Che Dillon Herald Establishment April Ines
Subscription rates listed per year at 1.50 and 0.16 for shorter terms with advance payment after January 1, 1911. Advertising charges set at 1.00 per inch for first insertion and 0.60 for subsequent insertions with legal notices per law. Local reading notices priced per line with discounts for longer listings. Communications invited with sender name and address. defamatory content not allowed. newspaper not responsible for opinions.
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Inca
Parlor Rifle Wounds Negro Girl in Barnwell
Barnwell January 4 Charlie Brown Jr aged about 12 fired a parlor rifle to frighten a negro boy. The bullet struck the negro girl in the stomach passing through her body. She received medical care but little hope remains for her recovery.
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Barnwell
Charlie Brown
Jim Holman
Brown
Charlie
The Sins of the Father at Dillon Opera House
Big posters promote Tom Dix ons play The Sins of the Father in Dillon Monday January 16. A large cultured audience witnessed a strong drama with moving performances by William Owen Wilbur Mason Ruth Fielding and Cecelia Clay. The piece centers on a race issue and love for a Major's son. Also Bishop Guerry preached at Presbyterian Church to a large crowd and Episcopalians plan a Main Street church site.
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Opera
Tom Dixon
Dillon
William
Owen
Wilbur Mason
Ruth Fielding
Cecelia Clay
Andy
Minerva
T. O'Ferrall
Our City
W. A. Guerry
Charleston
Presbyterian Church
Episcopalians
Main Street
Johnson
Peterkin
Widow Edith Melcher Confesses in Rochester Case
Rochester police report widow Edith Melcher aged 23 from Schenectady confessed tonight to poisoning her year old son and abandoning a pony at the New York Central station. She claimed she boarded a trunk at the station today and was arrested as her tale unfolded.
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Pony
Rochester
N. Y
New York Central
Edith Melcher
Schenectady
Widow charged with murder in the first degree adoption of infant death
Police say Mrs. Melcher, a widow of four years, confessed to giving her infant acid after the child asked for a drink. She was locked up on murder charges and to be taken to Albany in the morning. The confession came after she claimed her struggle to care for her child drove the act.
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Albany
Mra. Melcher
Tme
Ambush at Togging train wounds 21 near McComb Miss
On January 11 in St Helena Parish Louisiana and near McComb Mississippi an ambush on J J White lumberman's train wounded 21 men. Posses and bloodhounds rushed to scene. Attacking party numbered at least 40 and two autos with shotguns and ammo were sent to posses. White's employment of Black labor is blamed for the clash.
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McComb
Miss
J. J. White
St. Helena Parish
Starved to death at Cleveland infirmary
The death of 76 year old Susannah Drum at the Cleveland Infirmary reveals a tale of two years in a squat small room where she starved herself to save every penny. Neighbors alerted authorities leading to a Probate Court examination for insanity, but her illness prevented transport. $150 in cash and several bank books were found after her death.
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Susannah Drum
Cleveland
Ohio
Hadden
Preacher Acts as Flagman After Train Wreck
Rev J Baylor pastor of State Street Methodist Church in Holston conference, formerly a locomotive engineer, ran a half mile along the track from Muscat Tenn to flag approaching trains after emerging from a day coach. He was previously injured in a passenger wreck before entering the ministry.
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Muscat
Tenn
J. . Baylor
State Street Methodist Church
Hrnatel
Chattanooga
Baylor
Holston
Philadelphia christens battleship Arkansas event begins
Philadelphia reports Congressman R B Macon and Mrs Macon with Miss Mary L Macon of Helena Ark arrive to christen the battleship Arkansas at New York Shipbuilding Camden N J. Edna Ellerbe daughter of Congressman J B Ellerbe of South Carolina also part of the party. A counterman contingent escorts them to the yard as the bottle strikes the prow ceremony proceeds. The Armys line notes a morning Augusta train from Florence at 9 55 to reach Augusta 2 19 pm with connections via Valmetto Limited No 83 and No 79.
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Philadelphia
R. B. Macon
Mary L. Macon
Helena
Ark
Arkansas
New York Shipbuilding Company
Delaware River
Camden
Edna Ellerbe
J. B. Ellerbe
South Carolina
Macon
A. CL
Augusta
Florence
Georgia City
Fire destroys W. H. Daniels dwelling at Little Rock
A newly completed dwelling owned by W. H. Daniels at Little Rock burned down on Monday. The house had no insurance, and the loss is about 1300 dollars.
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W. H. Daniels
Little Rock
For Sale 600 Acres in Moore County To Sellcheap
For sale 600 acres of land in Moore county near Southern Pines North Carolina about one-eighth mile from A L railway. Percent miles from Southern Pines WN C. For further particulars write Lock Box 294 Southern Pines NC. 1-19-81.
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Moore County
Southern Pines
WN. C
N.C
Monument and tombstone maker promises sturdy foundations
Notice from David Allen of Dillon South Carolina offering Tombstones and Monuments in marble and granite from Rome Georgia or Vermont Marble. He pays all expenses and delivers before payment is required. He guarantees cement foundations that will not crack and satisfaction with size and material contracts.
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Georgia
Rome
Vermont
David
Allen
Dillon
Mill to Operate Saturdays Near Judson
Sam Usher announces that the J. L. Bennett mill near Judson will be in operation every Saturday and invites public participation. The notice specifies regular Saturday hours and affirms ongoing operation under Usher’s management.
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J. L. Bennett
Judson
Sam Usher
Public notice of weekly grist mill operation at Moody's Crocs Roads
Liza J. MH. David announces her grist mill at Moody's Crocs Roads will run on Saturdays each week and promises prompt service to attract patrons.
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Moody's Crocs
Parham Firm Purchased by A L Parham
Notice that all right title and interest of T C Parham in the firm A L T C Parham has been purchased by A L Parham and the business will operate as A L Parham. Creditors and claimants to the old firm are directed to present dues or claims to A L Parham. January 9, 1911.
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T. C. Parham
A. L. & T. C. Parham
A. L. Parham
A. L. & T. Parham
Tobacco Seed Free Distribution Notice by Watkins and Moore
Watkins and Moore announce a free tobacco seed offer in partnership with Ditton Drug Co. to assist those wishing to plant. The notice describes the seed variety and eligibility, encouraging interested neighbors to obtain seeds at no cost.
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Watkins
Moore
Wright's Health Underwear Two Prices Across Town
An old retail listing notes Wright's health underwear and fleece, cotton ribbed and sweat shirts. It contrasts world price of 1.00 with local shop prices 15c to 16c and a 1.25 shirt. It emphasizes bargains and store variety in men’s undergarments.
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Wright
Bargain Boy's Wear Brings Big Values This Season
A department store markets deep discounts on children apparel with coats from 4 and 5 dollars, sweater jackets at 2.60, and wool knee pants for ages 4 to 18. It touts two piece outfits and lively styles priced to attract buyers, highlighting sale prices across the children's section.
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Stas
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