New County Set To Rise In State Legislature
The Herald reports a plan to create a new Calhoun county with election results guiding its formation. Senators and representatives are named to introduce the bill as assembly work begins in January. Committees will organize machinery, erect public buildings, and set salaries, with a aim to hold county court by June or July.
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Herald
Calhoun
Ution
Assembly
Montgomery
Senate
R. P. Thas
Marion County
Conference Marion District Meeting List of Clergy
A listing from the Marion District lists presiding elder Blenhein and numerous clergy including S. J. Bethea Brittin's Neck W P Meadors Jr Brownsville C Peeler Bucksville O N Roundtree Centenary W S Meyers Conway G E Edwards Conway E E Scoggins Clio C C Herbert Dillon W C Kirk land Gallivants J W Bailey Latta J E Carlisle Latta B J Guess Little River W R Barnes Little Rock W C Owen Loris H L Singleton Marion S B Harper Marion J A McCraw Mullins J L Daniel Mullins Igheuit W A Beckham North Mullins W B Baker Waccamaw S M Jones conference secretary for education W C Kirkland
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Marion
R. E. Stackhouse
Presiding Elder
Blenhein
S. J. Bethea
Brittin's Neck
W P. Meadors, Jr
Brownsville
C. Peeler
Bucksville
O. N. Roundtree
Centenary
W. S. Meyers
Conway
G. E. Edwards
E. E. Scoggins
Clio
C. C. Herbert
Dillon
W. C. Kirkland
Gallivants
J- W. Bailey
Latta
J. E. Carlisle
B. J. Guess
Little River
W. R. Barnes
Little Rock
W. C. Owen
Loris
H. L. Singleton
S. B. Harper
J. A. McCraw
Mullins
J. L. Daniel
Igheuit
W. A. Beckham
North Mullins
W. B. Baker
Tillman rules out Clemson presidency bid in candid talk
Senator Tillman dismisses speculation he would become Clemson's president calling it nonsense. He says the role demands culture, agricultural and industrial education, executive ability, and vigor. He notes his lack of educator training and says he has not seriously considered the move, though he remains curious about Clemson. He emphasizes his focus on running the board smoothly and rarely shifts from Clemson when the topic arises.
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Tillman
Clemson
Clemson College
New County Dil lon Bouquets from News and Courier
The News and Courier extends hearty congratulations to the territory joining the new county of Dillon and its enterprising town. It predicts the county will rise to a leading position among South Carolina counties, with productive lands, educated citizens, and vigorous growth. It urges electing the best men from within Dillon to the General Assembly to advance the state.
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Dillon
South Carolina
South
General Assembly
Easson
A. B. Jordan
Herald
S. C
F.O. S. Curtis
Value of land tied to community growth ride
A farmer explains land value hinges on surrounding community growth not mere fertility or location. He notes prosperity follows neighborhoods, towns, railroads, and that a farmer’s wealth rises as the city nearest to his land expands and prospers.
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Arizona
Iman
Farewell Until 1910 Herald’s Year End Vacation
The Herald marks its last 1909 issue and notes no paper before Jan 7 1910. After 11 years under present management the printers and staff earned a brief holiday for rest and recreation following the New County Edition rush. The crew extends Christmas greetings and a prosperous new year to readers.
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Herald
Cutting Scrape In Maple Mill Town Leaves Staples Wounded
Elbert Staples was cut by a young boy near the depot Tuesday night as a crowd gathered to celebrate the county victory. The knife pierced the right side but did not reach the intestines. Staples walked home and doctors say he will leave bed in a few days.
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Elbert Staples
Maple Mill
Dillon family covers cot ton platform near oil mill
Messrs J W Dillon and Son are covering their cotton platform beside the oil mill as the Dillon Herald advertises at 1 50 a year.
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Messrs
J. W. Dillon & Son
Dillon Herald
Fire destroys Watson residence near Sellers
The dwelling house of Mr. D. M. Watson near Sellers burned down about 1 o'clock this morning. The kitchen and dining room started the blaze and in minutes the entire two story ten room house built in 1872 was in flames. Part of the furniture was saved. Insurance stands at $1,000, a small part of the loss.
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Sellers
D. M. Watson
Young Man Cuts Another in Bermuda Section Fight
John Gray and Manning Harrelson, two young men from the Bermuda section, quarreled Tuesday afternoon during a party. Gray cut Harrelson in the back and shoulder with a knife, inflicting several painful but not dangerous wounds. The dispute stemmed from a prior disagreement over a crop settlement. Harrelson is not seriously wounded and will be out in a few days.
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John Gray
Manning Harrelson
Bermuda
Gray
Harrelson
Railroad expansion reaches Mullins and tidewater
The N and S C railroad extends along Main street to the A C L near Dillon Mill. A tower station at the junction will allow trains to cross without stopping. Three operators will man the tower around the clock. Surveys point to extending toward Mullins, with prospects of reaching Conway or Eddy Lake soon.
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Main Street
Dillon Mill
Mullins
Conway
Eddy Lake
A Plea For Education In South Carolina Suffrage Clause
A persuasive tract argues that education under the constitutional suffrage clause is vital for all voters and for black progress. It asserts that educated negros earnestly seek schooling, while many white youths lack literacy. The author blasts tax cuts for schools, advocates higher funding, and calls for at least two to three teachers per school to ensure proper instruction.
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South Carolina
Blum Freed On $3000 Bond In Marion Homicide Case
Morris Blum bound over on murder charges in the Whitehurst case after a county court hearing in Marion. Judge Florence Timor Shipp set bail at 3000 dollars. State represented by J W Johnson. defense by Mullens Huggins Hargrove and Sellers. Attending were witnesses, relatives, and officials including Isadore Blum and J T Dozier.
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Shipp
Morris Blum
James L. Whitehurst
County
Marion County
J. W. Johnson
W. H. Wells
Baltimore
Henry Mullens
E. T. Huggins
N. B. Hargrove
P. B Sellers
Mrs. Goldstein
Sellers
W. T. Bethea
J. F. Easterling
John D. Bethea
John C. Sellers
Isadore Blum
J.T. Dozier
Marion
Dennison Christmas Tags and Cards Featured at Herald Book Store
Dennison's elegant line of Christmas tags cards and initial seals is showcased at Herald Book Store. The display highlights festive stationery and decorative items for holiday correspondence.
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Dennison
Herald Book Store
Dillon Society Mourns Notable Bethea Gibson Nuptials
The Dillon community notes the engagement and coming marriage of Miss Argent Gerald Bethea to Mr. James Breede Gibson at Six o clock in the Methodist church. Bethea is favored among locals while Gibson is a respected Dillon lawyer with broad connections. After the ceremony the couple will depart on the 6.20 southbound train for Florida and other destinations.
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Dillon Society
Argent Gerald Bethea
Marietta Georgie Bethea
James Breede Gibson
Methodist
Dillon
Dillon Bar
Legion
Florida
Child Wishes For Santa Chair At The Herald Book Store
A child expresses a holiday wish for a pretty little chair and a sewing table from The Herald Book Store. The note reflects local shopping in the season with warm community tone.
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Santa
Herald Book Store
Trustee Apathy Hinders School Improvement
The article argues trustees lack active interest and time to study local school needs. They often receive no pay and face abuse, while predecessors did nothing, discouraging new efforts to improve the school.
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Boquets
Columbia
King Cotton
Dillon County
Red Springs
North Robeson Movement
United Forces
North Robeson Club
McCormic
Gaffney Ledger
Blum
Florence Timor
Bro
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