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BENHETTSYLLLB, S. ?.. IIV S. A. BROWN & CO. Office ott .-Marion Street Opposite Masonic Hall. .Soinottw Beading. V If th^pooplo of tfae Factory Tillage V^?itt%?L*ftjf? homo of Mra. G. W. ,:!.:A-b8i^;bbi-.tTe,nnioge street north of ^.'\?t^'0'new/l?pilrpad, between the hours bf?t&?nd ?.p. m., on Saturdays they can get reading matter free of charge All Factory people are cordially in ; vife^?. to call on Saturday. .' ? ? LOSTrf A Premier Gold filled open ^ face.watcn--Seth Thomas movements .-Case No 248514. Any one finding mime will', please let me know and I - will pay for same. Nov 18, 1903. E. JJ. Swelt. vCARD OFTHANKS: Dear Mr; Editor; We desire to ex ])r08s through the columns of your paper bur heart felt thanks for the kindness and sympathy Bhown ua by out many friends during the sad be reavement of our dear little daughter. May God bless them all. Mn and Mw, C. W. Crosland. Nov. 17 1903. DEATHS' DOINQS. . 'The'sad news waB received here Monday of the death of Frank Newby, soiT of the Mr. W. J. Newby formerly pf our town. The'remains were brought down from Rocky Mount to Bennetts ville Tuesday night and laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at Oak Ridge cemetery-Rov. R. Ford conducting the burial service. Don't Ton Want It? Dr. Stamps, of Lumber Bridge, N. O. i has a nice farm in Cumberland county, N. C., four miles south of fayetteville that you can buy reason able! The place for a good home. Write him." Town Taxes Due. The books for the collection of Town Taxes are now open and Clerk McLaurin ?B ready to write your receipt. Seo hiB notice else where. . Concessions of a Priest Rev. Jno S. Cox, of Woke, Ark., writes, or 13. yftfiib I Mifl'crad .'rom Yali v. Ji audie?. ? connut ed r. number ci j-uyn XOR und tried nil sor', wi medicine*, bal -v-. : 'Hj^r. Thee. ? bsga?) ti?r? hbo of .."Vsiw-jrtiil faul tha? 2 run now r twelve yearn.'' IE voa want a \a ruedioiue fot Livei eua Kidney .j'ile, .nloronch du-.rder OT rjeuera? de .'v. ?'V? E!er>dc Bitters. Iti ?/'Jiuiiutacd - A family' at tho Cotton Mill V;.ore ixi luck lastTrnirsdaj night v/tien instead of catching a robber in the dining room they captured a fine possum, that had crawled i u at the window in search of ir.'ions. STILL FEED THE HUNGRY I WHBH in town and you want a good meal, remember wo can serve you, .A good meal for 250. Kent mirani north of tho MarMt.v FRESH OYSTERS in ovory style D. J. BRAYBOY JPL4EASE Remember, Hamilton sells 14 lbs good green coffee for $1 00 Saves Two Prom Death. -'Oar little daaghter had an almost fatal r.tlHOlc of whooping cough aud bronchitis," writes Mrs, W. K. Huviland, ot Armonk, N. Y., "but when all other remedien failed we saved her lifo with Ur. Ring's Now Discovery, Oar nioco who had Consumption lu an advanced stage, also used this won. doral m?dioino acd to-day she is perfectly wc:!," Desd?rate throat and lung diseases - yield to Dr. Ring's New Discovery os to no other medicine oa earth. Infallible for Co-.Oahs and Colds 500 and $1.00 bottles guaranteed by J* T. Douglas & Bro. Trial i.H.rtlea freo. Farm For Sale, CONTAINS ISO ACRES of Good \>i Land-40 aoros under cultivation, tho 'h ilmeo in wood and timber, for willoh there is a good demand. Situated Four Miles south of Fayetteville on tho Wil mington road. Easy term**. Address DR. THOS STAMPS, Lumber Bridge, N. C. November 19. 1903. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Marlboro-Court of Com ?non Pleas. ~i in B. Graham, ag Ad minis!rotor of ho Personal Estate of W. R. Graham, leceased, ond as heir at law of said Aecedent, Plaintiff, against Julius CarliBlo. Laura Carlisle, Manly <!arlhlo, Willie Carlisle and Charlton Jarlisle, as heirs at law of said doceosed nd F. B. Gibson, Dofendanta. Complaint /or Account and .Jlclie/. . 'I accordance with t> Deorotal Order ".; granted in tho abovo entitled action, A ?I and singular the creditors of tho estate bf W. R, Graham, deceased, are hereby i i IGcd to establish their claims bofore ino on or bofore tho first day of January fi t, or bo barred tho benefit of any de? Ott'U which may he re a de rod in said cause. J. A. DRAKE, Nov. 10,1903. Clerk and Roferco ta Are ?ou Afflicted ? IJLOEBINA is nbBolutoly guaranteed cure Ulcera, Ringworms, Eczema, Jtchj oorea aud chronic Bkin disoases, pena 35 cents and got a package by m J il. Manufactured and sold by R. G. DOZIER, M. D. Luroberton, N. C, PERSONAL Mr. A; D. Gray ?as our thanks forfavors Mr. A, W. Wright-has our thanks for favors Eon. W. F. Stevenson of Che raw was in .town Sat?rday Mr D S Clark of Clio was up ' Tuesday arid called Mr. J. T. Medlin of Red Hill j has our thanks for favors Mr. John Gullege of McCo?.1 ; has our thanks for favors. j Mr. B. A. Capel has been spend ; lng a week with his son T. J., in ? Wilmington J Mr. John C. Everett of Salters ' was up last week and made us a ; pleasant call .. j Mr Randolph Rainwaters of . Uppor Smithville was attending j court this week i ; Mr; W. L. Smith of Clio, was ; in town Sunday. He is still with \ Bonnott Co. j Constable J J Pearson made good hauls at Mont Clare and ; Lumber last week ( We regret to report that Mr \ John S Moore has been quite . sick for several days | Mrs. Laura Waters of Lynch- . burg, Va . is here visiting her : parents Dr and Mrs Faison i Mr. Thos Fraser, one of Heb- ; ron's live at home farmers, was j up Saturday and made us smile ' Mr Thomas McLendon is back rom a visit to Wadesboro to see his boys Baxter and Murray ; Mr. Frank Manning, Jr., of Hebron was up Monday and call- 1 ed. No special.J;news in his sec lion I Mr C L Sawyer of Brownsville < was up Monnay and called. Farmers busv sowing grain and planting good crops Mrs. C A Wilcox, of Marion j and Mrs Lollie Collins of Conway t are here visiting their parents Mr and Mrs J S Moore Mrs. Grace McCollum of Sum ter has been spending affiw days in town with her parents Mr. j and Mrs. Dr. J. L. Jordon ' Mr. Welcome Ivey of Clio, was was up last Thursday for the 1 first time in a year. He makes ' plenty to eat and lives at home We extend a hearty welcome to 1 Mr. J. T. Medlin and family who 1 came from Cheraw. Mr Medlin is agent for the new Railroad 1 M i Albert C. Pearson; of Les- 1 oi was c?o\itt Saturday arid i ts a pleasant call. No , I spec'?.! news-peace and plenty I Viv '.' r-: <^--: -'- ?jottoriweigh - . . ..: .. .. uro'tt & Kirk j [wood, has mortwd Vis family to , I ono of tho povsw^os-pn J?ririingi {street. i T?r.. !.?.r.;rnti.,,.iK..l ?'.V.V.'. |W. \\\ Mc?\$e&* thel popular .j jj 'oviriotoi- o'.^?. Marble Works isquite RM.'bi.\$??J.ichome of Mr.' , V?'aller Fat?. Mr. Robert Easterling for sometime salesman at Hamilton's grocery, has gone to Dillon to open up a wholesale commission house for Hamilton & Townsend. Mr. Tom Johnson, a well known musician and piano tuner, who traveled in our county some years ago, is in town He is now traveling for a Greensboro House Our faithful shepherd, Rev A , B Watson was too sick to fill his appointment Sunday morning at the Methodist church. Rey E P Taylor, P. E., filled the pulpit Sunday night Clio Novelty Works. Parties in wnnt cf Sash, fDoors, Blinds, Balusters, Bracket Work, etc., can get them from Clio Nov- 1 olty fForkfj. Mr. P. A. Hodges is '. agent at Bennettsville. -? Special attention is asked 1 to the advertisement of Mr. C. B. Hubbard the grocer on the ] corner ! - The Editor returns thanks ; to Mr. Thomas Fraser of Hebron \ for a mess of "Georgia Buck" potatoes-a sample of his large crop Broke Into His House. S. Lo Quinn of Cavendish, Vt., was robbed of hin customary health by invas ion of Chronic- Constipation. Whoa Dr. King's Now Life Pills broke into bis houuu Ina trouble was arrctited and now lio'i; en tirely cured. Thoy'ro guaranteed to cure, 25c nt J. T. Douglas & ?ro Drug Storo. The Continental Plant Co., Kittroll N. C., are the shippers of strawberry plants in the world. All desiring to grow this 1 scions fruit should write for their full catalogue. They offer also all kinds fruit tress. See their ad. Medical and Surgical Aid for Jewelry. In oar workshop, fractures rum breaks aro mended, abrasions removed and parti cles of gold, silver and other "prcoioub'' motal restored to a healthy condition. I'EWELRY REPAIRING is dono successfully by workmen of skill and ezpciienco. MiBaiog parta can bo re stored, diamonds and othor stones roBot. Oar chargeB aro reasonable. 8. J. PEARSON, Next door to Po3tof?ce. store hou cupied to j In order to reduc? stime, I will sell tne I now occupy at ? G133 above 14 Years fn tin TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. - "We return thanks to John Washington for favors - We are glad to note that our farmers are planting larger crops jf smaller grain - Cottolene for sale at W. M. Rowe's. Mittio first to show up-io-date wear? ng appareil for tho ladies and child ?en. New arrivals in neck ruffs at Mitti e's store. --- Mr D D McDuffie has heard from hts colt, and hi? friends aope to catch him soon --Don't forget Bennett's an nual Cost Sale begins next Mon . lay. Call early for bargains - Mr L D Newton of New tousville has a lot of hogs, cows, mules and horses for sale? The Democrat returns thanks bo Mr. W. B. Ivey for a stalk of Iiis fine ribbon cane - The first two weeks of Nov amber weather were just fine but yesterday it changed to icy cold l?" il i s reliable.1 lip-fo'-dale ano lo i. .' found in a first class dry gooda itore yo i con got it at Mittlo's atore. 4 . Senator McCall presented ?? JtSiU-b a fine wutAH-uiolou*^!^ .i-?wuiiB.. tvi?ig "(Tinner. "TC vi'at? < grown by Mr. A. Si Jackson --Mr. Clarence Breeden has purchased a SLU^II saw mill and is sawing maple, poplar, gum and pine for his own use New crop shreded Raisins, Currants, Citr?n ?Sec. at W. M. Rowe's. Boys knee suits and knee pants the beat, in the land at bottom pricsB at Mittlo's store. Mittle refunds your money if dis pleased must bo as represented or your money back. - H. J. Heinz's Co., prepared mince meat, cranberry sauce and apple butter for sale at W. M. Rowe's. - Plenty of seed oats at C. S. McCall's and now is a good time to plant a large crop. - Call on Sol Brown and see his bargains in Mattings and Rugs Not cheap goods but good ajoods cheap at Mittle's store. - Tho best cook you can have now is one of those new stoves it Percy Moore's A full lino of H J. Heinzs Co. Pickles Preserves, Ketchups, Sau ?es, Jellies &c. at W. M. Rowe's. Real good green coffee 8 J to 12 ? its at W. M. Rowe's. Royal Baking Powders at W. M. Rowe's. Just received, a large lot of NEW WADED SHELLS of all kind. At W. M. ROWE'S. NOTICE-1 HAVE REMOVED MY )FFICE TO THE ROOMS OVER THE 'Pi,ANTEits NATIONAL BANK." H. H. NEWTON. Sept 1, 1902. That Throbbing Ileadaclio Would quiokly leavo you, it you used 3r. King's Now Lifo Pills. Thousands of ufforors bavo proved their matchless merit or Sick and Nervous Headuchoa. They nako puro blood and build up your health, )n!y 25 con tn, money back it not cured. Sold by J, T. Douglas & Bra Druggist. &&~ Pipsa and Smokers Supplies in indicas variety can be fouud at J. T. ?Douglas & Bro. ADMINISTEATU^F^AL^I JTATK OK SOOTH CAHOMNA, i COUNTY OF M A ni, nono. ? j*N pursuance of an Order granted by Milton MoLaurin, ?-quirc, Judge of Probato for said county and State, I will sell at my residence in tho county of Marlboro tho personal property belonging :o tho estate of William L. Spears, deo'd. sonsidting of Ono IJorso, Ooo Buggy and liaruups, Ono ono horse Wagon, Ono Single-barrel Gun, Two Plowa. Ono Pia ol. otc. The paid falo to bo for CASU, ind lo lake piuco at my homo at ll o' :lock in tho forenoon. TUESDAY, tho ith day of Dtcombor 1903. WILLIAM SPKARS, Nov 19, 1903. .y 1st &v? to the1 se ?ow oc-l J R.T. t. 9 my stook by tha Goods m tlie store a SMALL MAR-! Cost? ?ur time? 3 FURNITURE BUSINESS. REL?&IOU3 HOTES. Service at Presbyterian church next Sunday at ll a. ID., and 7.30 p. m. Subject of morning sermon: "God's way the boBt." All are invited. Tho Epworth League Prayer meeting ts held every Tuesday ovening in the Sunday Behool room of the Methodist church at 8 o'alook. The pablio invited. Prayer mooting at presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at S p. rn. Tho hour for evening services at the ohurches is now 7.30 o'clock. Prayer meeting at the Baptint church every Thursday evening ?t 7.30. Prayer meeting at the Methodist aharob every Wednesday at 7.30 p. ra. Tho bonr for Sunday School at tho Methodist church hw been changed to 3.30 o'clock in the afternoon. HOT OYSTERS AND DINNER The Ladies of the Methodist Church will furnish Hot Oysters and Dinner on the first Monday in December at the Jennings House next to Drug Store, from ll to 4 o'dook. of CUPID'S ?'-VORK. Married at tho Hotel Marlboro on Wednesday morning November 18, 10(?:?, hy Rev. Bunyan M..Lund, tho _l\'t,BbJteriui church, Mr.. .T/.v,i |~L7 Bu?S7 of Cou ? :vy,"sud alisa Genio , iloLeikl- .1 grnrid dau^btor of Ibo ?laip Mrsl Sarah Dritte Rotors. T?bcy left tin tli? early morning train for ?iorouce and from ibero they will go, to Washington and other northern j cities on a wedding trip. A Prospective Marriage! Cards areout anno acing the wedding ot Miss Manon Louise Orren, sister 01 Mrs. Frank Miles Durant to Mr. Uuric Novel Sampson, on Tuesday evening November 241h, at the reside nce ot Mr. j and Mrs. Miles Durant, 1006 Commerce I street, s. w. The cer<mony will take place at the hour ol 9 o'clock. The pros? pective bride has many friends in ltoa~ noke and is a young lady ol fine person ality. Mr. Sampson is Irom Hcnmnisville, S.C., where he is connected with one ot the leading monetary institutions. Roanoke (Va ) funes Nov. 15. Our young tricud will go on Monday tor his bi ide. Mun ?cd on laHt Tuesduy L?^IU by Rev It. Ford, Mr. Tom S:ubiM and Misa Junio Milignn-all of B.IIK-1 sec; iou. Thanksgiving Day. Next Thursday, 2(>th, is Thanks giving day and iii order to let our loree have holiday our paper will bo issued on Wednesday afternoon So have your favors in on Monday before. Have Patiouce Friends. If your Arc Lump don't burn, call up F. E. Rowe, Supt., aud ask him to fix it but don't kussl Power HouBo phono 182, Residence " 121. Inquest nt Bethel. Coroner Covingtoo waa called to Mr. Eb Webster's place in Be thel section laBt Thursday to in vestigate the death of a colored' woman lound dead, and who it was told around had boen whip ped to death by her husband. The verdict of tho jury was that she died from natural causes. Bennettsviile & Cheraw Railroad1 Commencing Monday Nov. 0, 1C03, and until further notice, tra?as between Cheraw and Bonnottsvillo will be operated | on the following schedule, daily except Sunday : WEST BOUND PROM BBNNETTSVILLE TRAIN 43 TRAIN 33 Leave Konnattsvillo Leave Kvorctt's Leave Kollook's Arrive Cheraw Leave Bonnott.nvillo Leave Everett's Leave Kullock's Arrive Cheraw 7 00 a m 7 25 a m 7 40 a ra 7 50 a tn 5 00 p m 5 30 p m 5 50 p m I 6 00 p mi EAST BOUND FROM CHERAW. TRAIN Loavo Cheraw 8 10 a m 38 Leave Kollook's 8 20 0 m Leave Everett's 8 35 0 m Arrive Bonnettsvillo 9 00 a m TRAIN Lcavo Chora w 9 25 pm 33 Loave Kollook's 9 30 p bi ! Leavo ICvorott's 9 50 p in Arrivo Uonoottsvillo 10 20 p tu A G. PAGE, SUPT. Choraw, Nov. 7, 1903. YOUR F?ilST PURCHASE 18 All WE AH Wo will Demonstrate to your entire sa$ islaction that WE OFFER THE BEBT and LARGEST LINE of KBT8 aad BOIS Clotktng I at prices that are low for high grade goods. ITHOUT QUESTION or quibbling your money refand ; 'ed for any goods bought o? us that are not satisfactory lin every particular. Yon cannot afford to make your pur chases ia our lino until you have seen our stock, learned our] price?, which are right. \ We are prepared to GU every waut ia Millinery. Lots] of new goods juht arrived, such as HATS, OSTRICH Plumes] aod other Trimmings that are popular, at prices that defy com petition. DRY GOODS, DOMESTICS, FANCIES-we have a complete line, A pleasu.ro to show you through. D.RICSS TRIMMINGS and NOVELTIES; We have prov en our Store headquarters, always showing the most Stylish Goods first; Ladies, Misses and Infants COATS A.WD WRAPS to fit aod suit all Bizes at a saving of 25 to 40 per cent. BQYS KNEFJ SUITS and Knee Pats. The big trade in this lino is proof we have the goods at the correct prices. Shoes that are Shoes-The Wolfe Bros, Line, Every pair gu ran teed to give satisfaction or another pair free, at popular pri?e.;. We show this lino in Ladies, Misses and Childrens, and insist that you return any pair that do not give perfect satis?eo?ion. Examine Our Stock: and we will demonstrate to your satisfaction MITT LE'S STORE is the place to do your Trailing-The vroods, Tho Styles, Tho Qualities and the cor rect Prices: You must be pleased or }Tour money back. YOURS ?'?R HONEST DEALINGS. MITTLE'S STORE. THE UP-TO-DATE MERCHANT. Bennettsville, S. C. . Mit WW . fcw?W?^ " %P Vii We aim to PEE ASE, and will refund your money ii you are not satisfied with your purchase. Cai! and get a sample bottle of CEDARINE, the greatest FURNITURE POLISH known. les (ree to you. WILL GET YOU ANY PIECE OF FURNITURE NOT IN STOCK, ii short notice, at a trifle above Factory price. (Dall and see tts. Phone 190 Respectfully Yours, SOL BROWN. "THE FURNITURE MAN? Nov. 20, 1903. BENNETTSVILLE, S, C mm II IB PROPERTY AGAINST LOSS Mil OR WIND STORMS. FIRES NV J LL CO M 33, aud generally when least expected, therefore, it is] safe business io protect yourself against loss by Insuring your Dwellings. Furniture, Bunns and Cotton Gins, Stores and Stocks of Merchandise, in some one cl tho Companies named below. If you will call on me at my office byer Plantera National Bank, Bennettsville, or write meat Bennetts ville, f:.. C. and loi me make you rate, you will he surprised to know how little it U'iU COS'i YOU to sccuro THIS PROTECTION. The Companies represented by rae are as follows; Southern Stock Mutual, Greensboro, Sou thorn Und or wr? torn, Greensboro, lluuovar, of New York, Niagara, of Now York, Philadelphia Uadorwrltore, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia, Piro Association, Philadelphia, Eqnltable, of Charleston, S. G. Gorman, of Frooport, III., Quoon Ins. Co., of America, N. Y Georgia Homo, Columbus, Ga., Liverpo? Globe, of Liverpool Royal, bf Llvoi 1 Aetna, tr Hartford, (jormeoUoufc, Hartford, of lltir',r?,rd, Oona., Phooniz, nf London, North B tlAli Si t?crcun?lo, of London and Edi : ntgh, Phoonix, of rtartfurd, < .no., Gontlnontit', ol :<VA York, Ph?nix, ?f an;i'lly !, Groonwich, ot 1 cw ?ork, LnFayott>\ nf Nftw York, IUB. Co., of Net til Ai .erica, Philadelphia, British Amorice, Toronto, Canada. I will WRITE B\13?hess in any section of tho County. ALL LOSSES! HONESTLY ? DJ USTED AND PROMPTLY PAID. Sept 17. I OOl A. J. BRISTOW, A GT Bennettsville, S, C. 1 willer* Ai: .v-tr.Jg^. riv SAI-ESIIKN' WANTMJ - to look after our inter ?t in Marlboro and ndjacont counties. Salary or Commission. Add rot H the H?AVBY OIL CO., Cleveland, O. flowers I Flowers ! Mrs. JnoS. Moore has a fine lot of Geraniums, Begonias Ferns, Palms and other plants, well rooted, that she desires to sell Cuttings 25u per dozen, ? Wir Among the New Arrivals This Week. mi The celebrated "Alco" Brand - - - Z ? -rf?; 7 All up-to-date. HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDWARE OF Do You want A GRAIN DRILL? If so, Get The Best. We sold in this County last season ELEVEN of the tf Fs<r= mer's Favorite G-rain Drills," and every one of them gave perfect satisfaction. We guarantee them lomease. Read what some of our customers have to say : Mit. P. A. HODGES, . I am very much pleased with tho "Farmers Favorite Grain Drill11 bought of you last season, I have planted my crops of Oats, Wheat, Peas ind Sorgum Cane, and it hos given mo satisfaction. Where 1 have been putting Four Bushels Oats when sowed with hand, I find Two and a Half Bnsbeta ts suffi? .?ont when sowed with Drill. Signed J. F. BREEDEN, This is to certify that we planted our orop of small grain with tho "Farmer's Favorite Grain Drill" last season, and aro pleased with it io every particular. N Wo planted as much as six bushels Red Rust Proof Oats per acre, and in over.f instance it gave us a perfcot stand, and has given entire satisfaction. Wa heartily rccomv mend it. Signed T, ?. ar.a Tv. W. .IS VANS. Mit P. A. HODGES ; . ; . ' ; The "Furuior'fl Favoi.;:. - \ ?a. L.;-*'!''..'.bju?ht-'iif you lr. given entire ?a?vfoc?ou, mC 1 hemily recomoo* r\' f?' '^',W^^^^>?^-rUs'. :. See us ii' you Hsspect to Buy a BRILL, Very respectfully Sept 16, 1903. J. T. DOUGLAS. A. O. DOUGLAS "Poetical Pliarni,; BOTH and Dealers in jg Went Medicines ?3 Plain and Fancy Stationery and School Supplies, T?fk%'v*4>m /flus* - ?aw _ _ _' rr ' 9 VJL&Dp _ ^ -' GLASS and PTJTTV FINE CIGARS AND TOBACCO. f?* Prescriptions carefully compounded al ail hours and guaranteed to be of the Purest Drugs and at reasonable prices. A full line (Garden Seed & Onion Sets. Thankful for past liberal patronage we solicit a continuanceof same ;E J, T, DOUGLAS URO, Jannary '.1, 1902. AT TEE Ol?? STAND, rc rc W. P, BREEDEN, Jr. MANAGER. -DEALER IN ^aoliinery of All Kinds AND GENERAL REPA I WORK, .^^>^ -AIiSO - DEALER IN AND MANUFACTURER OF - Ceiling, Flooring, Siding, Brackets, Balusters, Newels, &c. BUILDING IA FERIAL OP ALL KINDS. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF any kind of LUMBER, -ough or dressed, we would be glad to have you call at our MILL and look over stock. t3gr Phone orders promptly attended to "" ""X . '