Widow’s fee stalls arrest warrant in Montreal case
In Montreal on April 22 Mrs. Joseph Bourdan failed to pay the $3 fee for a warrant of arrest for her husband, who she said planned death by his own action. Officials refused to issue papers but sent a demand letter. by Monday morning Hendan had hanged himself. The item notes a front in the region as farmers finish cotton planting and local notices mention residents and movements.
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Montreal
Joseph Bourdan
Hendan
Mullion Lot
Ariela
Allison's Ferry
Georgetown
Britton
Marion Vounes
Muriel
Ehtek
Dillon County booster letter praises roads and depot plan
A 1911 letter from Gadsden Alm, dated April 22, 1911, to A. B. Jovani in Dillon praises civic efforts, schools, and railroads. It notes a $150,600 water works project, a $50,000 road bond election, and proposals to build parallel highways linking Hamer Dillon Latta Judson and Pages. The writer urges road construction to shorten distances and improve connectivity.
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Dillon County
Gadsden, Alm
A. B. Jovani
Dillon
The
Herald
Gallavon
Uist
A Near View of Blease a Northern Writer's Estimate
Special correspondents from New York Sun offer a candid portrait of South Carolina Governor Coleman Livingston Blease. The piece portrays him as a vigorous, combative, and controversial leader who clashes with the Supreme Court over judges and champions local option after opposing prohibition. It notes his background, education, and aim to reward supporters while punishing campaign opponents, framing his early tenure as a test of power and policy.
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Columbia
New York Sun
Coleman Livingston Blease
South Carolina
Ikeue
Blease
Bease
Tere
Thor
Prohibition
Featherstone
Clase
Bourgeon
Locul Optino
Bleaze
Blease Bn
Newberry
Meare
Shawn
Supreme Court
Lonat
Wrouse
Nik
Poupadour
Bléne
South
Nickles Reelected Superintendent for Greenwood Schools
Prof W W Nickles, completing his first year as Greenwood Public Schools superintendent, was unanimously reelected for another year. He came from Dillon, has long ties in the county, and is a Wofford College graduate. The trustees voiced strong endorsement of his past year’s work and leadership as the up-country district moves forward.
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Greenwood
W. W. Nickles
Greenwood Public Schools
Anther
Nickles
Dillon
Wofford College
Chin
No Pardon for Stine and Governor Bleak, South Carolina Tone
A critical, period-voice column rails at Governor Blea se of South Carolina, accusing him of hostility to the constitution and Supreme Court. It conflates Georgia politics with national issues, condemning his education stance and clashes over state statutes while praising past leadership and warning of ongoing political battles.
North and South Carolina rail lines plan new Dillon station
Railroad officials and Board of Trade members reached a compact favoring a new passenger station at Dillon. The North and South Carolina railroads will build a station at an estimated cost of three thousand dollars with a connecting switch, while the Palmetto Limited will be ordered to stop at Dillon. The arrangement ends talk of a union station and both lines agree to a physical connection at Dillon.
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Dillon
Ty Peqiine
O. Rivilrodd
Bank of
Willon
Tatleoan Poan
Sopo
Jmissenger
Board of ‘Trade Committee
Bonsall
Bon Sail
Housal
Newell
Palmetto Limited
Railroad Commission
Ditlon
Price Court Inn
Wedding of Lucy Wright and William Harrigan in Newberry
The marriage of Miss Lucy Alberta Wright to Mr William Berry Harrigan was solemnized at the First Baptist church in Newberry on a Wednesday evening. The ceremony featured white decor and a bridal party including Miss Wright and Miss Altroy AU, with Rev George A. Wright officiating. The couple will reside in Dillon, South Carolina, where Harrigan has a new position.
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Wiliam Berry Harrisen
Dillon Cotton Mile
Lucy Alberta Werignt
Ming Lucy Alberta Wright
William Berry Harrigan
Taptlat
Minn Altroy AU
Nile
Newberry
Greenville
Mra
Harrison
Dion
Local residents visit and weekend happenings noted
Sunday visitors include Mrs Belle Hlake from Dunn and Miss Terra Belle Spinks of Bing faim. Ruth Hayes from Coker College spends the weekend at home. James Rogers returns from Blythewood for summer. Mr and Mrs Victor Horry also joined. Several locals, including A. G. McKay and Hiyen, visit Rowland and Gibwan relatives. Mr Fo LeGette is very sick with measles. Mrs Rogers to spend a few days in Dillon. Pusey remains in Riv er this week.
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Foster
Neill Metnnis
Binghaw
Belle Hlake
Dunn
Siater
Henry Warham
Misa Terra Belle Spinks
Bingfaim
Ruth Hayes
Coker Coltege
James Rogers
Blythe Wood Ix
Aumner
Victor Horry
Annie
Tear “Latta
G. W. Taylor
BK. Pierce
Mallory
A. G. McKay
Rowland
Hiyen
Gibwan
Fo AL leGette
TH Rogers
Wrestle an Infant Walterboro Preag and Standard
A scrambled report describes a medical incident in Walterboro involving a baby named Lalla, with unclear details about care and condition. Mentions Harry Curtly family and Dr and Mrs Joe Cabell Iness, Ming nex Jordan, and Mr Glen Jonas who spent Sunday in Muffins.
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Walterboro
Standard
Rey Po
Curtin
Charleston
Lalla
Harry Curtly
Joe Cabell Iness
Ming Nex Jordan
Glen Jonas
Carroll Delivers Racial Talk at Local Meeting
The event featured a speech by Carroll addressing race relations and education, praising harmonious understanding between white and colored communities. Attendees expressed appreciation, and plans were made for a future lecture in the county. Also noted are updates on Mr. Sellers and a local health report.
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