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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
1
A large community meeting at the Graded School tomorrow will feature speakers from several new counties. Leaders promote smaller counties and address taxation, economic benefits, and local governance with invited attendees from amid Marion division debates.
The John B. Willis Comedy Co led by Prof Kreitzmeyer and Donovan Duff performed Monday and Tuesday night under O Ferral management. Despite lower attendance, the 13 member troupe drew praise for a first class act and plans for a return engagement in Dillon.
A large Dillon crowd filled Town Hall for a spontaneous mass meeting on the New County movement. Citizens from multiple sections discussed the question, with extempore speeches and a contagious, hopeful mood as they anticipated a likely victory in the upcoming election.
Taxpayer argues the cost of a smaller county would not raise taxes, citing low salaries and savings from economical administration. He claims old county critics overstate costs, notes court fees and travel losses as wasteful, and predicts voters will support forming the new county to lower overall taxes.
Dilton Chapter No 46 RA and Companion J L Michie of Darlington will attend Friday afternoon December 10 to receive and ballot on applications and confer degrees. Degrees will also be conferred that night at seven o'clock.
The annual Woodmen of the World banquet at Woodman Hall attracted about 100 guests including members, wives, and daughters with Hon. P. B. Sellers delivering the main address on Woodcraft. Revs. H. A. Willis W. C. Wallace and Dr. A. G. Buckner also spoke. hall decoration featured national colors and the event showcased strong local fraternalism guided by entertainment committee members W. E. Hall S. F. Briley Leigh Husbands W. L. McLean and T. C. Jackson.
Dr Daniel of Col Winbiy will lecture at Daleho High School on Wednesday night. The talk titled The Southern Mule promises a fresh view on the race problem. A strong musical program will accompany the event. Deputy Sheriff Dosier and Miles were among visitors in Lawn Tuesday. Welsh, a county attorney, is in town for the week. Kirkland and family members visit in Bamberg and plan to attend the Methodist conference in Abbeville.
Mr Ming relative Dr Rogers and daughter spent last week with Hear Wilmington. Miss Miineh Gacy of Tama visits her aunt Mrs Huon. Messrs Rasterling and Wilson of Dili visited Mr Andrew LeGette yesterday. LeGette remains tied to the Tie Lieut Mrognid Mrs J Fenegan Spentae days with res Harives Teme. Mr Real Mebuews of Marion on business Thursday. Mes W Aten visited Friday and Saturday with her son Mr Sh F Allen who is very sick.
The Dillon area gains double daily trains between Dillon and Hamilton with new road traffic. Mail service starts next Sunday and the Dillon post office will issue lock pouches for Little Rock Min torn Clin McColl Gibson and Stamlet. Rural routes remain contified. Trains leave Dillon at 6 am 1 pm and 4 pm arriving at 11 50 am. Regular schedule published elsewhere.
Mr G E Rancke returned from Dillon South Carolina where he had been staying with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs FM Lane. He observed improvements in Dillon including a passenger train beginning Sunday on the new road between Mamiet and Dillon. Plans aim to extend the line to Mullins Page s Mill Lumberton Robesonian.
A petition signed by one third of resident qualified electors and one third of resident free holders asks the County Board of Education to order an election on levying and collecting one mill special tax for school purposes. The election will be held at Oak Grove school house on Tuesday January 11 1970 from 7 4 A M to 4 P M. Trustees act as return judges. only electors showing tax receipts and registration certificates may vote. County officials Joe P. Lane W. F. Stackhouse W. W. Nickels announce the levy and election details. Dillon Heralds 1.50 a year.
The Brooklyn Court of Appeals reviewed Patrick's claim that solitary confinement before execution at Sing Sing violated his constitutional rights and risked double punishment. The case parallels prior rulings on electrocution as part of the death penalty and a new date for further action was set. Meanwhile the Dillon chapter No 46 of the Ancient and Masonic Order elected new officers at a regular meeting.
The Latta community anticipates the wedding of Annie Bethea to Mr. Heman Smith at the First Presbyterian Church on the 21st at noon. Bethea, a prominent Latta figure active in society and business, is part of the town’s well known circle, while invitations highlight festive preparations and a social event of local interest.
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