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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
1
The Committee on Privileges and Elections reports on Calender No 625, recommending that the Dillon County bill be printed and placed on desks for lawmakers. Chairman B F Kelley notes the committee’s duty and care. Senate read first time January 11, 1710.
A 1910 act forms Dillon County in South Carolina as a new judicial and election district. It sets boundaries from Mill Creek to the Pee Dee River, names officials including R. P. Stackhouse and T. C. Shee, and directs building a courthouse and jail, appoints election commissioners, and schedules a 1910 general election with Marion county affiliation adjustments. It also covers tax administration, registration, and transitional custody of Marion county officers until Dillon is ready. The piece includes a social note on the Evans home hosting a silver wedding anniversary with numerous attendees and a formal refreshment setup.
The Coast Line will install electric bells at crossings to warn pedestrians and vehicles when trains approach. Pennsylvania system will be used, with bells sounding when trains are within half a mile, aiming to reduce accidents and improve safety. Work to begin immediately.
The Upper Marion Union plans a three day gathering at Latin Baptist Church on Jan 28 29 and 30 with morning and evening services. W C Wallace H A Willis J A Brown B K Mason A E C Pitt C Wallace H A Wells and B K Mason are listed as speakers. The program includes sermons, devotional exercises discussions on church function and gospel topics, a question box and miscellaneous business.
Gaffney report notes J W Smith raised and gathered 929 pounds of lint cotton from one acre. Soil gravelly gray subsoil, corn grown 1908 Williamson plan, peas sown during corn lay by. 1909 field prep included manure, disc harrow, ploughs, weeders, and boll cultivation.
The Civic League met Thursday at Dr Michauxs office to discuss a local talent training a visiting performer for a possible January 27th or 28th play. To raise funds a Friday oyster supper January 21st was organized with music recitation and meals prepared by Dillon’s best housekeepers.
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