have a good chance to do so. O'UH PRICES CANNOT HE EQ I' ?I le) i of bow to make a saving in b you. Wo can Sayo you money 1 W ?volei ino awaits you whether you buy o YouiB vory respcctfi ruly '28, 1897. ON/>r.N..V?J> ?OM.-Mi?.:.:. JOHN GILL, RECEIVER. NORTH UOUNP-Daily, No 2. t,\ \\ illili igloo . 9 00 n tn? Ai l . ? lovlllo \2 10 Li V.' v> lt lovlllo 12 22 bi ' . > ovillo Junction 12 27 it ?ni 1 IS j) rr. f? \Uinx . 3.17 Ai Hi ccu:boro 4 20 Lv O roon: boro '1 ?IO : . StoKo lalo 6 17 i v. vin.it Covo 6 (7 l.\ Hui il Hull " ' 0 15 tl Mt \\ y_7 4J_ ' iJTlT ROUND- iTn?ly, N?7T \t \ M . . : : y * l~8~T? u H) L. lt cal dall 10 04 UV Walnut Covo 10 33 l.v .Stoluuda?e ll ?ft ? ?. <; i in ti boro 11 56 Ut Cl roi t. boro 12 ii ft tu i,v OH. 12 43 bl i\.r-1 2 80 U? Xuyt-.tt.ivtito Junotlou 3 55 Af KitVCi,' :vlMo 4 00 uv r?j i iviito J io \r IV ?i, ui?ton_ 7 20_ Sr o [?~^ NORTH ROUND. Duily. 1 Uv lion ru . tBvillo 8 00 it inj ?? M iixtoi? 0 07 I Uv (tod rings 0 36 O H. IM tills 10 20 it Vu vi ..-ivtllo 10 40 HOI I t( ROUND. Uv J'aytililifHie U\ llano Mills U f U t springs bv .Muxton A, Her.uH tsvlllo No 3 Daily. 4 60 p tn 6 07 6 43 ft 15 7 16 Nomi DOUND. by H . m KC ur ? v Oltnihii Ar (Ircoii.tboro Uv '(\ ri. boro ti iii . ' . lalo Ar Madison No 16 HIXKD Dally Kx. Sunday A 40 a m 8 26 0 17 0 35 ll 07 ll 65 50OTU ROUND. No 16 MIXKD Dully Rx, Sunday Uv Vu.ii<. n Uv iii ... lalo ti O roon born Ut tl roonA boro UOllntnx A i Kn ii ar 12 36 p m 1 26 2 45 3 15 4 25 0 10 C0NNHCTION8. |t VayotioVilio with tho Atlnntlo Coast Lino, il Maxton with Carolina Contrat Rnllrond, itt Uf.vl .Springs willi th? Red Springs A How 'iioro H.ii'.ioatt, at Sanford >rlth Seaboard Air (.III., iii '<ulf with tho Durham and Charlotte (iti?ln at Greensboro with ibo Southern il tibt.i; '.'ompany, at Wainui Covo with Nor o!k ,fc Wi ?torn Hollway. W, G. KVUH, Glonoral I'nsaonger Agon?. h V. ' HY, flonoral Manngor. jrw- li. NEWTON, titM. o Attorney at Law, Bonnottavillo, S. C. Omeo in tho Briok Row North of tho Ooui't llouso. January 9, 1895 8UNfftV VIEW HOTEL, .cv CLIO, S- C.^, Con Vt o i wt location. Tnblo supplied wi til ho host. Tho patron ngo of i'onimoroialTravclors solicit ed. Chnrgos cnsonablo. J. A. TURNER, OH, ;?, 1897. Proprietor. ? IORI RACKET. ?tlBvillo which struck onr block also! it they aro damaged now, and WE 'WENTY FIVE CENTS ON THE For Yourselves. )RE RACKET STORE, MCCALLS BRICK BLOCK. Next door to Mayers, "0 SELL YOU arc extremely anxious to do so. We every sale that earnest, honest, legiti ork hard to plcaao you, and wo believo ;UALLED ! Wo have solved the ny in g. This solution directly benefits e study how to please, and a cheerful r not. idly. TAX Notice i Benneiisv lit?, S C.. Sept .< iikft. ?'n*$HI;. ? ,.1 -, i'oi the collection ol '('asl*j; ?'" tin I.*;.-:;' y< ic oou.ivn.iici?p; Jan-1 n.ny Isl ?s'iV, Will bv open at ll?iuieUS; ,iiie ut uncr i^in I?MI, and remain open until Deccmher 31st I8Q7, alter which the penal!) will be added on all not paid by that date Thc Levy is as lol lows: For State purposes, 5 Mills. Constitutional School Tax, 3 .? Ordinary County, 3} " Past Indebtedness, 1 " Total levy. I2J Poll tax on all males I rom 21 to 60 ! years ol age (except those exmpt by law). $1 00.. . Bennettsville(}ra(b;d School, 3 Mills. Tatum Special School, 2} " Willis ?. .? 2 J. H. THOMAS, County Treasurer. You aro cordially inyited to call and inspect the hirge an?! varied np sortment of FURNITURE now oponed in tho BUICK STORE opposite C. M. Weatherly's on Dar lington Street. Anything You Want From Dining Room to Parlor Suits. Largo lot Chairs and Rock ers from which you can make a pleasing uclcctiou. CHILDRENS CRIBS, CHAIRS, I AND CARRIAGES. Ensel's Wall, Pockets and Pictures in Frames with glas?. Picturo Frames made to order. Too many goods for enumeration here. To appreciato you must seo them! Furniture tnado and Ropaircd. All styles and sizes of Coffins I and Caskets kept in stock. Funer als attended with Iloarso on short notice. Be?n?ttsy?lle Furniture Co, Nov. 15, 1897. Ilavo tho salo of theso cele brated Glasses in Bennettsville, S. C. From tho fnotory of KELLA M & MOORE, ibo only completo optical plant in tho South, Atlanta, Gn. Nov, io, '97. ^ICYCUE if?EPAaRSr Morgan & Wright Tires, Tubo?, Spoko$, Ulm?), Hnndlo HATS, Bolla, Oomont, Guards &o., can bo found noxt door to tbta offloo, -Tili? ru! poa?iyojy changed every week WV VW V . WE CONriNUE FOR THIS WEEK ONLV OUR BIG DRU IN .W W W-^ WV VT V? V* W VT'W V W Y V* M?M1J0M1M CIIILMN, AT PRICES TO SUIT COTTON. Winter Is Coming Don't Hav? Cold Feet, We Have Bargains Now. so: Every Week We Will Ofter One Or More Bar? gains In This Space? Respectfully nowm Oct. y 27 '97. Bennettsville, S* G. OPENING OF F?LL ? P?TTERN ? H?TS AT MRS. LILLIE LEGG'S,. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 20th and 2ht. IfflHKSE TWO DAYS WILL Bli OUR MILLINERY BARGAIN PAYS, id wc' ol fbi . ..(. !.. ii (lueeinent lo make it especially Interesting tor all. AH ?ft? l?o?,! ]Vtn<iltio.s o?* t? o f.iea*??? nye Xi eve MOW* iw.(. i cu lo>pollen llj-? I,Utie Ones v:ithe.i Tlu.y want lo look as nico 'a* Idflijs '.*. ; . it cu-iv l?r them r ;o. Wc also-have n nice Uncut INlV?NTvS arid CMiliDKHNS IJNDKRV1?8-, (ILO/.KS and OAP?,- Ab"> 00 U.lMiliSii HOS'] with double heels aiid tbe'si Wc have also a nice linc ot Ladies rea?y made SKIRTS and WRAPPERS. Very respectfully, Soptombor 15, 1897. BENNETTSVILLE HARDWARE ? lillis M ira, WE m DOWLAW COTTON PLANTERS. BICYCLES, DEERING MOWERS AND BINDERS, SEWING MACHINES, STOVES, WINDOW GLASS, Paints, Oils and Varnish, CROCKERY, CHINA, TIN AND GLASSWARE, CUTLERY, AND AGRICULTURAL INPLEMENTS. HARDWARE OF EMERY DESCRIPTION! 03? CALL TO SEE US AND ASK FOR PRICES. Very respectfully, JP . Hodges^ AGENT, March 9, 1897. J. T. DOUGLAS - ?KAM?n IN - DRUGS, MEDICINES CHEMICALS, TOILET ARTICLES, FINE STATIONERY, LAMPS, OILS AND PAINTS, FUSE SEGARS, And Ohoiod Tobacco AT MY OIMJD STAND. January 20, 1897. To tlio Farmers and Olnners of Marlboro County, WE will pay you tho hlgboat lnnrkot prioo for your cotton seed and noll you Cotton fleed Moni ns low rut first cines mont oao bo bought. Why ?oil your seed to bo shipped off whon you onn do as well nt homo. Palronbo "Homo Industry'' ned you will holp build up our oouutry, Respectfully, MARLBORO MI Lt CO. ?optaa, 1997, My stook of Drugs nrul Medio Ino a 1? nov/ complote. STATIONERY. PftpOr Mid linvctopos to mn toll, Ruted ?rid unruled from ohcun to tho boat. Pads and Kn volopoa lo match nil alecs. X.?MPS. OlnsB Stand, Nloklo Stand all altos. Swing ing Lampa ohonp, good and bost. SOAPS. Bultormi'k worth So oako, but lt ls only lOo box of 3 cakes. Savo? de In /foi* only costa 26o for box of 8 oakes and if it ls not ai good aa a 25o soap bring lt b'nok. CX&A&S. SnbnroBo, Kxporli nnd tn up to loo a pteco. SMOKING TOBACCO. riok loaf, Yollovr loaf, Winston, Prltohatd'i Prldo, oto. CAN&Y. Oaromol8, plain, lood ?nd Choooh.(??, Moirs mallow's 6,10, and 25o box. , X.?wn*y'a Ohooo latos $ pound 40 conte, pound 7$.. PERFVME?Y. From 5o' Bottlo to two doliera and a half, Eaatmnn'B-and bo load? in th* manufactura of Uno goods. Paints, oil?, ?lo?? mid ??w4ty# If you want lo soi a ourlsotty como and look at my HCOOBO to practico phurinaby-not sunny In tko county. /tfr* Brlog me yonr pro?orlntlon?. DOUBLAS JENNINGS. Novombor 10,18?0. UDLBY & OASTON, Attorney? Rt Law, Office on public square, weat bt.lht Ooutt House,