Community Notes of Dillon and Nearby Towns
Local tidbits recount holiday travel and visits in Dillon, including Jackson of Choraw returning from hospital in Columbia and relatives nearby. Mentions of Jay td and Liles family holidays, the Herald offices closing for a holiday, and residents visiting Columbia, Fayettville, and Fort Worth. Also previews Rev Jno L Hurley speaking, a Thomas Dixon play announcement, and social gatherings with Edith and Rebecca.
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Saleeby
Gharile Saleeby
Milton
Assyria
Tuesa
Pardoned man Hamp James denied by Governor Ansel
The Dillon county murder case of Hamp James, sentenced to life, proceeds through petitions and testimonies highlighting whisky laws, domestic strife, and a black lodge's influence. Governor Ansel refused the pardon, citing not granting clemency and recalling the facts as presented.
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Columbia
Hamp
Dillon County
Knox
Ausel
Althoug
Livingstone
Dillon
Ingstone
South Carolina
Hamp James
James
Ansel
Sins of the Father at School Auditorium
Contracts closed with Thos. Dixon for the presentation of Sins of the Father at the School auditorium on January 16. The attraction has been secured through T. O'Ferrall whose efforts will seat on sale at a reasonable time. Ferrall advertises the show in neighboring towns and expects many visitors.
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Thos. Dixon
Father
T. O'Ferrall
Ferrall
McCurdy Declines Full Flight at Dillon Meet
McCurdy refused to fly at Dillon on the 20th due to hazardous shifting winds. After two short flights he blamed strong counter currents and gusts, saying a stiff gale in one direction helps but constant shifts make flying impractical. He noted management pressured a low attempt, risking his life to meet expectations, and vowed not to fly under such conditions again.
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McCurdy
Dillon
Herald
Ue Jond
Sharpshooters Guard $37 Million At Ne W York Vault
U S Army sharpshooters guard the United States assay office vaults in New York containing 37 million dollars in gold. The condemned building, unsafe for four years, is shored with timbers as officials seek a 270000 dollar appropriation to remodel and secure the site. Secretary Mac Veagh urged quick action.
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United States Army
United States Assay Office
New York
Tme
MacVeagh
Faible Earth Found in Persian Caves Described by Sykes
Major P M Sykes reports to the Royal Geographical Society on his sixth Persian journey describing Nishapur Turahitz and caves near a sacred lake where edible earth called Gil-Ar eae or Ammonian clay is found. The expedition encounters a pilgrim's stone amid their search.
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P. M. Sykes
Royal Geographical Society of London
Persia
Nishapur
Turahitz
Christmas Shoes Sale Delivers Quality Over Cheap Imports
Dillon store proclaims a full line of men women and children shoes plus dress goods and clothing. It highlights mid season cuts and high value prices while promising better quality and service under the motto Buy the best Sell the Best. Shopkeepers thank patrons and pledge best goods for least money.
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Jackson
Choraw
P. Bridgeman
Dgeman
Imia Health
J. F. Thompson
Mds
Spartanburg
Houston Manning
Miss Ger- Manning
Lutia
Spen Estlay
Mise Lisie Bethea
Bennewsville
E.R. Liles
Orangeburg
Jay Td
Liles
J. Hi. Haher
Little Rock
John Cermichael
Ft. Worth
Tex
Cermichael
Way of
The
Christ
Jno. L. Hurley
Anti-Saloon League
Todist
Courtry
Pather
Thomas Dixon
Feld
Odey
Fiji
Major Norton
Elliott Baterts
Edith
Rebecca Bl
Mrs Paterson
Ontain
Ohio
Miss Hagerman
Twowada
Con
Paterson
Tee
Elizabeth Genevieve Hagerman
Cap Nina David
Kate Braddy
Ddy
Beulah Braddy
Renneddie David
Louise
D. W. Bowen
Ephens
Kemper
AA Mckenzie
R. Moody
Zion
S. A
Moody
Thia
Supid
Wary
OUR Grocery
J. D Hargrove
W. E. Hall
Stubbs
M. A. Stubbs
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