Tragic shooting near Little Rock leaves teen dead
On a Cot plantation near Little Rock a 16 year old white boy, Wade Tucker, was shot in the head by John Tredwell, a 16 year old white boy, using a breach loading shotgun loaded with No 5 shot. The incident occurred during a hunting outing with several enslaved people present. Authorities say there was no motive and attribute the act to recklessness or disregard for life. Tucker will not survive. Tredwell faces serious consequences. The scene was described as back of Mrs Lottie Stackhouse's plantation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tredwell
Wade Tucker
A. J. C. Cot
Little Rock
Tredwell
Young Tucker
Lottie Stackhouse
John D
Palmetto Limited schedule sparks coast line protest
Readers rail against the Coast Line for the Palmetto Limited delay and late mail runs. The columnist argues for a midday fast run and fewer stops to restore traveler confidence and ease scheduling for smaller towns along the Fayetteville to Charleston route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Charleston
Coast Line
Palmetto Limited
eXpress
Palmetto
Election Managers Named for Marion County Split Vote 1909
Governor proclamation sets December 14 1909 as election day to decide creating a new county from Marion County upper portion and determine name and county seat. A long list of precinct managers is appointed to oversee ballots boxes and papers for proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Frank Bailey
W. A. Blizzard
T. S. Richbury
G. D. Barlow
C. C. Lovell
H. V. Deaver
L. B. Alford
Murray Hayes Otis M, Page
Steve Stephens
Carmichael R. M. Oliver Alb
J.carmichael
Frank McIntyre J. R. Regan D. D. McInnis
Daniel Alford
John C. Sellers
Sellers
S.C. W
Card of Thanks to Dillon Community
Through The Herald we thank citizens for kindness and sympathy during our baby’s sickness and death. Our home has a vacant chair yet the deeds of sympathy give a silver lining to the dark cloud of death. May God’s blessings rest upon each of them. Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clark. Dennison’s gilt price tickets at Herald Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Dillon
J. F. Clark
Washington Letter on Trusts and Political Feuds
The column reports the trust busting push with Standard Oil and sugar trust leaders facing legal action, and notes Theodore Roosevelt’s potential return to the presidency. It laments the Pinchot Ballinger clash, praises Pinchot, and critiques civil service reform and parcel post delays as major national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Trust
Sugar Trust
Labor Trust
Washington to Baltimore and the Panama Canal talk
The piece discusses travel and rates between Washington and Baltimore, Panama Canal progress, and remarks on national leadership. It references population and social issues, mentions Taft and Roosevelt, and notes a historic equestrian statue at a city intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packises
Washinton
Baltimore
Niles
Wepr
Aleemealayay
Cotton and Gold in Columbia State Signals Record Wealth
The census report shows a sharp drop in cotton ginned by November while South Carolina gains imply a dramatic rise in farm income. If trends hold, the state crop could reach about 1.2 million bales, with farmers averaging 17 cents and selling 90 percent of seed for substantial profits unseen before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volion
Laslyys
South Carolina
How Cherokee Has Prospered in New County
A long discussion by R. P. Hamer asserts voters support creating a new Cherokee County. He argues lower taxes, improved governance, and a county seat would boost prosperity while tempering regional tensions and harmonizing family disputes. The piece notes strong support for the move amid infrastructure and railroad development concerns.
Herald Book Store Promotes Holiday Seal Goods
Dennison's wax seals and gold and silver tins, festoons and mica novelties are advertised at the Herald Book Store as ideal holiday decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
He| Herald Book Store
Herald Book Store
Pemberton Seeks Kimball Pianos in Dillon Sale
The Dillon Herald notes Kimball pianos on sale, with a shipment arriving for advertising, about twenty units taken quickly. M. Pemberton will be in Dillon for several days promoting the deal with the Laurin jury Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Kimwit Mena Co
Kimball
Laurir Jury Exchange
Pemberte
Dillon
Act
Also Mentioned on This Page
Metro
Columbia
Augusta
Campbells Bridge
Bermuda
Hamer
Judson
Centerville
Latta
Kemper
Tashington
Louisville Courier Journal
Watterson
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Pinchot
Ballinger
God
Mammon
Taft
Sullinger
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Interior
Roosevelt
Africa
Antipodes
Parcnt
London
Paris
Cairo
Bombay
Calcutta
United Stytes
Tinbuctoo
Washington
Panama Canal
Warnes
Joe Mecessor
Geert
Winfield Scott
Sixteenth Street
Massachsetts Avenue
Columbia State
R. P. Hamer
New County
Pheu
York
Pe Aies
Simaie
Erynil
Richa
Marien County
Vile
Haniers
Uw Awe Tee Dee
Thor
Shaw
Dillon Herald
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!