The New County movement in Dillon South Carolina
A metropolitan style editorial argues for smaller counties in South Carolina tracing a historical arc from Roman to Norman governance to justify a new county formation. It cites 1785 districting, postwar township and school district creation, and praises R P Hamer Jr’s Florence Times interview as pivotal to the push for a New County and county seat location.
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South Carolina
Columbia
England
America
Lords Proprietors
Rome
Assembly
Sumter
Clarendon
New County Gains Support Across Communities
Encouraging signs emerge as leaders from various towns study other new counties and conclude smaller counties are more progressive and prosperous. The Herald predicts the old county will fall short of its 1901 vote on December 14 while the New County vote nearly doubles.
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Luke- Warmca
the Herald
Warns Against Eleventh-Four Liar In Marion County Move
A public notice in the Marion movement debate warns that a single opponent uses sensational, unverified claims on the eve of the election. It cautions both sides to ignore last minute rumors and not be swayed by unfounded statements.
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Marion
New County
Hamer Withdraws Bid for County Capital
Little Rock will not get the county seat but Mr Hamer shows loyalty to the New County by withdrawing his bid. The voluntary sacrifice ends personal rivalry and allows the movement to focus on the New County as the main issue.
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Little Rock
Hamer
Dillon
Hammer
Mr. Dillons Offer to donate land for new county
In December 1909 J W Dillon & Son announce a proposal to give free land on Main Street Dillon to a proposed New County formed from northern Marion County. The site lies between the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad tracks and Main Street for public buildings.
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Dillon
D.C
Marion County
South Carolina
Dillon, S. C. J. W. Dillon & Son
Mr. Hamers Withdrawal From County Seat Contests
Mr Hamer and colleagues withdraw Little Rock bid for the new county seat after realizing rivalry might harm the cause. They insist the county proposal is primary and their action aims to preserve unity among supporters. Courtly note recalls discussions with E I Moore and other committee members and their shared resolve to end the contest.
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Little Rock
Dillon
Latta
E. I. Moore
J. H. David
W. T. Bethea
Auction in Little Rock Promises Safe Town Lot Investment
Two spotted dogs named Toe, about six months old, missing. reward offered to Allen Surles in Dillon. Town lots auctioned December 2 in Little Rock, marketed as a safe real estate investment in a developing Pee Dee area. Please join the crowd and buy a choice lot.
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Allen Surles
Dillon
Little Rock
Pee Dee
Delton Wright administrator of Wright estate named
STATE OF SOUTH MARION COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS administers the personal estate of J CO,sin and Martha H Wright with Neill L. Sinclair Effie J. Cottingham Bryant and W W Evan listed as executors or claimants in the proceedings.
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State OF
South Carolina
Marion County
Uillon Wholesale Grocery
Pinintifr
P. W. Harsh
George Harsh
Bros. & Company
Harsh Bros. & Company
Elarah Bros&co
Dillon
Marien
Daven Agar
John
Wat Style
Harsh Bros . Company
Cummons
John A. Fore
Livingston & Gibson
State OF South Marion Co. Court OF Comm
Delton K. Wrigh
J CO
Sin
Martha H. Wright
Neill L. Simclair
Pani
Effie J. Cottingham
Bryant
W. W. Evan el
Masters Sale of John L. Smith Lands Dec 6 1909
The Master will sell on December 6 1909 the John L. Smith plantation known as Smith lands comprising about 800 acres bounded by R Rogers Annie M Bethea Sarah Smith and others. Terms: one third cash, balance over one and two years with interest, secured by purchaser bond and mortgage. Purchaser pays papers. J D McLugan Master.
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Marion
County of
Marie
L. McLaurin
Little Dee Swamp
Air Branch
McKay Bridge
Little Pee Dee Swamp
Joseph c. Sinclair
Sarah M. Alford
V.k. Wright
Salemith
Smith
John L. Smith
R. Rogers
Annie M. Bethea
Sarah Smith
M. Jones
L. K
Buck Swamp
J.D. McLucan
R. Boi
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THE
Dillon Herald
B. Jordan
Torest
the Paruition
Maller
Bamberg
Saluda
Greenwood
Lee
Calhoun
Marlboro
Dillonites
Standard Oil Co
Stadard Oil Trust
R. P. Hamer Jr
Florence Times
Jwon
Mr. Dillon
Mr. Hamer
Ditlon
US. C
R. Hamer
Mon
S.C
Bell & Jordan
Dillon’s New Jewelers
Morris Fass
Perros
H. Jane Bethea
Aoe EE
Soldeen
Stackhouse & Smith
Marion, S.C
Herald Office
Anyole
Railroad Avenue
W. F. Stackhouse
Dillon S. C
Pembroke
N.C
Lumberton
R. W. Livermore Co
Pates
N. C
Allen Si
Coney
R. Dunbar
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