Round Upper Marion in Horseless Cars
A Marion county farming tour led by RP Stackhouse showcased rich crops and fertile lands along the Hebron ridge between the Pee Dee rivers. Judge Purdy, Charles Rowland, and other county farmers inspected Col Stackhouse and Rod Jackson plantations, noted corn yields near 76 bushels per acre, and marveled at extensive cotton and corn fields while navigating muddy roads and a scenic country seat two miles west of Dillon.
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Horry Line
Marlborn County
Hebron
Pee Dees
RP. Stackhouse
R. C. Purdy
Charles Rowland
Sumter
C. T. O'Ferral
R. P. Stackhouse
Stackhouse
Acre
Hennettsville
Rod Jackson
Jackson
J. L. Bennett
Bennett
Clio
W. B. Horton
W. B. Allen
Gallavan
J. P. Cottingham
Lettie Stackhouse
Cade Sherwood
Dillon
Distinguished visitors mark Sumter farming trip
A lengthy account praises Judge Purdy a Virginian by birth and longtime South Carolinian, lauding his bench service and business success. It highlights Charles Rowland, railroad veteran turned banking and telecom leader, noting his global reach, including plans for Sidney Australia and sales in Japan and the Philippines. The piece commends their wit and gentlemanly character and expresses hope they visit again.
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Judge Purdy
Turte
South Carolina
Sumter
Cock County
Julius Ceasar
Ceasar
Blazing hat causes tumult at Atlanta Union Station
A blaze on the roof garden of a hat worn by a traveler at Atlanta Union Station this afternoon drew two fire companies. A confection misplacement near a cigar lighter sparked the flames, destroying about $40 of finery as a hungry crowd aided in containment and the train was delayed briefly while the victim recovered from hysterics.
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Atlanta
Union Station
New York
He Plants Corn Alone in York County Farm
Rock Hill Aug 2 Mr J M Cherry owner of York county's largest farm extends five miles from Rock Hill to the Catawba river. He has not planted cotton this year but concentrates on corn and it is likely the finest crop in the state. He is a city farmer with brains and amasses profit from farming operations.
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Rock Hill
J. M., Cherry
York County
Catawba River
Brownie's Fine Record in Mee Dee Circuit Racing
Brownie the bay mare owned by J B Gibson has a remarkable first season. In 28 days she raced 6 times, trotting 19 heats and traveling 116 miles by road plus 74 by rail, never finishing worse than second and earning 247.50 dollars. Aiming for the Virginia Carolina Circuit in September, she targets purses totaling 2500 dollars.
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Mee Dee
Brownie
J. B. Gibson
House Escape After Storm Damages Dillon Home
A severe Alinder storm with heavy rain and lightning struck a Dillon house on Thursday night. A bolt damaged a chimney and window frame, sparked a fire, and shattered plaster as the Jordan family escaped unharmed, though shaken by the explosion and blast effects.
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Dillon Stud
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Trece
Bfe
Snell
Death of Mr John Hinson in Dillon area
Mr John Hinson dies suddenly at age 67 after a severe heart attack while seated at a hotel case Dillon Sunday afternoon. Born in Mayorsboro County he worked as a carpenter and later in saw mill business. A Confederate veteran he was twice married with several sons from his first marriage. Survived by his second wife Mrs Sanders. Remains transported to Maxton for burial.
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Juin Hinson
Dillon Suday
Hinson
Mavrsboro
Arinter
Sanders
Maxton
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Upper
Marion
Th. R. P. Stackhouse
Upper Marion
O. C. Hayes
TL. Manning
L. Manning
W. F. Stanton
W. T. Huggins
A. J. C. Cottingham
Josephine Stackhouse
E. A. McCormack
P. L. Bethea
Mr. Huggins
Mr. O'Ferral
Mr. Jackson
Jimmie LeGette
Jimme
Ford
Lottie Stackhouse
Burr
Mr. Britt
Messrs
W. Hamer
Sam Britt
ER. P. Hamer
J. H. Hamer
E. R. Hamer
N. A. Berry
L. A. Hraddy
Brooks Hamer
DB. McLaurin
Little Rock
Lord Rudolph
Roper's Mill
Marion County
Cestry
Cedric
Sir Walter Scott
Julius
the Morgan OF
Rowland
Railroad
Therailroad
Mr. Rowland
Sumter Telephone Co
South
Sidney
Australia
Japan
Philippines
North Carolina
Yd Ge. Yo
Dillon Herald
S. D. Jordan
John Hinson
Herald
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