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UBUSHING CO., oson, - . - Editor n Broad Street, .OpjiosUe '.,li,|',>yi,><.....>,,.>,-i.. rityy Dooombor 13, 1907. ,| Groslai??U Co's Big Sale. lu thia issue of tho DEMOCRAT will bo fonnd. tho largo advertise -mont' of Tho O. B. Crosland Co's Salo, and wc direct o' ?coial atten tion to thia "ad" and salo. Mr. CL ii ono of our own boya, reared boro aju6og>-OUK^poodle,, by birth and ^training is^iuontified with ovory interest of .^iarlboro county, and from a moro youth has boon behind tho countor. It will bo remember ed that ho, whilo with the Weath erly's had tho managomont of the first "Departmont" Storo in Bon uottsvillo, and it will bo romom borod that he thon bought all tho goods in his lino and was tho obicf managor. Siuco ontoring business for him self ho has enjoyed phenominnl encouragement, and his success bas been remarkable. Ho does not havo those "closing out sales" ev ery soa8on, but just now, whilo tho country is in tho embrace of a fi nancial panic, and money mattors seem closo, and ovory ono wishes to make a dollar go as far as possi ble and buy as many yards of goods as can bo sold, ho has ordered this sale. Ho moans just what ho says. Road tho large advertisement in this issue and nrrango to visit hi? Storo at once. Thiriy-fivo thous and dollars worth of goods to bo sold at bargain prices boforo Christ mas ! Mr. Crosland is known to our people-no man works harder and trios harder to ploaso tho people ; his goods aro all now, first-class. Ho is not simply pushing to tho front a lot of "odds and onda" in ordor to got rid of thom, but is do ing what ho odvorti808-ho is soil ing any and ovorvthing in his largo store, at tho loiucst possible price, br this is a bona fido salo, and it noans to,cloan out tho ontiro stock l?o merchant stands higher in thia ounty for integrity than does Mr. Crosland, and tho largo number of lorks and salesmen in his large lopartraont storo, aro ali oxpori mcod, clover, accommodating and viii do just what they have prom 9ed to do. This is tho host opportunity ever fte rod in Bonnottsvillo to buy at 0TT0M MUCKS such gooda as arc fibred this tromendous closing out .ale. Tho goods havo commoncod s move, go at onco and bo sup om the County Superinten 3nt of Education the Editor of te DEMOCRAT attended the eeting in the Court House, the ''Marlboro County School rprovement Association," and und quite a. number of lady ichera with one or two gen imen present. Miss Mattie .vington, the president, is fully alive to the interest of the work, she having won 2 r>rizes for lier school, the first at Pal metto Academy being $100 iu cash, and the second, $50 in cash for the Salem school Miss Sue Fletcher the secretary called the roll of teachers, and the association entered into its work. Splendid papers were read by Misses Morris of Beau ty Spot sohool, and Dees of the Bennettsville Mill sohool. Miss Callie Dees was elected a dele gate to represent Marlboro in tho State association, which meets in Columbia the last of December. Mrs. J. C. Campbell was elect ed as alternate. Several ques tions relative to the school work were freely discussed, and it was evident that the Associa tion is accomplishing much good among the rural schools of the county. Mr. Caldwell, re porter and business malinger of the Pee Dee Advocate was In troduced by Superintendent Easterling, and favored the As ssociation with a timely and appropriate talk. Much other routine busi ness was transacted before the meeting adjourned. Superinten dent Easterling had provided ood warm fires, and court ouse rendered comfortable be fore the ladies assembled. The colored Mason's had a cel ebration in town Tuesday, a large number of visiting masons being present. Several of their Grand Lodge officiais being present. At ? o'clock in tho af ternoon, tho Masons in a body repaired to the court house when Mayor P. A, Hodgos, by invitation made them an appro priate address of welcome, at r,he same time, lie volunteered some good wholesome advice to tho colored r>eople of tho State. LOST *l'wo hound puppies, ono ot thom a blaok dog with small scar on bnck. One spotted bitch with ono glass oyo. Finder will bo liberally rowarded if cturnod to this office. Scotch Singers of Glasoow Friday Deoembor 27th< A largo numbo* of tho families of thia county claim Scotch ancestry, This fact should cause R rallying "of thc ciaos to hour tho noted Soo oh Singera of Glasgow, who will appoar at the Auditorium on tho oyouing of tho 27th Scottish airs aro sung by Borland's bonnio daughters. Tho1'Star Lyceum courso will,give Bonueiisville aud Maxi boro county the opportunity o? hearing Miss TINA CRAWFORD, acknowledged by press and public of Great Britain aa the greatest liviug Mootch contralto, and known in hor own country as the "Scottish Jenny kind-" Tho Oban News (Scotland) says "Her rendering of "Will yo no oome baok again" fair ly brought the audience to their feet" If you wish io give a Christmas gift that will bo appreciated and long remembered gul a tioket to tho Scotch Singers' Ooncort. Reserved seats will bo put on salo at J. T. Douglas* Drug Store Saturday morning Deo. 21st, Let ilka laddie bring his lassie and ilka millier all her! bairns. EARLY MORNING MARRIAGE FAI8?N-KIKKW00?. For some days thc cards have announ ced the marriage of Dr. Julius A. Faison to Miss Jessie Kirkwood. This happy event took place at the elegant homo of R. L. Kirkwood in Rast Beunettsvllle, thc brother of the bride, on Wednesday morning nt 6 o'clock, December 11th. On account of the early morning hour of this marriage, Mr. and Mrs R. Lee Kirkwood gave a reception Tuesday eve ning in honor of the soon to be bride and groom. This elegant social function was served at 6 o'clock, and when the editor of'the DEMOCRAT arrived thc Kirkwood home was elegantly lighted with electri city and the entire premises was envel oped in nu atmosphere of gaiety and good cheer. The wedding presents were on exhibition in thc parlors, and never have I witnessed a prettier, more costly and numerous collection of gifts from the many friends of the popular contracting parties-many of them from out of town friends. Misses Pollock of Cheraw, and Hen derson of Waltcrboro, S. C., cousins of the bride, met the guests at the door, as sisted by Mr. Kirkwood, and conducted them into thc parlors. At 6.30 supper wa? announced, the long table extending diagonally across the spacious dining room. The good things were served by polite and atten tive servants in several courses, and it has rarely been my good fortune to enjoy such an elaborate repast, of all the good and rare things so bountifully served on this occasion. The following persons were present and enjoyed the festivities of the occasion Dr. J. A. Faison, Miss Jessie Kirkwood, Miss Sallie Henderson of Waltcrboro, S. C., Miss Annie Maie Ricaud, Mr. Edwin Gully, Norfolk, Va., Mr. Rob't Ricaud, Mr. and Mrs Henry B. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs Robt K. Breeden, Mr. and Mrs Pied Ii. Rowe, Mr. and Mrs Walters of Ral eigh, Miss Melville Gibson of Greenville N.C., Mrs David n ntu"*. . ? -nuuk tu ene table. Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock, sur [ rounded by several friends Dr. Faison and Miss Jesse Kirkwood stood in front . of Rev. M. W. Hook, who pronounced the beautiful Methodist marriage cere mony, which made them one. The min ister stood within a crescent of ferns and pot plants, and as soon as congratulations were extended the couple were driven to the Coast Line Depot where they boarded the 7 o'clock train for points in Florida. The DKMOCHAT wishes them a happy and joyous trip and safe return home to their friends. Hiihliaril- Saunders. Wednesday night at ll o'clock, upon the arrival of the B. & C. train, at the residence of Mr. C. B. Hubbard, on the coi ner of King and Jennings streets, Mr. J. B. Hubbard and Mrs A. B. Saunders were united in marriage, Rev. Chas. A. Jones officiating, The bride is from Montgomery, Ala., and was met at Kollock by the groom and a few friends. This couple had nev er seen each other until they met at Kol lock. Quite a number of friends witness ed the marriage, i nd the DiCMOCUAT sin cerely wish the couple a long and happy life. * fe * PEARSON-EASTEIIL?NG. Wednesday ovoniug at 8 o'clock at tho brido'o home in Bonnottsvlllo, Miss Annie listoll Pearson and Mr. Honry Curtis Ens? torling woro happily married, Dr. Bun yan MoLood performing tho ooromouy. Tho parlors woro elegantly nod elaborate ly dcoorntod and foutoonod with natiyo mons, holly and ovorgroons. Tho brido and groom Btood beneath a hugo white boll, tho brido wan [gowned in a lovely wliito silk, Mifis Snllio Poarson tho brido's sintor, wan tho maid of honor, and Prof Knntcrling, of tho University of South Oorolinn, brothor of tho groom, waa best mon. Tho supper and rooop' .on given was ono of tho most olnborato ovor witnoaaod in this town, A largo numbor of rolativoa and friends tvitno?sod tho mnrringo, whilo tho prcHontn woro Humorous, protty and vory nut iv. Tho Domoorat oxtonde sin ooro congratulations. LAYING CORNER STONE, Yesterday aftornoon tho "corner slono" of tho Presbyterian church waa laid with impreaBivo coremonies. Dr. McLood, tho pastor prayod and road tho regular ccromony usod on such oc casions, tho trustees and sovoral mom bora of tho church hoing presont and taking part in tho exeroisos, Tho inscription on tho stone io tho snmo aa was on (ho one laid last yoar, with tho excoptiou of tho name of G. ' A. Brown, tho architeot in place of Capt La M otto. - t I am tickled almost to death, v as I only had a litalc money, but p I bought all of thoso things at C. ti Ii. Oosland's paid for thom and a have somo cash left. 1 mai 'M. Wi Vi SAI B Tl Dry goods, notion; es, clot morning 9 o'clock sha ?. ll Now listen, give me y est, newest and most snaf need the goods, we need t is to have what you want in the history of Marlbon We mean business wc give the people of Marlbor they have ever had before Wednesday morng 9 ?'clo B-aa Under ordinany circumstances t would be commercial suicide to h row on th? market as clean a stock of merchandise at cost and below. But as .von all know for tba past 30 days the money panic North and tho decline of ten to ?ftoen dollars per bale on cotton has dogged somewhat tho wheels .f progress. Clothing. 50 strictly stylish, neal business suits in chiv?is, cashmeres, line range of patterns, all 6.00, 7.00 and 7.50 suits, panic price 4.48. 25 suits all wool, 8, 9, and 1* dollar values, panic price (5.48. 12 and 14 dollar suits, panic price 9.48. 16 and 18 dollar suits, 12.98. 800 boys' knee pant suits, ages 4 to 17 years, 1.5V and 1.7ft- few!** Now Holii 100 4-in ties 23c. sorted ties, 44c. 50 d< and d ra wei back, wort; 1 1000 yai all wool dn they ar? wi wholosalo 4 inches wide Kvory pi the house \ panic price All dress now 80c, 5. clotk 52 inc ' broad cloth 1 dollar novi rp g< m?? p. just a f seasons and mt ed and i r on all i ing to o y and s ?, come, ir store p for Men and 50c I and as 75c, now 1er shirts co velvet I Stevens patterns, S?ow York e 34c, 36 goods in i to 75c, I' Av hrh. and 1,86 ? tly broad 8 pieces e worth Greatest stock in the city. Now is the timo, keep wann and save thc doctor's bill. 15 nice beaver coats 34 to 12, 6 and 6 dollars, now 8.98. 7.50 and 8 dollars, now 5.98. 10 and ll dollars, now 7, ls. L2.50 to 14 dollars, now 9.89. 16 to 18 dol lars, now 12.48. Gents* Furnishings. 50 do/., black, tan and fancy half hose, 2 for 25c kind 8c pair. 25 do/.. II. S. and tapo border handkerchiefs, 8c and 10c, now 4c. 26 doz 25c and 35c suspenders, ?ow ]9c. Be 25 spreads C9c. 1 case 1.25, now spreads, 3.00 ' Ki One lot ki( 1.00, now 25i P Black satei 1 and 1.25, n now 1.48. skirls, now 2 w >oc now anil full iresllors y soiled regular d 2.50, irbloom 150 double rolls wall paper 9c. We Gu?rantele EA THIS SALE IS No - Need eli G. B. CRO< ?5/>e Leading Dry XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXM xxxxxxxxxxxxxx WARREN - BRO* IIB I' ll KS I Ten Old Line -ALS . Tho Mutual Bene OP NT. WA UK, Qfllcos-National lian ' ll KN N BT 'l's V 1 B. K. MOORE. MOORE & CO WARREN MOORE. ll NITRATE OE SODA, MURIATE AND SULPHATE OF POTASH, We are position to quote prices oh tho above at once. PERUVIAN GUANO Quotation Sopt 1. PHONIC 258. OFFICICS NATIONAL BANK BLDG. .July 25, 1907. WARNING NOTICE\ All porsons aro aro forbid hun ing; fishing, cutting, or hauling mod or straw, or othorwiso tres assing on lands owned or con rollod by mo in Buunottayilh' nd Smithvillo Towns ?ipa. J. F. EVERETT, Oot, 28, 1907. FOR SALE A porfectly tame squirol. Caught when about half grown, now full [S?S50. Price eight dollars. Add rosa J. B. Bridges Jr. lt. F. D. 2. Blonhcim S. C. Doc (Uh. Repairing $ells AU T< G?HLS hing, Millinery, will be Sale will continue until ew minutes, We have aboi ible merchandise in the sta ist have it. There is only 01 make the price. We propos profits on merchandise in th il up the wheels and get bus unrounding country the gre, come and bring your wife, fc will be closed Tuesday to m Special Sacrifices. Five minutos during each day botwcen 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock I OOO .yards Androscogan and 1*00 mills "blenching worth V2h and 16c, only 10.yards to customer, will be sold ?or 5c per yard. Notions. f)00 spools cotton, '200 yds tm a spool 2c. '200 papers pins 5c, now lc. 100 do/, pearl buttons 3c. 75 fine bolts billies, oho to 50c, now '213c. Rn ti re lino ol' ladies' neckwear at manufacturers cost. 50 corsets, best mako 1.00, now 09c. v '20 d?/. ladies H. S. handker chiefs 2c. 50 doz ladies H. S. handkerchiefs, 8c and 10c now 4c. "? -i-., in/i ; AC omhrnidftriod hand Lace 200 pairs la< kind 48c, the 98c, tho 2 and 3 dollar kim Tory lino nel i one, two, tin alike, will be ! Shir We have ab from tho 50c dollar Flafflv evening dress, clean out tin price. 500 yards fa 19 to 27 inch, 50c to 1.00 yal 300 yds 35 to fancy taffeta s ?tOtSOll O Mount ?au.-) nu., v. 200 boys' cups 36c to 40c, 23c. Knee Pants. 800 pairs boys' knee pants 4 to 17 yours, 00 and 75c kind now 44c. Cloaks. ll Misses cloaks 6 to ll years 3 and 8.50, now 1.98. 20 Misses cloaks S to l l years, Bto (> dollars n?\v 3.98. L6 ladies' long auto blacks .'?() inch, 5 and (> dollars, now 3.98. 25 long tan and castor 50 inch, 7.50 to 8 dollars, 4.98. 12 long tan clonks 15 to 18.50, 11.98. One lot ladies' rain coats 7.60, now 4.98. 10 ami 12 dollar coats, now 7.48. I:. We car l'y tl up-to-date ste Second Moor. 100 ladies r wear hats. 7 All bats 2, <2J price 1.98. 5, 3.98. All ost and fancy foal oost. Mei 25 pairs par 98c. 100 pail at 1.48. 150 and 1 dollars pants b to G d< /cry Price 1 ABSOLUTELY SPOT - Asking ; Respectfully, ?LAND COI* Goods Store in Easter; xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxtiiixxTXi M00RW IVAl - N T I N (I Real E stats, Slncks and Bands, Fl PM no d L??B Insurance Companies Suraty B?nda io- Ranis and fit Ufo Ins. CO. DOIIBO?OUB. NICW JliltSY, k Building, Cull and got Kates or Phono 2?8. [ r. li E , H . 0. ; - - And Supplies M?M MOTOR CAR CO. ?MOBILES to Marlboro People| +>:for use< On Marlboro Roads. rxotrt&rv'ilJLe, f&t. O. put on saJe Wednesday Dec. 24. it a $35,000 stock of the brigit te, you have the money and ne way to get it quick, and that e to create the greatest panic iese 14 days of our sale, y. Briefly told we expect to atest values for their money >ring all the children. Dec. ll, ark down and arrange stock. ; Curtains. i% curtains. Tho 75c 1.25 and 1.50 kind 2 50 kind 1.48, the I 1.9$. 25 pr Lot ind Huton burg style .cc and four pairs sold less than cost. t Waists. out 2.50 shirt waists kind up to the 10 Rutilo silk waists for We are going te a lot regardless of Silks. ney and plain silks short length priced rd, panic price 39c? 36 inch plain .and ilk worth 1.25, sale Table Linen. 100 yds tablo linen 60 inches wide worth 40c. now 24c. 2 pieces 70 inch 75c at 48c. 3 pieces 72 inches 1.25 now 98c. 1 piece 72 inches 1.50, at 1.19. One lot nap kins 1.25 and 1.59 doz. new 98c. 5 doz 1.75 doz at 1.29. Blankets. 50 pairs good size cotton blan kets 85c to 1.00 now 69c. 25 pairs 11-4 blankets 1.25 and 1.50 now 98c. One case North Carolina all wool blankets 5 and 6 dollars now 3.98. Small Jot Kentucky blankets 7.50 to 10 dollars, panic price 5. ?8 Staple Dry Goods. 1500 yds staple calicos light and dark 5c. ic largess ftlKi most .ck in the county. ind misses ready 5 to 100 hats at 48c. >0, 3 and 3.50, panic 6, and 7 dollar hats rich pinnies, wings, thors at Now York n's Pants. its 1.25 and 1.50 at rs pants 2 and 2.50 pairs pants 3 3.50 at 2.98. 50 pairs allais at 3.98. I 2? . Shoes. children's 110 pairs children's shoes 75c, now 48c. 5* pairs ladies blucher kid shoes 1.50 value, now 98c. 100 pairs gonts1 3 and 3.59 vici '?OX calf and patent shoes, panic ?r?e 2.48. 00?-nrs4 aud 5 dollar blucher, i<xnic pricft 3 C8 ^kirts. 256 skirts left. You can skirt cheaper than y tu tho material. We are going to close entire line at manufacturers cod. patent l,\v e can bu.? lerein Que ted. CASH. for - Credit IP ANY, rt Carolina. Mt, SA to h. tzmxxxxxjx BENNETToYILLE & CHERAW RAILROAD. Buhodulo in El?ooL Mny 8, 1907. ;"n1r.t... ?' A M v JU * M - A - J?* - ?. ' V.** ?*. .-DAILY Except Sundr.y, ltKAii DOWN. No. 3. No. ?. bTATIONS. UHAD Ur, No. 2. No. 4. S 15 p ra 6 20 a m Loiwo Ilonnottsvlllo Arrlvo 9 jo n m io 35 p m 9 40 p ra 7 ?S ft m Kollook 8 ss f\ m 9 50 p m ???T Ooncotion is made at Kollook, night and morning, witn both North and Southbound Seaboard /Vir Lino Trains. J. J. HUCK ART, Prceidont. GEO. BURCHILL, Seo. & Troas. H. A. PAGE, vionoral M?uiagor. G. P. BOURDELAT, Traillo Mgr