New County Disputed Over Territory Size and Population
The Herald reports a heated dispute over whether the New County meets the 400 square mile requirement. Commissioner Mace alleges an error in survey notes could trim the new county below the threshold, while Hamby and Beatty defend their figures showing sufficient land and population. Delays loom as hearings may be delayed seven weeks, with local residents weary of the stalemate as tick fever devastates cattle, killing several cows and a bull tied to Texas stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nace
Mace
Moss, Hamby and Beatty Anc
Otter
We Now Bhess Board
Ansel
Ansel Had Andated That He Would Employ T Pert
Messrs
Hamby
Beatty
Marion
Messrs. Hamby and Beatty
Old County
Herald
R. P. Stackhouse
Clemson
J. S. ‘Ihompson
Texas
Quiet Home Marriage Unites Irwin and Mobley in Dill on
Miss Julia Mobley wed Mr. W J Irwin at Dr and Mrs A J Evans home. Only family and close friends attended. After the ceremony they traveled by 6 20 train to Charleston then to Chester, future home. Mobley, from Heath Springs, taught at Reedy Creek and graduated Winthrop 1903. Irwin, editor of the Chester Reporter, began newspaper work after Erskine College graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Evans
Julia Mobley
W.J. Irwin
Reedy Creek
Dillon
Winthrop
Chester Reporter
Erskine College
Murdered by Federals in Civil War memory tale
A correspondence from Clio to Pee Dee Advocate recalls Daniel Barrentine, fourteen years old, witnessing Major James Cottingham’s brutal 1865 murder by federal soldiers during Sherman’s raid in Anson County North Carolina. Barrentine fled the volley of minie balls and survived, later praising Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clio
Pee Dee
Daniel Barrentine
John Barrentine
Anson County
N. C
James Cottingham
Cottingham
Daniel
Provi
Safe and sane Fourth urged by two men in frock coats
Two men in frock coats argue for a quiet Fourth of July, calling for sane celebrations and an end to loud speeches and noisy displays. one departs with a haughty air.
First Pee Dee Circuit Meet At Dillon Draws Big Crowd
The inaugural Pee Dee Circuit racing day at Dillon on July 1 was rained out by dark skies and showers. The following day with heat and free admission drew a large crowd as 24 races were run featuring Marguerite, Sandy Hal, Brownie, Sir Henry, Trilby M and others. Marguerite won the free for all and Brownie took the 2:30 class, while Alfonso's performance sparked cheers as Drake eyed the purse and a phoenix-like comeback was foretold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Dee
Dillon
Rome
Dr. Davis
Sandy Hal
Marguerite
Albuta
Alfonso
Maxine Paine
Brownie
Hebe
Radium B
Robbie M
Sir Henry
Trilby M
Roy Wilkes
Bell
Darlington
Traveler
Pat W
Henry
Egirt
Si Wassa
Frank M
Lady Bonifide
Virginia Deer
Little Wilson
Harry
Ivis
Dolly Dillard
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
L. Edwards
J. B. Gibson
E. T. Elliot
Betheas and friends visit relatives across towns
Free State News notes visits and travels of local residents. Mr and Mrs H S Bethea of Marion spent time with An drew LeGettes family. J P Rogers attends a business course in Columbia. Mrs Oscar Fenegan returned from Kingstree and Lake City. Miss Kate Cobb of Rowland stayed with kin. A picnic at Reedy Creek Springs drew many youths. Nina Jackson of Dillon visited Free State, Rev W C Allen led meetings at Catfish Church, Mrs Nancy Greenwood and daughter Mary visited Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Bethea
Marion
Andrew LeGette
J. Pp. Rogers
Columbia
Oscar Fenegan
Kingstree
Lake City
Reedy Creek Springs
Nina Jackson
Dillon
Free State
W.C. Allen
Catfish
Church
Nancy Greenwood
Mary
Gibson
Bennettsville Race Results Highlight Local Finishers
Races at Bennettsville on Monday produced top finishes for Alfonso in the free for all with a 2.15 time, Roy Wilkes in the 2.40 class, Brownie Int and No. 13 placing second in the 2.40 race, and Frank M. int along with M.gnd and Richmond taking thirds in the 2.40 day event with a 2.27 time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennettsville
Alfonso
Sandy Hal
Albuta
Roy Wilkes
Trilby M
Hebe
Brownie
Radium
Frank M
M.gnd
Richmond Jrd
Henry Edens: Tribute by The Herald Poet
A tribute poem celebrates Henry Edens from birth to present, detailing early talent in mud and brick or stone work, ascent to wealth, and later shift to nursing and aid. The verse praises his readiness to help, his skill with the trowel and sponge, and his role as a dependable caregiver in trouble day or night.
Wife Kills Husband by Mistake in Hungarian Village
Vienna correspondence reports from a Steinzmanger area village that Veres, a Hungarian farmer who had spent years in America and returned home, was murdered by his wife and mother in law. Inviting for food and shelter, Veres flashed money to prove he could pay, but the women fed him cyanide wine and buried him in the garden before confessing to police the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
London
Steinzmanger
Hungary
Veres
America
Beore
Drake's Corn Beat Dr. Williamson Forecasts High Yield
Dr J H Williamson touts a remarkable corn yield claiming 13 233 stalks per acre and 3 to 4 tears per stalk. He projects over 350 bushels per acre based on his calculations, implying substantial gains from the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williamson
Washington Letter on Income Tax Revenue and Sources
Mr Charles M Popper reports to the Bureau of Manufactures that for the year ending March 31 1909 the British income tax yielded 165 million dollars a leading revenue source surpassing excise and customs. Tax rules exempt incomes under 800 dollars with abatements up to 2500 dollars and business properties, railways and mines dominate receipts. A forthcoming United States statistical abstract notes about one third of Americans live in the original thirteen states, another third in states formed from territories, and the final third in areas added by purchase or annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Popper
Europe
Bureau of Maanufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pepper
Great Beitan
Mr. Pepper
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Alaska
Origial States
Immigrant totals and Red Cross stamp exhibition noted
Immigrants since 1820 exceed 25 million with 1900 foreign birth at 10.46 million or 13.7 percent of population while 1890 was 24.8 percent. Announcement of Ammuelenet Red Cross exhibition in Washington this month displaying six hundred designs for a Christmas stamp with prizes of 100 50 and 25 dollars. A year ago stamp sales netted 138000. Mississippi can hold 5000 visitors at once. Navy debates changes in shipboard canteen operations to run like army post exchanges under the pay officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammuelenet Red Cross
Washington
Honolulu
Red Cross
Navy
Replenishing Canteen Stocks Commented On by Senators
A passage noting how replenishing stocks from reasonable markets would diversify and improve goods for canteens and distribute profits to the men served. Reports from Washington describe Senate language catching up with the city’s thermometer, reflecting heated debate and stubborn facts seeping into Republican thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Judson Notes on Mill, Visits, and a Pleasant Reception
A Jackson area column reports Bennett Mill conditions and damaged bridges, crops looking fine, and local people including R M Jackson, Mrs Joe Andrew, Miss Lela Wright, and Miss Pauline Edens visiting kin in nearby towns. Rain disrupted Judson picnic at Bennett's Pond, while Miss Pearl Heustess hosted a well attended reception in honor of Miss Lela Wright with many local families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson
Bennett's Pond
Pearl Heustess
Lela Wright
Miss Heuster
Mary
Anna McLaurin
Lela
Jeanett
Kate
Gertrude Wright
Eloise
Mary M
Marie Jackson
Kathleen Cottinghay
Miss McPhail
Messrs
J.S
Alston McRae
Hoyt
B.A
R. Cotting
Dillonites Abroad in Vienna Letters Home
The Herald prints a letter from Dr. W J Keller in Vienna with Mrs Keller. He has been studying in Vienna for about three months and will stay the rest of the year. Keller notes 100 American doctors at the university and his recent appointment as assistant to a professor. The clinic treats about 10 000 throat and nose cases annually. Vienna shows modern features but still enforces a late night street door lock, charging 20 hellers to reenter after 10 PM, a Napoleonic law kept since Austrian occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
W. J Keller
Vienna
Austria
Keller
Ms. Keller
Marion County
Marion
Jieg
Traver
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Mace Aleces
Warts
Enfre County
New
Roperty
Phoenix
Drake
Free State News
Kate Cobb
Rowland
Henry Edens
Jose
Samaritan
Mississippi
Jackson News
Bennett
R.M. Jackson
R. M. Jackson
Joe Andrew
Gibson, XN. C
Jane Bennett
Chirence Covington
Pauline Edens
Clin
Dandert Cottingham
Mollie Andrews
Younge Budies
Mrs
Joe
Mary M. Jackson
Bishopville
S.C
Dillonites Abroad
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