Polygamy debate and Wright aviator flight report
A fragmented article discusses sociological views on marriage favoring monogamy and polygamy in nature, plus notes the Dillon County Club meeting featuring Ruth Jackson Beth Gaddy and a debate on American vs French fashions. It also covers Augusta GA Wright aviator Frank Coffin flying with his wife to Aiken amid windy conditions, describing the 28 mile flight and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon County Club
Coker Free
North
Ruth Jackson
Beth Gaddy
Nee Allen
Edith Allen
Rebec Ayers
Mattie Faker
Kathleen Ingham
Elizabeth Gaddy
Ruthes
Pattie’ Sherd
Maude Stephens
Miss Hayes
Ding
Vietory
Mary Ross
Augusta
Frank Coffin
Wright Aviation
Aiken
United States Army
America
Alr
Coffyn
Mra
Miguela
Ati
Governor’s circle widens over Abney ties in state affairs
The text alleges J Y Abney of Columbia, a noted lawyer, has moved beside Governor Blease and is blamed for a lengthy message to the General Assembly on railroad matters. It notes their close association since inauguration and cites Abney’s role in the Southern Railway merger case and state court fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiniell
J. Ly. Abney
Columbian Bar
Abney
South Carolina
Kineman
Livingston
Southern Railway
Aspensary
General Assembly
Blease
New Commission In Charge Names James Stackhouse Chairman
ExeChairman W J Murray transfers to James Stackhouse of Malling the cash balance of 2000 92 and custody of all records and property. The meeting yielded only receipt of assets and election of Stackhouse as chairman and Frank Kelly as secretary. The board plans no detailed policy yet and may meet again in early April at Stackhouse’s call. Attorney General Lyon had attended the initial meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
W. J Murray
Wellow
State Diamensary Commission
James Stackhouse
Malling
National Loan and Exchange Bank of Columbia
Lyon
James Steakhouse
Frank Kelly
Stackhouse
Pardons Sought for W T Jones and WH Miles in Murder
A petition for the pardon of W T Jones, a Union County man convicted of murder, was presented to Governor Blenne by ex Senator Ben Townsend. The case notes ongoing Supreme Court action, appeals, and related pardon proceedings for WH Miles, with history tied to Hoyt Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
W. T. Jones
Union County
Cief
Blenne
Ben Townsend
Luton
WH. Miles
W.J. Jones
Supreme Court
Union
Memminger
Hoyt Hayes
Jones
Heywood
Ex- Pert
Ake
Apwi
Fearw Nak
WTL Junen
Ale
Governor Blease Likely Candid for U S Senate
From Columbia March 29 Governor Blease appears set to run for the United States Senate. Senator Willman says Ny will seek reelection if health allows, though doubt remains. Governor Meuse claims he can beat any man for the Senate, while if Senator Tilia is not a candidate, Bluane faces the race later.
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Colutovia
Sperial
Blease
United States
Kenate Beld
Martin
Willman
Meuse
Senate
Tilia le
Bluane
Tragedy at Florence: M C Blocker Killed by Train
Florence reports Mr C U Blocker, 58 or 69, killed when he stepped onto a moving Coast Line train at a passenger station. He was struck by a front wheel and held under the day coach until extricated. Coroner to hold inquest. body to be shipped for burial. He was father of St Petersburg mayor A T Blocker.
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Florence
CU Blocker
St. Peteenburg
Fly
Coast Line
Palmetto Limited
Union
Blocker
Cooper
St. Petersburg
Fla
CH Blocker
A. T. Blocker
Scarborough
N. C
Information Wanted by Oklahoma Historical Society
A genealogical request from W. P. Campbell seeking help locating information on Joshua Dillon, born about 1780s, who died around 1884 in Marion District, South Carolina at age about 105. He was a cooper and possibly a preacher. his son Daniel Dilling married in Marion District on March 18, 1818 to Eather Sweeney. Campbell asks for UK contact to trace English origins and Dillon family crest, with potential Dillon, South Carolina ties and church records.
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Thun
Unte
Philadelphia Inquirer
Flo
Tata
Dillon
Ste
Joshua ‘Dillinx
Henry
Marion
S.C
Daniel Dilling
Jostin
Eather Sweeney
M. &. Church
South Carolina
Joshua
England
W. P. Campbell
Farewell Joy Ride Fatalities Near Daytona
A New York chauffeur Felix Must was killed and two Boston women Doris Mcdonald and Gertrude Protter fatally injured in a high speed farewell joy ride on the Port Orange road near Daytona. Mima Laeld of Boston was internally injured. William Thompson and Clyde Spring escaped with minor injuries as the car burned after leaving the road. The vehicle belonged to F A Warner of New York who sent it home after wintering in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona
Pla
Felix Must
New Yor
Doris Mcdonald
Gertrude Protter
Boston
Mixa Mima Laeld
Port Orange
F A. Warner
New York
Faust
Pauet
Misa McDonald
Mins Pfeffer
William Thompson
Clyde Spring
The Preacher Parody: Cheese Cache Confounds a Penny-Pinching Minister
A tale from New England tells how a frugal parish clergyman, famed for begging poverty yet hoarding gifts, is humiliated when nine large cheeses spill from his sleigh after hosts gift him cheese instead of money. Children collect the dairy trove as the minister endures quiet laughter.
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New England
I Hetty
Notice to creditors in estate of Rebecca Schaffer
Estate of Rebecca Schaffer rightly informs all creditors to file their claims with proper attestations for payment. Debtors must settle debts promptly with the undersigned executor S. L. Behafer, Qualified Executor, Little Rock, Med 16, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Schaffer
Ss. L. Behatfer
Little Rock, & C
Med
Dean's Kidney Pills advertised as backache remedy
A vintage ad extols Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain, with a testimonial from Mrs N R Pate of Hennettsville DC praising kidney relief and pain reduction. The snippet also includes a legal summons from Harriet B. Harry vs Elvira Crawford in Dillon DC and a court filing date of March 9 1911.
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Dean
Pratt
N. R. Pate
Cook and
Marlboro
Hennettsville
D. C
Desters
Price Agents
Poster Mill Co
Tuftaty
New York
Loi
County of
Dillon
Harriet B. Harry
Plaiutitt
Elvira Crawford
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
Maren Ist
A.D
Hargrove & Lane
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Han Wixtallt
Dhe
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NEW Commission
ExeChairman
W. Jd. Murray
W.T. Jones
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Fearful Veath
Oklahoma Historical Society of
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Okla
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Jonah
W. Ellis Bethea
Re- Hid Kote
Egga
Bothen
Vince
Pit
Bethea Boon
Phil
Mr. Bethew
J. A1
Sedberry
Briday
Dillon Herald
T. W. Bethea
Ieee
Noah's Lintmaat
Noah Tn
Dani Tad Cea Uy Evans Pharmacy
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Hyme Gilchrist
Hyman Gilchrist
Suppo Gettin
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Toledo
Chang
National Bane
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Sea _ Island Plant and Seed Company
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Rock Mill
Budy Rock Ill, South
Bet
Tock Hu" Dillon
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