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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
The Roan Enron subscription tale ends with a review of the final campaign for establishing a new county. The piece praises harmony within the Central Executive Committee, recounts legal and logistical hurdles, and asserts victory hinges on a two thirds vote on December 14.
The Star voices sharp indignation over recent county developments, depicting heightened frustration and perceived missteps in local leadership. Editorial tone signals mounting public pressure and a demand for accountability.
The Marion Star teases its rival paper over the New County dispute calling it a grouch gag. The motive remains unclear but the jab hints at continuing rivalry and local press public discourse.
The Star contends that forming New County would create a Dillon ring. It implies that anyone opposing the ring should vote to break away from Marion.
Old county friend urged to ask how Marion pays officers and how much less than 34 mill would raise the same amount. Marion allies rely on tax argument against New County but offer no comparison of levy levels. Figures come from the Comptroller General's office.
A leading New County taxpayer floated a bold plan to contract with all residents to pay above the current levy while receiving below it for the next five years. The idea, likely a get rich quick scheme, drew skepticism from longtime county residents about its feasibility and honesty.
The Marion newspaper notes the Dillon brothers pledged to donate a prime elevated block in town for public buildings, binding themselves to contribute free of cost. The offer is presented as a long-standing development, with the public receiving ongoing assurances.
A resident warned the old county that a New County would ruin it, but the speaker asserts the New County will develop under smaller, tighter administration and the old county will also prosper as it gains freedom. He argues smaller counties are more prosperous and progressive.
In Dillon every store and business will close Tuesday at their usual hour and not reopen until Wednesday morning to allow employees to vote and work for the New County election. A petition circulated lists participants including The Peoples Bank The Bank of Dillon E L Westbury J F Smith Staples Co and many others.
The event features speakers from several new counties, a Columbia brass band, and a strong musical program. Ladies organize refreshments for a real old time picnic style dinner at the graded school after speeches. All townspeople and guests are urged to attend with families for a festive Dillon celebration.
A forthcoming issue promises a full description of fine farming and cattle raising land to be sold at Marion Court House on the next salesday in December. Properties are in tracts of about 200 to 350 acres, offered for cash or 1 2 and 3 year terms with option for all cash. Located ten miles below Marion at Tabernacle along a railroad line, part of the W C McMillan estate.
For sale or rent a four room house in a desirable residence section. Apply to Morris Fass.
Real estate notice offering a two story eight room dwelling and lot of 150 by 16 feet with a barn and stables. In a rich garden, desirable Dillon location. A bargain for an early purchaser. Apply at the Herald Office.
For sale notices offer two business lots on Railroad Avenue one block from the depot with contact W F Stackhouse Dillon S C Other ad describes a 300 acre tract one mile from Pembroke NC on the road to Lumberton selling as a whole or in 25 acre tracts R W Livermore Co Pates NC dated November 18 1941
Notice promotes a December 2 auction of town lots in Little Rock with emphasis on real estate as a safe investment. It invites attendance with slogans about developing Pee Dee area, urging buyers to join the crowd and bid on available plots. Also mentions a lost dog Joe owned by Allen Surles in Dillon and a prior admonition to stay off premises to avoid indictment for trespass.
CVL Engineering and waterworks and land survey divisions outline parcels taken for tile yards concrete bridges walks and concrete curbing. The notice details affected tracts and project sites with stakeholders and execution dates.
In Marion County South Carolina the administrator of Johnh Osierian Bese estate offers sale of two tracts totaling about 90 acres. The first tract lies along Dea Swamp east edge and proceeds north to a road near McKay's Bridge, then west to Little Pee, following the P ivers and a road, with a resale if bids are not met. Sale conducted by administrator Yoyland at the Herald Book.
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