ERROR DELAYS ELECTION OVER COUNTY LINE MISTAKE
A survey division line error delays the vote on forming a new county in Marion. Petition efforts swiftly gathered signatures as officials push for certification and a governor hearing within two weeks, with election hoped by late April or May.
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Marion
Marlboro
Ofheige
New
Old County
A. R. Oliver
Board of Registration
Columbia
M. T. A. Dillon
Aled
Dillon
Ough
Pages Mills
New County
Ity
Tax Returns Open for Tax Day Period in 1909 Auditor Schedule
The Auditor's office will accept tax returns from January 1 to February 20, 1909. The notice outlines taxes on notes, wages, and income at 2,50000 or more, a 50 cent capitation tax on dogs for school funds, and poll tax for males 21 to 60 excluding certain veterans or dependents. Property must be listed on blanks, sworn, and assessed at fair cash value. locations and dates for returns are listed with penalties for delay.
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Judson
Centerville
Bingham
Fore
Bermuda
Gaddy
F. T. McLellan
Fells Woman Struck with Club Then Slashed in Dillon
In a quiet Dillon residence section, Sunday at 7 pm Gupper Curry struck Emma Grant with a club, knocked her down, and slashed her garments with a knife. Both are colored. Curry, an old offender, fled to Darlington after the attack, which left the woman with a fractured skull area and a forehead wound.
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Gupper Curry
Dillon
Emma Grant
Curry
Grant
Windon
Darlington
Progress on Right of Way for New Railroad
A local committee reports strong encouragement from landowners along two proposed routes from near Clio to Dillon and Judson. One air line would pass Little Rock centers including E R Hamer and J S Thompson, with eventual reach toward Pages Mills or Kemper. Depot site planned at Dillon, with right of way sought two miles from Clio. Schedule lists Gibson to Clio times. The piece also notes newspaper staff labor and costs, urging subscribers to continue support.
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Little Rock
Dillon
Alem
Pais
Tin Air Line
Clie
Judson
Gallaven
Ehich
E.R. Hamer
R. P. Hamer
J. S. Thompson
J. W Hamer
M. S. Britt
Jno. Haregrove
Brooks Hamer
T. ©. Sherwood
J. L. Bennett
W. R. Bonsall
Clio
Pages Mills
Fork
Kemper
New Railroad to Clio Opens with First Train
Clio February 10 The first train over the new North and South Carolina railroad arrived yesterday at 11 30 A large crowd of citizens gathered to witness the event and welcome the inaugural run The milestone marks a significant boost for regional transport and commerce with the N and SC line extending service toward Clio and beyond.
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Clio
North and
South Carolina
A Narrow Escape From Blazing Pistol Fire
Sunday night a week ago Bud Hamilton known as Bud was returning from his father’s stables when a shooter hidden behind a tree fired at close range. The bullet grazed his waistcoat but did not touch his skin. Hamilton did not identify the assailant but believes the shooter was white while questioning the motive.
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Whit Hamilton
Bud
Mr. Hamilton
Envelopes Boost Sales at The Herald Book Store
Kara Linen envelopes at The Herald Book Store draw steady buyers who prize quality stationery, signaling strong demand for durable writing supplies and refined packaging products.
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Herald Book Store
Enter tainment at Little Rock School Tomorrow Evening
Announcement urges attendance at an entertainment event hosted by Little Rock School tomorrow evening. Promises an enjoyable program and social gathering for attendees.
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Little Rock
Air ship promises no tips and needs reform in hats
A Washington letter mocks reform talk from Western legislatures on hat pin length and hat bills while a physician urges appetite freedom. It highlights Taft’s inaugural ball escort fuss, Roosevelt’s child welfare push, and the call to place orphans in homes, criticizing institutional care and praising humane alternatives.
Charity and family care over institutions advocated
The text praises altruism and argues that loving homes benefit children more than asylums. It notes good women exist in neighborhoods ready to help, risks of crowding in institutions, and supports state aid for destitute mothers. It suggests a tax on capable fathers to fund illegitimate child rearing and education.
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Roosevelt
Notice of Public Sale by Distress Warrant in Dillon
By authority as agent under a distress warrant for rent issued to me by W. T. Bethea and J. B. Gibson as executors of Hugh P. Price deceased. I will sell at public auction for cash before the Bennett Live Stock Company stables in Dillon on Saturday Feb 27 1909 at 3 PM. Items include 9 new buggies 9 old buggies several sets harness collars iron safe halters bridles horse blankets buggy poles whips 1 one horse wagon and other property. J F B West agent Dillon S C Feb 10 1909. 21-2-18
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W. T. Bethea
J. B. Gibson
Hugh P. Price
Bennett Live Stock Company
Dillon
S. C
People’s Bank
Largest line of box paper in Marion county carried by Herald
The Herald Book Store offers the largest line of box paper priced from 10 to 75 cents and up to $5.00, now available in Marion county.
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Marion County
Herald Book Store
Notice of Marion County Court Session Opens Feb 22 1909
Notice is hereby given that the Spring Term of Court of General Sessions for Marion County will convene at Marion on Monday February 22 1909 at 10 am. D F Miles clerk.
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Court of General Sessions
Marion County
Marion
Miles
Herald appreciation notes praise for latest issue
Readers laud The Herald as the newsiest and best printed weekly in the state. An old subscriber calls it the most newsy issue seen, another says it is worth twice the subscription, and a veteran newspaperman ranks it among the best in South Carolina. The paper thanks supporters for the encouragement.
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Herald
the Tor
South Carolina
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N.C
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SIU
Bud” Hamilton
Ashington
Martel Prevost
Tawney
Si Mes
Congress
Mr. Taft
Kaiser
von Beulow
Ananias Club
Taft
Canton
Yokohama
Tokio
J. FB. West
Dillon, S. C
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